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Family Valentine’s Day
Committed to more family “front porch” experiences, the Galt Historic Railway Park hosted its first Family Valentine’s Day craft and game afternoon on Feb. 14. Valentine’s themed games, crafts and treats were available, as well as old fashioned fun, like corn hole and horseshoes. The festivities were enjoyed by nearly 25 youths. The Railway Park is located just outside of Stirling and encourages young and… Read More »
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Fire restriction issued in Lethbridge County due to increased fire risk
Lethbridge County A Fire Restriction is now in place for Lethbridge County, effective Feb. 6. Unseasonably warm temperatures, sustained winds, and a lack of precipitation… Read More »
Albertans are proud Canadians
By Vamini Selvanandan Wheat from our fields. Energy from our land. Athletes on podiums. Every day, Alberta and Albertans make Canada proud — feeding the… Read More »
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Playoff action begins throughout the Central Alberta Hockey League
Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News It’s playoff time in the Central Alberta Hockey League, and local teams are front and centre. The Magrath U11s will… Read More »
Wells-Creighton and James Canadian Brewhouse Kodiaks student-athletes of the week
Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks Chase Wells-Creighton (second year, Exercise Science, Standoff) of the women’s basketball team continued to set the standard with her leadership and presence… 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 »
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Canada can become richer than the United States
Economic growth and a rising standard of living used to be a given. Canadian parents could assume, with good reason, that their children and grandchildren… Read More »
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Canadians have seen this movie before. A federal announcement is rolled out with solemn language, carefully staged optimism and the promise of progress, only to… 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 »