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Taxpayers release Naughty and Nice List

Posted on January 16, 2025

Canadian Taxpayers Federation CBC President and CEO Catherine Tait tops the Taxpayer Naughty List for dishing out executive bonuses that cost more than the average… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on January 16, 2025

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers January 15, 1885 – The Calgary Weekly Herald A man named Christie is in the guardroom at the… Read More »

Both Trudeaus lingered too long

Posted on January 16, 2025

Beyond the obvious biological relationship of father and son, you can find commonalities between Pierre and Justin Trudeau. They were both charismatic to the point… Read More »

Bow Island: Growth and prosperity through 2024

Posted on January 9, 2025

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Mayor Gordon Reynolds says the Town of Bow Island was very busy in 2024 with major infrastructure projects, land… Read More »

New critical border zone bisects Taber-Warner riding

Posted on January 9, 2025

By Trevor Busch Commentator/Courier editor@tabertimes.com With tariff threats looming, Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP government moved quickly last month to try to placate president-elect Donald Trump’s… Read More »

RCMP investigate theft from helium recovery facility

Posted on January 9, 2025

Brooks RCMP On Dec. 24, 2024 Brooks RCMP received a report of a large theft from the Royal Helium Production facility in Newell County. Unknown… Read More »

Province commits $150K to program that helps newcomers in Brooks adapt

Posted on January 9, 2025

By Alexandra Noad Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter To help support the City of Brooks and its growing population of newcomers, the province… Read More »

Alberta’s year-end economic highlights

Posted on January 9, 2025

“Over the course of the year, Alberta has continued to cement its position as the economic engine of Canada due to our highly skilled workforce,… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on January 9, 2025

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers January 3, 1881 – The Edmonton Bulletin Meetings are being held at various places in which the terms… Read More »

Why unions are dividing Canada and wrecking the economy

Posted on January 9, 2025

In an era of constrained budgets and competitive challenges, Canada’s beleaguered economy has become beset with strikes called by unions demanding double-digit wage hikes. The… Read More »

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