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Lethbridge region could be hard hit by tariffs: Lewington

Posted on February 20, 2025

By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers The Lethbridge economy potentially faces a hard hit if 25 per cent tariffs on Canada planned by American president… Read More »

Playoffs set to begin in Central Alberta Hockey League

Posted on February 20, 2025

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News It’s time for the second season to begin in the Central Alberta Hockey League. In the U11 Division, the… Read More »

Convicted killer and international fugitive escapes justice in Taber for decades

Posted on February 6, 2025

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Taber woman spent decades hiding in plain sight as a fugitive from American justice… Read More »

Does not play well with others

Posted on February 6, 2025

An arsonist who was an incorrigible pyromaniac, well-known for setting fires, threatened to start a large fire in a community which had 14 firefighters. They… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on February 6, 2025

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers February 6, 1884 – The Calgary Weekly Herald Col. McLeod only received one tender for building the bridge… Read More »

Will Pierre Poilievre deliver the leadership Canada needs?

Posted on February 6, 2025

Recent news coverage in Canada has been dominated by speculation over who will replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party. It’s… Read More »

Trump tariffs: on again, off again amidst efforts to appease

Posted on February 6, 2025

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In an attempt to stave off the American president’s threat of tariffs, Premier Danielle Smith… Read More »

First of its kind partnership to advance agrivoltaics in Cardston

Posted on February 6, 2025

Sun Cycle Farms Sun Cycle Farms (SCF) has announced a formalized partnership with the Town of Cardston to stand up a physical location for utility… Read More »

Raymond capitalizing on success in 2024: Mayor Depew

Posted on February 6, 2025

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Raymond Mayor Jim Depew described 2024 as a ‘very busy year.’ 2024, Mayor Depew says,… Read More »

Smith defending Alberta’s interests: MLA Hunter

Posted on February 6, 2025

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter During the M.D. of Taber Council meeting that took place on January 28, Taber-Warner MLA… Read More »

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