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From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on September 11, 2025

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers September 9, 1897 – The Weekly Herald (Calgary) In Montreal, seven convicts at St. Vincent de Paul penitentiary… Read More »

Carney’s tariff blunder cost you at the checkout

Posted on September 11, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to roll back most counter-tariffs on Sept. 1 is more than welcome relief at the checkout. It’s an admission the… Read More »

Town of Raymond discuss Fortis Streetlight Investment Refund

Posted on September 11, 2025

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter During the Town of Raymond Council Meeting on August 5, Council discussed the topic of… Read More »

Coaldale locks out workers after union votes to strike

Posted on September 11, 2025

By Nathan Reiter Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In response to a strike vote by Alberta Union of Public Employees (AUPE) members in… Read More »

Comets cruise past Centennial to move to 2-1 on 2025 season

Posted on September 11, 2025

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News  A Friday trip to Calgary proved fruitful for the Raymond Comets, as the high school football team improved to… Read More »

Magrath seniors go above and beyond in walking challenge

Posted on September 11, 2025

By Kristine Jean Southern Alberta Newspapers Seniors in Magrath laced up their shoes and put a full-hearted effort into a walking challenge this summer, with… Read More »

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 »

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