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From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on July 27, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wednesday, July 27, 1887 – Qu’Appelle Progress The ferry cable at Saskatoon broke some time… Read More »

Why NATO must continue to support Ukraine

Posted on July 27, 2023

The decision last week by the majority of U.S. members of Congress and senators to continue to fund Ukraine’s efforts to defend itself – $300 million in… Read More »

Heat-stunted crops becoming cattle feed for some producers

Posted on July 27, 2023

Southern Alberta Newspapers Some producers in southern Alberta have begun turning heat-stunted crops into cattle feed, the most recent provincial crop report states. That’s as… Read More »

Local crop conditions variable as municipalities declare ag disasters

Posted on July 27, 2023

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News Growing conditions vary widely across the riding as midsummer approaches, reports Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter. “In our area, it’s… Read More »

Raymond Town Council minutes

Posted on July 27, 2023

By Kenyon Stronski Westwind Weekly News The following are selected briefs from the July 11 regular meeting of Raymond town council.  Items for Discussion: A… Read More »

Schow: Consultation with Albertans “paramount” in bid discussion for 2030 Commonwealth Games

Posted on July 27, 2023

By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News Alberta’s new Minister of Tourism and Sport and MLA for Cardston-Siksika, Joseph Schow, has received his mandate letter from… Read More »

BBQ masters bring the heat for KCBS-santioned competition in Raymond

Posted on July 27, 2023

By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News This past weekend, over 20 professional barbecue teams from across western Canada and the U.S. came together to compete… Read More »

Federal government announces $160 million investment into Alberta-based solar projects

Posted on July 20, 2023

By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News Several solar farms in southern Alberta will benefit from a cash injection from the federal government. The announcement was… Read More »

Researchers discuss outcomes of inflexible universal emissions policy on local producers

Posted on July 20, 2023

By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News Dr. Linda Gorim, associate professor and WGRF Chair in Cropping Systems at the University of Alberta gave a talk… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on July 20, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Thursday, July 18, 1901 – Calgary Weekly Herald Large crowds were in attendance at the… Read More »

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