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Sitting on municipal council is a task not to be taken lightly

Posted on September 3, 2021

A municipal election is one of the most important and locally influential votes a person can cast. Not only does a municipal council make decisions… Read More »

Community corner — local happenings

Posted on September 3, 2021

By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News It’s back to school for Magrath, Stirling, Raymond and area students — of all ages. “As our community's children… Read More »

Survey results in

Posted on September 3, 2021

By Nikki Jamieson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Westwind Weekly News The survey results for the Village of Stirling’s Municipal Development Plan are available for viewing.… Read More »

Pumpkin spice is in the air — that means fall is just around the corner

Posted on August 19, 2021

It's quite refreshing to see fall decor, pumpkin spice coffees, back-toschool supplies and Halloween-related merch starting to hit the shelves at local marketplaces. Why you… Read More »

Supporting health care in rural Alberta

Posted on August 19, 2021

Dear Editor: Over the next several years, we are spending over $3 billion on everything from paving hospital parking lots to building brand new hospitals.… Read More »

Motz sounds off over senate appointment

Posted on August 19, 2021

Southern Alberta Newspapers Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner MP Glen Motz says one of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's recent Senate nominations is a "clear and… Read More »

Fire safety for summer activities in 2021

Posted on August 19, 2021

By Laura Balanko-Dickson Westwind Weekly News According to a statement from Josee St-Onge, provincial information officer of the wildfire management branch of Alberta Agriculture and… Read More »

Library to host Harry Potter Children’s Fair

Posted on August 19, 2021

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News The world of Hogwarts is coming to Raymond. The Raymond Public Library will be holding a Harry Potter Children's… Read More »

Life is riddled with complexities, conundrums and concoctions

Posted on August 12, 2021

Common sense seems to have taken a back seat these days. Street smarts and book smarts have fizzled out, it would seem too – which… Read More »

Learning to live with COVID-19

Posted on August 12, 2021

Dear Editor: I am sorry the way I communicated about the planned changes to our COVID-19 response has caused feelings of confusion, fear or anger… Read More »

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