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From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on November 12, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers November 9, 1892 – The Saskatchewan Times To a dweller of Prince Albert accustomed to the sight of… Read More »

Moving forward together after the referendum

Posted on November 6, 2026

Vamini Selvanandan The Alberta referendum is behind us, the lawn signs have come down, and after ten days of waiting, the final results are in.… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on November 6, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers November 4, 1886 – Qu’Appelle Progress Mr. McDonald returned from Edmonton on Sunday last and brought specimens from… Read More »

Fueling Canada’s future by lowering diesel costs

Posted on October 29, 2026

By Glen Motz, MP Diesel is the fuel that keeps Canada moving – from the family pickup truck and the farmer’s combine to the transport… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on October 29, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers November 1, 1882 – The Prince Albert Times and Saskatchewan Review In presenting our patrons and readers with… Read More »

Alberta an economic leader: Minister Schow

Posted on October 22, 2026

“Alberta is a national economic leader. Today’s employment numbers demonstrate the results of policies that attract investment, support businesses and create jobs. “While Canada lost… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on October 22, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers October 19, 1894 – Moose Jaw Times In the early days, the town of Swift Current was a… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on October 15, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers October 14, 1882 – Edmonton Bulletin The bridge over the first Rat Creek is in a miserable state.… Read More »

Alberta’s unmatched tax advantage

Posted on October 1, 2026

By Jason Nixon President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Beginning October 1, Alberta’s government is lifting the provincial fuel tax.  That’s 13 centres… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on October 1, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers September 27, 1883 – The Brandon Mail Toronto is now paying higher prices for wheat than Chicago and… Read More »

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