Bow Island Commentator

40 Mile Commentator

Candidates Q&A: Taber – Warner

Southern Alberta Newspapers reached out to each candidate in Taber-Warner and asked a series of questions about issues of interest in the provincial election. Editor’s Note: We did not receive responses from Paul Hinman (Wildrose Loyalty Coalition), Jazminn Hintz (NDP), Joel Hunt (Green Party) and Frank Kast (Independence Party of Alberta). Grant Hunter, UCP 1) What are the top issues in the local riding, and… Read More »

Coaldale teacher on the campaign trail for the Solidarity Movement

By Trevor Busch Commentator/Courier editor@tabertimes.com Representing the campaign for the Solidarity Movement of Alberta for the Taber-Warner riding, Brent Ginther stands for common sense principles.… Read More »

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Cypress Courier

Maternity clinic front and centre at candidates health forum

By Collin Gallant Southern Alberta Newspapers With access to health care a big-ticket issue of the upcoming provincial election, the topic of Medicine Hat’s now defunct maternity clinic is rising to the forefront, as local candidates profess commitment to protecting the health of southeastern Albertans. Candidates from all parties were invited to share views on health care at a public forum hosted by the Palliser… Read More »

Canadian Animal Task Force fixes feral cats in Dunmore

By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier Over 200 cats were trapped, altered, and returned to their caretakers over the weekend, as part of the Canadian Animal Task… Read More »

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Agriculture →

Crop Report: Well behind average pace for seeding this spring

Southern Alberta Newspapers Seeding in Southern Alberta is well-behind average pace, according to the first crop report of the season released earlier this month by… Read More »

Cattle prices climb to level not seen in about a decade

Southern Alberta Newspapers Cattle prices are rising to levels last seen in the mid-2010s while crop prices are falling back from record pricing last year,… Read More »

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Affordability is top of mind in Alberta election

Both the United Conservative Party (UCP) and New Democratic Party (NDP) are surprisingly weak on housing policy at a time when affordability is top of… Read More »

Time to ensure a provincial carbon tax never returns to Alberta

There’s bad news, good news and hope for the future. The bad news is Albertans are paying more to drive to work, heat their homes and to buy groceries, thanks to the latest federal carbon tax hike. The good news is Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government has almost neutralized that pump… Read More »