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Beyond the Canvas:  Colin Starkevich facilitates conversations & connections 

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Artist Colin Starkevich, known for the Grassland Series, has just wrapped up a solo exhibit (Forever Grasslands) at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre in Medicine Hat. On October 21, he was driving to the North American Arctic Goose Conference and Workshop when he pulled over to discuss an event he had facilitated at the… Read More »

Local News

Falls Prevention Month a reminder to stay safe all year

Southern Alberta Newspapers November is Falls Prevention Month. Primary Care Alberta encourages Albertans to take steps to prevent falls and other injuries. In 2024, there… Read More »

“Bids and Beef” Gala in support of local families goes this weekend

Submitted by Christine Doenz The Tri-Community Childcare Society is calling on all of Southern Alberta and the rest of the province to come together in… Read More »

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Lethbridge on potential list for WFA expansion

By Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers A women’s tackle football league that is considered worldwide to be the most highly competitive and the longest running… Read More »

Comets complete comeback over LCI Rams

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News In terms of rivalry games – this one did not disappoint. Friday night in Raymond, the Comets squeaked out a… Read More »

Latest Blog

End of an era

By Cole Parkinson Westwind Weekly News Well, after five and a half years at the paper, I’ve officially decided to move onto a new venture.… Read More »

Favourite podcasts of 2022

When it comes to podcasts, there truly is something for everybody. Whether you’re into breakdowns on pop culture, true crime, audio dramas, news, philosophy, or… Read More »

Editorial

Canada holds the upper hand in any canola deal with China

• China is desperate for our canola, and Canada has more leverage than we think  Canada appears to be closing in on a trade détente with… Read More »

Nuclear is the only real way to keep the lights on in Alberta

Alberta needs nuclear power—and fast. While much of the world, including provinces like Ontario, has spent decades building reactors, Alberta remains stuck in neutral, still… Read More »

Agricultural

Host farm for ASBG Harvest Tour nears 100-year milestone

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Oct. 14, the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers hosted its annual Harvest Tour at President… Read More »

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