47 h. ago Four new measles cases confirmed in southern Alberta, now 122 confirmed cases in the province

Four new measles cases have been confirmed in southern Alberta. As of noon Wednesday, Alberta Health Services (AHS) says 35 people in total have now been infected with the highly contagious virus in the south zone. No new cases have been reported in the Calgary zone, where five cases have been confirmed. Across Alberta, there […]

Economics

47 h. ago Four new measles cases confirmed in southern Alberta, now 129 confirmed cases in the province

Measles outbreaks are occurring across Canada, but are highly preventable, says AHS

Economics

51 h. ago Vancouver hubs create vibrant arts and cultural community — but can they survive?

The challenges facing the arts at the moment mean artist-run spaces are all having to revisit their plans

Culture

62 h. ago Southern Alberta tourism industry records strong numbers in 2024

Local tourist attractions in southern Alberta have benefitted from changes in habits, creating an excitement around the future of the industry.

Sport

3 d. ago Many rural voters in southern Alberta ridings firmly hoping for a Liberal defeat, Conservative win on Monday

'There are so many reasons (for wanting a change in government), but I think the Liberals have done enough damage,' said one southern Alberta business owner

Economics

5 d. ago Snowfall warning in effect for parts of southern Alberta, Calgary to see mix of rain and snow

Areas northwest of Calgary are likely to see the highest snowfall, according to Environment Canada

Culture

6 d. ago April snowfall warning issued for parts of southern and central Alberta

Environment and Climate Change Canada warned that despite the forecast, there is still some "uncertainty" with the weather system.

Culture

7 d. ago Elections Canada short of poll workers in parts of southern Alberta

Positions range from central poll supervisor to information officer with pay per hour ranging between $20.01 and $26.46

Politics

1 week ago Southern Alberta municipalities asking health minister for answer on Nanton Health Centre expansion, renovation project

After waiting two and a half years, three southern Alberta municipalities that have submitted an expansion and renovation proposal for Nanton’s 58-year-old health centre are asking Alberta’s health minister for an answer on whether their proposed project will go ahead. The Town of Nanton and the municipal districts of Willow Creek and Ranchland have owned […]

Politics

2 w. ago Raymond community robotics team headed to world championships in Houston

Team only came together three years ago, when family moved to southern Alberta from Ontario

Sport

2 w. ago Legendary Toronto music venue around for 70 years is up for sale

Toronto's iconic El Mocambo music venue, a staple in the city's entertainment and live music scene for more than seven decades, is now up for sale after its owner and former Dragons' Den star, Michael Wekerle, defaulted on $55.6 million in debt through the companies he controls.Last Friday, an Ontario court intervened and appointed Ernst & Young Inc. to oversee the venue's sale. The music venue first opened its doors in 1948, and after decades of hosting legendary artists like The Rolling Stones and Blondie, Wekerle purchased the venue in 2014 for $3.8 million.The investor invested over $30 million to refurbish the space, and despite multiple setbacks, the venue reopened in 2020, only for it to be delayed once again due to the global pandemic.Wekerle was taken to court by Waygar Capital Inc., a creditor that claims Wekerle's companies have failed to repay loans, which include funds used for El Mocambo's renovations.Future of Toronto's historic El Mocambo threatened by legal...

Other

3 w. ago Asphalt scammers use 'threats', high pressure tactics, allege southern Alberta victims

'They had an asphalt machine here. They had a packer, a roller and a bobcat. So it was quite the well put together theatre'

Events

3 w. ago Southern Alberta municipalities call for province to start collecting education property tax

'They've got far more transparent ways to collect tax, to raise taxes, and running it through municipal property taxes isn't being transparent'

Politics

3 w. ago Rocks of ages: New book explores ancient Indigenous pictograms in Alberta and B.C.

When Calgary-based archeologist Brad Himour began meeting with elders from Piikani First Nation and the Shuswap Band about studying ancient pictographs in southern Alberta and British Columbia, they had a request. They wanted to ensure whatever methods being used to record the ancient art rock sites would be unobtrusive. Some of the sites are remote […]

Other

3 w. ago Who's running in Calgary and Southern Alberta ridings? Your guide to the 2025 federal election

Learn more about candidates running for MP in 11 Calgary ridings and eight southern Alberta ridings

Politics

3 w. ago 2 southern Alberta entertainment venues are now sensory inclusive

Two Medicine Hat entertainment venues are now the first in Alberta to be equipped to ensure everyone can enjoy events no matter the volume level.

Other

4 w. ago Dangerous avalanche conditions forecast to continue through the weekend

Avalanche Canada is warning about dangerous avalanche conditions in the Rocky Mountains of southern Alberta and British Columbia.

Events

4 w. ago African Children's Choir performing in southern Alberta communities next week

Chance to hear hymns of hope from children escaping extreme poverty

Other

4 w. ago Former mayor taking on incumbent Conservative MP in Lethbridge riding

'Name recognition is important, but on the other hand, the Conservatives have basically owned southern Alberta for going on 80 years now,' said Trevor Harrison, a retired U of L political sociologist

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