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First Indigenous-led recovery community in province opens
By Alexandra Noad Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Blood Tribe has opened the first of five Indigenous-led recovery communities, with the opening of the newly built Iitakamotsiipiohsopi (a place to recover) Recovery Community, a 75-bed recovery community. This recovery community centre will provide land-based treatment at no cost, to those struggling with addiction. Premier Danielle Smith says this recovery community, along with… Read More »
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Minister meeting with grocery owners to look for price relief, premier says
Southern Alberta Newspapers Premier Danielle Smith addressed ongoing affordability concerns on her call-in radio show on April 18, as food and fuel prices spike. According… Read More »
Advocates for ALS, Parkinson’s say MAiD changes will negatively affect their communities
Southern Alberta Newspapers The legislative committee called to determine the future of the Forever Canadian citizen initiative has refused to commit to hearing its proponent,… Read More »
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Southern Alberta Summer Games coming together for County of Forty Mile
• Registration period opens on May 11 Submitted by Abigail Wozniak Assistant Summer Games Coordinator Across the region, we’re proud to showcase a growing list of… Read More »
Pro Rodeo action returns to Taber at the Spring Classic: April 24 & 25
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dust off your boots and grab your cowboy hats! The Taber Spring Classic Professional Rodeo… Read More »
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From the Archives of Western Newspapers
By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers April 29, 1887 – The Calgary Weekly Herald James O’Neil of St. Paul, who was charged with adultery,… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers April 22, 1882 – Edmonton Bulletin The school trustees now owe $150 in salary for teachers in the… Read More »
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Canada is losing its grip on the U.S. market
There is something almost too convenient in how quickly Canadians point south when discussing unpredictability in trade. Yes, Donald Trump has long been synonymous with… Read More »
Oil shocks are about to hit your grocery bill
When officials from the United States and Iran walked away from negotiations in Pakistan with no deal on the Strait of Hormuz, markets didn’t wait… Read More »
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Alberta gets emergency exemption for strychnine to help $800M gopher problem
Southern Alberta Newspapers The federal government has authorized an emergency use of strychnine for pest control two years after imposing a ban on the chemical… Read More »