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Meta news meltdown leaves readers holding the bag
Posted on August 24, 2023The 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, 2023By 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, 2023By 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, 2023By 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 »
Premier tasks minister with keeping Albertans safe
Posted on August 17, 2023By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers Premier Danielle Smith has laid down the law with Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis. In… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on August 17, 2023By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Thursday, August 13, 1914 – Bassano Mail A few weeks ago, the Bow River dam… Read More »
News access suffering from Meta temper tantrum
Posted on August 17, 2023You’ve likely noticed some changes to your Facebook feed recently, as Meta has officially barred all news from its platforms across Canada in response to… Read More »
Online platforms blocking Canadian news content from view
Posted on August 17, 2023By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has begun blocking Canadians from seeing online news content from Canadian publications. Google… Read More »
Raymond man calling for changes after AISH benefits cut
Posted on August 17, 2023By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers A Raymond man says his wife’s AISH supports have been cut because he is getting money from a Worker’s… Read More »
Sugar beet farmer says no-till grow trial worth repeating
Posted on August 17, 2023By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News Sugar beets which were seeded directly into barley stubble have proven to be a successful venture for one farmer… Read More »