5 h. ago Massive rainstorm to hit Calgary, southern Alberta on anniversary of 2013 flood

An intense storm system that could dump up to 200 millimetres of rain on some parts of southern Alberta will arrive on the twelfth anniversary of the catastrophic 2013 floods.

Events

42 h. ago Alberta teacher inspires Jimmy Kimmel to better know his staff — sorta

A southern Alberta teacher has been making waves with a video in which she can recognize her students' voices without seeing them

Other

66 h. ago Opinion: Southern Alberta is an essential driver of economic prosperity in the face of trade threats

For decades, Alberta’s economic development has been focused on the north, with the Fort McMurray and Cold Lake oilsands, and the Duvernay and Montney formations, driving public and private investment. It worked out very well for our province. But, as the global economic and political order shifts, it is time for everyone, from investors to […]

Economics

4 d. ago Severe thunderstorm watches issued for central and southern Alberta on Sunday

Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm watches for central and southern Alberta again on Sunday. Damaging storms pelted some communities with hail and high winds Saturday.

Other

8 d. ago Alberta premier faces raucous, angry town hall on province’s coal policy

FORT MACLEOD — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and three of her ministers got an earful on Wednesday night from southern Alberta locals at a rowdy, hours-long town hall to discuss the province’s coal policy. About 500 people, dressed in cowboy hats, belt buckles, and jeans, packed a community hall in Fort Macleod, Alta., for an […]

Events

9 d. ago Calgary police search for driver involved in hit and run that injured firefighter

Calgary police are asking for the public's help identifying the driver of a stolen vehicle involved in a hit and run that injured a city firefighter.

Events

2 w. ago Southern Alberta hockey player dies after falling from Calgary highrise

The southern Alberta hockey community is in shock, mourning the sudden death of O'Shea Red Crow — a young man described as funny, gentle giant.

Sport

2 w. ago 'Alarming': Southern Alberta fire chiefs concerned about wildfire risk due to dry conditions

Fire chiefs across southern Alberta are increasingly concerned about the risk of wildfire due to the current dry conditions. This week, some municipalities in southern Alberta, including Foothills and Cyprus counties, have enacted fire restrictions, and some, including Lethbridge County and Vulcan County, have put fire bans in place. Patrick Neumann, fire chief for both […]

Events

3 w. ago ‘Extreme fire risk’ prompts more fire bans for parts of southern Alberta

As the wildfire situation across Alberta continues to get worse, several counties in the southern part of the province announced Thursday that they are putting fire bans in place.

Events

3 w. ago Medieval knights clash in Lethbridge: ‘I love being in full armour’

Ahead of the 2025 International Medieval Combat Federation World Championships, teams from across Alberta descended upon Lethbridge for a tournament reminiscent of 1300s Europe.

Events

3 w. ago So many measles cases in southern Alberta, health authority issues standing advisory

'This standing advisory will replace the use of separate site-specific advisories, which no longer accurately capture the scope of potential risk at this time in the zone.'

Science

3 w. ago Measles exposure alerts issued for Medicine Hat, Lethbridge and Claresholme locations

Alberta Health Services has issued another measles alert after people with confirmed cases of the highly contagious disease recently attended locations in southern Alberta while infected. AHS said Thursday that people who were at the following seven locations during the specified dates and times might have been exposed to measles: Lethbridge’s Bigelow Fowler Clinic West […]

Other

3 w. ago Measles exposure alerts issued for Medicine Hat, Lethbridge and Claresholm locations

Alberta Health Services has issued another measles alert after people with confirmed cases of the highly contagious disease recently attended locations in southern Alberta while infected. AHS said Thursday that people who were at the following seven locations during the specified dates and times might have been exposed to measles: Lethbridge’s Bigelow Fowler Clinic West […]

Other

4 w. ago Lethbridge food banks adapting to uncertain Canada Post future

Amid another looming postal strike, two southern Alberta food banks are moving on to electronic billing, donations and newsletters as trust with Canada Post dwindles.

Other

4 w. ago Integral Metals Identifies Area of Interest at the Burntwood Project Through Advanced Geochemical Analysis

Geochemical Pathfinder Ratios Outline New Rare Earth Exploration Zone in Southern Burntwood Complex CALGARY, Alberta, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integral Metals Corp. (CSE: INTG | OTC: ITGLF | FSE: ZK9) (the “Company” or “Integral”) is pleased to report on the results of a comprehensive rock geochemistry program conducted at its wholly owned Burntwood […]

Events

4 w. ago Some southern Alberta businesses making preparations for another Canada Post strike, but would be 'an annoyance' for others

'We've switched to other carriers, just out of an abundance of caution,' said one Lethbridge store manager

Economics