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Millions in provincial funding to boost flood and drought protection in Southern Alberta 

Posted on April 23, 2026

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta is investing more than $28 million to protect local communities and the economy from… Read More »

Outstanding library service honoured at annual READ Awards

Posted on April 23, 2026

• Chinook Arch awards first ever Gillian Watkinson Doing a Lot with a Little Award  Chinook Arch Regional Library System Libraries in southwestern Alberta serve… Read More »

Doctors speak out against province’s proposed MAiD restrictions

Posted on April 23, 2026

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Doctors across Alberta are asking the UCP government to reconsider proposed changes to its policy on medical assistance in… Read More »

Horizon School Division Board Meeting highlights: Instructional model, policy work and budget updates

Posted on April 23, 2026

By Jared Vas Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Horizon School Division board held its regular March meeting, covering instructional planning, policy approvals,… Read More »

Village of Stirling issues statement on kiosk restoration and community survey

Posted on April 23, 2026

Village of Stirling  The Village posted a survey asking for public feedback related to if they supported a specific financial investment in the structural restoration… Read More »

Town of Raymond Council meeting from March 9

Posted on April 23, 2026

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers During the Town of Raymond Council meeting on March 9, Administration and the Town of Raymond Council discussed inviting… Read More »

Kainai roots, Kodiaks journey

Posted on April 16, 2026

Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks Zachary Many Grey Horses (First year, General Arts and Science, Chinook High School) was born and raised in Lethbridge, but the Blood Tribe culture remains… Read More »

School boards express concern over province increasing its own powers

Posted on April 16, 2026

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers School boards and civil liberties advocacy groups are responding to amendments proposed to the Education Act under new legislation… Read More »

Province seeks more power – will oversee libraries, municipal conduct codes and certain public utility decisions

Posted on April 16, 2026

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers A bill tabled April 2 includes a wide-ranging array of new oversight authority for the province in numerous areas… Read More »

Attempt to halt separation petition underway while government readies to expedite referendum

Posted on April 16, 2026

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Another legal challenge has been launched against the proposed separation referendum by an Alberta First Nation while the Forever… Read More »

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