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Schow announces additional funding for sports hall of fame
Posted on February 29, 2024By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Feb. 22, Joseph Schow, Alberta’s minister of tourism and sport, announced a $302,500 boost… Read More »
Avalanche claims life of Magrath man
Posted on February 29, 2024Southern Alberta Newspapers Crowsnest Pass RCMP have reported an avalanche in southeastern Alberta has resulted in the death of a Magrath man. Detachment members, along… Read More »
Magrath and Raymond teams compete for CAHL playoff glory
Posted on February 29, 2024By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News Playoffs are underway for local teams in the Central Alberta Hockey League. Raymond’s U11 squad opened playoff action Saturday… Read More »
Magrath celebrating 125th anniversary in 2024
Posted on February 29, 2024By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News The Town of Magrath is turning 125 years old this year. According to Mayor Byrne Cook, Magrath is known… Read More »
FCSS recognizing volunteers
Posted on February 26, 2024By Garrett Simmons Family and Community Support Services In many ways, volunteers make the world go round. They are integral to organizations throughout southern Alberta,… Read More »
Cardston library enjoys strong community support
Posted on February 26, 2024By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News According to Donna Beazer, Manager of the Jim and Mary Kearl Library in Cardston, visits to the library continually… Read More »
Unpacking Premier Danielle Smith’s transgender policies
Posted on February 26, 2024In unveiling her recent policy changes regarding transgender youth, Premier Danielle Smith presents herself as a shepherd of societal well-being draped in the cloak of… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on February 26, 2024By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers February 20, 1883 – Brandon Daily Mail A fire broke out in the early hours of the morning… Read More »
Why Canada’s energy sector is key to boosting productivity
Posted on February 26, 2024Canada’s productivity performance is dismal, with no improvement over the last nearly 10 years. Economists calculate productivity by dividing output value by the hours worked… Read More »
Home Routes paves the way west for Ottawa singer
Posted on February 26, 2024By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Winnipeg based non-profit organization called Home Routes was created in 2007 to champion artists… Read More »