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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 »
Province now supporting applications for sport and recreation grants for low-income families
Posted on July 20, 2023By 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, 2023By 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, 2023By 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, 2023By 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, 2023By 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, 2023Motherhood, 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, 2023By 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, 2023Progressives 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 »