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Even with minimum wage hikes, workers are falling behind

Posted on October 17, 2024

On Oct. 1, the minimum wage increased in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Prince Edward Island. All other provinces except Alberta brought in increases earlier this… Read More »

MLA Hunter advocates city status for Taber

Posted on October 17, 2024

By Trevor Busch Commentator/Courier editor@tabertimes.com With the Town of Taber recently exploring the idea of reincorporating as a city, at least one local representative is… Read More »

Southern Alberta company fined following workplace death

Posted on October 17, 2024

Southern Alberta Newspapers A metal fabrication company based in Burdett, west of Medicine Hat, has been fined $360,000 following the death of a worker who… Read More »

Get to know the Forty Mile Community Resource Centres & Business Assistance Services

Posted on October 17, 2024

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers It’s no secret that starting and running a business is difficult. While ultimately rewarding and a great way to… Read More »

Bow Island/Foremost RCMP detachment commander brings wealth of experience

Posted on October 17, 2024

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Sergeant Alan Rivard is the current Detachment Commander at the Bow Island and Foremost RCMP… Read More »

Prairie Rose Public Schools is looking for substitute bus drivers

Posted on October 10, 2024

By Samantha Johnson Prairie Rose Public Schools Content Writer Substitute bus drivers are needed through Prairie Rose Public Schools (PRPS) for extracurricular activities and field… Read More »

Soil moisture reserves rebounding across parts of province

Posted on October 10, 2024

By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers Soil moisture levels thanks to a relatively wet early fall have allowed soil moisture reserves to rebound dramatically across… Read More »

Seven Persons students join Irvine School for a healing game of lacrosse

Posted on October 10, 2024

By Samantha Johnson Prairie Rose Public Schools Content Writer T his past Friday, September 27, to honour The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a… Read More »

New city substation could begin 2026 construction pending AUC approval

Posted on October 10, 2024

By Collin Gallant Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Medicine Hat’s electric distribution department is preparing another application to build a substation in the… Read More »

Redcliff Fire Department: A year in review

Posted on October 10, 2024

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The Redcliff Fire Department is, as always, hard at work helping locals and town visitors stay safe and sound.… Read More »

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