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ICYMI: Eleven Of The Best And Easiest To Find Roadside Viewpoints To Stop At In Alberta

Posted on August 11, 2025

In Alberta, we are blessed with beautiful views and, thankfully, incredibly convenient viewpoints to get the best possible glimpses of those views. Many people think… Read More »

Hidden on the Highway: Alberta’s Prairie Memories Museum Brings History to Life

Posted on August 9, 2025

In the charming community of Irvine, Alberta, the Prairie Memories Museum offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into life on the Canadian prairies over a hundred… Read More »

One of Alberta’s Quirkiest Attractions: Why Everyone Loves Medicine Hat’s Giant Chess

Posted on August 8, 2025

Medicine Hat is home to a giant claim to fame—the largest chess set in the world! Whether you love to play chess, are a curious… Read More »

Cowboy of the skies: HALO honours passing of original air ambulance pilot

Posted on August 7, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Grant Fletcher, who piloted HALO’s very first life-saving mission in 2007 and continued his career until his retirement in 2023, has passed… Read More »

Province looking for feedback on implementing annual paid passes for watercraft

Posted on August 7, 2025

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta’s government is looking for ideas on how to best continue to fight the threat… Read More »

CFSEA rural report highlights regional development success in southeastern Alberta 

Posted on August 7, 2025

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) has successfully concluded its Regional Development Initiative, a project spanning from January… Read More »

Posted on August 7, 2025

By Brendan Miller Southern Alberta Newspapers More than 50 protestors wearing red and waving Canadian flags stood across the street from MLA Justin Wright’s constituency… Read More »

Bus service offering daily trips to Calgary from downtown Medicine Hat

Posted on August 7, 2025

By Brendan Miller Southern Alberta Newspapers Residents of Southeastern Alberta will have more transportation options to get to the Stampede City as an additional bus… Read More »

CFSEA offering free virtual workshop on writing grant applications

Posted on August 7, 2025

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With the next round of grant opportunities right around the corner, the Community Foundation of… Read More »

Stay safe from insect and animal bites this summer

Posted on August 7, 2025

 Alberta Health Services Albertans are encouraged to take precautions this summer when coming across wildlife and insects to prevent bites and infections. Insects can carry… Read More »

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