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AMWWP grants to support critical water infrastructure in southern AB 

Posted on May 4, 2023

By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News Grant funding provided by the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Program (AMWWP) has been awarded to a number of southern Alberta… Read More »

Family donates land for new Raymond rodeo grounds

Posted on May 4, 2023

By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers Ron Heggie remembers watching his father and other volunteers build the grandstand at the Raymond Stampede in 1945. The… Read More »

Canada needs to restore aid budget

Posted on May 4, 2023

Dear Editor,  One in five children worldwide are now zero-dose or under-vaccinated, meaning they’ve missed out entirely or partially on routine immunization during COVID. Those… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on May 4, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Tuesday, May 1, 1906 - Red Deer News It is the absurd hope of certain… Read More »

Private school funding is out of whack

Posted on May 4, 2023

Imagine if Elon Musk said that the state of California should help fund his private planes and helicopters because he still pays taxes for state… Read More »

CRH investments will benefit surrounding region: Hunter

Posted on May 4, 2023

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com A major investment for Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge is expected to make a positive impact on the… Read More »

Pertussis outbreak now zone-wide in South Zone

Posted on May 4, 2023

Alberta Health Services An outbreak of pertussis (Whooping Cough) declared Jan. 26, 2023 in the South Zone of Alberta Health Services (AHS) now has 146… Read More »

Cardston County Council minutes

Posted on May 4, 2023

By Kenyon Stronski Westwind Weekly News The following are selected briefs from the April 11 meeting of Cardston County council Unfinished Business: Discussion surrounding the… Read More »

Comets take rugby tournament title in Edmonton 

Posted on May 4, 2023

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News Sometimes, the championship game isn’t the one that’s the hardest to win. On the weekend in Edmonton, the Raymond Comets rugby 15s… Read More »

Milk River gains big investment for wastewater management

Posted on April 27, 2023

Westwind Weekly News On Tuesday, the Town of Milk River received $7.74 million through the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership to assist in the much-needed development… Read More »

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