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Raymond honours retiring fire chief
Town of Raymond The Town of Raymond extended appreciation to Fire Chief Doug Holt for his 40 years of dedicated service with the Raymond Fire Department, including the past 13 years as fire chief, as he retires from his role. “Holt’s leadership, dedication, and care for residents have helped keep our community safe for decades, and we are grateful for all he has contributed,” reads… Read More »
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Father and son cycle across Alberta in support of nurses’ mental health
Southern Alberta Newspapers From May 16 to May 21, Dr. Andrew Turnbull and his 19-year-old son, Judah, cycled across Alberta as part of their 7,500-kilometre… Read More »
St. Mary River high flow advisory
Cardston County Alberta Environment has advised that the St. Mary River is currently running at a high level and is quite full. While the river… Read More »
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Saddle Up for Summer: Your Guide to the 2026 Newell Pro Rodeo
Dust off your boots and experience authentic western action. Discover why the Brooks/Newell Pro Rodeo is the ultimate community celebration to kick off your summer… 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 6, 1888 – Calgary Herald and Alberta Livestock Journal In Virginia, Andrew Grandstaff, who it is believed… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers May 28, 1897 – Macleod Gazette A delegation, consisting of Mayor Grady and Councillor Cowdry, have returned from… Read More »
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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 »
Canada’s local news collapse is a threat to political accountability
Canada is losing both local newsrooms and the journalism programs that train future reporters, deepening a growing crisis in democratic accountability. Unless governments step in,… 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 »