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Battle River-Crowfoot’s redistribution highlights the age-old problem of arbitrarily drawn lines

Posted on August 7, 2025

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Political leaders have a habit of redrawing borders, taking inspiration from a map while disregarding (and in most cases… Read More »

Edmonton resident charged with drug importation

Posted on August 7, 2025

Canada Border Services Agency On July 28, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at the Coutts port of entry were conducting a secondary examination of… Read More »

Hydrogen exploration in southern Alberta has B.C. mining firm excited

Posted on August 7, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Years after exploration companies began seeking out deposits of helium in southern Alberta, the search is also on for sites that produce… Read More »

Alberta to have lowest minimum wage in Canada after bump in Saskatchewan

Posted on August 7, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Minimum wage in Saskatchewan will surpass Alberta’s in October when that province provides an indexed increase, Saskatchewan Labour Minister Jim Reiter announced.… Read More »

Major investment in Raymond wastewater treatment expansion

Posted on August 7, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Alberta’s rural communities are growing, increasing the need for reliable and effective infrastructure to support economic development and a high quality of… Read More »

Battle River-Crowfoot’s by-election has plethora of candidates

Posted on August 1, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers RCMP have confirmed they have taken one person into custody after getting into an altercation with a man at a former school… Read More »

Corn Maze design celebrates southern Alberta’s attractions

Posted on August 1, 2025

By Alejandra Pulido Guzman Southern Alberta Newspapers The Lethbridge Corn Maze opened its doors to visitors on July 25 with their latest maze design highlighting… Read More »

Coaldale ready to celebrate Summer Fest August 8-10

Posted on August 1, 2025

By Kristine Jean Southern Alberta Newspapers One of Coaldale’s biggest and best summer celebrations is almost here.   The Town of Coaldale’s Summer Fest 2025… Read More »

CUPE says no to provincial pension idea, as do most Albertans, it turns out

Posted on August 1, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Alberta’s president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees says she was not surprised that only 10 per cent of Albertans support… Read More »

Town of Raymond special council meeting briefs from July 15

Posted on August 1, 2025

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On July 15, Raymond Town Council held a Special Council Meeting. Public Hearing - Bylaw… Read More »

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