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Highway 3 twinning project progress update

Posted on December 11, 2025

MD of Taber The Highway 3 Twinning Project continues to move forward, expanding capacity, improving safety, and supporting long-term economic growth across Southern Alberta. This… Read More »

Omnibus financial statutes bill includes AISH changes, advocates make last push to change province’s mind

Posted on December 8, 2025

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers On Nov. 26, the Alberta government tabled Bill 12, an omnibus financial statutes amendments bill that contains legislation overhauling… Read More »

Recall petition goes through, 90 days to collect signatures on Grande Prairie MLA

Posted on December 8, 2025

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A recall petition has been issued for Grande Prairie MLA Nolan Dyck. The petition was… Read More »

Bill 11 allows doctors to toggle between public, private pay for surgeries

Posted on December 8, 2025

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers The Alberta government tabled Bill 11, or the Health Statutes Amendment Act, on Nov. 24. The legislation includes a… Read More »

Renewing health cards won’t cost money, but failing to do so will cost coverage

Posted on December 8, 2025

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers The UCP government is proposing a set of changes to the Alberta health card under Bill 11, sweeping health-care… Read More »

Snow maintenance begins in Lethbridge County

Posted on December 8, 2025

Lethbridge County The first significant snowfall of the season is upon us and county crews are out ensuring safe passage for motorists on our paved… Read More »

Bill 13 to protect free speech of regulated professionals

Posted on December 8, 2025

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter  On Nov. 20, Alberta’s government passed the first reading of Bill 13: the Regulated Professions… Read More »

Raymond partners with Hanna for grant opportunity

Posted on December 8, 2025

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers During a Special Council Meeting on November 24, Raymond Town Council discussed an opportunity they have to partner with… Read More »

Renewable energy projects are money in the bank for counties

Posted on December 8, 2025

By Nathan Reiter Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new analysis from the Pembina Institute shows counties across Alberta brought in a record… Read More »

Cypress County now under satellite wildfire detection system

Posted on November 27, 2025

By Brendan Miller Southern Alberta Newspapers A series of satellites designed for wildfire detection now have their “eyes” on Cypress County as the jurisdiction becomes… Read More »

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