Better Newspapers Competition (BNC) General Excellence 2008
The following are the newspapers that won the 2008 General Excellence BNC. The presentation was made at the Association's Spring Meeting in June 2009.
Class A: Under 1299
Judges: Keri Dahlman - Humboldt Journal & Tara de Ryk - Davidson Leader
Best All Around
- Jasper Booster
- Nanton News
- Wainwright Review
Best Sports Page
- Wainwright Review
- Raymond Magrath Westwind Weekly
- Nanton News
Best Editorial Page
- Nanton News
- Jasper Booster
- Wainwright Review
Best Front Page
- Jasper Booster
- Wainwright Review
- Nanton News
Class B: 1300 - 1999
Judges: Tara de Ryk - Davidson Leader & Bob Johnson - Foam Lake Review
Best All Around
- Fort Macleod Gazette
- Deh Cho Drum
- Inuvik Drum
Best Sports Page
- Fort Macleod Gazette
- Claresholm Local Press
- Wainwright Star Chronicle
Best Editorial Page
- Fort Macleod Gazette
- High Prairie South Peace News
- Inuvik Drum
Best Front Page
- Fort Macleod Gazette
- Claresholm Local Press
- Fort Chip/Fort Smith Slave River Journal
Class C: 2000 - 3499
Judges: Brad Dupuis - Shellbrook Chronicle & Alison Squires - Wadena News
Best All Around
- Taber Times
- Edson Leader
- Pincher Creek Echo
Best Sports Page
- Taber Times
- Stettler Independent
- Lacombe Globe
Best Editorial Page
- Taber Times
- Stettler Independent
- Edson Leader
Best Front Page
- Edson Leader
- Pincher Creek Echo
- Lacombe Globe
Class D: 3500 - 6499
Judges: Kevin Weedmark - Moosomin World Spectator & Karen Mitchell - Naicam News
Best All Around
- Brooks Bulletin
- Yellowknife Yellowknifer
- Bonnyville Nouvelle
Best Sports Page
- Brooks Bulletin
- Bonnyville Nouvelle
- Strathmore Standard
Best Editorial Page
- Brooks Bulletin
- Westlock News
- Yellowknife Yellowknifer
Best Front Page
- Brooks Bulletin
- Westlock News
- Yellowknife Yellowknifer
Class E: 6500 - 12,499
Judges: Vern Faulkner - Prince Albert Rural Roots & Karen Mitchell - East Central Connection
Best All Around
- Rocky Mountain Outlook
- Canmore Leader
- Wainwright Edge
Best Sports Page
- Rocky Mountain Outlook
- Canmore Leader
- Fort Saskatchewan Record
Best Editorial Page
- Sylvan Lake News
- Rocky Mountain Outlook
- Innisfail Province
Best Front Page
- Rocky Mountain Outlook
- Wainwright Edge
- Canmore Leader
Class F: 12,500 and over
Judges: Peggy Hasein - Biggar Independent & Neil Thom - Yorkton This Week
Best All Around
- St. Albert Gazette
- Okotoks Western Wheel
- Red Deer Express
Best Sports Page
- Okotoks Western Wheel
- St. Albert Gazette
- Red Deer Express
Best Editorial Page
- Red Deer Express
- Okotoks Western Wheel
- Sherwood Park News
Best Front Page
- Okotoks Western Wheel
- Rocky View Weekly
- St. Albert Gazette