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Lawyer blasts rollout of AISH changes in omnibus bill

Posted on December 11, 2025

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers A Calgary-based lawyer is calling on the government to pause the progress of Bill 12, which includes a sweeping… Read More »

Wells-Creighton and Balderson named Moxies Kodiaks Student-Athletes of the Month for November

Posted on December 11, 2025

Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks Chase Wells-Creighton (second year, Exercise Science, Standoff) of the women’s basketball team delivered an exceptional month of November, consistently elevating her play while… Read More »

Recall petition OK’d for Smith, organizer says

Posted on December 11, 2025

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A recall petition for Premier and Brooks-Medicine Hat MLA Danielle Smith has been approved by… Read More »

Alberta leads in job growth again: Minister Schow

Posted on December 11, 2025

Once again, Alberta is leading the nation, adding 28,700 jobs in November 2025. This is more than half the total number of jobs created across… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on December 11, 2025

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers December 11, 1885 – Qu’Appelle Progress As the present session of the Northwest Council proceeds, there is an… Read More »

Carney’s pipeline deal hits a wall in B.C.

Posted on December 11, 2025

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has opened a political hornet’s nest, exposing deep divisions within… Read More »

Raymond town council reject Knight’s Crossing bylaws

Posted on December 11, 2025

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers During the Town of Raymond Council meeting on December 8, Council discussed the Knights Crossing Amendment proposal. “Going back… Read More »

Magrath U18s earn two big wins on the ice in CAHL play

Posted on December 11, 2025

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News It was another busy weekend on the ice for local teams in the Central Alberta Hockey League. Magrath’s U11… Read More »

Raymond RCMP respond to fatal pedestrian collision

Posted on December 11, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers On Dec. 8 at 8:56 a.m., Raymond/Magrath RCMP were dispatched to a semi and pedestrian collision on 1st Street West in Magrath.… Read More »

Highway 3 twinning project progress update

Posted on December 11, 2025

MD of Taber The Highway 3 Twinning Project continues to move forward, expanding capacity, improving safety, and supporting long-term economic growth across Southern Alberta. This… Read More »

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