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Cardston Library receives CFLSA grant
By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers The Jim and Mary Kearl Library in Cardston recently received a grant of $10,000 from the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta. “We are genuinely grateful to receive this financial assistance from the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta,” said Mary Lou Nichols, manager of the Jim and Mary Kearl Library. “Grants like this make a real… Read More »
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Alberta RCMP cautions Albertans on rise of outlaw motorcycle gang activity
Alberta RCMP Motorcycle season has arrived, and the Alberta RCMP is cautioning the public on the rise of outlaw motorcycle gang (OMG) activity within Alberta.… Read More »
Salmon appointed principal of Westwind Alternate School
Westwind School Division Westwind School Division has announced the appointment of Darryl Salmon as the new principal of Westwind Alternate School, beginning in the 2026/2027… Read More »
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ICYMI: Discover the Hidden Side of Lethbridge at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre
Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast, a family searching for outdoor activities, or someone passionate about conservation, the Helen Schuler Nature Centre has something amazing waiting… Read More »
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Raymond 15s rugby team ready for big tournament weekend in Red Deer
By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News It has been smooth sailing for the Raymond rugby program over the last few weeks, as the girls teams have turned… Read More »
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 »
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From the Archives of Western Newspapers
By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers May 19, 1883 – Brandon Daily Mail The long-pending appeal in the case of Stevens vs. Fisk opened… Read More »
A government-directed lesson in critical thinking
Jason Schilling ATA President Children need to be taught how to think, not what to think. This is how Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides justified Bill… Read More »
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Canada may finally be ready to stop underselling its oil
After a decade of political paralysis, Canada may finally be moving toward a new West Coast oil pipeline. Canada currently has only one major oil… Read More »
The Middle East stranglehold on oil is dead and it isn’t coming back
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is pushing prices higher and cutting demand but, more importantly, forcing the global energy system to find alternative… Read More »
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4-H Wild Explosion Sheep Show and Sale on May 30
By Sofia Tabish Club Reporter, TNT 4-H Multiclub The 4-H Wild Explosion Sheep Show and Sale takes place at Perlich Bros Auction Market on May… Read More »