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Canada may finally be ready to stop underselling its oil
Posted on May 21, 2026After a decade of political paralysis, Canada may finally be moving toward a new West Coast oil pipeline. Canada currently has only one major oil… Read More »
Etzikom Fun Run set to bring pirate-themed fun to the community on May 30
Posted on May 15, 2026By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Etzikom residents and area families will have a chance to lace up their shoes, dust off their bicycles, and maybe even don an… Read More »
Province provides funding to Foremost drone testing range
Posted on May 15, 2026Southern Alberta Newspapers A Medicine Hat-based non-profit is receiving funding from the government of Alberta to explore options to help support the long-term sustainability of… Read More »
County of Forty Mile April 8 Council Meeting highlights
Posted on May 15, 2026By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers County of Forty Mile Council met on April 8. The County approved a significant infrastructure project. Councillor Babe moved… Read More »
Elections Alberta says it could not investigate voter info breach sooner due to provincial law
Posted on May 15, 2026By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers An Alberta journalist says Elections Alberta knew about the alleged leak of millions of Albertans’ personal information for weeks… Read More »
Strychnine inquiries update
Posted on May 15, 2026County of Forty Mile Online Strychnine Producer Training is now available for the 2026 season. If you plan to purchase strychnine, this training is required.… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on May 15, 2026By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers May 9, 1890 – The Times (Moose Jaw) The best way to cook an egg is to place… Read More »
Separation threats have hit a dead end for Alberta
Posted on May 15, 2026It appears Albertans—the overwhelming majority at least—are in a very reasonable state of mind and are ready to work with the other provinces to make… Read More »
May Daze 2026: A Celebration of Rocks, Art, and Community
Posted on May 15, 2026By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The Medicine Hat Rock & Lapidary Club will be hosting the Alberta Federation of Rock Club’s (AFRC) May Daze… Read More »
Cypress County sets 2026 tax rates
Posted on May 15, 2026By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After discussion on May 5, Cypress County council has moved to set a new tax… Read More »