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SMRID breaks ground on Phase 1 of Chin Reservoir expansion

Posted on September 11, 2026

St. Mary River Irrigation District SMRID has announced that construction is underway on Phase 1 (Chin West Dam Rehabilitation) of the Chin Reservoir Expansion Project,… Read More »

Ministerial portfolio busy for Taber-Warner MLA

Posted on September 11, 2026

By Trevor Busch Commentator/Courier editor@tabertimes.com Since taking over in January 2026, Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter has been focused on the many duties involved with his… Read More »

Staff seize meth, phones and paraphernalia worth $143,510 at Drumheller prison

Posted on September 11, 2026

By Brook Wagner Southern Alberta Newspapers Staff at Drumheller Institution seized methamphetamine and other unauthorized items worth roughly $143,510 during a pair of searches, the… Read More »

Canadians should rethink pipeline support

Posted on September 11, 2026

I am writing to express my concerns regarding the new West Coast Pipeline submitted to the Major Project Office by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. I… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on September 11, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers September 7, 1892 – The Saskatchewan Times The Grand Medical Council of England has issued an order compelling… Read More »

An Alberta energy export tax could hurt Canada more than Trump

Posted on September 11, 2026

Ottawa has tried forcing its will on Alberta’s energy industry before. It ended badly. In 1980, the Trudeau government imposed the National Energy Program and… Read More »

CFSEA unveils 2026 list of Top 7 Over 70

Posted on August 27, 2026

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta announced the 2026 list of award recipients at the… Read More »

Energy rebate better approach versus relief at the pumps: Hunter

Posted on August 27, 2026

By Trevor Busch Commentator/Courier editor@tabertimes.com In providing relief on energy prices this summer, the Alberta government took a slightly different approach designed to put funds… Read More »

Transportation minister refuses to answer separation question

Posted on August 27, 2026

Southern Alberta Newspapers One of Premier Danielle Smith’s cabinet ministers evaded questions about how he plans to vote in the October referendum on whether Alberta… Read More »

Bow Island secures scoreboard funding for Bert Knibbs

Posted on August 27, 2026

Town of Bow Island The Town of Bow Island are the winners of the 2026 Hometown Turnaround Initiative through Western Financial Group & Peace Hills… Read More »

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