Vauxhall Advance

HALO’s new helicopter took flight on June 29

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter HALO Air Ambulance’s latest helicopter is taking to the skies, coming online officially as the new HALO-1. Introduced at a special event in February, the new craft began use for emergency medical calls as of June 29, marking a significant operational milestone for HALO. On June 29, HALO-1 completed its inaugural emergency medical scene call… Read More »

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Mobile mammography service to visit Taber

Alberta Health Services Alberta Health Services’ Screen Test program is coming to Taber to provide screening mammograms to eligible individuals aged 45-74. A mobile mammography… Read More »

Brooks resident faces several charges

Southern Alberta Newspapers Jordan Potts, from Brooks, faces several theft and fraud related charges after RCMP in Taber and Vauxhall obtained an arrest warrant for… Read More »

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Your Next Easy Weekend Getaway? Why Locals Love Park Lake

Park Lake Provincial Park offers a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or simply looking for… Read More »

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Jets excited for new community facility

By Cole Parkinson Vauxhall Advance The dream has finally become a reality for the Vauxhall Academy of Baseball. If everything goes right, the academy will… Read More »

Spurs head south for State tournament

By Cole Parkinson Vauxhall Advance After a fantastic showing in Districts, the Vauxhall Spurs were on their way back south for States this past week.… Read More »

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End of an era

By Cole Parkinson Vauxhall Advance cparkinson@tabertimes.com Well, after five and a half years at the paper, I’ve officially decided to move onto a new venture.… Read More »

Babylon shows debauchery of golden age Hollywood

By Cole Parkinson Vauxhall Advance Every Christmas sees some big movies come to theatres and 2022 was no different. With a full slate to choose… Read More »

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Build, baby, build? Not without more workers

Mark Carney’s “build, baby, build” agenda is facing early headwinds. Indigenous groups are bringing legal challenges against efforts to sidestep their rights. Environmentalists are sounding… Read More »

Want better education? Start by trusting parents

Canada’s education system is failing too many students—not just because of declining test scores or pandemic disruptions. At the heart of the problem is a… Read More »

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Unusual summer precipitation levels impacting ag operations

Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers A year after July saw virtually no rain in the area, the skies opened up this year with Lethbridge alone… Read More »