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Water security enhanced by improvements to reservoir infrastructure

Posted on March 12, 2026

By Cal Braid Taber Times Local Journalism Initiative Reporter  On Feb. 18, Alberta’s government released a surprisingly good report about moisture levels throughout the province.… Read More »

Farmland dominates as native grassland diminishes

Posted on March 12, 2026

By Cal Braid Taber Times Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Industrial-scale agriculture in southern Alberta has tapped the land’s productive potential and continues to maximize the… Read More »

Farming Smarter’s Spring Wheat Project is focused on learning about water management

Posted on March 12, 2026

By Heather Cameron Taber Times Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lewis Baarda, lead for Farming Smarter’s Reduced Irrigation Allocation Strategies for Crop Management - Spring Wheat… Read More »

Province fighting federal strychnine decision: MLA Hunter

Posted on March 12, 2026

By Trevor Busch Taber Times editor@tabertimes.com As the region gears up for another growing season in 2026, Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter is cautiously optimistic as… Read More »

Province pledges $2.5M per year to ag society upgrades

Posted on November 27, 2025

By Cal Braid Taber Times Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Government of Alberta is investing in rural agricultural societies with a sustained $2.5 million annually… Read More »

Two local ag students among 15 to receive SMRID scholarships

Posted on November 13, 2025

By Cal Braid Taber Times Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Oct 14, the St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) announced $30,000 in funding to recipients… Read More »

Host farm for ASBG Harvest Tour nears 100-year milestone

Posted on October 23, 2025

By Cal Braid Taber Times Local Journalism Initiative Reporter O n Oct. 14, the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers hosted its annual Harvest Tour at President… Read More »

MD of Taber Agricultural Service Board addresses weeds, pests, and policy updates 

Posted on September 26, 2025

By Nerissa McNaughton Taber Times Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The MD of Taber’s Agricultural Service Board (ASB) met on September 2, tackling a full agenda… Read More »

Coaldale and region welcome harvest season

Posted on September 11, 2025

By Kristine Jean Southern Alberta Newspapers Communities across southern Alberta, including the Town of Coaldale and Lethbridge County, are welcoming harvest season with several new… Read More »

Water use below average in back-to-back seasons: BRID

Posted on September 11, 2025

By Cal Braid Taber Times Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For the second straight year, southern Alberta farmers have been more than happy to watch their… Read More »

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