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‘Airdrie City View,’ ‘Rocky View Weekly’ do well at Alberta awards
The Airdrie City View and its sister paper The Rocky View Weekly have placed well at the Alberta Weekly Newspaper Associations’ (AWNA) 2025 Better Newspaper Competition General Excellence Awards in the 10,000 and over circulation category. The General Excellence Awards recognize the achievements of the newspaper as a whole as [...]
Local newspaper directories and sponsored content emerge as key players in Alberta business growth
In smaller Alberta communities, competition among businesses often depends on visibility and trust within a tight-knit population. Increasingly, that visibility begins online. When residents search [...]
The Power of Sponsored Content on Newspaper Websites
As digital advertising evolves, brands are looking for ways to connect with audiences that feel authentic, engaging, and trustworthy. While display ads capture attention, sponsored [...]
Why Digital Display Advertising Works on Great West Media News Sites
In an era dominated by ad platforms like Google and Meta, local community news websites offer something many marketers overlook: trusted local audiences, community relevance, and premium [...]
St. Albert Gazette racks up national and provincial honours
Gazette publisher Tim Shoults said recognition from peers in the industry is always appreciated The St. Albert Gazette has picked up a slew of national [...]
Western Wheel named top newspaper in Canada again
Western Wheel receives five awards at the 2025 Canadian Community Newsmedia Awards, including Best All-Round Newspaper. For the second straight year, the Western Wheel has been named [...]
Western Wheel wins awards for sports section, column writing
Western Wheel scoops four awards in Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association’s 2024 Better Newspapers Competition. The Western Wheel picked up several awards last week at the Alberta Weekly [...]
