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From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on July 3, 2025

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers July 1, 1871 – The Weekly Manitoban and Northwest Herald The excitement is tremendous. In the hotels, by… Read More »

Beef is becoming a luxury item in Canada

Posted on July 3, 2025

With summer weather settling in, Canadians are returning to a familiar ritual—firing up the barbecue. But as they approach the meat counter, many are faced… Read More »

South zone measles cases dropping for first time

Posted on July 3, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers This week’s measles count showed that the virus is at work in the north zone population. As of July 2, Alberta Health… Read More »

Raymond special council meeting briefs from May 20

Posted on July 3, 2025

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The following are selected briefs from a Special Council meeting that the Town of Raymond… Read More »

Ag reps weigh in on recent precipitation

Posted on July 3, 2025

By Nathan Reiter Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Regional farmers are celebrating the rain that southern Alberta received over the June 21-22 weekend.… Read More »

Mammogram  screen tests  coming to Cardston

Posted on July 3, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers From July 9 to 12, Alberta Health Services is offering free screening mammograms in Cardston. The AHS mobile screening units will travel… Read More »

Irrican eBAR storage facility  now on the grid

Posted on July 3, 2025

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On June 17, renewable energy producer Irrican Power Ltd. announced the commissioning of its Raymond… Read More »

Measles vaccine proven preventative: MLA Hunter

Posted on June 12, 2025

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com Alberta’s measles case count continues to escalate, surpassing 839 cases as of June 11, and is showing no… Read More »

Youth L.O.V.E. cultivates the leaders of the future through training program

Posted on June 12, 2025

By S.C. Baysa Pinoy Hour As we strive to become leaders for others, crucial questions arise: “How can we support one another during tough times?”… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on June 12, 2025

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers June 14, 1898 – The Cranbrook Herald The war department in Washington announced the first military expedition left… Read More »

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