4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (300+ words) The town wants to hear residents' opinions on future development in their neighbourhoods. High River is once again asking residents for feedback on residential development regulations as council continues to review its Land Use Bylaw. Residents are now being asked…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (605+ words) The pickleball boom continues in High River, with local organizers seeing strong participation as residents of all ages discover the social and physical benefits of the sport. High River Pickleball Club president Brian Popowitch said the club has experienced steady…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (827+ words) Alberta will ban solar panels from landfill disposal beginning Oct. 1 and introduce a $14 environmental fee on new panels covered by the province’s recycling program to help fund collection and recycling. Alberta special ballot request deadline changed to Sept. 25 Ottawa plans…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (572+ words) Ottawa plans to keep the federal excise tax on gasoline and diesel suspended through Jan. 31, 2027, extending a temporary measure that was set to end next week. Alberta reports 1,090 new K-9 teachers as school year begins Special ballot requests surge ahead of…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1184+ words) Alberta’s average full-coverage auto insurance premium climbed 8.7 per cent in 2025 to $1,903, according to the province’s auto insurance regulator. The Automobile Insurance Rate Board’s (AIRB) 2026 Market and Trends Report puts the 2024 average at $1,751. Future Alberta rebates could avoid separate application process…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (371+ words) Canadian farmers generated $51.8 billion in farm cash receipts during the first six months of 2026, an increase of 4.2 per cent, or $2.1 billion, from the same period a year earlier, according to Statistics Canada. The increase was driven by stronger livestock and…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (402+ words) The Manitoba government has announced more than $100 million in tariff-related supports, including several measures aimed directly at helping farmers and agri-businesses manage growing trade uncertainty. Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn said the province is focusing on improving access to capital and…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (1627+ words) Alberta is considering provincewide guidance and additional rules around setbacks, water use and noise for large artificial intelligence data centres following a provincewide town hall Thursday evening. Future Alberta rebates could avoid separate application process Higher oil prices drive Alberta’s…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (281+ words) The Prairie Oat Growers Association has appointed Saskatchewan producer Elwood White as its newest Co-President. White, who farms near Pangman, Sask., joins current Co-President Ambrely Ralph of Arborfield, Sask., in leading the producer organization that represents oat growers across Western…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (1691+ words) Alberta has formed a new cabinet committee, will launch an online portal and concierge service, and is assembling a business advisory committee as the Canada-U.S. trade dispute escalates, while Premier Danielle Smith is rejecting calls to tax or curtail Alberta…...