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Province of Alberta providing cash to disaster evacuees

Posted on July 3, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Albertans affected by wildfire and who have been evacuated for seven days or more will be eligible for a one-time payment of… Read More »

‘We’re in really tough shape’: Milk River irrigation area shut down for summer at midnight June 16

Posted on July 3, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Irrigation in the Milk River district of Alberta has been closed for the summer, just as a major repair to river-diverting irrigation… Read More »

Registration now open for Ag Connections 

Posted on July 3, 2025

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Registration for this year’s Ag Connections opened on July 2, and there are so many great reasons to secure… Read More »

Lethbridge County councillors pass revised council procedural bylaw

Posted on July 3, 2025

By Kristine Jean Southern Alberta Newspapers Lethbridge County now has a revised council procedural bylaw that includes changes in deadlines for agenda item submissions, preparation… Read More »

The world needs more of Canada

Posted on July 3, 2025

O Canada, I feel lucky to call you home. A place where kindness is a virtue and not a weakness. A country that stands for… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on July 3, 2025

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers July 1, 1871 – The Weekly Manitoban and Northwest Herald The excitement is tremendous. In the hotels, by… Read More »

Beef is becoming a luxury item in Canada

Posted on July 3, 2025

With summer weather settling in, Canadians are returning to a familiar ritual—firing up the barbecue. But as they approach the meat counter, many are faced… Read More »

South zone measles cases dropping for first time

Posted on July 3, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers This week’s measles count showed that the virus is at work in the north zone population. As of July 2, Alberta Health… Read More »

Raymond special council meeting briefs from May 20

Posted on July 3, 2025

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The following are selected briefs from a Special Council meeting that the Town of Raymond… Read More »

Ag reps weigh in on recent precipitation

Posted on July 3, 2025

By Nathan Reiter Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Regional farmers are celebrating the rain that southern Alberta received over the June 21-22 weekend.… Read More »

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