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Some AISH recipients will avoid automatic transfer to ADAP following changes to province’s plan

Posted on March 19, 2026

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers The Alberta government released more information earlier this month about changes to the province’s disability benefit framework. In a… Read More »

Hwy 3 twinning money among regional mentions in budget

Posted on March 19, 2026

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers The province will spend at least three more years in the red according to the 2026-27 budget released Feb.… Read More »

Prairie Rose connects with premier on education priorities

Posted on March 12, 2026

Prairie Rose Public Schools The Prairie Rose Public Schools (PRPS) Board of Trustees and senior leadership recently met with Premier Danielle Smith and Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright to… Read More »

Cypress County Council meeting highlights: March 3 

Posted on March 12, 2026

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The March 3 council meeting for Cypress County brought a mix of routine approvals, community-focused proposals, and critical discussions… Read More »

Alberta’s 2026 Provincial Budget: What it means for rural communities

Posted on March 12, 2026

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The Alberta Government has unveiled its 2026 budget, and it’s packed with investments aimed at addressing key priorities like healthcare, education, infrastructure,… Read More »

Public has another chance to weigh in on nuclear energy through online survey

Posted on March 12, 2026

Southern Alberta Newspapers As the engagement period comes to an end, Albertans are invited to share thoughts about adding nuclear to the province’s energy mix… Read More »

Top 7 over 70 launches nomination window

Posted on March 12, 2026

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Both nominations and ticket sales are set to begin for this year’s Top 7 Over… Read More »

Regional aerospace company receives federal loan to help boost already state-of-the-art system

Posted on March 12, 2026

By Brendan Miller Southern Alberta Newspapers A Medicine Hat company says it is best in the world when it comes to ascending drones, or remotely… Read More »

Budget 2026 to have a $9.4 billion deficit

Posted on March 12, 2026

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Southern Alberta Newspapers President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, Nate Horner spoke to media on Feb. 26 and said Budget… Read More »

Lund’s petition to halt Eastern Slopes coal expansion gets approval

Posted on March 12, 2026

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The petition headed by Corb Lund to curb new coal mining in the Eastern Slopes… Read More »

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