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Search for cooling off from hot days

Posted on August 7, 2025

Patty Rooks As the weather continues to heat up outside I am in search of fantastic science activities so I can cool off from the… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on August 7, 2025

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers August 8, 1883 – The Prince Albert Times and Saskatchewan Review Rafaelle, a hand on the steamer Manitoba,… Read More »

Want better education? Start by trusting parents

Posted on August 7, 2025

Canada’s education system is failing too many students—not just because of declining test scores or pandemic disruptions. At the heart of the problem is a… Read More »

Alberta’s Most Peaceful Place? Discover the Beauty of Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden

Posted on August 7, 2025

Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden in Lethbridge is a place where peace, culture, and history intersect. This garden retreat was designed as a symbol of Japan-Canada… Read More »

ICYMI: Savour the Sweet Scoop at Swirl’s Ice Cream in Medicine Hat

Posted on August 6, 2025

When the summer sun is shining and you’re craving something cool, there’s only one place in Medicine Hat that does it right every time—Swirl’s Ice… Read More »

The Day the Mountain Fell: Why You Need to See Alberta’s Frank Slide for Yourself

Posted on August 5, 2025

The Frank Slide remains one of the most sobering and fascinating chapters in Canadian history. This rockslide reshaped the physical landscape of Turtle Mountain and… Read More »

ICYMI: You Can’t Miss This Short And Sweet Hike To A Gorgeous Lake Near Banff

Posted on August 4, 2025

If you’re looking for an ideal hike in Banff National Park to cap off your season, we’ve got just the thing. It’s got all the… Read More »

ICYMI:This Scenic Alberta Day Hike Takes You Across the U.S. Border

Posted on August 2, 2025

Tucked away in Southern Alberta in Waterton Lakes National Park lies a special international boundary. This pristine body of water not only boasts a beautiful… Read More »

Redcliff Council meeting highlights from July 21

Posted on August 1, 2025

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The Town of Redcliff hosted its regular council meeting on the evening of July 21. The meeting covered several… Read More »

Key decisions and developments from Cypress County Council’s July 15 meeting 

Posted on August 1, 2025

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Cypress County Council met on July 15, for its regular meeting. Here are the key highlights. Council held a… Read More »

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