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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 »

Drama or dialogue? Reader responds to racism allegation

Posted on March 12, 2026

When 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, 2026

By 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, 2026

The 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, 2026

By 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 »

Water security enhanced by  improvements to reservoir infrastructure

Posted on March 12, 2026

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter  On Feb. 18, Alberta’s government released a surprisingly good report about moisture levels throughout the… Read More »

Province fighting federal strychnine decision: MLA Hunter

Posted on March 12, 2026

By Trevor Busch Commentator/Courier editor@tabertimes.com As the region gears up for another growing season in 2026, Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter is cautiously optimistic as he… Read More »

Southern Alberta’s long-term forecast: what it means for agriculture

Posted on March 12, 2026

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Southern Alberta’s agricultural industry is bracing for a challenging year ahead as meteorological forecasts and drought conditions paint a… Read More »

Alberta’s Amy Fraser shines at Milan 2026

Posted on March 5, 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… Read More »

Redcliff Council tackles trails, history, and community growth in Feb. 23 meeting 

Posted on March 5, 2026

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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