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MLA Hunter concerned about proposed Taber-Warner boundary changes

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com Sweeping boundary changes are being proposed for the current Taber-Warner electoral district in the province’s recent Interim Electoral Boundaries Report. Redrafting the constituency into a new Cardston-Taber-Warner riding would bring in a large area north of the Oldman River including Vauxhall and the province’s southwest region including Cardston, the Blood Reserve and Waterton - essentially a redrawn version… Read More »

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MLA Wright wrong about damning RCMP story

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers An anecdote about RCMP in the region used by Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright in the legislature to discuss… Read More »

ATA files for injunction on Bill 2

By Brendan Miller Southern Alberta Newspapers The dispute between Alberta teachers and the provincial government has escalated and teachers could legally enter strike action again… Read More »

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Comets keep winning streak alive as team advances to 5A football semifinal

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News The Raymond Comets advanced to the Football Alberta 5A provincial semifinal with a dominant weekend win. Raymond, ranked No.… Read More »

Lethbridge on potential list for WFA expansion

By Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers A women’s tackle football league that is considered worldwide to be the most highly competitive and the longest running… Read More »

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End of an era

By Cole Parkinson Westwind Weekly News Well, after five and a half years at the paper, I’ve officially decided to move onto a new venture.… Read More »

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When it comes to podcasts, there truly is something for everybody. Whether you’re into breakdowns on pop culture, true crime, audio dramas, news, philosophy, or… Read More »

Editorial

Made in Canada pride is back on the grocery shelf

Countless surveys have told us that Canadians want to buy Canadian. They say they want to support local farmers and processors, keep dollars at home… Read More »

Canada holds the upper hand in any canola deal with China

• China is desperate for our canola, and Canada has more leverage than we think  Canada appears to be closing in on a trade détente with… Read More »

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Host farm for ASBG Harvest Tour nears 100-year milestone

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Oct. 14, the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers hosted its annual Harvest Tour at President… Read More »

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