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Applications open for 25 royal scholarships up for grabs

Posted on August 21, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers The province is once again awarding scholarships to 25 Advancing Futures students through its commemorative Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Scholarship. The… Read More »

Whoop-Up Days including new Wrap-Up takes place this week

Posted on August 21, 2025

Lethbridge and District Exhibition Whoop-Up Days is back and just getting bigger as southern Alberta’s largest summer fair adds an extra day of excitement in… Read More »

Vaccination efforts making a difference in battle against measles

Posted on August 21, 2025

By Dr. Sunil Sookram Alberta Interim Chief Medical Officer of Health Measles remains one of the most contagious illnesses in the world, spreading through the… Read More »

Immigration crisis demands immediate action: Minister Schow

Posted on August 21, 2025

“The federal government has lost control of sustainable immigration in Canada. Despite promises from Prime Minister Mark Carney to restore sustainable levels, Canada is on… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on August 21, 2025

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers August 17, 1892 – The Saskatchewan Times The passage made through the curling rink by the latest windstorm… Read More »

Canada’s chance to shine is slipping away

Posted on August 21, 2025

Canada Day felt different this year. With wars raging in Europe and the Middle East, shifting geopolitical fault lines, and unstable leadership in the West,… Read More »

Alberta Beef Producers withdrawing membership from CCA

Posted on August 21, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers The Alberta Beef Producers is withdrawing its membership from the Canadian Cattle Association. The provincial beef commission announced Aug. 12 that effective… Read More »

Community foundation granting programs open for applications

Posted on August 21, 2025

Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta has announced the launch of its Fall 2025 Grants Cycle,… Read More »

Town of Raymond public hearing from Aug. 5

Posted on August 21, 2025

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On August 5, Town of Raymond Council resumed a public hearing for Bylaw 1148-25 –… Read More »

‘Tis the season for Taber corn

Posted on August 21, 2025

By Joe Manio Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The return of Taber corn in August is an annual and eagerly anticipated late-summer event.… Read More »

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