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SACPA talk focuses on medical training school

Posted on July 25, 2024

By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers A rural medical education training centre at the University of Lethbridge will benefit Lethbridge, southern Alberta and the university… Read More »

Axe fuel taxes to give Canadians a summer break

Posted on July 25, 2024

There is nothing like summer in Canada. Taking a road trip to Calgary to enjoy the zoo, camping out under the stars in Waterton, or… Read More »

Keeping Alberta invasive mussel free: Let’s keep ‘em out!

Posted on July 25, 2024

This 2024 watercraft inspection season, Alberta is imposing the largest fines in North America for failing to stop at mandatory watercraft inspection station and transporting… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on July 25, 2024

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers July 20, 1892 – The Saskatchewan Times The Calgary Herald reports no more mail is permitted to leave… Read More »

Rents continue to push inflation up, and that’s bad for homeowners

Posted on July 25, 2024

The latest numbers show inflation rising from 2.7 per cent in April to 2.9 per cent in May. It’s a small increase but a move… Read More »

Water levels in region give cause for cautious optimism

Posted on July 16, 2024

By Justin Sibbet Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Following the catastrphic floodig near Babb, Mont. after siphon collapse, a certain level of optimism… Read More »

Town of Raymond Council weigh value of SouthGrow’s new Grants Advising Program

Posted on July 16, 2024

By Heather Cameron For Southern Alberta Newspapers During the Town of Raymond Council meeting that took place on July 2, Councillor Matt Evans spoke about… Read More »

Division 5 by-election announced, voting day September 9

Posted on July 16, 2024

Lethbridge County Following the departure of former Councillor Eric Van Essen from Council last month, a by-election will be held for Division 5 on Monday,… Read More »

Alberta deserves a summer gas tax cut

Posted on July 11, 2024

Thousands of people are hoping to hit the open road this summer and head to Drumheller to see the dinosaurs or to the Western Development… Read More »

BBQ fundraiser event at Prairie Rose Lodge

Posted on July 6, 2024

Ridge Country Housing’s Prairie Rose Lodge will bevhosting a ‘Save the Date’ BBQ Fundraiser on July 18 at Prairie Rose Lodge in Milk River, Alta.… Read More »

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