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From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on December 11, 2025

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers December 11, 1885 – Qu’Appelle Progress As the present session of the Northwest Council proceeds, there is an… Read More »

Carney’s pipeline deal hits a wall in B.C.

Posted on December 11, 2025

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has opened a political hornet’s nest, exposing deep divisions within… Read More »

Rally outside MLA office opposes several policies

Posted on December 4, 2025

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter More than 50 Medicine Hat residents gathered outside of Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright’s office… Read More »

Prairie Rose Public Schools board meeting highlights from November 25

Posted on December 4, 2025

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers The Prairie Rose Public Schools (PRPS) Board met on November 25 to discuss key developments and updates across the division. From financial stability… Read More »

Highway 41 closes after school bus, vehicle collide; no injuries

Posted on December 4, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers A collision between a school bus and a passenger vehicle closed a portion of Highway 41 for a period on Nov. 25.… Read More »

Redcliff town council meeting highlights from November 24

Posted on December 4, 2025

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Redcliff town council met on November 24 to address a variety of topics ranging from community events to bylaw reviews. Here… Read More »

Renewing health cards won’t cost money, but failing to do so will cost coverage

Posted on December 4, 2025

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers The UCP government is proposing a set of changes to the Alberta health card under Bill 11, sweeping health-care… Read More »

Southern Alberta shines as renewable energy grows 

Posted on December 4, 2025

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers As the renewables industry continues to make inroads across the nation, major strides are being made in southern Alberta,… Read More »

Ottawa needs to tackle soaring deficit: MLA Hunter

Posted on December 4, 2025

By Trevor Busch Commentator/Courier editor@tabertimes.com Last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s minority Liberal government narrowly avoided being defeated on its signature 2025 budget, which is… Read More »

Bill 11 allows doctors to toggle between public, private pay for surgeries

Posted on December 4, 2025

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers The Alberta government tabled Bill 11, or the Health Statutes Amendment Act, on Nov. 24. The legislation includes a… Read More »

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