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Province seeks more power – will oversee libraries, municipal conduct codes and certain public utility decisions

Posted on April 16, 2026

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers A bill tabled April 2 includes a wide-ranging array of new oversight authority for the province in numerous areas… Read More »

Upcoming referendum an opportunity for Albertans to share their views: MLA Hunter

Posted on April 16, 2026

By Trevor Busch Commentator/Courier editor@tabertimes.com Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter is supportive of Premier Danielle Smith’s decision to ask Albertans a series of referendum questions on… Read More »

Taber scores the winning goal in Hockeyville contest

Posted on April 16, 2026

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In a brilliant reversal of fortune, Taber’s arena woes turned into triumph when Kraft Hockeyville… Read More »

COVID booster shots available to eligible Albertans at no cost

Posted on April 16, 2026

Southern Alberta Newspapers Starting earlier this month, eligible Albertans can now receive a COVID-19 booster at no cost. Participating pharmacies and Primary Care Alberta health… Read More »

MAID legislation needs revision

Posted on April 16, 2026

I am tiring of the name and defence of Bill 18 as “assisted death as a last resort”, as if current or planned MAID regulations… Read More »

Issues separatists do not want to discuss

Posted on April 16, 2026

On Nov. 15, 2025, I mailed a letter to the advertised mailing address of an Alberta separatist organization. The letter set out 19 issues of… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on April 16, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers April 14, 1899 – The Cardston Record Petitions were circulated here this week requesting a mail service to… Read More »

The Middle East is no longer a reliable energy partner

Posted on April 16, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz crisis is exposing how unreliable Middle East energy supply has become and has opened the door for countries like Canada to… Read More »

Cypress County Agricultural Service Board tackles key issues at March meeting

Posted on April 9, 2026

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The Agricultural Service Board (ASB) of Cypress County met on March 25 to discuss a range of topics regarding the region’s agricultural community.… Read More »

Cypress County council opts to enlarge signage for fire station locations, despite already being within regulation

Posted on April 9, 2026

Southern Alberta Newspapers Cypress County is aiming for greater visibility through updated signage for anyone looking for fire stations in the region. Currently, stations No.… Read More »

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