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From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on August 11, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Thursday, August 6, 1908 – Taber Free Press It will be a fight to the… Read More »

Strengthening property rights part of the answer to Canada’s housing crunch

Posted on August 11, 2023

Housing is a big issue for Canadians. Even though house prices fell slightly after the pandemic, it’s still tough for young families to find and… Read More »

MLA Schow optimistic new recovery centre will provide much-needed support

Posted on August 11, 2023

By Theodora MacLeod Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With news of the new Blood Tribe Recovery Centre being announced recently, Cardston-Siksika MLA Joseph… Read More »

International study to examine St. Mary and Milk Rivers

Posted on August 11, 2023

By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News Local Journalism Initiative Reporter “For over a century, the United States and Canada have shared the waters of the… Read More »

Schow announces Province will not pursue bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

Posted on August 11, 2023

Southern Alberta Newspapers  Minister of Tourism and Sport, and MLA for the Cardston-Siksika riding, Joseph Schow made a statement on the decision for the Province… Read More »

Academy in the Wild coming back in the fall

Posted on August 11, 2023

By Kenyon Stronski Westwind Weekly News Programs in Magrath for Academy in the Wild will be returning this fall on Sept. 14.  On their webpage,… Read More »

Raymond Music Festival 2023 announces line-up

Posted on August 11, 2023

By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News With a diverse lineup of live bands, local talent, food trucks, and more, this year’s festival is shaping up… Read More »

Chin Reservoir expansion project on track for construction start

Posted on August 3, 2023

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News Planning is now fully underway for the Chin Reservoir expansion in southern Alberta, and Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter says… Read More »

TB an ever-present global threat

Posted on August 3, 2023

TB continues to be the most deadly overlooked infectious disease, killing 1.6 million people a year. Overlooked to the point that a new vaccine for… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on August 3, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Friday, August 2, 1901 – The Wetaskiwin Times The big iron mine at Michipicoten, ON… Read More »

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