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Heat-stunted crops becoming cattle feed for some producers
Posted on July 27, 2023Southern Alberta Newspapers Some producers in southern Alberta have begun turning heat-stunted crops into cattle feed, the most recent provincial crop report states. That’s as… Read More »
Local crop conditions variable as municipalities declare ag disasters
Posted on July 27, 2023By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News Growing conditions vary widely across the riding as midsummer approaches, reports Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter. “In our area, it’s… Read More »
Raymond Town Council minutes
Posted on July 27, 2023By Kenyon Stronski Westwind Weekly News The following are selected briefs from the July 11 regular meeting of Raymond town council. Items for Discussion: A… Read More »
Schow: Consultation with Albertans “paramount” in bid discussion for 2030 Commonwealth Games
Posted on July 27, 2023By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News Alberta’s new Minister of Tourism and Sport and MLA for Cardston-Siksika, Joseph Schow, has received his mandate letter from… Read More »
BBQ masters bring the heat for KCBS-santioned competition in Raymond
Posted on July 27, 2023By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News This past weekend, over 20 professional barbecue teams from across western Canada and the U.S. came together to compete… Read More »
Federal government announces $160 million investment into Alberta-based solar projects
Posted on July 20, 2023By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News Several solar farms in southern Alberta will benefit from a cash injection from the federal government. The announcement was… Read More »
Researchers discuss outcomes of inflexible universal emissions policy on local producers
Posted on July 20, 2023By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News Dr. Linda Gorim, associate professor and WGRF Chair in Cropping Systems at the University of Alberta gave a talk… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on July 20, 2023By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Thursday, July 18, 1901 – Calgary Weekly Herald Large crowds were in attendance at the… Read More »
What does the latest interest rate hike mean for your wallet?
Posted on July 20, 2023The Bank of Canada has once again increased its benchmark interest rate, this time by .25 basis points to five percent, amid growing apprehension from… Read More »
MLA Hunter to promote agri-food development in southern Alberta
Posted on July 20, 2023By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter has been appointed as Parliamentary Secretary for Agrifood Development, reporting to the Minister of Agriculture… Read More »