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Canada needs to do more for displaced children and youth

Posted on November 24, 2023

What an opportune time for Canada to sustain its support for children in emergencies! On the one hand, Canada has quietly and shamefully dropped the… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on November 24, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 19, 1908 – The Crossfield Chronicle We understand the demand for railway cars in… Read More »

Alberta Parents’ Union fights for the right to know

Posted on November 24, 2023

In a nation united by shared values and divided by conflicting ones, a debate over the curriculum in public education simmers on the stovetop. It’s… Read More »

New SCAN unit targeting enforcement in southern Alberta

Posted on November 24, 2023

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Southern Alberta Newspapers SCAN is setting up shop in Lethbridge. The Alberta government announced Nov. 15 the Alberta Sheriffs has created six… Read More »

Stirling looking forward to celebrating 125 years in 2024

Posted on November 24, 2023

By Kenyon Stronski Westwind Weekly News The year 2023 will soon be coming to a close, and with it Stirling will be one step closer… Read More »

Proposed cell tower focus of Raymond town discussion

Posted on November 24, 2023

By Steffanie Costigan Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A proposed new 5G Roger’s cell tower in the middle of Raymond has left community… Read More »

Magrath and Raymond begin regular season play in CAHL

Posted on November 24, 2023

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News The Central Alberta Hockey League regular season kicked off last weekend for teams throughout the region. In the U11… Read More »

Author of “Farmwives” book series attends Women in Farming conference as keynote

Posted on November 16, 2023

By Erika Mathieu Sunny South News A conference hosted by FCSS at Readymade Hall in Lethbridge County last month was geared exclusively toward highlighting the… Read More »

Implementation of ‘streamlined trials’ expected to expedite court cases

Posted on November 16, 2023

By Cal Braid Westwind Weekly News Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Nov. 8, the Alberta Ministry of Justice delivered a news release announcing a new… Read More »

FCSS program for parents of children with autism

Posted on November 16, 2023

By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In April 2023, Family and Community Support Services began a program on Zoom for parents… Read More »

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