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Burdett School prepares for its Annual Supper and Auction: March 27

Posted on March 19, 2026

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Community members will soon gather for a local tradition. The Burdett School Annual Supper and Auction, taking place since… Read More »

Some AISH recipients will avoid automatic transfer to ADAP following changes to province’s plan

Posted on March 19, 2026

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers The Alberta government released more information earlier this month about changes to the province’s disability benefit framework. In a… Read More »

Hwy 3 twinning money among regional mentions in budget

Posted on March 19, 2026

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers The province will spend at least three more years in the red according to the 2026-27 budget released Feb.… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on March 19, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers March 17, 1894 – The Daily Telegram (Nanaimo) Yesterday, over 100 people assembled at Harbour View in San… Read More »

The world is scrambling for energy but can’t count on Canada

Posted on March 19, 2026

The 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, 2026

By 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, 2026

By 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, 2026

By 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, 2026

By 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, 2026

By 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 »

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