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From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on August 31, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Saturday, August 22, 1903 – The Eye Opener In Revelstoke, Charles Timmins has been arrested… Read More »

Canada dawdles behind OECD members in public housing stock 30 years after Liberals abandon public housing strategy

Posted on August 31, 2023

Canada’s housing crisis is dire. More and more, people are sharing stories of how the high cost of living across Canada is pricing everyday Canadians out… Read More »

Lethbridge Exhibition officially opens Agri-Food Hub & Trade Centre

Posted on August 24, 2023

By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers The doors have opened on the long-awaited and much anticipated Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre. An official grand opening… Read More »

Corn Maze open for 24th season

Posted on August 24, 2023

By Theodora Macleod Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Every year, Theo Slingerland designs an intricate maze full of twists, turns, and dead ends.… Read More »

Hunter among parliamentary secretaries sworn in

Posted on August 24, 2023

Alberta Government Alberta’s new parliamentary secretaries have sworn an oath related to their new role during a ceremony at the Queen Elizabeth II building. On… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on August 24, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Saturday, August 26, 1882 – The Edmonton Bulletin Heat in Winnipeg has been intense lately,… Read More »

Meta news meltdown leaves readers holding the bag

Posted on August 24, 2023

The dreaded “People in Canada can’t see this content In response to Canadian government legislation, news content can’t be viewed in Canada. Learn more” notice… Read More »

AHS waives ambulance fees for people with no income or address

Posted on August 24, 2023

By Steffanie Costigan Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter When an emergency is at hand, and an ambulance is needed after the medical emergency… Read More »

Competition Bureau asked to investigate Meta

Posted on August 24, 2023

By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers Canada’s Competition Bureau is being asked to investigate news blocking by Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram.… Read More »

Neudorf addresses pause on solar, wind projects

Posted on August 24, 2023

By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers The provincial government’s six-month moratorium on solar and wind projects has sparked strong opposition but Lethbridge East MLA Nathan… Read More »

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