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ABmunis makes a case against Bill 20

Posted on May 9, 2024

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Last week, Tyler Gandam, president of Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) and mayor of Wetaskiwin, came out… Read More »

No Trans-Mountain without Trudeau

Posted on May 9, 2024

 About six years ago the federal government spent $4.5 billion taxpayer dollars to keep Trans-Mountain alive. About a year later, our MP, Mr. Motz, wrote… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on May 9, 2024

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers May 2, 1883 – The Prince Albert Times and Saskatchewan Review A successful trial was recently made in… Read More »

Why a capital gains tax on the rich makes sense

Posted on May 9, 2024

Ever since we’ve been publishing an annual report on CEO pay in Canada, I’ve had a bone to pick: CEOs and the rich generally get… Read More »

Bill 20 has municipal officials asking questions with no immediate answer

Posted on May 9, 2024

By Collin Gallant Southern Alberta Newspapers Municipal leaders in the province say there are more questions than answers after the provincial government moved to take… Read More »

Cardston hosts Rural Renewal Employer and Community Learning Luncheon on May 15

Posted on May 9, 2024

By Heather Cemeron Westwind Weekly News Cardston’s Council Chambers will play host to a Rural Renewal Employer and Community Learning Luncheon from 11 a.m. to… Read More »

Ridge Utilities offering anniversary scholarship opportunities

Posted on May 9, 2024

By Heather Cemeron Westwind Weekly News In honour of Stirling’s 125th anniversary, Ridge Utilities is offering the grade 12 students of Stirling School the opportunity… Read More »

Canola seeding systems analyzed in Farming Smarter study

Posted on May 2, 2024

By Heather Cemeron Westwind Weekly News The 2024 Farming Smarter Conference, held at the Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge recently, involved Carlo Van Herk from Farming… Read More »

Horizon School Board meeting briefs from March 25

Posted on May 2, 2024

By Heather Cemeron Westwind Weekly News The following are select briefs from the Horizon School Board meeting that took place on March 25, 2024. Milk… Read More »

Volunteers make the difference for FCSS

Posted on May 2, 2024

By Garrett Simmons Family and Community Support Services Volunteering can be an incredibly-rewarding experience. Across Alberta, volunteers give so much of themselves each and every… Read More »

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