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As Picture Butte turns 100, Theodora Vermeer celebrates milestone birthday
By Joe Manio Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As Picture Butte prepares to mark its own 100th birthday later this summer, one of its residents got an early start on the celebrations on May 7. Surrounded by her sons and their wives, and around 40 fellow residents and staff at the Green Acres Foundation Piyami Manor, Theodora Vermeer (known affectionately as Theo or… Read More »
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Elections Alberta warned government that legislative changes could hinder future investigations
Southern Alberta Newspapers Elections Alberta says it predicted problems over a year ago that have hindered the investigation into alleged misuse of the electoral list… Read More »
4-H Wild Explosion Sheep Show and Sale on May 30
By Sofia Tabish Club Reporter, TNT 4-H Multiclub The 4-H Wild Explosion Sheep Show and Sale takes place at Perlich Bros Auction Market on May… Read More »
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The “Devil’s Dinos”: Head to This Particular Museum this Summer Jurassic Sized Fun
Looking for the ultimate summer road trip? Check out Canada’s first dinosaur nesting site at the Devil’s Coulee Dinosaur Museum in Warner, Alberta. Are you… Read More »
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Prairie Winds Wild top Chinook Coyotes for first win in APBL play
By Garrett Simmons Sunny South News The Prairie Winds Wild high school baseball team is in the win column. Last Wednesday, the Coaldale team bested Lethbridge’s Chinook… Read More »
High school baseball team set to battle Chinook Coyotes on Wednesday at home
By Garrett Simmons Sunny South News The high school baseball season is in full swing for the Prairie Winds Wild. The 2026 campaign in Alberta Premier… Read More »
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From the Archives of Western Newspapers
By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers May 19, 1883 – Brandon Daily Mail The long-pending appeal in the case of Stevens vs. Fisk opened… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers May 9, 1890 – The Times (Moose Jaw) The best way to cook an egg is to place… Read More »
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Canada may finally be ready to stop underselling its oil
After a decade of political paralysis, Canada may finally be moving toward a new West Coast oil pipeline. Canada currently has only one major oil… Read More »
Separation threats have hit a dead end for Alberta
It appears Albertans—the overwhelming majority at least—are in a very reasonable state of mind and are ready to work with the other provinces to make… Read More »
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4-H Wild Explosion Sheep Show and Sale on May 30
By Sofia Tabish Club Reporter, TNT 4-H Multiclub The 4-H Wild Explosion Sheep Show and Sale takes place at Perlich Bros Auction Market on May… Read More »