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Ranching family’s commitment secures future for grasslands and grazing
Posted on July 2, 2026Nature Conservancy of Canada A ranching family’s love for grasslands is helping protect clean water and support land-based livelihoods within a growing network of conservation… Read More »
Canada Strong pass back with access to numerous sites, museums and parks in Alberta
Posted on July 2, 2026Southern Alberta Newspapers For the second year, the Canada Strong pass will allow Albertans to save on visits to museums, historic sites and national parks… Read More »
Danielle Smith guesses cost of separation would be $400B
Posted on July 2, 2026By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Premier Danielle Smith says she hopes to have an estimate by August on costs associated with potential separation from… Read More »
Sixteen educators from across Alberta appointed to Teacher Advisory Council
Posted on July 2, 2026By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News In April 2026, the Government of Alberta announced that 16 educators from across Alberta were appointed to the Teacher… Read More »
Mobile mammography service to visit Raymond
Posted on July 2, 2026Primary Care Alberta The Screen Test program will be in Raymond in July to provide screening mammograms to eligible individuals aged 45 to 74. A… Read More »
Town of Raymond focused on mosquito larval control
Posted on July 2, 2026Town of Raymond Mosquito season is here, and the Town of Raymond is taking proactive steps to help keep the community comfortable and safe. From… Read More »
Reader disputes government failed to consult on health transition
Posted on July 2, 2026I would like to respond to the article where HSAA (Health Sciences Association of Alberta) said the Alberta Government failed to consult with members. I participated… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on July 2, 2026By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers June 29, 1886 – Vancouver Advertiser Vancouver, a city scarcely six-weeks old, was completely destroyed by fire in… Read More »
The collapse of local news is fuelling a disinformation crisis
Posted on July 2, 2026Twice the proportion of Canadians today have little to no local news compared to 16 years ago—and as this loss accelerates, the threat of disinformation… Read More »
Printing delayed due to press breakdown
Posted on June 18, 2026Due to a press breakdown in Lethbridge, we have been unable to print and distribute the June 18 edition of the Westwind Weekly News. We… Read More »