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Celebrating 125 years of irrigation in Southern Alberta
By Kristine Jean Sunny South News St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) welcomed area farmers, irrigators and partners for a milestone celebration, marking 125 years of irrigation in southern Alberta. The event, held at the Readymade Community Hall August 6, featured a barbecue, family activities, games and several vendor booths including the Oldman Watershed Council and Tank 77 Museum from Taber, that had a pop-up… Read More »
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COVID vaccine strategy impacts yet to be realized
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Southern Alberta Newspapers After changes to the federal COVID-19 vaccine procurement process were announced earlier this year, and the Alberta government announcing… Read More »
MOU signed to see government, industry and producers work together for agricultural success
By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Fertilizer Canada and Alberta Grains have developed a memorandum of understanding to help farmers increase… Read More »
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This Is When Waterton Truly Glows—Discover the Park at Golden Hour
Waterton Lakes National Park is a stunning fusion of mountains, prairies, and lakes. Known for its beauty and biodiversity, this small yet mighty park is… Read More »
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Summer Games set a high bar for next year
By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Taber chalked up a win as the host of the 2025 Southern Alberta Summer Games… Read More »
Picture Butte council hears presentation on potential pump track
By Kristine Jean Sunny South News Hopes for a pump track in the Town of Picture Butte have been put on hold for the time… Read More »
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By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 9, 1883 - The Calgary Weekly Herald A petition and subscription list is in… Read More »
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By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 10, 1910 – The Blairmore Enterprise The namby-pamby actions of the Coleman Miner in… Read More »
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Build, baby, build? Not without more workers
Mark Carney’s “build, baby, build” agenda is facing early headwinds. Indigenous groups are bringing legal challenges against efforts to sidestep their rights. Environmentalists are sounding… Read More »
Want better education? Start by trusting parents
Canada’s education system is failing too many students—not just because of declining test scores or pandemic disruptions. At the heart of the problem is a… Read More »
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Red tape being cut for ag marketing boards
By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers The Alberta government is eliminating nearly 30 per cent of regulations for agricultural marketing boards and commissions. The province… Read More »