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Rains have helped growing conditions in Alberta, which remain below average

Posted on July 18, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Widespread rain in Alberta improved growing conditions across the province, including in the south, though crop and pasture conditions remain below long-term… Read More »

Reservoir levels up incrementally in southern Alberta

Posted on July 18, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers The level of the Waterton Reservoir has increased 21 per cent since early June but at 76 per cent capacity is still… Read More »

Measles numbers may not reflect undiagnosed or exposure cases

Posted on July 18, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Over the past two-plus weeks, measles cases in Alberta’s north zone have continued to surpass the numbers in the south zone, which… Read More »

M.D. of Taber writes off nearly $300K over unpaid oil taxes

Posted on July 18, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers The MD of Taber has written off $290,000 in taxes owed by an oil company that it now considers to be uncollectable.… Read More »

Town of Raymond special council meeting from June 17

Posted on July 18, 2025

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On June 17, Raymond Town Council held a Special Council Meeting to address Bylaws No.… Read More »

Provincial job numbers positive: MLA Hunter

Posted on July 18, 2025

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter sees a lot of positive indicators in recent employment statistics for Alberta. “Last month… Read More »

Wildlife Act changes welcomed by Federation

Posted on July 10, 2025

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Southern Alberta Newspapers Proposed changes to the Wildlife Act support updated, fair and responsible stewardship of Alberta’s wildlife and landscapes, says the… Read More »

Is bail failing? The ongoing friction between Charter rights and confidence in the justice system (Pt.1)

Posted on July 10, 2025

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter   Bail hearings play out on a regular basis in Alberta  courts and most of them… Read More »

Smith says anyone against her government’s flagging of ‘graphic’ books must not have seen the material

Posted on July 10, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers The province says its findings from a 12-day survey found a majority of the approximately 80,000 participants support the UCP providing schools… Read More »

Stirling Settler Days celebrates heritage and history July 17-19

Posted on July 10, 2025

By Kristine Jean Southern Alberta Newspapers It’s summer and the Village of Stirling is ready to welcome residents and visitors to its annual Settler Days… Read More »

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