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Comets move to 1-1 on season with win in home opener

Posted on September 5, 2024

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News The Raymond Comets high school football team is now 1-1 on the season after a big win in the… Read More »

Politicians ready to battle for vacant Lethbridge-West seat

Posted on August 22, 2024

By Justin Sibbet Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Currently in limbo, the constituency of Lethbridge-West will soon be a political battleground once again.… Read More »

Taber Cornfest 2024 ready to rock Confederation Park

Posted on August 22, 2024

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Taber Cornfest 2024 will run from August 22 to 24 at both Confederation Park in… Read More »

Alberta has fifth highest lifespan, says study

Posted on August 22, 2024

By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers Want to live the longest life possible? You’re in the wrong province, according to a study. The study by… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on August 22, 2024

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers August 21, 1886 – The Calgary Herald The Northwest mounted police have engaged 120 new recruits this summer… Read More »

Tax dollars for Calgary arena was wrong, funding the Oilers won’t make it right

Posted on August 22, 2024

How many of your tax dollars do you want given to the Edmonton Oilers? Premier Danielle Smith invited the Oilers Entertainment Group and the City… Read More »

Ottawa slashes funding for Alberta training programs

Posted on August 22, 2024

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Aug. 7, Alberta’s Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade, Matt Jones, issued a statement… Read More »

2024 Football League registration in Magrath

Posted on August 22, 2024

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The registration deadline for Magrath Minor Football is Friday, September 6. “The kids in our… Read More »

Blood Tribe soldier’s story to be featured on BBC war history series

Posted on August 22, 2024

By Brendan Miller Southern Alberta Newspapers Prior to enlisting in the Great War in 1916, Mike Mountain Horse served as a scout with the North-West… Read More »

Bantam Comets prepare for 2024 season

Posted on August 22, 2024

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News As the days on the calendar fall further into August one thing is a certainty every year – it’s… Read More »

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