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New federal government must prioritize international trade relations, says Sigurdson

Posted on May 8, 2025

By Brendan Miller Southern Alberta Newspapers The province’s minister of agriculture says Ottawa needs to immediately find a seat at the bargaining table with its… Read More »

Province taking action on measles outbreak

Posted on May 8, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Measles cases are on the rise in Alberta, with 210 confirmed to date, including 26 known active cases. Alberta’s government is taking… Read More »

Day of Mourning reveals need for regulatory changes

Posted on May 8, 2025

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On April 28, the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) observed the annual Day of… Read More »

AltaLink performing aerial patrols of its electric transmission facilities in the area from May 12-15

Posted on May 8, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Residents and businesses in southern Alberta are advised that starting on May 12, AltaLink will be using a helicopter to perform an… Read More »

Deadline for Agri-Stability registration pushed three months to July 31

Posted on May 8, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers A deadline last month to register for the Agri-Stability program to guard against large income declines for farm and ranch producers has been… Read More »

It’s off to the races as 30th season begins at Lethbridge’s Rocky Mountain Turf Club

Posted on May 8, 2025

By Alexandra Noad Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The horses were off to the races as Lethbridge’s Rocky Mountain Turf Club celebrated their… Read More »

LDS Church breaks ground on new Lethbridge temple

Posted on May 8, 2025

By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers Ground was turned on April 26 for the Lethbridge Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.… Read More »

Comets unbeaten in weekend rugby tournament in Okotoks

Posted on May 8, 2025

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News The Raymond Comets senior girls rugby team continues to pile up victories as the 2025 season rolls along. On… Read More »

One-in-five eligible voters cast early ballot in local riding

Posted on May 8, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Just more than 20 per cent of eligible voters in Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner took advantage of early voting, Elections Canada reported. The agency… Read More »

Southern Alberta boxing legend Curtis Hatch to join hall of fame

Posted on May 8, 2025

By Alexandra Noad Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A former southern Alberta boxer, who compiled 112 wins and was never knocked out, will… Read More »

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