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NDP predicts chaos from healthcare restructuring plan

Posted on December 7, 2023

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Southern Alberta Newspapers The NDP MLA for Lethbridge West, and the Alberta NDP health critic for rural and primary care, are accusing… Read More »

Cold winter forecast for province: Farmer’s Almanac

Posted on December 7, 2023

By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers Are you ready for some winter? While officially the season doesn’t start until Dec. 21, Canadians should probably start… Read More »

Liberals announce more debt in Fall Economic Statement

Posted on December 7, 2023

Glen Motz, MP Last week, the Liberal government released their Fall Economic Statement (FES) which can be aptly summed up very simply: prices up, rent… Read More »

Hansen completes sister act for WolfPack

Posted on December 7, 2023

Reuben Wright The Thompson Rivers WolfPack women’s Basketball team and head coach Todd Warnick are pleased to announce the commitment of a skilled forward with the signing… Read More »

Canada’s continuous support is needed within emergency contexts

Posted on December 7, 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 »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on December 7, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter December 6, 1883 – The Brandon Mail The Korean government needs to raise funds and… Read More »

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 »

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