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Province edging closer to hospital privatization with Bill 55: AUPE

Posted on May 29, 2025

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On May 8, the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) warned that the Province is… Read More »

High grocery bills? Blame Ottawa, not Washington

Posted on May 29, 2025

It was expected, but still jarring. In April, food inflation in Canada surged to 3.8 per cent—a full 2.1 percentage points above the national inflation… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on May 29, 2025

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers May 22, 1884 – The Daily Nor-Wester (Winnipeg) The legislative member for South Victoria underwent an experience yesterday… Read More »

Smith’s sovereignty dance could shatter the nation

Posted on May 29, 2025

Even to some of us die-hard conservatives, it appears that Danielle Smith is just another sub-par, self-serving, self-centered, pontificating little politician catering to her own… Read More »

Seven Persons hosts annual community celebration

Posted on May 22, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Seven Persons hosted its annual parade May 10 followed by several activities and events around the community throughout the day. The parade… Read More »

Town of Redcliff council meeting highlights – May 12 

Posted on May 22, 2025

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Redcliff Town Council convened on May 12 to address a variety of important topics affecting residents, from family concerns… Read More »

RCMP seek information regarding Clayton Martens’ death

Posted on May 22, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Redcliff RCMP is reaching out to the public seeking any information surrounding the death of 38-year-old Clayton Martens, who was originally reported… Read More »

South Alberta School of Ag inches closer to fruition

Posted on May 22, 2025

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In partnership with Medicine Hat College and Cypress County, and with support from 25 businesses… Read More »

Seeding well ahead of schedule in southern Alberta

Posted on May 22, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Seeding in southern Alberta was halfway complete according to the first Alberta crop report of the year, well ahead of long-term average… Read More »

Senator Gershaw valedictorian hopes to make life easier for those with disabilities

Posted on May 22, 2025

By Samantha Johnson Prairie Rose Public Schools Content Writer There were a couple top students in this year’s graduating class at Senator Gershaw and Mary… Read More »

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