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Senate ag committee investigating the roots of soil health in Canada
By Trevor Busch Commentator/Courier editor@tabertimes.com As part of an effort to better understand soil health on the Canadian prairies, the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry recently completed a fact-finding mission in Western Canada. In late August, senators met with farmers and ranchers throughout the region to examine soil conditions, identify ways to improve soil health, address the effects of climate change and help Canadian… Read More »
Creating partnerships key to building more affordable homes
Affordability and access to housing are concerns that are top of mind for Albertans province-wide. The rising cost of living, higher interest rates, and increasing… Read More »
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Cypress County ‘Ag Connections’ conference a one-stop producer networking event
By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Cypress County Ag Connections conference is now open for registration. The conference, organized to support the agriculture industry in Cypress County and southeastern Alberta, is presented by MNP and will take place Nov. 22 at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede grounds. The one-day event for cattle and crop producers will feature at least 18 speakers… Read More »
Series of special events on their way in Redcliff
By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier The Town of Redcliff approved several special events at their Sept. 11th Council meeting, eager to continue to promote the community.… Read More »
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Senate ag committee investigating the roots of soil health in Canada
By Trevor Busch Commentator/Courier editor@tabertimes.com As part of an effort to better understand soil health on the Canadian prairies, the Senate Committee on Agriculture and… Read More »
Early shutdown for SMRID after challenging 2023
By Trevor Busch Commentator/Courier editor@tabertimes.com The 2023 growing season has seen its fair share of difficulties for the St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID). “It’s… Read More »
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Gas tax hikes show Trudeau doesn’t care about affordability
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau refuses to do the one thing that would immediately make life more affordable: cut gas taxes. The federal government makes you… Read More »
Feds should cut spending, but don’t hold your breath
Cutting back on Big Macs so you can spend more on beef Wellingtons isn’t saving money. Taxpayers want to be optimistic as Treasury Board President… Read More »
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Bow Island softball tournament wild success
By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier June 9th–11th marked Bow Island’s annual softball tournament, which saw 16 teams spend the weekend in the hot sun in Bert… Read More »
Burdett teacher inspires with PB at Boston Marathon
By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Susan Reimer, a teacher at Burdett School, ran 12 marathons before she managed to obtain a qualifying… Read More »