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Former UCP MLA Barnes wants to lead Medicine Hat

Posted on August 15, 2025

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Former three-term Member of Legislative Assembly of Alberta Drew Barnes has announced his intent to… Read More »

Producers not getting rich off high food prices, says union

Posted on August 15, 2025

By Nathan Reiter Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter While the prices of groceries have gone up, the National Farmers Union (NFU) is pointing… Read More »

Three children, two adults transported to hospital following highway collision

Posted on August 15, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Three children were transported to hospital for precautionary reasons after they were in a two-vehicle collision, which involved multiple vehicles in the… Read More »

Build, baby, build? Not without more workers

Posted on August 15, 2025

Mark Carney’s “build, baby, build” agenda is facing early headwinds. Indigenous groups are bringing legal challenges against efforts to sidestep their rights. Environmentalists are sounding… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on August 15, 2025

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers August 12, 1886 – Qu’Appelle Progress In response to a petition for protection on the Prince Albert trail… Read More »

Free speech has limits – especially on a public stage 

Posted on August 15, 2025

Let’s be honest—Canadians aren’t intrinsically nice. But we do pride ourselves on being polite. Here in the Great White North, rudeness is a serious character… Read More »

This Is When Waterton Truly Glows—Discover the Park at Golden Hour

Posted on August 15, 2025

Waterton Lakes National Park is a stunning fusion of mountains, prairies, and lakes. Known for its beauty and biodiversity, this small yet mighty park is… Read More »

Why This Tiny Alberta Museum Full of Windmills Might Surprise You

Posted on August 14, 2025

In the quiet hamlet of Etzikom lies a treasure trove of history and innovation – the Etzikom Windmill Museum. This unique destination showcases the evolution… Read More »

Hidden Among Prairie Grass: Saskatchewan’s Great Sandhills Will Surprise You

Posted on August 13, 2025

Great Sandhills in Saskatchewan is a wonder of nature that truly needs to be seen to be believed! This expansive area of rolling sand dunes… Read More »

More Than a Maze: Discover Farm Fun, Sunflowers, and Family Smiles in Lethbridge

Posted on August 12, 2025

Looking for the perfect blend of outdoor adventure, farm fun, and quality time in the countryside? The Lethbridge Corn Maze offers all of this and… Read More »

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