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Magrath, Raymond and Stirling all set to compete in basketball provincials

Posted on March 16, 2023

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News The road to the Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association 4A Provincial Championship will have to go through the Raymond Comets… Read More »

New panel appointed to guide Alberta’s energy future

Posted on March 16, 2023

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com A new advisory panel appointed by the UCP has been tasked with developing a long-term vision for Alberta’s… Read More »

Magrath town council briefs

Posted on March 16, 2023

By Kenyon Stronski Westwind Weekly News The following are selected briefs from the Feb. 14 regular meeting of Magrath Town council.  Business and Financial Reports:… Read More »

Bill 8 passes first reading

Posted on March 16, 2023

By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News The Alberta Firearms Act, or Bill 8, passed first reading during the March 7 meeting of the Legislative Assembly… Read More »

Toews talks Budget 2023 in rural roundtable

Posted on March 13, 2023

By Ian Croft Local Journalism Initiative Reporter news@tabertimes.com Following the drop of the new provincial budget on Feb. 28, the Alberta government held a post-budget… Read More »

Basketball zone tournaments hit the floor at college and university

Posted on March 13, 2023

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News For fans of high school sports in southern Alberta, this is the best time of year. As the calendar… Read More »

Alberta’s low tax environment bringing in investors: Hunter

Posted on March 13, 2023

By Trevor Busch Wesrtwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com Alberta’s tax regime is highly competitive in comparison to other North American jurisdictions, argues Taber-Warner’s MLA Grant Hunter.… Read More »

Crop insurance increase to drive up food costs

Posted on March 13, 2023

Dear Editor,  I find it extremely curious (and not in a good way) that while the UCP are using windfall oil revenues to issue “affordability”… Read More »

Common ingredient substitutions for smarter baking

Posted on March 13, 2023

By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News As costs have risen dramatically over the past few years for groceries and other commodities, I have become more… Read More »

What was the point other than grandstanding and diverting attention?

Posted on March 13, 2023

Most eyes were watching the legislature waiting with bated breath as finance minister Travis Toews announced a surplus of $2.4 billion. The government will spend… Read More »

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