Better Newspapers Competition (BNC) General Excellence 2010
Class A: Under 1299
Judges:Jennifer Vandermeer,Ingersoll Times | Ken Johnston,Rainy River Record | Paul Futhey,Toronto Community News
Best Overall Score
- Elk Point Review
- Beaverlodge District News
- Grande Cache Mountaineer
Best Sports Page
- Grande Cache Mountaineer
- Valleyview Valley Views
- Beaverlodge District News
Best Editorial Page
- Beaverlodge District News
- Valleyview Valley Views
- Grande Cache Mountaineer
Best Front Page
- Elk Point Review
- Beaverlodge District News
- Grande Cache Mountaineer
Class B: 1300-1999
Judges: Deb Bartlett,United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes | Marc Zienkiewica,Lac du Bonnet Leader | Shauna Snow Capparelli,Mount Royal University
Best Overall Score
- Fort Macleod Gazette
- High Prairie South Peace News
- Claresholm Local Press
Best Sports Page
- Fort Macleod Gazette
- High Prairie South Peace News
- Claresholm Local Press
Best Editorial Page
- Fort Macleod Gazette
- Claresholm Local Press
- High Prairie South Peace News
Best Front Page
- Fort Macleod Gazette
- Deh Cho Drum
- High Prairie South Peace News
Class C: 2000-3499
Judges: Frank Garred | Gail Martin,Elmira Ind/Ind Express | Kim Oliver
Best Overall Score
- Jasper Fitzhugh
- Taber Times
- Bonnyville Nouvelle
Best Sports Page
- Athabasca Advocate
- Taber Times
- Stettler Independent
Best Editorial Page
- Jasper Fitzhugh
- Stettler Independent
- Taber Times
Best Front Page
- Didsbury Review
- Taber Times
- Jasper Fitzhugh
Class D: 3500-6499
Judges: Adam Garnier,Citizen News | Derek Kilbourn,Gabriola Sounder News | Tim O?Rourke
Best Overall Score
- Rocky Mountain House Mountaineer
- Ponoka News
- St. Paul Journal
Best Sports Page
- Rocky Mountain House Mountaineer
- St. Paul Journal
- Wainwright Star
Best Editorial Page
- Rocky Mountain House Mountaineer
- Ponoka News
- Yellowknife Yellowknifer
Best Front Page
- Rocky Mountain House Mountaineer
- Canmore Leader
- Wainwright Edge
Class E: 6500-12,499
Judges: Katherine Nadeau,Niagara This Week | Scott Rosts,Niagara This Week | Stephen Leithwood,Niagara This Week
Best Overall Score
- Olds Albertan
- Strathmore Standard
- Rocky Mountain Outlook
Best Sports Page
- Olds Albertan
- Brooks & County Chronicle
- Strathmore Standard
Best Editorial Page
- Strathmore Standard
- Rocky Mountain Outlook
- Brooks & County Chronicle
Best Front Page
- Brooks & County Chronicle
- Rocky Mountain Outlook
- Olds Albertan
Class F: 12,500 and over
Judges: Jim Pumarlo | Neil Oliver,The Hamilton Spectator | Rik Davie,Scugog/Uxbridge Standard
Best Overall Score
- St. Albert Gazette
- Okotoks Western Wheel
- Saint City News
Best Sports Page
- St. Albert Gazette
- Saint City News
- Okotoks Western Wheel
Best Editorial Page
- St. Albert Gazette
- Saint City News
- Okotoks Western Wheel
Best Front Page
- St. Albert Gazette
- Okotoks Western Wheel
- Airdrie City View