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Respecting essential democratic protocol

Posted on May 18, 2023

Although I am not a member of any of the political parties running in this election, I filed a complaint with the Pincher Creek RCMP… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on May 18, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Saturday, May 13, 1911  - Bow Island Review Walter Scott will have the remainder of… Read More »

Agriculture sector must remain key election priority

Posted on May 18, 2023

Alberta farmers represent less than one percent of Alberta’s population yet contribute billions to Alberta’s economy directly, as well as through exports and supplying value-added… Read More »

Magrath town council briefs

Posted on May 18, 2023

By Kenyon Stronski Westwind Weekly News The following are selected briefs from the April 25 regular meeting of Magrath town council.  New Business: Financial statements… Read More »

Comets rugby team takes tournament title in Red Deer

Posted on May 18, 2023

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News It was an unbeaten weekend of rugby for the Raymond Comets. The biggest win of the weekend came in… Read More »

Cardston-Siksika candidate forum held in Picture Butte

Posted on May 18, 2023

By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News Candidates of the Cardston-Siksika riding attended a public forum in Picture Butte on May 16 to discuss their party’s… Read More »

Alberta Ministry of Education funding school divisions across southern Alberta

Posted on May 11, 2023

By Kenyon Stronski Westwind Weekly News School divisions such as Palliser School Division and Westwind School Division are slated to receive over $6 million dollars… Read More »

RE: “Private school funding out of whack” May 3

Posted on May 11, 2023

Dear Editor,  The writer of this report makes a comparison between Elon Musk and his airplanes, and private school funding - it does not make… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on May 11, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Friday, May 14, 1897 – Moose Jaw Herald Times About 10:30 p.m. on Sunday evening, a fire… Read More »

Time to ensure a provincial carbon tax never returns to Alberta

Posted on May 11, 2023

There’s bad news, good news and hope for the future. The bad news is Albertans are paying more to drive to work, heat their homes and to buy groceries, thanks to the latest federal carbon tax hike. The good news is Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government has almost neutralized that pump… Read More »

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