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Feds should cut spending, but don’t hold your breath

Posted on September 14, 2023

Cutting back on Big Macs so you can spend more on beef Wellingtons isn’t saving money. Taxpayers want to be optimistic as Treasury Board President… Read More »

Database connects local libraries and schools with books published in-province

Posted on September 14, 2023

By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News The Book Publishers Association of Alberta has released its 2023-2024 Alberta Books for Schools catalogue, in addition to publishing… Read More »

Canadian Foodgrains Bank celebrates 40th Anniversary

Posted on September 14, 2023

By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On top of celebrating another harvest season, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank is also celebrating their… Read More »

Cardston County council Aug. 14 meeting minutes

Posted on September 14, 2023

By Kenyon Stronski Westwind Weekly News The following are selected briefs from the Aug. 14 regular meeting of Cardston County council.  Requests for Decision and… Read More »

Pause on renewables development addressing rural concerns: MLA Hunter

Posted on September 14, 2023

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com The province’s six-month moratorium on renewable energy projects has proven to be a controversial move for the UCP… Read More »

Rising indie-pop artist with Prairie roots drops new single and video

Posted on September 7, 2023

By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News Now based in Los Angeles, Alberta-raised singer-songwriter, Laur Elle is giving her over 100,000 monthly Spotify listeners something new… Read More »

Raymond bull rider learning to improve his skill set

Posted on September 7, 2023

By Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers Raymond bull rider Kaydunn Henry has been learning what it’s like to get out of summer slump and using… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on September 7, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Thursday, September 7, 1911 – Blairmore Enterprise Just when the Conservative party has succeeded in… Read More »

There are better tools to make housing more affordable

Posted on September 7, 2023

Federal government ministers have just gathered for their annual late summer cabinet retreat, knowing that housing affordability is a top priority for Canadians. This is… Read More »

Aging water diversion infrastructure in Montana needs replacement: McIver

Posted on September 7, 2023

By Heather Cameron Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On August 10, Ric McIver, Minister of Municipal Affairs, attended a tour of the St. Mary Canal… Read More »

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