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Gem of the West Museum celebrates 25 years of Coaldale history
By Kristine Jean Alberta Newspaper For a quarter of a century, the Gem of the West Museum has played an important part of preserving the Town of Coaldale’s history. Coaldale and area residents will have a chance to learn about that history and share some of their memories and stories at the Gem of the West Museum’s 25th Anniversary celebration on Oct. 3, taking place… Read More »
Taber Pheasant Festival gearing up for another round
By Cole ParkinsonAlberta Newspaper Group Come mid-October, hunters will once again descend on the Municipal District of Taber for the annual Pheasant Festival. Running from Oct. 17-24, the annual festival will see plenty on tap for hunters in the region and for those who travel. The event will see over 5,100 pheasants released across 40 areas in the M.D. with hunts officially beginning on Oct.… Read More »
CBSA officers seize over 215 kg of cocaine from two commercial trucks at Coutts
Canada Border Services Agency Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at the Coutts port of entry in southern Alberta intercepted two commercial trucks arriving from the United States and seized a combined 215.5 kg of suspected cocaine in July 2026. According to a report released Sept. 15, a commercial truck was referred for a secondary examination on July 26, during which border services officers detected… Read More »
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SASKATCHEWAN
Chinook School Division 2026-27 strategic plan reflects provincial priorities
By Matthew Liebenberg mliebenberg@prairiepost.com The Chinook School Division’s strategic plan for 2026-27 implements the principles of the provincial education plan and includes measurable targets in several areas to support learning. The Chinook Level 2 Plan was approved during a regular Chinook Board of Education meeting, Sept. 14. The division plan is referred to as a level two plan, because it is guided by the level… Read More »
Swift Current Municipal RCMP investigating sexual assaults
Submitted Swift Current Municipal RCMP have charged a male in relation to investigations into two sexual assaults. Investigators are now looking into whether there are other victims. In September 2026, Swift Current Municipal RCMP received two reports of sexual assaults of teenaged girls. Both occurred this year in Swift Current. As a result of continuing investigation, 23-year-old Aniken Edwards from Swift Current was arrested and… Read More »
Gas flaring being done near Liebenthal Oct.
SaskEnergy will be conducting controlled natural gas flaring at the South Bayhurst Compressor Station located in the RM of Happyland, north of Highway 321 and approximately three kilometres west of the hamlet of Liebenthal. Flaring will take place from 7 to 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6.The timing is subject to change based on operating requirements. Residents and drivers in the area may see a… Read More »
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Copperheads set to celebrate 20th anniversary season in 2026/2027
By Garrett SimmonsSunny South News It is going to be a historic season for the Coaldale Copperheads. The 2026/2027 campaign will mark the 20th season… Read More »
Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta launches Special Olympics Canada Summer Games Legacy Fund
Contributed The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) is proud to announce the launch of the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games Legacy Fund, a permanent… Read More »
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Lac Pelletier community group asks province to cancel feedlot approval
By Matthew Liebenberg mliebenberg@prairiepost.com The Friends of Lac Pelletier is asking the Ministry of Agriculture to cancel an intensive livestock operation (ILO) permit issued to… Read More »
Lethbridge Polytechnic researchers debut evapotranspiration measurement tool “Irrimap” for producers, researchers
Contributed Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Mueller Irrigation Research Group (MIRG) has developed an easy-to-use, web-based program to measure evaporation and transpiration (evapotranspiration, or ET) in agricultural settings,… Read More »
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School sports in good shape in Chinook School Division
By Matthew Liebenberg mliebenberg@prairiepost.com The different school sport activities in Chinook School Division were well supported by students during the 2025-26 school year. Valerie Gordon… Read More »
Cypress Showdown: CCA Rodeo makes its return to Maple Creek
By Marcus Day Big crowds, balmy weather, blockbuster action – Maple Creek announced itself again as a cowboy capital by hosting its first full CCA… Read More »
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The Outrage Trap: why Canadians need to stop taking Trump’s bait
Nick Kossovan In American politics, trolling is one of the most common forms of psychological warfare against opponents. Politicians call it "strategic distraction": provoke outrage,… Read More »