Member News: LCC announces AWNA’s scholarship winner
Congratulations to Ashley Charron who received the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association’s print journalism scholarship.Read more →
FYI: Lieutenant Governor welcomed eight remarkable citizens to Alberta Order of Excellence
One of the citizens was Bill Bowes of Grande Prairie, a former President of the AWNA from 1956-1957. On Thursday, October 15, members of the media were invited to attend…Read more →
Member News: President’s speech to AWNA convention
By George A. Brown I would first like to thank past president Scott Fitzpatrick for his leadership on our board of directors. His dedication to our association and to our…Read more →
Marketing: Super sales people are other-centered
- By John Foust, Raleigh, NC Dwight Eisenhower once reflected on the days when he worked with Douglas MacArthur in the Philippines. “You know,” he said, “MacArthur has an ‘eye’…Read more →
FYI: Announcement from the Alberta Press Council
- from Colleen Wilson, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Alberta Press Council Please welcome with me, Gerald Gauthier, newly appointed Press Member representing the Lethbridge Herald. Gerald is the City Hall/Crime reporter for…Read more →
Editorial: Take time to plan the editorial page
By Jim Pumarlo News content is strongest when editors and reporters routinely identify those stories and events that will warrant their attention. The value of an editorial calendar is twofold.…Read more →
Obituaries: Former owner of the Vegreville Observer passed away
HORTON, Wilfrid L. (Wufty) April 1, 1929 - September 4, 2009 On Friday, September 4, 2009, Mr. Wilfrid L. Horton (Wufty) of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of…Read more →
Convention: Convention highlights
Prestigious Bill Draayer award presented to Barry Hibbert Written by Richard Holmes, recipient of last year’s Bill Draayer award “Tonight (Sept. 12, 2009) the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association honours a…Read more →
Convention 2009: Premier’s speech available online
Premier’s speech from AWNA’s convention The Premier’s speech from September 12 is available on the government website as well as AWNA’s website. Please feel free to check out his speech…Read more →
Disaster Planning for Newspapers – Have You?
Disaster Planning for Newspapers – Have You? The AWNA have been working to develop an association level Disaster Management and Recovery plan to ensure the many services we provide to…Read more →