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From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on September 21, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Thursday, September 17, 1908 – Advertiser and Central Alberta News Wanted: 40 billy goats to… Read More »

Gas tax hikes show Trudeau doesn’t care about affordability

Posted on September 21, 2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau refuses to do the one thing that would immediately make life more affordable: cut gas taxes. The federal government makes you… Read More »

Early shutdown for SMRID after challenging 2023

Posted on September 21, 2023

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com The 2023 growing season has seen its fair share of difficulties for the St. Mary River Irrigation District… Read More »

Stirling announces opening of new CEIP program

Posted on September 21, 2023

By Kenyon Stronski Westwind Weekly News The Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) is a new initiative that has been adopted by many municipalities across Alberta… Read More »

Support available for struggling ag producers

Posted on September 14, 2023

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com For struggling producers dealing with the effects of drought across the region, support is available and can be… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on September 14, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Thursday, September 16, 1897 – The Calgary Weekly Herald A stock company is being formed… Read More »

Feds should cut spending, but don’t hold your breath

Posted on September 14, 2023

Cutting back on Big Macs so you can spend more on beef Wellingtons isn’t saving money. Taxpayers want to be optimistic as Treasury Board President… Read More »

Database connects local libraries and schools with books published in-province

Posted on September 14, 2023

By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News The Book Publishers Association of Alberta has released its 2023-2024 Alberta Books for Schools catalogue, in addition to publishing… Read More »

Canadian Foodgrains Bank celebrates 40th Anniversary

Posted on September 14, 2023

By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On top of celebrating another harvest season, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank is also celebrating their… Read More »

Cardston County council Aug. 14 meeting minutes

Posted on September 14, 2023

By Kenyon Stronski Westwind Weekly News The following are selected briefs from the Aug. 14 regular meeting of Cardston County council.  Requests for Decision and… Read More »

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