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Southern Alberta Summer Games results posted
Southern Alberta Newspapers T he 2026 Southern Alberta Summer Games, hosted in Bow Island and the County of Forty Mile from July 8-11, are now in the rearview mirror. Here’s a breakdown of various events and their respective winners from municipalities throughout Southern Alberta. 3/5/10 KM Run 3K Female 11 years and under: Regan Reimer (Gold); Eden Pilling (Silver); Brielle Giles (Bronze). 3K Male 11… Read More »
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MP Motz hosting upcoming Meet and Greet
By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News On Sunday, July 19, 2026, Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner MP Glen Motz is hosting a meet and greet barbecue at the… Read More »
Water quality advisory lifted for Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park
Alberta Health Services Effective immediately, Alberta Health Services (AHS) has lifted the water quality advisory that was issued June 12, 2026, for the water at… Read More »
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If You Haven’t Been to Old Man River Brewing Yet, Is It Even Actually Summer?
Nothing brings people together quite like a meticulously crafted beer enjoyed in a beautiful setting. For craft beer enthusiasts and casual patrons alike, finding a… Read More »
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Southern Alberta Summer Games results posted
Southern Alberta Newspapers T he 2026 Southern Alberta Summer Games, hosted in Bow Island and the County of Forty Mile from July 8-11, are now… Read More »
Raymond heading to St. Albert to compete for rugby 15s provincial title
By Garrett Simmons Southern Alberta Newspapers The Raymond Comets will likely head into this weekend’s School Sports Alberta Rugby 15s Provincials as the tournament’s top seed. How the… Read More »
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From the Archives of Western Newspapers
By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers July 24, 1884 – The Brandon Mail Mr. Fegan, who was over in May, is coming out again,… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers July 9, 1886 – Qu’Appelle Progress Some sections of the country are making efforts to have the prohibitory… Read More »
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Canada pays a high price for not having enough pipelines
Canada isn’t short of oil. It’s short of enough customers competing to buy it. Canada possesses the world’s third-largest proven oil reserves, yet for decades… Read More »
Alberta’s Bill 11 undermines the foundation of public health care
As Alberta moves to implement its two-tier health-care system with Bill 11, policymakers and commentators are increasingly debating whether Canadian provinces should pursue more private-pay… Read More »
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Reese family honoured as 2026 BMO Farm Family for County of Warner
BMO Change is never easy. However, as the Reese family of Milk River reflects on the past four generations, they feel thankful for the way… Read More »