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Cypress County mum on rebrand details but say it’s coming soon

Posted on September 11, 2026

Southern Alberta Newspapers Cypress County is moving forward with a planned rebrand, though residents will not get to see the new face of the region… Read More »

UCP, NDP both find opposition to data centres at town halls

Posted on September 11, 2026

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Both the province and opposition are gathering public input on data centre development, months into a UCP government strategy… Read More »

Walkin’ With the Blues: Brandon Isaak walks into BATBOW on October 3

Posted on September 11, 2026

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Brandon Isaak is a Canadian blues musician with more than 37 years of hitting the road and singing on… Read More »

St. Michael’s principal reflects on year one, looks ahead, and discusses the upcoming Terry Fox Run

Posted on September 11, 2026

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Jill Weatherhead has settled into her role at St. Michael’s School in Bow Island. As she starts her second… Read More »

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 »

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