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Abandoned kitten found in Coalhurst on Christmas Eve finds a new home with Lethbridge couple
Posted on January 27, 2026Kristine Jean Sunny South News It’s not the typical Christmas story, but it’s one with a very happy ending – for both a Lethbridge family… Read More »
Picture Butte council finalize Centennial banners as town prepares for Centennial celebrations in 2026
Posted on January 27, 2026Kristine Jean Sunny South News The Town of Picture Butte continues to prepare to celebrate its Centennial in 2026, with town councillors finalizing its Centennial… Read More »
Year in Review: Civic action builds momentum throughout tumultuous 2025
Posted on January 15, 2026By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A movement began this year, one that looks to continue to build momentum not just… Read More »
Ministers discuss mandate letters in rural media roundtable
Posted on January 15, 2026By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir, Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade… Read More »
Alberta on pace to shatter recent influenza records, adding more than 2,500 cases in the last week of the year
Posted on January 15, 2026Southern Alberta Newspapers Alberta is straining under the pressure of a particularly difficult flu season heading into the new year, with more than 11,000 cases… Read More »
High winds, dry conditions contribute to large bale stack fire south of Stirling
Posted on January 15, 2026• Coaldale Fire Department assists with outdoor fire on Jan. 6 High winds and dry conditions may have contributed to a large bale stack fire… Read More »
Conservative Party of Canada leadership review later this month
Posted on January 15, 2026The Conservative Party trails the Liberals in the polls by just under four per cent. Mr. Poilievre trails Mr. Carney in the national leadership polls… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on January 15, 2026By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers January 10, 1881 – The Bulletin (Edmonton) Last Tuesday, the temperature was 28 above zero and by Saturday… Read More »
Why investors still don’t trust Canada’s pipeline promises
Posted on January 15, 2026Canadians have seen this movie before. A federal announcement is rolled out with solemn language, carefully staged optimism and the promise of progress, only to… Read More »
Corb Lund files notice of intent to reapply for anti-coal petition
Posted on January 15, 2026Southern Alberta Newspapers Country singer Corb Lund has filed a notice of intent to reapply for the issuance of a citizen initiative petition after his… Read More »