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Hydrogen exploration in southern Alberta has B.C. mining firm excited

Posted on August 7, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Years after exploration companies began seeking out deposits of helium in southern Alberta, the search is also on for sites that produce… Read More »

Alberta to have lowest minimum wage in Canada after bump in Saskatchewan

Posted on August 7, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Minimum wage in Saskatchewan will surpass Alberta’s in October when that province provides an indexed increase, Saskatchewan Labour Minister Jim Reiter announced.… Read More »

Major investment in Raymond wastewater treatment expansion

Posted on August 7, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Alberta’s rural communities are growing, increasing the need for reliable and effective infrastructure to support economic development and a high quality of… Read More »

Battle River-Crowfoot’s by-election has plethora of candidates

Posted on August 1, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers RCMP have confirmed they have taken one person into custody after getting into an altercation with a man at a former school… Read More »

Corn Maze design celebrates southern Alberta’s attractions

Posted on August 1, 2025

By Alejandra Pulido Guzman Southern Alberta Newspapers The Lethbridge Corn Maze opened its doors to visitors on July 25 with their latest maze design highlighting… Read More »

Reader appalled by Premier Smith’s reaction to Jasper report

Posted on August 1, 2025

In true authoritarian style you attacked the message and the messenger of the Jasper fire report. The report was commissioned by the municipality and independently… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on August 1, 2025

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers July 27, 1892 – The Saskatchewan Times If cholera should spread through Europe and into this continent, it… Read More »

Canadian youth growing tired of climate alarmism

Posted on August 1, 2025

For years, climate change has dominated the worldview of many young people, instilling a sense of urgency, fear and moral responsibility. In schools and media,… Read More »

Coaldale ready to celebrate Summer Fest August 8-10

Posted on August 1, 2025

By Kristine Jean Southern Alberta Newspapers One of Coaldale’s biggest and best summer celebrations is almost here.   The Town of Coaldale’s Summer Fest 2025… Read More »

Powwow builds community connections

Posted on August 1, 2025

By Alexandra Noad Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter While it may have looked dreary outside it didn’t affect members from Cardston, Moses Lake… Read More »

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