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Foremost Village Council considers lowering speed limits: residents
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers T he Village of Foremost is considering a change to its traffic regulations that could impact daily commutes and neighbourhood safety. Currently, the speed limit on streets within the Village is set at 50 km/h, with alleys limited to 25 km/h. However, Village Council is exploring the possibility of reducing the speed limit on streets to 40 km/h and is seeking input from residents… Read More »
Smith to put immigration, Constitution questions on fall referendum
By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Premier Danielle Smith announced a packed referendum slate coming Oct. 19 during her televised address to the province on… Read More »
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Alberta’s Amy Fraser shines at Milan 2026
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Alberta’s own Amy Fraser has, once again, captured the hearts of Canadians with her stellar performance at the Milan 2026 Winter Olympics. The freestyle skier, who got her start at the Elkwater Ski Club in Medicine Hat, competed in the women’s halfpipe event, showcasing not only her athletic prowess but also her unyielding determination and love for the sport. The athlete showcased her talent with impressive performances during the… Read More »
Redcliff Council tackles trails, history, and community growth in Feb. 23 meeting
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The Redcliff Town Council meeting on February 23 was a very productive session, filled with discussions that touched on everything from local… Read More »
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MD of Taber Grazing Lands at a Crossroads
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers In the vast scope of Alberta’s prairies lies a small swath of land, which finds itself at the heart of controversy based on… Read More »
Agricultural producers face most difficult growing seasons in decades
By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Federation of Agriculture Executive Director Aaron Stein says that Alberta’s agricultural producers have faced… Read More »
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Ottawa’s gun grab is all about politics
The federal government is once again on a crusade to end legal gun ownership, and no one knows why. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree recently… Read More »
Canada can become richer than the United States
Economic growth and a rising standard of living used to be a given. Canadian parents could assume, with good reason, that their children and grandchildren… Read More »
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The “puck” stops here: MHMH to host championship in March
By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The U13 Female A Alberta Provincial Championship will be hosted by the Medicine Hat Minor Hockey Association (MHMH) at the Irvine Sports Complex from March… Read More »
Harris, Ouellette key to Riders’ Cup victory
By Bruce Penton Now, just like the rabid fan base that lives and dies with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Canadian Football League fans across the land… Read More »