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Coaldale Cobras and the community honour graduating U18C players
By Kristine Jean Sunny South News The U18C Coaldale Cobras and the community came together to honour the Graduating Class of 2026, with a special Senior Night presentation during their last regular-season home game on Feb. 15. Prior to puck drop at the Coaldale Sportsplex, each of the 14 graduating players were introduced in a special ceremony. These players are graduating high school in 2026… Read More »
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Budget 2026: Health spending breakdown
By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Health-care spending is set to reach record highs in 2026-27, including more than $2 billion in costs related to… Read More »
MLAs Wright, Smith clarify stance on separation at constituency town hall
By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers At a constituency town hall event on Feb. 21, the region’s two MLAs expressed their views on separation after… Read More »
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Playoffs match-ups coming down to the wire in CAHL competition
By Garrett Simmons Sunny South News As the calendar flips deeper into March, Central Alberta Hockey League playoff action is drawing to a close. Coaldale… Read More »
Coaldale and Picture Butte teams continue CAHL playoff competition
By Garrett Simmons Sunny South News Coaldale’s U11 Tier 4 team picked up two big playoff wins on the weekend in Central Alberta Hockey League… Read More »
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From the Archives of Western Newspapers
By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers March 8, 1879 – Manitoba Gazette The press of matter on our space this week is so great,… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
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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Global energy shocks are about to test Canadian food prices
The conflict in the Middle East could soon show up on your grocery bills. The reason is simple: the Strait of Hormuz moves a huge… Read More »
Ottawa’s gun grab is all about politics
The federal government is once again on a crusade to end legal gun ownership, and no one knows why. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree recently… Read More »
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Farming Smarter’s Spring Wheat Project is focused on learning about water management
By Heather Cameron Taber Times Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lewis Baarda, lead for Farming Smarter’s Reduced Irrigation Allocation Strategies for Crop Management - Spring Wheat… Read More »