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Alberta poised to thrive despite economic challenges, SouthGrow told

Posted on April 13, 2023

By Delon Shurtz Southern Alberta Newspapers The term Alberta advantage doesn’t get spoken as often as it used to, but it’s still alive and well,… Read More »

Province announces $10 million investment into rural tourism

Posted on April 13, 2023

By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News Rural tourism initiatives will receive $10 million in the next two years to develop experiences in the regions outside… Read More »

Alberta to seek repeal of federal bail bill if changes not made, says public safety minister

Posted on April 13, 2023

By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers Will the federal government tighten bail restrictions to the satisfaction of the provinces and law enforcement agencies? Mike Ellis,… Read More »

Lethbridge County hears construction update on Chin Reservoir expansion

Posted on April 13, 2023

By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News Travis Geremia, of St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID), and Jeff Olitch of MPE Engineering, appeared as a delegation… Read More »

Schow meets with Coalhurst town council

Posted on April 13, 2023

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News Policing and the new school were topics of interest from Coalhurst council to their local MLA. During their regular… Read More »

Extreme weather biker visits North America for new challenge

Posted on April 6, 2023

By Ian Croft Local Journalism Initiative Reporter news@tabertimes.com For most people a bike ride is either a method of transportation or a leisure activity. However,… Read More »

Better support for sexual assault survivors in rural communities

Posted on April 6, 2023

By Ian Croft Local Journalism Initiative Reporter news@tabertimes.com With sexual assault becoming a growing problem the Alberta government is working on ways to ensure everyone… Read More »

Living wage benefits workers and employers: United Way

Posted on April 6, 2023

By Ry Clarke Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Statistics Canada announced earlier this month that Canada’s annual rate of inflation cooled at 5.2… Read More »

Southern Community Thrift settles into new location in Raymond

Posted on April 6, 2023

By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News A larger location in Raymond has given Southern Community Thrift shop more room for shop inventory, which help’s support… Read More »

AFC funding to benefit research in region

Posted on April 6, 2023

By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News The Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC) is putting $11.49 million in funding to support 39 research projects across the Province. … Read More »

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