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The world is scrambling for energy but can’t count on Canada
Posted on March 19, 2026The world is once again scrambling for reliable energy supplies. Canada should be one of the obvious answers but a decade of Liberal government policies… Read More »
Top 7 over 70 launches nomination window
Posted on March 12, 2026By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Both nominations and ticket sales are set to begin for this year’s Top 7 Over… Read More »
Regional aerospace company receives federal loan to help boost already state-of-the-art system
Posted on March 12, 2026By Brendan Miller Southern Alberta Newspapers A Medicine Hat company says it is best in the world when it comes to ascending drones, or remotely… Read More »
Budget 2026 to have a $9.4 billion deficit
Posted on March 12, 2026By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Southern Alberta Newspapers President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, Nate Horner spoke to media on Feb. 26 and said Budget… Read More »
Lund’s petition to halt Eastern Slopes coal expansion gets approval
Posted on March 12, 2026By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The petition headed by Corb Lund to curb new coal mining in the Eastern Slopes… Read More »
Budget 2026: Health spending breakdown
Posted on March 12, 2026By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Health-care spending is set to reach record highs in 2026-27, including more than $2 billion in costs related to… Read More »
Drama or dialogue? Reader responds to racism allegation
Posted on March 12, 2026When addressing important issues that affect us all, which is better, drama or dialogue? We have so many issues affecting us today, affordability, immigration, crime,… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on March 12, 2026By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers March 8, 1879 – Manitoba Gazette The press of matter on our space this week is so great,… Read More »
Global energy shocks are about to test Canadian food prices
Posted on March 12, 2026The conflict in the Middle East could soon show up on your grocery bills. The reason is simple: the Strait of Hormuz moves a huge… Read More »
310-FARM providing support to Alberta’s agricultural communities
Posted on March 12, 2026By Kristine Jean Southern Alberta Newspapers The province’s “one-stop shop” for agricultural inquiries continues to help Albertans source information and connect to the appropriate departments… Read More »