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UNESCO celebration included Blackfoot culture
By Alexandra Noad Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Head Smashed-in Buffalo Jump, Alberta’s first World Heritage site was one of only three sites to host a celebration for the 50th anniversary of Canada signing United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Convention on July 29. Visitors across the globe were treated to the sights, sounds and tastes of Blackfoot culture,… Read More »
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Town of Raymond seeking feedback on MDP
Town of Raymond The Municipal Development Plan (MDP) Community Survey is now open. The MDP helps guide how our community grows and changes over the… Read More »
Cardston records lowest Crime Severity Index in over a decade
Cardston RCMP The latest Statistics Canada Crime Severity Index (CSI) shows encouraging results across Alberta RCMP jurisdictions, with a 10.4 per cent decrease in 2025… Read More »
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ICYMI Giant Roadside Attractions to See Across Alberta – the Food Edition!
Let's explore some of Alberta's most iconic food-themed roadside attractions, discover how to get there, and learn where to satisfy your taste buds or how… 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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The FCALA Volleyball Tournament 2026
By S.C. Baysa Pinoy Hour Following the launch of the summer with a two-day community celebration at the Filipino Heritage Festival, Vic L. Visitacion and… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers August 5, 1882 – Edmonton Bulletin One reason why there were so few passengers on the last boat… Read More »
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Trade deals signed under pressure rarely last
A new series of tariffs against Canada was revealed by U.S. President Donald Trump on July 20, 2026. The tariffs are a response to Canada’s… Read More »
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 »
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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 »