7 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

7 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

22 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

35 h. 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

53 h. ago Alberta Health Services warns of new measles exposures in several communities

Alberta Health Services has issued warnings about a least a dozen new locations in the province where people may have been exposed to confirmed cases of measles.

Science

58 h. ago AHS issues warning for measles exposure in Alberta's south health zone

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been notified that there are more cases of measles in the south health zone. The people who have the confirmed cases of measles in the Taber, Alberta area have been out in public area while they were infectious. Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and […]

Science

58 h. ago Number of Alberta measles cases rises to 118 as AHS issues warning for exposure in South health zone

The province says there are now 118 confirmed cases of the measles in Alberta, with five of those in Calgary. That’s an increase of 29 cases provincewide since the last update provided by the government before the Easter long weekend. The new information comes as Alberta Health Services was notified of more cases of measles […]

Science

4 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

4 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

6 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

7 d. ago Ontario measles outbreak grows to 925 cases, rate of spread appears to be slowing

Ontario’s historic measles outbreak has grown with 109 new cases confirmed in the past week, but the rate of growth appears to be slowing.

Other

9 d. ago Confirmed measles case prompts alert issued for Calgary, Canmore and Banff

People who may have been exposed and are born after 1970 are asked to monitor for measles symptoms

Economics

9 d. 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 43 cases of measles in Alberta, outbreak east of Edmonton prompts public alert

The number of confirmed cases of measles keeps growing across Alberta and an outbreak has been identified in Two Hills, prompting a public health alert. 

Other

2 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.

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