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Posted on August 15, 2025

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers August 12, 1886 – Qu’Appelle Progress In response to a petition for protection on the Prince Albert trail… Read More »

Picture Butte celebrates summer with Jamboree Days this weekend

Posted on August 15, 2025

By Kristine Jean Southern Alberta Newspapers T he Town of Picture Butte is ready to welcome residents and visitors for a fun-filled summer celebration this… Read More »

Fire Advisory lifted in Lethbridge County

Posted on August 15, 2025

Lethbridge County Lethbridge County has lifted its fire advisory as of Aug. 5, due to recent cooler temperatures and precipitation that have decreased the wildfire… Read More »

Raymond council discusses potential council meeting dates change

Posted on August 15, 2025

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter During the Town of Raymond Council meeting on August 5, Council and Administration discussed potentially… Read More »

Producers not getting rich off high food prices, says union

Posted on August 15, 2025

By Nathan Reiter Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter While the prices of groceries have gone up, the National Farmers Union (NFU) is pointing… Read More »

Celebrating 125 years of irrigation in Southern Alberta

Posted on August 15, 2025

By Kristine Jean Southern Alberta Newspapers St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) welcomed area farmers, irrigators and partners for a milestone celebration, marking 125 years… Read More »

Coaldale Summer Fest returns August 8–10: “Proudly Canadian – Locally Driven”

Posted on August 7, 2025

Town of Coaldale The Town of Coaldale is thrilled to announce the return of Coaldale Summer Fest, taking place from August 8 to 10, with… Read More »

Ag safety group raising awareness of the dangers working around grain

Posted on August 7, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association is sharing some information ahead of its fifth annual BeGrainSafe week, to raise awareness about prioritizing safety… Read More »

Unusual summer precipitation levels impacting ag operations

Posted on August 7, 2025

Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers A year after July saw virtually no rain in the area, the skies opened up this year with Lethbridge alone… Read More »

Province looking for feedback on implementing annual paid passes for watercraft

Posted on August 7, 2025

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta’s government is looking for ideas on how to best continue to fight the threat… Read More »

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