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Cypress County issues fire advisory due to dry conditions
Posted on April 11, 2024Southern Alberta Newspapers Cypress County has issued a fire advisory, thereby halting burn permits, as it monitors generally dry conditions this spring. Fire restrictions remained… Read More »
Cypress County council meeting briefs from April 3
Posted on April 11, 2024By Heather Cameron Commentator/Courier The following are selected briefs from the Cypress County Council meeting that took place on April 3. Bylaw 2024/07 - Tax… Read More »
Hundreds attend highway protest against federal carbon tax
Posted on April 11, 2024By 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, 2024By 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, 2024By 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, 2024By 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, 2024The 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, 2024By 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, 2024The 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, 2024By 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 »