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Mechanical failure determined as source of Taber arena explosion

Posted on January 15, 2026

• Origin traced to ice resurfacer fuel system By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com The explosion which ripped through the Taber Community Centre on… Read More »

2025 Year in Review

Posted on January 15, 2026

June During a media conference on May 15, Government House Leader, MLA for Cardston-Siksika and Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade, and Immigration, Joseph Schow, provided… Read More »

Village of Stirling respond to water line break

Posted on January 15, 2026

Village of Stirling On Thursday, Jan. 8 at approximately 2:20 p.m., the Village of Stirling reported a water line break on the north side of… Read More »

Lethbridge County shares concerns over interim electoral boundary report

Posted on January 15, 2026

By Kristine Jean Southern Alberta Newspapers Since the release of the province’s Interim Electoral Boundaries Report at the end of October, individuals, organizations and municipalities… Read More »

Positive and productive year for the Town of Magrath

Posted on January 8, 2026

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Town of Magrath Mayor Byrne Cook believes that 2025 was a ‘positive and productive year’… Read More »

2025 Year in Review

Posted on January 8, 2026

January Raymond hosted a first ever “Double-Dual” wrestling meet Tuesday, Dec. 17 in the Raymond High School gymnasium. Well over 50 athletes competed in weight,… Read More »

Hunter sworn in as new Minister of Environment and Protected Areas

Posted on January 8, 2026

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter has been appointed as Alberta’s next Minister of Environment and Protected Areas following a… Read More »

Emergency services respond to explosion at Taber Community Centre

Posted on January 8, 2026

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com While there were no injuries when a large explosion rocked the interior of the Taber Community Centre last… Read More »

Castle Mountain celebrates 60 years with debut of high-speed chairlift

Posted on January 8, 2026

By Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers Castle Mountain Resort is celebrating its 60th year and skiers will notice a new addition to hill open come… Read More »

Taber in play as the next Hockeyville

Posted on January 8, 2026

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Dec. 31, the Town of Taber posted a Facebook announcement declaring its intention to… Read More »

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