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Politicians must stop weaponizing food prices for political gain

Posted on December 7, 2023

In an era where food inflation has become a contentious political issue, it’s all too tempting for politicians to target the grocery industry. Sadly, that’s… Read More »

Roger’s strike impacting holiday sugar supply

Posted on December 7, 2023

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An ongoing strike at the Roger’s Sugar refinery in Vancouver has reduced the supply of… Read More »

Carbon tax policy divisive as feds adopt ‘regional’ exemption

Posted on December 7, 2023

By Trevor Busch Southern Alberta Newspapers editor@tabertimes.com The recent move by the Liberals to exempt home heating oil from the federal carbon tax, rather than… Read More »

Magrath U15 team still unbeaten in CAHL regular season

Posted on December 7, 2023

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News Action on the ice heated up last weekend, as Magrath and Raymond teams were busy once again. On Saturday,… Read More »

Sugar beet harvest rakes in quantity and quality

Posted on December 7, 2023

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Southern Alberta’s sugar beet farmers have cleared their fields and are calling it a day,… Read More »

Bill 1 protects taxpayers and investment: Hunter

Posted on November 30, 2023

By Trevor Busch Southern Alberta Newspapers editor@tabertimes.com Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter singled out Bill 1, or the Alberta Taxpayer Protection Amendment Act, as one of… Read More »

CAHL season rolls on for Magrath and Raymond teams

Posted on November 30, 2023

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News Central Alberta Hockey League play continued last week for teams in Magrath and Raymond. In U11 play, Raymond dropped… Read More »

ABmunis invites feedback on the legislation of local politics

Posted on November 30, 2023

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) held an online media event on Nov. 16 to promote participation in… Read More »

Canada’s continuous support is needed within emergency contexts

Posted on November 30, 2023

 In times of emergency, children suffer the most. They not only endure displacement but also have no shelter and cannot access quality education. Children face… Read More »

Electricity narrative skewed by Schow’s wishful thinking

Posted on November 30, 2023

I spent 32 years with the Royal Bank, working in 16 different branches throughout the province and was the manager of seven of them. My… Read More »

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