12 h. ago Southern Alberta municipalities say emergency preparedness critical

From 72-hour emergency kit tips to full-on disaster simulations, several southern Alberta municipalities are preparing for potential emergencies during Emergency Preparedness Week.

Politics

38 h. ago Potential for a busy fire season in southern Alberta, says wildfire expert

'The forecast can be wrong, but right now it's supposed to be a hot, dry summer, especially in the south of Alberta' — and a hot, dry summer generally means more fire

Events

44 h. ago Southern Alberta bikers ride for children’s services at Lethbridge hospital

Motorcycle riders rode through Lethbridge to support kids at Chinook Regional Hospital.

Science

1 week 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

1 week 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

3 w. 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

4 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