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Landowners lament land loss due to Hwy 3 twinning

Posted on October 16, 2025

RE: Highway 3 twinning project paves the way for a better future (Insight Magazine June 2025) & Highway 3 food corridor grows wider by the… Read More »

Housing crisis should be front and centre in federal budget

Posted on October 16, 2025

I’ve not only seen how the housing crisis has deeply affected our community, I have and am still living it. As a handicapped 49 year… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on October 16, 2025

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers October 12, 1892 – The Saskatchewan Times In 1800, 88 million coins of 25 denominations were struck in… Read More »

Pipeline politics won’t save us from Trump’s economic threats

Posted on October 16, 2025

The federal and provincial governments are scrambling to shield Canada’s economy from U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest trade tantrum. But that effort is being hijacked… Read More »

Students risk losing school spots under Alberta’s stop-gap home learning plan

Posted on October 16, 2025

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers The government of Alberta outlined a number of measures intended to support families impacted by the teacher strike that… Read More »

Parent Payment Portal now open

Posted on October 16, 2025

Alberta Government To help ease the extra costs families may face while children are home due to ongoing labour action, Alberta’s government is launching the… Read More »

Wayne Lowry seeking seat on Village of Stirling council

Posted on October 16, 2025

Submitted My name is Wayne Lowry and I have decided to put my name forward to serve as a councillor for the Village of Stirling.… Read More »

Nikole Norris running for Village of Stirling council

Posted on October 16, 2025

Submitted My name is Nikole Norris and I have called Stirling my home for a little over three years now. I am a mom to… Read More »

Stacey Maynes challenges for Village of Stirling council

Posted on October 16, 2025

Submitted I’m Stacey Maynes, and I’ve proudly called this village home for over 30 years. As a Family Support Worker with FCSS, I work directly… Read More »

Raymond Town Council candidate race – Pam Stewart

Posted on October 16, 2025

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Town of Raymond will be holding their municipal election for the 2025 to 2029… Read More »

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