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From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on April 23, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers April 22, 1882 – Edmonton Bulletin The school trustees now owe $150 in salary for teachers in the… Read More »

Oil shocks are about to hit your grocery bill

Posted on April 23, 2026

When officials from the United States and Iran walked away from negotiations in Pakistan with no deal on the Strait of Hormuz, markets didn’t wait… Read More »

County councillor will vie for board seat on Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Posted on April 16, 2026

Southern Alberta Newspapers Cypress County councillor Robin Kurpjuweit will make his bid to be on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities board, as to better represent… Read More »

Redcliff Recreation Committee highlights: A community in motion 

Posted on April 16, 2026

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The Redcliff and District Recreation Committee met April 1 to provide an update on its activities and things happening in the community. The team has… Read More »

Cypress County Council April 7 meeting highlights  

Posted on April 16, 2026

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Cypress County Council met on April 7, 2026, to address a variety of topics ranging from development permits to financial planning. Here is a… Read More »

Advocate says defeated bill shows UCP’s opinion of disabled community

Posted on April 16, 2026

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers The provincial government recently voted down an Opposition member’s bill that would have seen the province adopt an accessibility… Read More »

Ridin’ For Kids Foundation  set to raise funds for Emerson Wikkerink this June 

Posted on April 16, 2026

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers The 6th annual Ridin’ For Kids takes place on Saturday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to close, starting at the Irvine Hotel. This motorcycle… Read More »

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 »

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