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Rents continue to push inflation up, and that’s bad for homeowners

Posted on July 25, 2024

The latest numbers show inflation rising from 2.7 per cent in April to 2.9 per cent in May. It’s a small increase but a move… Read More »

Water levels in region give cause for cautious optimism

Posted on July 16, 2024

By Justin Sibbet Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Following the catastrphic floodig near Babb, Mont. after siphon collapse, a certain level of optimism… Read More »

Town of Raymond Council weigh value of SouthGrow’s new Grants Advising Program

Posted on July 16, 2024

By Heather Cameron For Southern Alberta Newspapers During the Town of Raymond Council meeting that took place on July 2, Councillor Matt Evans spoke about… Read More »

Division 5 by-election announced, voting day September 9

Posted on July 16, 2024

Lethbridge County Following the departure of former Councillor Eric Van Essen from Council last month, a by-election will be held for Division 5 on Monday,… Read More »

Alberta deserves a summer gas tax cut

Posted on July 11, 2024

Thousands of people are hoping to hit the open road this summer and head to Drumheller to see the dinosaurs or to the Western Development… Read More »

BBQ fundraiser event at Prairie Rose Lodge

Posted on July 6, 2024

Ridge Country Housing’s Prairie Rose Lodge will bevhosting a ‘Save the Date’ BBQ Fundraiser on July 18 at Prairie Rose Lodge in Milk River, Alta.… Read More »

Man sentenced for spending fake money

Posted on July 6, 2024

By Delon Shurtz Southern Alberta Newspapers A southern Alberta man who spent counterfeit money at a Raymond business two years ago, then returned to try… Read More »

Time to end taxpayer-funded bonuses for failure

Posted on July 6, 2024

Welcome to Ottawa, A.K.A the land of limitless bonuses, where taxpayer cash is plentiful and no failure is left unrewarded. The feds dished out $406… Read More »

Alberta needs to ditch the CPP

Posted on July 6, 2024

Dear Editor: The Alberta Pension Plan (APP) is good for Albertans! It is constitutionally guaranteed that a province may withdraw from the Canadian Pension Plan… Read More »

Stirling 125th Anniversary celebrations

Posted on July 2, 2024

By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News The Village of Stirling will celebrate their 125th anniversary through annual Settler Days events that will take place from… Read More »

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