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From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on March 12, 2026By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers March 8, 1879 – Manitoba Gazette The press of matter on our space this week is so great,… Read More »
Global energy shocks are about to test Canadian food prices
Posted on March 12, 2026The conflict in the Middle East could soon show up on your grocery bills. The reason is simple: the Strait of Hormuz moves a huge… Read More »
310-FARM providing support to Alberta’s agricultural communities
Posted on March 12, 2026By Kristine Jean Southern Alberta Newspapers The province’s “one-stop shop” for agricultural inquiries continues to help Albertans source information and connect to the appropriate departments… Read More »
Water security enhanced by improvements to reservoir infrastructure
Posted on March 12, 2026By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Feb. 18, Alberta’s government released a surprisingly good report about moisture levels throughout the… Read More »
Province fighting federal strychnine decision: MLA Hunter
Posted on March 12, 2026By Trevor Busch Commentator/Courier editor@tabertimes.com As the region gears up for another growing season in 2026, Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter is cautiously optimistic as he… Read More »
Southern Alberta’s long-term forecast: what it means for agriculture
Posted on March 12, 2026By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Southern Alberta’s agricultural industry is bracing for a challenging year ahead as meteorological forecasts and drought conditions paint a… Read More »
Foremost Village Council considers lowering speed limits: residents
Posted on March 5, 2026By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers T he Village of Foremost is considering a change to its traffic regulations that could impact daily commutes and neighbourhood safety.… Read More »
Smith to put immigration, Constitution questions on fall referendum
Posted on March 5, 2026By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Premier Danielle Smith announced a packed referendum slate coming Oct. 19 during her televised address to the province on… Read More »
Council highlights: Feb. 23 meeting focuses on budgets and community initiatives
Posted on March 5, 2026By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Bow Island’s February 23 Town Council meeting was a numbers-heavy session, with much of the discussion revolving around the budgets and financial… Read More »
Immigration, medical assistance in dying on agenda as legislature resumes
Posted on March 5, 2026By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Ahead of the start of the first sitting of 2026, government house leader Joseph Schow outlined UCP government priorities… Read More »