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Raymond U13 Knights competing at provincials this weekend
Westwind Weekly News Photos submitted by Lisa Schmidt PROVINCIALS: The Raymond U13 Knights will be competing at provincials this weekend March 19-22 in Drumheller. “Our team’s season has been a true ‘Mighty Ducks’ story,” says team manager Lisa Schmidt. “We began the year unsure if we would even have a team, starting the season with only 11 players. Even now, we play with a short… Read More »
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Measles cases on the rise in Alberta again, especially South
Southern Alberta Newspapers Measles cases are beginning to climb again in Alberta after a quiet winter. According to the province’s measles dashboard, 162 cases have… Read More »
Budget 2026 cuts thousands out of seniors benefits
By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Thousands of Alberta seniors and their caregivers will lose income supports due to cuts in Budget 2026. The income… Read More »
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Local basketball teams gearing up for provincial tournament action
Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News It has been a memorable year for the Magrath Zeniths senior varsity high school basketball program. Saturday night at the… Read More »
Magrath and Raymond wrapping up CAHL playoff competition
Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News Central Alberta Hockey League playoff action is winding down, and a few local teams are still in the mix. On… Read More »
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From the Archives of Western Newspapers
By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers March 17, 1894 – The Daily Telegram (Nanaimo) Yesterday, over 100 people assembled at Harbour View in San… Read More »
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By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers March 8, 1879 – Manitoba Gazette The press of matter on our space this week is so great,… Read More »
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The world is scrambling for energy but can’t count on Canada
The world is once again scrambling for reliable energy supplies. Canada should be one of the obvious answers but a decade of Liberal government policies… Read More »
Global energy shocks are about to test Canadian food prices
The conflict in the Middle East could soon show up on your grocery bills. The reason is simple: the Strait of Hormuz moves a huge… Read More »
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Province fighting federal strychnine decision: MLA Hunter
By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com As the region gears up for another growing season in 2026, Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter is cautiously optimistic… Read More »