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Magrath’s Easter Egg Hunt on April 3

Posted on March 26, 2026

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers The Town of Magrath and FCSS will be hosting their 2026 Easter Egg Hunt at Alston Scout Park, located… Read More »

Saddle up for Taber’s annual cowboy poetry round-up

Posted on March 26, 2026

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com If you’re ready to see the sights and hear the strains of traditional Western music, head down to… Read More »

Measles cases on the rise in Alberta again, especially South

Posted on March 20, 2026

Southern Alberta Newspapers Measles cases are beginning to climb again in Alberta after a quiet winter. According to the province’s measles dashboard, 162 cases have… Read More »

Budget 2026 cuts thousands out of seniors benefits

Posted on March 20, 2026

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Thousands of Alberta seniors and their caregivers will lose income supports due to cuts in Budget 2026. The income… Read More »

New principal named for Raymond High School

Posted on March 20, 2026

Westwind School Division Westwind School Division has announced that Brett Ralph has been named the new principal of Raymond High School, beginning with the 2026/2027… Read More »

Physician compensation going up 22%, province says

Posted on March 20, 2026

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers The province has announced a substantial increase to money allocated for physician compensation. Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of… Read More »

Elections Alberta calls for more civility from all regarding ongoing petitions

Posted on March 20, 2026

Southern Alberta Newspapers Elections Alberta released a statement addressing observed misinformation on the recall and citizen initiative petition processes. It says significant misinformation has been… Read More »

Premier Danielle Smith discusses Budget 2026

Posted on March 20, 2026

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The provincial budget has been released and Premier Danielle Smith, who is also the MLA of Brooks-Medicine Hat, shares her… Read More »

Raymond council briefs from March 9

Posted on March 20, 2026

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers On March 9, 2026, the Town of Raymond Town Council held a Council Meeting, and discussed several items, including… Read More »

Alberta Independence Tour met with protests during event at Medicine Hat College

Posted on March 12, 2026

By Brendan Miller Southern Alberta Newspapers More than 300 individuals attended an Alberta Independence Tour event hosted by Rebel News at Medicine Hat College on… Read More »

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