Taber RCMP seek public assistance in locating missing female

Taber RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating missing 42-year-old Leila Martin. Leila was last seen on June 15, 2025, and was possibly heading to… Read More »

Measles outbreak still on the move

By Cal Braid Taber Times Local Journalism Initiative Reporter  As of June 9, the standing measles exposure advisory for the Alberta Health Services south zone… Read More »

You Won’t Believe What’s Blooming at This Hidden Alberta Oasis—And It Has Wings!

Have you been to the Windmill Garden Centre & John’s Butterfly House in Medicine Hat? This hidden gem not only offers an up-close experience with… Read More »

Savour the Sweet Scoop at Swirl’s Ice Cream in Medicine Hat

When the summer sun is shining and you’re craving something cool, there’s only one place in Medicine Hat that does it right every time—Swirl’s Ice… Read More »

Coaldale-Picture Butte and Taber RCMP urge caution and preparedness on the water this summer

By Kristine Jean Southern Alberta Newspapers Boating season is underway across the province and local RCMP detachments are reminding Albertans about safety on the water… Read More »

M.D. examining support for VAB dryland facility

By Heather Cameron Taber Times Local Journalism Initiative Reporter During a recent M.D. of Taber Council meeting, Council reviewed a Request for Decision memo regarding… Read More »

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Youth L.O.V.E. cultivates the leaders of the future through training program

By S.C. Baysa Pinoy Hour A s we strive to become leaders for others, crucial questions arise: “How can we support one another during tough… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers June 14, 1898 – The Cranbrook Herald The war department in Washington announced the first military expedition left… Read More »

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Albertans must push back against separatist fantasies

Talk of Alberta breaking away from Canada is no longer just background noise. It’s getting louder, more organized, and too many reasonable Albertans are staying… Read More »

Canada is falling apart and our leaders don’t seem to care

Canada is coming apart—not with a bang, but with a shrug. The signs are everywhere: sluggish growth, rising crime, fractured provinces and governments too paralyzed… Read More »

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Seeding well ahead of schedule in southern Alberta

Southern Alberta Newspapers Seeding in southern Alberta was halfway complete according to the first Alberta crop report of the year, well ahead of long-term average… Read More »