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From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on February 29, 2024

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers February 27, 1886 – Calgary Weekly Herald Seventeen policemen in Edmonton received sentences between nine and twelve months… Read More »

Proposed beer tax hike brews trouble for barley and brewing industry

Posted on February 29, 2024

As one of the earliest, widely grown grains in Canada, barley shares a long and trusted history with the brewing industry that it supplies. Renowned… Read More »

‘Moving the needle’ for victims of small-town and rural crime

Posted on February 29, 2024

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter If you spend enough time in an Alberta courtroom, you’ll see all kinds of outcomes.… Read More »

Town councillor charged in Coutts border blockade resigns

Posted on February 29, 2024

Southern Alberta Newspapers A man charged with mischief for organizing the Coutts border blockade in 2022 has resigned as a town councillor in Fort Macleod.… Read More »

Schow announces additional funding for sports hall of fame

Posted on February 29, 2024

By 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, 2024

Southern 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, 2024

By 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, 2024

By 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, 2024

By 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, 2024

By 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 »

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