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Pension debate ignores we’re all still Canadians

Posted on November 2, 2023

Dear Editor, Although I am an active member, including financial, of the United Conservative Party, I am deeply concerned about Premier Danielle Smith’s efforts to… Read More »

Letter: Hidden CPP costs escalating since 2014

Posted on November 2, 2023

Dear Editor, I would like to thank Mr. Levine for his informative article about the possible Alberta Pension Plan. You seem to know what you… Read More »

The high cost of Ottawa’s proposed electricity regulations

Posted on November 2, 2023

Neighbours and friends, Canada stands at a crossroads. The federal government’s proposed electricity regulations, if left unchanged, will profoundly impact families and businesses across the… Read More »

Drug charges withdrawn

Posted on October 26, 2023

By Delon Shurtz Southern Alberta Newspapers Criminal charges against a Raymond man relating to a traffic stop in Lethbridge during the summer have been withdrawn.… Read More »

Feds out of touch with Western Canada: Hunter

Posted on October 26, 2023

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com After seven years with the Trudeau Liberals holding the reins of power in Ottawa, cracks are showing in… Read More »

Milk River Ridge School receives $5,000 in Lallemand “Hometown Roots” contest

Posted on October 26, 2023

Westwind Weekly News The Milk River Ridge School recently received a cheque for $5,000 after Lallemand Plant Care announced area farmer Kache Miller as the… Read More »

Making poverty history!

Posted on October 26, 2023

Dear Editor, Whether it’s poverty on a local or global scale, its impacts are profound. Poverty hurts, it deprives individuals of essential needs like access… Read More »

Alberta Pension Plan figures inflated and misleading

Posted on October 26, 2023

Dear Editor, To the Premier of Alberta, my correspondence today is in reference to your plan to start an Alberta pension plan. My first concern is… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on October 26, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter October 25, 1883 – The Brandon Weekly Mail The Winnipeg Sun says a cousin of… Read More »

The real people behind the press

Posted on October 26, 2023

It’s no secret that thousands of news stories are published in Canada each day. From local community features to national breaking news stories, the people… Read More »

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