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Lethbridge RDC celebrates Fairfield Poplar Tree

Posted on October 5, 2023

By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News For National Forest Week in September Lethbridge Research and Development Centre (RDC) celebrated the beauty and important role trees… Read More »

Re: Taber Times Sept. 27 “We tell the stories that matter to you”

Posted on October 5, 2023

Dear Taber Times, Thank you for being the voice of our Taber community for all these years. Our Visser family has lived in Taber and district… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on October 5, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Thursday, October 4, 1888 – The Brandon Mail The bibulous (fond of alcoholic beverages) W.… Read More »

Local journalism deserves your support

Posted on October 5, 2023

Every week about 30 million newspapers are delivered across Canada. More than four out of five people in Canada read newspaper content each week. Why… Read More »

Paul Hinman calling it quits after long political career

Posted on October 5, 2023

By Delon Shurtz Southern Alberta Newspapers Paul Hinman has never been one to pull his punches. And as the sun sets on a long and… Read More »

Stirling Village Council Sept. 4 minutes

Posted on October 5, 2023

By Kenyon Stronski Westwind Weekly News The following are selected briefs from the Sept. 4 regular meeting of Stirling council.  Items for Discussion: A noise… Read More »

Rural and Indigenous sites to play vital role in growing tourism industry in Alberta

Posted on October 5, 2023

By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News Continued efforts and funding into rural and Indigenous tourist destinations and experiences continue to be a prioritize for the… Read More »

Celebrating Women in Farming Conference set for Oct. 12

Posted on September 28, 2023

By Garrett Simmons FCSS Communications Women are the backbone of any family farm operation.  More often than not, they are the glue that holds it… Read More »

Creating partnerships key to building more affordable homes

Posted on September 28, 2023

Affordability and access to housing are concerns that are top of mind for Albertans province-wide. The rising cost of living, higher interest rates, and increasing… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on September 28, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Thursday, September 23, 1910 – The Blairmore Enterprise and Frank Vindicator Now that the contract… Read More »

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