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Alberta reopens $720,000 grant for restorative justice programs

Posted on September 24, 2026

By Brook Wagner Southern Alberta Newspapers Alberta groups can now apply for money to run restorative justice programs. The province opened applications for the Alberta… Read More »

Separation could cost Alberta up to $170B, report says

Posted on September 24, 2026

By Patrick Wachter Southern Alberta Newspapers An independent panel says Alberta would face significant short-term economic costs if it separated from Canada, while the province’s… Read More »

CBSA officers seize over 215 kg of cocaine from two commercial trucks at Coutts

Posted on September 24, 2026

Canada Border Services Agency Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at the Coutts port of entry in southern Alberta intercepted two commercial trucks arriving from… Read More »

2026 SouthGrow Agri-food Futures Scholarship now open

Posted on September 24, 2026

SouthGrow Regional Initiative  The SouthGrow Regional Initiative, in partnership with MNP LLP, D-Com Energy Solutions and Community Futures Lethbridge Region, is pleased to announce that… Read More »

Carney is bringing Canada down

Posted on September 24, 2026

Dear Editor, Canada, under PM Carney, is changing. Our debt is $1.4 trillion. He has almost doubled the deficit. For reference, if you could pay… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on September 24, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers September 19, 1890 – The Times (Moose Jaw) According to social etiquette of New York, a hostess must… Read More »

Conservatives need to find the moderate middle

Posted on September 24, 2026

The conservative movement in Canada is facing a come-to-Jesus moment. Its relevance as a credible alternative to progressive parties hangs in the balance. The problem… Read More »

Redcliff area Girl Guides return from life-changing London trip

Posted on September 17, 2026

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers For several girls from the Redcliff area, this past summer meant far more than a typical vacation. Between August… Read More »

School Bus Safety: Everyone’s Responsibility  

Posted on September 17, 2026

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Another school year has begun, and with that comes the classic sight of the big yellow school bus. While… Read More »

Referendum results won’t come easy

Posted on September 17, 2026

By Patrick Wachter Southern Alberta Newspapers Officials from Elections Alberta outlined operational details for the upcoming provincial referendum during a technical briefing on Sept. 3,… Read More »

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