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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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ICYMI: This Alberta Small Town Spot Serves Up Some of The Best Sushi Around
If you find yourself cruising down the highway through Blackfalds and your taste buds are craving a delicious treat, look no further than Okinawa Sushi.… 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 9, 1886 – Qu’Appelle Progress Some sections of the country are making efforts to have the prohibitory… Read More »
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 »
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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 »
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 »
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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 »