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Alberta’s Amy Fraser shines at Milan 2026

Posted on March 5, 2026

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Alberta’s own Amy Fraser has, once again, captured the hearts of Canadians with her stellar performance at the Milan 2026 Winter… Read More »

Fire restriction issued in Lethbridge County due to increased fire risk

Posted on February 19, 2026

Lethbridge County A Fire Restriction is now in place for Lethbridge County, effective Feb. 6.  Unseasonably warm temperatures, sustained winds, and a lack of precipitation… Read More »

Albertans are proud Canadians

Posted on February 19, 2026

By Vamini Selvanandan Wheat from our fields. Energy from our land. Athletes on podiums. Every day, Alberta and Albertans make Canada proud — feeding the… Read More »

Regional MLA in cross border trade talks during annual U.S. economic summit

Posted on February 19, 2026

Southern Alberta Newspapers Justin Wright, MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat, wrapped up talks Feb. 11 with U.S. legislators and officials at the 2026 Pacific NorthWest Economic… Read More »

CBSA officers seize over 1,000 kg of narcotics at Coutts

Posted on February 19, 2026

Canada Border Services Agency In November and December 2025, CBSA border services officers at the Coutts port of entry in southern Alberta seized a combined… Read More »

Health professionals not included in any provincial workforce committee

Posted on February 19, 2026

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers It is unclear which, if any, health sector partners are represented on the committee the Alberta government says steers… Read More »

2025 was a year of growth for Lethbridge County

Posted on February 19, 2026

By Nathan Reiter Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With 2025 in the rear view mirror, Lethbridge County is looking to grow on the… Read More »

Lethbridge will play host to Ag Expo at end of the month

Posted on February 19, 2026

Southern Alberta Newspapers Southern Alberta’s largest and longest-running agricultural trade show is returning Feb. 25-27 at the Lethbridge Trade and Convention Centre. The expo will… Read More »

‘More difficult fiscal environment,” Horner hints ahead of budget

Posted on February 19, 2026

Southern Alberta Newspapers Finance Minister Nate Horne said Feb. 3 that Alberta’s Budget 2026 will focus on disciplined decision-making, protecting essential services and keeping finances… Read More »

Family Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 19, 2026

Committed to more family “front porch” experiences, the Galt Historic Railway Park hosted its first Family Valentine’s Day craft and game afternoon on Feb. 14.… Read More »

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