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The economic pain of a trade war is clear – the payoff is not

Posted on September 17, 2026

The Canada–U.S. trade dispute has crossed another threshold. What began with tariffs moved to counter-tariffs and has now reached outright U.S. import bans. The economic… Read More »

Chamber pushing for clearer paths in ag trade

Posted on September 11, 2026

Southern Alberta Newspapers Over the past several months the Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce has been actively engaged in discussion with local producers, processors and… Read More »

Cypress County Council highlights: Sept. 1 meeting

Posted on September 11, 2026

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Cypress County Council met on Sept. 1 to work through a full agenda and discuss many important community matters. Here is a look… Read More »

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 »

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