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Measles cases on the rise in Alberta again, especially South
Posted on March 20, 2026Southern Alberta Newspapers Measles cases are beginning to climb again in Alberta after a quiet winter. According to the province’s measles dashboard, 162 cases have… Read More »
Budget 2026 cuts thousands out of seniors benefits
Posted on March 20, 2026By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Thousands of Alberta seniors and their caregivers will lose income supports due to cuts in Budget 2026. The income… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on March 20, 2026By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers March 17, 1894 – The Daily Telegram (Nanaimo) Yesterday, over 100 people assembled at Harbour View in San… Read More »
The world is scrambling for energy but can’t count on Canada
Posted on March 20, 2026The world is once again scrambling for reliable energy supplies. Canada should be one of the obvious answers but a decade of Liberal government policies… Read More »
Local basketball teams gearing up for provincial tournament action
Posted on March 20, 2026Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News It has been a memorable year for the Magrath Zeniths senior varsity high school basketball program. Saturday night at the… Read More »
New principal named for Raymond High School
Posted on March 20, 2026Westwind School Division Westwind School Division has announced that Brett Ralph has been named the new principal of Raymond High School, beginning with the 2026/2027… Read More »
Physician compensation going up 22%, province says
Posted on March 20, 2026By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers The province has announced a substantial increase to money allocated for physician compensation. Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of… Read More »
Elections Alberta calls for more civility from all regarding ongoing petitions
Posted on March 20, 2026Southern Alberta Newspapers Elections Alberta released a statement addressing observed misinformation on the recall and citizen initiative petition processes. It says significant misinformation has been… Read More »
Premier Danielle Smith discusses Budget 2026
Posted on March 20, 2026By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The provincial budget has been released and Premier Danielle Smith, who is also the MLA of Brooks-Medicine Hat, shares her… Read More »
Raymond council briefs from March 9
Posted on March 20, 2026By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers On March 9, 2026, the Town of Raymond Town Council held a Council Meeting, and discussed several items, including… Read More »