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Smith is targeting health care for privatization

Posted on March 30, 2023

Dear Editor,  While our police officer friends and relatives warn us about gun violence increasing in Alberta our phony conservative, Reform Party government finds it… Read More »

Indian Act again under attack

Posted on March 30, 2023

Political attacks on the Indian Act are back in the news, and that is a good thing. However, Canadian politicians, including First Nation politicians, need… Read More »

Military historian recognized with Belgian national honour

Posted on March 30, 2023

By Troy Bannerman Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Southern Alberta Newspapers Retired Warrant Officer and military historian Glenn Miller recently was made a Knight Order of… Read More »

Comets rugby program set to host JV Festival on Apr. 1

Posted on March 30, 2023

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News It’s rugby season again here in southern Alberta. The Raymond Comets, the back-to-back champions in Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association… Read More »

Cardston County Council briefs

Posted on March 30, 2023

By Kenyon Stronski Westwind Weekly News The following are selected briefs from the March 13 regular meeting of Cardston County Council. Unfinished Business: After receiving… Read More »

Motz says budget 2023 misses mark on key issues

Posted on March 30, 2023

By Collin Gallant Southern Alberta Newspapers Medicine Hat’s Conservative MP says the new federal budget fails to address the long-term affordability crisis, adds to a… Read More »

Craft Fair to raise funds for Gabriel’s Legacy Foundation

Posted on March 23, 2023

By Ian Croft Local Journalism Initiative Reporter news@tabertimes.com To memorialize the passing of the youngest member of their family, Gabriel, Gerry Bakoway has organized a… Read More »

Horsefly Spillway flood mitigation project breaks ground

Posted on March 23, 2023

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com The Horsefly Regional Emergency Spillway project sunk shovels in the ground Friday afternoon to commence Phase 1 expansion… Read More »

Magrath bull retires from PBR competition

Posted on March 23, 2023

By Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers After 56 rides with professional bull riders since 2018, Magrath bull Catch My Drift retired after his last buck… Read More »

Poilievre is right where he needs to be

Posted on March 23, 2023

Dear Editor: In referring to last week’s letter to the editor, “More statesmanship needed from Poilievre”, my humble assessment is, “Don’t let up”, “Put the pedal… Read More »

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