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Hundreds attend highway protest against federal carbon tax

Posted on April 11, 2024

By Brendan Miller Southern Alberta Newspapers More than 150 vehicles lined the right shoulder westbound lane of the Trans-Canada Highway near Walsh as part of… Read More »

Ag Service Board Annual Report to Cypress Council

Posted on April 11, 2024

By Heather Cameron Commentator/Courier During the County of Cypress Council Meeting that took place on April 3, the Agricultural Service Board provided their 2023 in… Read More »

County updates drought plan with dry summer ahead

Posted on April 11, 2024

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers In preparation for projected dry conditions, Cypress County has made some adjustments to its Drought Plan. One of the… Read More »

Provincial budget highlights identified: MLA Hunter

Posted on April 11, 2024

By Trevor Busch Southern Alberta Newspapers editor@tabertimes.com With a stronger emphasis on fiscal responsibility, Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter outlined some highlights identified in the UCP’s… Read More »

Restoring transparency and accountability in government

Posted on April 11, 2024

The County of Forty Mile will soon be sending out property tax notices and Winnifred property owners have been told to expect a Local Improvement… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on April 11, 2024

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers April 10, 1884 – The Brandon Mail In Turtle Mountain Valley from north of the Souris River to… Read More »

Is it time to defund the CBC?

Posted on April 11, 2024

The CBC just got another cash infusion from the Trudeau government and treated itself to a fresh round of bonuses. Cabinet documents show the government boosted the… Read More »

M.D.’s, counties disappointed no consultation on police force

Posted on April 11, 2024

By George Lee Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Rural municipalities are “cautiously optimistic” that a provincial police service would enhance rural safety, a news item on… Read More »

Dozens gather to support accused in Coutts mischief trial

Posted on April 11, 2024

By Delon Shurtz Southern Alberta Newspapers Former Fort Macleod councillor Marco Van Huigenbos feels a little like a lamb going to slaughter as the trial… Read More »

New police agency to enhance collaboration, not replace RCMP: Hunter

Posted on April 11, 2024

By Trevor Busch Southern Alberta Newspapers editor@tabertimes.com Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter says new legislation advancing the current status of the province’s sheriff service will enhance… Read More »

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