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Province now supporting applications for sport and recreation grants for low-income families

Posted on July 20, 2023

By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News Eligible Alberta families are now able to apply for grants through KidSport Alberta, for up to $350 per child… Read More »

Raymond 4-H delivers for Safe Haven

Posted on July 20, 2023

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News With domestic violence issues remaining an ever-present problem in many southern Alberta communities, the Raymond 4-H Club is doing… Read More »

Australian cyclist commemorates war graves around the world

Posted on July 13, 2023

By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers Australian Michael ‘Mic’ Whitty is on a mission that has him crossing Canada to visit every cemetery where a… Read More »

Book looks at early days of film making in Alberta

Posted on July 13, 2023

By Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers Lethbridge’s Galt Museum hosted author Mary Graham recently to talk about early filmmaking through her book “A Stunning Backdrop:… Read More »

Cat rescue operator speaks out about problem communities

Posted on July 13, 2023

By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News Local Journalism Initiative Reporter One of the major issues the Last Chance Cat Ranch in Lethbridge faces is pet… Read More »

A tribute to our Moms

Posted on July 13, 2023

Motherhood, Mom’s the most precious of all occupations. So many memories, first as a kid, when I came home with a bloody knee, beat up,… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on July 13, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wednesday, July 11, 1883 – Prince Albert Times Under items of interest are the following:… Read More »

Are schools overstepping their boundaries on gender identity issues?

Posted on July 13, 2023

Progressives confidently contend that schools need not ask or inform parents about matters involving their child’s “gender identity” at school. Let’s try a thought experiment.… Read More »

NDP wants to know province’s plan with CPP

Posted on July 13, 2023

By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers What is the UCP government’s plan for the Canada Pension Plan? The Alberta NDP is calling on premier Danielle… Read More »

Stirling town council minutes

Posted on July 13, 2023

By Kenyon Stronski Westwind Weekly News The following are selected briefs from the June 21 regular meeting of Stirling town council.  Recognition: Stirling council wanted… Read More »

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