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Coutts protester parts with lawyer

Posted on December 24, 2023

By Delon Shurtz Southern Alberta Newspapers One of four men accused of plotting to kill RCMP officers during the Coutts protest and blockade in 2022… Read More »

Hockey teams gear up for holiday and break in CAHL schedule

Posted on December 24, 2023

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News It’s almost time for the holidays, which brings an opportunity for local hockey teams to take a breather as… Read More »

Comets steal two wins over Magrath in basketball league action

Posted on December 24, 2023

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News It was a classic southern Alberta basketball clash Tuesday evening. The Magrath Zeniths played host to the Raymond Comets… Read More »

Elvis Stojko hosting Stars on Ice in Lethbridge

Posted on December 14, 2023

By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers Elvis Stojko won Canadians hearts and three world mens singles skating championships in his career. And now the seven-time… Read More »

County of Lethbridge council meeting briefs from Dec. 7

Posted on December 14, 2023

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The following are selected briefs from the council meeting that Lethbridge County held on December… Read More »

DO Crew Jr. helping build youth confidence

Posted on December 14, 2023

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DO Crew Jr. teaches youth how to grow and prosper. “DO Crew Jr. is a… Read More »

Taking action on drought in Alberta

Posted on December 14, 2023

Water is one of Alberta’s most precious resources. We all use it, consume it, and rely on it.  Most of the water that Albertans use… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on December 14, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter December 10, 1884 – The Calgary Weekly Herald Prince Albert is ahead of Calgary in… Read More »

The problem with Trudeau’s fiscal responsibility message

Posted on December 14, 2023

There’s only one problem with the federal government’s messaging about saving money: the feds aren’t actually saving money.  “The foundation of our Fall Economic Statement is our… Read More »

Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner MP says 2024 Canada Summer Jobs program is now open

Posted on December 14, 2023

Contributed The launch of the 2024 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program is now open. When young people have the skills and experience they need to… Read More »

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