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Cypress County now under satellite wildfire detection system

Posted on November 27, 2025

By Brendan Miller Southern Alberta Newspapers A series of satellites designed for wildfire detection now have their “eyes” on Cypress County as the jurisdiction becomes… Read More »

Ottawa needs to tackle soaring deficit: MLA Hunter

Posted on November 27, 2025

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com Last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s minority Liberal government narrowly avoided being defeated on its signature 2025 budget,… Read More »

Alberta has a lot to be proud of

Posted on November 27, 2025

This year, Albertans have a lot to celebrate.  Our province has been growing at an unprecedented pace. People are coming here because they want a… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on November 27, 2025

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers November 23, 1894 – Moose Jaw Times A genius who has devoted a good deal of his time… Read More »

Notwithstanding Clause is democracy’s last line of defence

Posted on November 27, 2025

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith recently invoked Section 33 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to end a teachers’ strike and prevent endless litigation. The… Read More »

UCP government votes down Opposition bill to raise minimum wage

Posted on November 27, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Alberta’s NDP released a statement Nov. 17 criticizing the UCP government for voting down a bill to increase the minimum wage. Bill… Read More »

Alberta government collecting feedback before next upcoming provincial budget

Posted on November 27, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Albertans can share their thoughts on budget priorities in 2026 as the province opened a public consultations website on Nov. 14. Until… Read More »

Notre Dame upsets Raymond in 5A football semifinal

Posted on November 27, 2025

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News It was a weekend of upsets on the Alberta high school football scene. For the No. 2 ranked Raymond… Read More »

All three Knight’s Crossing bylaws discussed at Raymond public hearing

Posted on November 27, 2025

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On November 10, the Town of Raymond held Public Hearings for Bylaw No. 1155-25: MDP… Read More »

Drop-off in renewable projects will deprive Cardston County of major tax revenues

Posted on November 27, 2025

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The latest analysis from the Business Renewables Centre of Canada (BRC) shows that the MD… Read More »

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