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Raymond man calling for changes after AISH benefits cut

Posted on August 17, 2023

By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers A Raymond man says his wife’s AISH supports have been cut because he is getting money from a Worker’s… Read More »

Sugar beet farmer says no-till grow trial worth repeating

Posted on August 17, 2023

By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News Sugar beets which were seeded directly into barley stubble have proven to be a successful venture for one farmer… Read More »

Re: July 25 essay by Professor Newell of Carleton University —“Why NATO must continue to support Ukraine”

Posted on August 11, 2023

Dear Editor,  Thank you for printing Professor Newell’s essay. It is highly informative and useful for anyone wanting to appraise the responses by Canada and… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on August 11, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Thursday, August 6, 1908 – Taber Free Press It will be a fight to the… Read More »

Strengthening property rights part of the answer to Canada’s housing crunch

Posted on August 11, 2023

Housing is a big issue for Canadians. Even though house prices fell slightly after the pandemic, it’s still tough for young families to find and… Read More »

MLA Schow optimistic new recovery centre will provide much-needed support

Posted on August 11, 2023

By Theodora MacLeod Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With news of the new Blood Tribe Recovery Centre being announced recently, Cardston-Siksika MLA Joseph… Read More »

International study to examine St. Mary and Milk Rivers

Posted on August 11, 2023

By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News Local Journalism Initiative Reporter “For over a century, the United States and Canada have shared the waters of the… Read More »

Schow announces Province will not pursue bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

Posted on August 11, 2023

Southern Alberta Newspapers  Minister of Tourism and Sport, and MLA for the Cardston-Siksika riding, Joseph Schow made a statement on the decision for the Province… Read More »

Academy in the Wild coming back in the fall

Posted on August 11, 2023

By Kenyon Stronski Westwind Weekly News Programs in Magrath for Academy in the Wild will be returning this fall on Sept. 14.  On their webpage,… Read More »

Raymond Music Festival 2023 announces line-up

Posted on August 11, 2023

By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News With a diverse lineup of live bands, local talent, food trucks, and more, this year’s festival is shaping up… Read More »

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