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From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on March 12, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers March 8, 1879 – Manitoba Gazette The press of matter on our space this week is so great,… Read More »

Drama or dialogue? Reader responds to racism allegation

Posted on March 12, 2026

When addressing important issues that affect us all, which is better, drama or dialogue? We have so many issues affecting us today, affordability, immigration, crime,… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on March 10, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers March 6, 1897 – The Boundary Creek Times We confess we have not much sympathy for investors who… Read More »

Recall legislation “weaponized” by labour movement: Hunter

Posted on March 5, 2026

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com With more than two dozen Alberta MLAs recently facing recall petitions in their respective ridings, Taber-Warner MLA Grant… Read More »

Immigration, medical assistance in dying on agenda with legislature underway

Posted on March 5, 2026

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Ahead of the start of the first sitting of 2026, government house leader Joseph Schow outlined UCP government priorities… Read More »

Raymond’s U11 team scores playoff series win over Magrath

Posted on March 5, 2026

Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News It was a classic rivalry game on the ice Saturday, as Raymond’s Tier 3 U11 team skated away with a… Read More »

Smith to put immigration, Constitution questions on fall referendum

Posted on March 5, 2026

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Premier Danielle Smith announced a packed referendum slate coming Oct. 19 during her televised address to the province on… Read More »

Magrath Solar Array is fully operational

Posted on March 5, 2026

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Town of Magrath Chief Administrative Officer James Suffredine said that the Magrath Solar Array is now ‘fully operational’ and… Read More »

Alberta’s Amy Fraser shines at Milan 2026

Posted on March 5, 2026

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Alberta’s own Amy Fraser has, once again, captured the hearts of Canadians with her stellar performance at the Milan 2026 Winter… Read More »

Ottawa’s gun grab is all about politics

Posted on March 5, 2026

The federal government is once again on a crusade to end legal gun ownership, and no one knows why. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree recently… Read More »

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