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From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on April 10, 2025

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers April 9, 1884 – The Calgary Weekly Herald The first four-wheeled vehicle in this town is under construction.… Read More »

Plan to label Trump critics as mentally ill echoes authoritarian regimes

Posted on April 10, 2025

In March 2025, New York psychiatrist Dr. Leon Hoffman wrote a letter to The Guardian reporting that the Minnesota legislature had requested the psychiatric community recognize a… Read More »

Cybersecurity provider offering access to free services after breach affecting HSD

Posted on April 10, 2025

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After a January “cybersecurity incident” involving unauthorized access to information, the Horizon School Division notified… Read More »

Seniors eligible for new camping discount

Posted on April 10, 2025

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Government of Alberta is helping seniors enjoy the province’s beauty with a camping fee… Read More »

Stirling councillors discuss drought and flood protection program

Posted on April 10, 2025

By Kristine Jean Southern Alberta Newspapers The Village of Stirling’s drought and flood protection program will be revisited at a later date, following council’s discussion… Read More »

SMRID water allocation up 50 per cent from last season

Posted on April 10, 2025

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After an April 2 annual general meeting, the St. Mary River Irrigation District’s (SMRID) board… Read More »

Raymond Hospital Auxiliary Annual Spring Luncheon this Friday

Posted on April 10, 2025

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The 2025 Raymond Hospital Auxiliary Annual Spring Luncheon will be held on April 11 at… Read More »

Premier Smith and MLA Schow hosting town hall in Cardston

Posted on April 3, 2025

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Editor’s Note: Due to a late change of venue, on April 3 Alberta Premier Danielle… Read More »

Taber Cowboy Poetry brings western living home

Posted on March 27, 2025

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Taber’s Cowboy Poetry & Western Music Roundup is back on March 29, and it’s billed… Read More »

RMA says province needs to immediately address unpaid well taxes

Posted on March 27, 2025

By Collin Gallant Southern Alberta Newspapers Alberta’s counties and municipal districts say the problem of unpaid taxes on oil and gas wells is worsening even… Read More »

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