New curbside recycling program coming to Vauxhall this fall

Town of Vauxhall The Town of Vauxhall has announced that, effective October 1, we will transition to an enhanced recycling program that includes new curbside… Read More »

June stats continue to trend downward for local RCMP

By Nikki Jamieson Vauxhall Advance Local Journalism Initiative Reporter During their regular July 20 meeting, Vauxhall town council reviewed the report on the Taber-Vauxhall RCMP’s… Read More »

ICYMI Giant Roadside Attractions to See Across Alberta – the Food Edition!

Let's explore some of Alberta's most iconic food-themed roadside attractions, discover how to get there, and learn where to satisfy your taste buds or how… Read More »

Spurs cap off regular season with wins

By Cole Parkinson Vauxhall Advance It was the last week of regular season action for the Vauxhall Spurs. With five doubleheaders to wrap things up,… Read More »

Jets regroup to compete in Morneau Cup

By Cole Parkinson Vauxhall Advance In a first, the Vauxhall Jets were back on the diamond this past weekend competing in the first Morneau Cup.… Read More »

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The FCALA Volleyball Tournament 2026

By S.C. Baysa Pinoy Hour Following the launch of the summer with a two-day community celebration at the Filipino Heritage Festival, Vic L. Visitacion and… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers August 5, 1882 – Edmonton Bulletin One reason why there were so few passengers on the last boat… Read More »

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Trade deals signed under pressure rarely last

A new series of tariffs against Canada was revealed by U.S. President Donald Trump on July 20, 2026. The tariffs are a response to Canada’s… Read More »

Canada pays a high price for not having enough pipelines

Canada isn’t short of oil. It’s short of enough customers competing to buy it. Canada possesses the world’s third-largest proven oil reserves, yet for decades… Read More »

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Farming Smarter pitches collaboration as top priority for future policy to federal Ag minister

Farming Smarter Heath MacDonald, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, visited Farming Smarter’s research farm in Lethbridge County last week (July 7) to experience first-hand… Read More »

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