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Creating partnerships key to building more affordable homes
Posted on September 28, 2023Affordability 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 »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on September 28, 2023By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Thursday, September 23, 1910 – The Blairmore Enterprise and Frank Vindicator Now that the contract for waterworks… Read More »
Gas tax hikes show Trudeau doesn’t care about affordability
Posted on September 28, 2023Prime 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 »
FCSS outreach services targeting farmers and the agriculture community
Posted on September 28, 2023By Heather Cameron Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Since March 2023, the Farm Family Outreach Program offered by FCSS has been connecting farmers, their families,… Read More »
Hundreds take part in HALO Schools Day
Posted on September 28, 2023By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter I t was a perfect day on Sept. 14 for the HALO Emergency Services Schools Day. A… Read More »
Early shutdown for SMRID after challenging 2023
Posted on September 28, 2023By 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 »
Winnifred raw water project costly for residents
Posted on September 21, 2023In Winnifred, with the arrival of irrigation water, our new motto is “water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink”. This is because our County… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on September 21, 2023By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Thursday, September 17, 1908 – Advertiser and Central Alberta News Wanted: 40 billy goats to butt our… Read More »
Feds should cut spending, but don’t hold your breath
Posted on September 21, 2023Cutting 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 »
Supports available for struggling ag producers
Posted on September 21, 2023By Trevor Busch Commentator/Courier editor@tabertimes.com For struggling producers dealing with the effects of drought across the region, support is available and can be accessed through… Read More »