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Sixteen educators from across Alberta appointed to Teacher Advisory Council
Posted on July 2, 2026By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News In April 2026, the Government of Alberta announced that 16 educators from across Alberta were appointed to the Teacher… Read More »
Mobile mammography service to visit Raymond
Posted on July 2, 2026Primary Care Alberta The Screen Test program will be in Raymond in July to provide screening mammograms to eligible individuals aged 45 to 74. A… Read More »
Town of Raymond focused on mosquito larval control
Posted on July 2, 2026Town of Raymond Mosquito season is here, and the Town of Raymond is taking proactive steps to help keep the community comfortable and safe. From… Read More »
Reader disputes government failed to consult on health transition
Posted on July 2, 2026I would like to respond to the article where HSAA (Health Sciences Association of Alberta) said the Alberta Government failed to consult with members. I participated… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on July 2, 2026By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers June 29, 1886 – Vancouver Advertiser Vancouver, a city scarcely six-weeks old, was completely destroyed by fire in… Read More »
The collapse of local news is fuelling a disinformation crisis
Posted on July 2, 2026Twice the proportion of Canadians today have little to no local news compared to 16 years ago—and as this loss accelerates, the threat of disinformation… Read More »
Printing delayed due to press breakdown
Posted on June 18, 2026Due to a press breakdown in Lethbridge, we have been unable to print and distribute the June 18 edition of the Westwind Weekly News. We… Read More »
Father and son cycle across Alberta in support of nurses’ mental health
Posted on June 4, 2026Southern Alberta Newspapers From May 16 to May 21, Dr. Andrew Turnbull and his 19-year-old son, Judah, cycled across Alberta as part of their 7,500-kilometre… Read More »
St. Mary River high flow advisory
Posted on June 4, 2026Cardston County Alberta Environment has advised that the St. Mary River is currently running at a high level and is quite full. While the river… Read More »
AER not properly addressing unpaid property taxes: report
Posted on June 4, 2026By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers A new report accuses the Alberta Energy Regulator of not doing enough to address the problem of unpaid oil… Read More »