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Ranching family’s commitment secures future for grasslands and grazing
Nature Conservancy of Canada A ranching family’s love for grasslands is helping protect clean water and support land-based livelihoods within a growing network of conservation land near Waterton Lakes National Park in southern Alberta. With their generosity and care, the Southwell family is highlighting the important role ranchers play in maintaining healthy, productive landscapes that support wildlife and people alike. The Southwells’ conservation story The… Read More »
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Canada Strong pass back with access to numerous sites, museums and parks in Alberta
Southern Alberta Newspapers For the second year, the Canada Strong pass will allow Albertans to save on visits to museums, historic sites and national parks… Read More »
Danielle Smith guesses cost of separation would be $400B
By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Premier Danielle Smith says she hopes to have an estimate by August on costs associated with potential separation from… Read More »
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Catch the Sun: All Aboard the Medicine Hat Sunshine Trolley!
Discover the history, charm, and must-see landmarks of Canada's Sunniest City with a fun, guided ride on the iconic Sunshine Trolley. Summer in Medicine Hat… Read More »
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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 »
Stirling student-athlete receives SSA Legacy/RAP Scholarship
Westwind School Division A student from Stirling School is being recognized for excellence both on the court and in career education. Blake Rasmussen, a Grade 12 student-athlete… Read More »
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From the Archives of Western Newspapers
By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers June 29, 1886 – Vancouver Advertiser Vancouver, a city scarcely six-weeks old, was completely destroyed by fire in… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers June 6, 1888 – Calgary Herald and Alberta Livestock Journal In Virginia, Andrew Grandstaff, who it is believed… Read More »
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The collapse of local news is fuelling a disinformation crisis
Twice the proportion of Canadians today have little to no local news compared to 16 years ago—and as this loss accelerates, the threat of disinformation… Read More »
Albertans need the real facts on separation
Now that Premier Danielle Smith plans to put a question related to Alberta independence to Albertans this fall, her government needs to prepare and release… Read More »
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River flows looking strong for most of Alberta
Southern Alberta Newspapers With summer just around the corner, Alberta’s latest water supply outlook offers promising forecasts for most of the province’s major rivers. The… Read More »