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Posted on February 19, 2026By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers February 19, 1886 – Qu’Appelle Progress As we go to press, we have learned the government intends to… Read More »
Canada can become richer than the United States
Posted on February 19, 2026Economic growth and a rising standard of living used to be a given. Canadian parents could assume, with good reason, that their children and grandchildren… Read More »
Regional MLA in cross border trade talks during annual U.S. economic summit
Posted on February 19, 2026Southern Alberta Newspapers Justin Wright, MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat, wrapped up talks Feb. 11 with U.S. legislators and officials at the 2026 Pacific NorthWest Economic… Read More »
CBSA officers seize over 1,000 kg of narcotics at Coutts
Posted on February 19, 2026Canada Border Services Agency In November and December 2025, CBSA border services officers at the Coutts port of entry in southern Alberta seized a combined… Read More »
Health professionals not included in any provincial workforce committee
Posted on February 19, 2026By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers It is unclear which, if any, health sector partners are represented on the committee the Alberta government says steers… Read More »
2025 was a year of growth for Lethbridge County
Posted on February 19, 2026By Nathan Reiter Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With 2025 in the rear view mirror, Lethbridge County is looking to grow on the… Read More »
Lethbridge will play host to Ag Expo at end of the month
Posted on February 19, 2026Southern Alberta Newspapers Southern Alberta’s largest and longest-running agricultural trade show is returning Feb. 25-27 at the Lethbridge Trade and Convention Centre. The expo will… Read More »
‘More difficult fiscal environment,” Horner hints ahead of budget
Posted on February 19, 2026Southern Alberta Newspapers Finance Minister Nate Horne said Feb. 3 that Alberta’s Budget 2026 will focus on disciplined decision-making, protecting essential services and keeping finances… Read More »
Playoff action begins throughout the Central Alberta Hockey League
Posted on February 19, 2026Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News It’s playoff time in the Central Alberta Hockey League, and local teams are front and centre. The Magrath U11s will… Read More »
Family Valentine’s Day
Posted on February 19, 2026Committed to more family “front porch” experiences, the Galt Historic Railway Park hosted its first Family Valentine’s Day craft and game afternoon on Feb. 14.… Read More »