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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 »
Bow Island purchases new truck, plans for tree planting
Posted on September 21, 2023By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier With summer over, harvest is in full swing, and Bow Island Council was back to business with their September 11 Council… Read More »
Forty Mile to invite communities to Coffee with Council
Posted on September 21, 2023By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier An opportunity for residents to ask their questions and raise their concerns, the councillors of the County of Forty Mile are… Read More »
Provincial grant to help victims of crime
Posted on September 14, 2023By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers The provincial government has launched a new grant to help victims of crime in Alb erta access supports when… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on September 14, 2023By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Thursday, September 16, 1897 – The Calgary Weekly Herald A stock company is being formed by Ottawa… Read More »
There are better tools to make housing more affordable
Posted on September 14, 2023Federal government ministers have just gathered for their annual late summer cabinet retreat, knowing that housing affordability is a top priority for Canadians. This is… Read More »