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Conservative vision for Canadian sovereignty

Posted on March 26, 2026

To restore leverage and protect our sovereignty in today’s unstable global environment, Conservatives believe that Canada’s response must be grounded in realism and maturity. On February… Read More »

March 2026: Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Posted on March 26, 2026

Western Canada Lottery Corporation March marks Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM), a time to reduce stigma, increase understanding, and recognize that problem gambling is a… Read More »

Petition campaigns only first step toward referendums

Posted on March 26, 2026

Petition questions require critical thinking. Long term ramifications for the future of where we live must be seriously considered.  The Alberta Prosperity Project’s petition issue… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on March 26, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers March 24, 1882 – The Sun (Winnipeg) While it is undeniable that Ontario is being subjected to a… Read More »

In Canada, deficit spending keeps winning elections

Posted on March 26, 2026

Three provinces. Three parties. Three record deficits. When every party runs deficits, ideology isn’t the explanation. The political rewards for spending are. In Alberta, a… Read More »

Lethbridge County considering cancelling Sunny South News subscriptions for residents

Posted on March 26, 2026

•  Changes coming as part of a proposed new advertising and public notification bylaw By Kristine Jean Southern Alberta Newspapers Lethbridge County councillors have passed… Read More »

Raymond Comets conclude dominating season with gold in 5A girls provincials

Posted on March 26, 2026

Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News It was a gold-medal weekend for the Raymond Comets senior girls basketball team. The No. 1 seed heading into the… Read More »

Raymond Knights claim U13 hockey provincial title with win over Vermillion

Posted on March 26, 2026

Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News The U13 Raymond Knights claimed the Hockey Alberta Provincial Championship with a big 8-6 win Sunday over the Vermillion Tigers.… Read More »

Magrath’s Easter Egg Hunt on April 3

Posted on March 26, 2026

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers The Town of Magrath and FCSS will be hosting their 2026 Easter Egg Hunt at Alston Scout Park, located… Read More »

Saddle up for Taber’s annual cowboy poetry round-up

Posted on March 26, 2026

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com If you’re ready to see the sights and hear the strains of traditional Western music, head down to… Read More »

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