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Nortera announces closure of Lethbridge vegetable processing facility

Posted on April 9, 2026

Southern Alberta Newspapers A large vegetable processing company is closing its facility in Lethbridge, taking 70 jobs with it. Nortera, a frozen and canned vegetable… Read More »

Canvassers now collecting signatures for the citizen-led Water Not Coal petition

Posted on April 9, 2026

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Organizers are taking to the petition tables, collecting signatures in an effort to protect southern… Read More »

Town of Milk River Council review provincial speed limit pilot program

Posted on April 9, 2026

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Town of Milk River Council recently reviewed a statement from Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen regarding… Read More »

FCSS hosting Women’s Mental Health Workshop in Low German

Posted on April 9, 2026

By Garrett Simmons FCSS Communications It’s often difficult to know who to turn to, or what to do, when you’re experiencing mental-health struggles. That situation… Read More »

Magrath gives charity organizations opportunity to raise money

Posted on April 9, 2026

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Charity organizations will again have the opportunity to raise money for their organizations through a charity golf tournament. “As… Read More »

Proposed animal welfare update would be first changes to APA in 20 years

Posted on April 9, 2026

Southern Alberta Newspapers Alberta is updating the legislation that outlines protections for animals. If passed, Bill 22 will update the Animal Protection Act for the… Read More »

Bill 27 will make changes needed to execute Alberta Budget

Posted on April 9, 2026

Southern Alberta Newspapers The Alberta government is putting forward legislation amending several key pieces of legislation to deliver on initiatives outlined in Budget 2026. “Budget… Read More »

Alberta government to bring forward changes to Citizen Initiative Act, court appointment procedure

Posted on April 9, 2026

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers A new bill tabled March 30 introduces another round of changes to legislation governing recalls and citizen initiative petitions.… Read More »

March 2026: Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Posted on March 26, 2026

Western Canada Lottery Corporation March marks Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM), a time to reduce stigma, increase understanding, and recognize that problem gambling is a… Read More »

Lethbridge County considering cancelling Sunny South News subscriptions for residents

Posted on March 26, 2026

•  Changes coming as part of a proposed new advertising and public notification bylaw By Kristine Jean Southern Alberta Newspapers Lethbridge County councillors have passed… Read More »

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