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Local News That Matters — When You Need It

The Albertan is your trusted source for breaking news, community stories and events in Bowden, Carstairs, Didsbury, Innisfail, Cremona, Olds, Penhold, Sundre and Mountain View County.

Serving our communities, we deliver real-time local journalism to an engaged audience in the region.

As part of Great West Media, we’re committed to producing some of Canada’s best community newspapers and online news platforms. Our mission is rooted in delivering credible, high-quality journalism that readers rely on — both online and in print.

From breaking news to features on local businesses, school events, and inspiring residents, we cover the stories that shape our community. We also provide provincial and national news through trusted sources such as The Canadian Press.

We’re proudly independent and fiercely local — just like you.

We are members of:

 

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AWNA (Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association)

 

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National Newsmedia Council of Canada

 

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News Media Canada


Government of Canada

We acknowledge the financial support
of the Government of Canada.

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