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Magrath town council meeting minutes
Posted on April 20, 2023By Kenyon Stronski Westwind Weekly News The following are selected briefs from the March 28 regular meeting of Magrath town council. Business: Magrath’s CAO James… Read More »
More than $350,000 in scholarships, bursaries available to MHC students each year
Posted on April 13, 2023By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The awards program at Medicine Hat College is there to help students succeed. Struggling to… Read More »
With residencies going unfilled, questions arise on international doc restrictions
Posted on April 13, 2023By Kendall King Southern Alberta Newspapers Following news that Alberta has 42 vacant post-graduate residency positions so far this year, questions have been raised over… Read More »
Alberta poised to thrive despite economic challenges, SouthGrow told
Posted on April 13, 2023By Delon Shurtz Southern Alberta Newspapers The term Alberta advantage doesn’t get spoken as often as it used to, but it’s still alive and well,… Read More »
Province announces $10 million investment into rural tourism
Posted on April 13, 2023By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News Rural tourism initiatives will receive $10 million in the next two years to develop experiences in the regions outside… Read More »
Alberta to seek repeal of federal bail bill if changes not made, says public safety minister
Posted on April 13, 2023By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers Will the federal government tighten bail restrictions to the satisfaction of the provinces and law enforcement agencies? Mike Ellis,… Read More »
Lethbridge County hears construction update on Chin Reservoir expansion
Posted on April 13, 2023By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News Travis Geremia, of St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID), and Jeff Olitch of MPE Engineering, appeared as a delegation… Read More »
Gender identity is not a choice
Posted on April 13, 2023Lethbridge UCP candidate Torry Tanner does not understand the falsity of her beliefs on gender identity. She claims teachers are helping children “…change their gender… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on April 13, 2023By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Friday, April 12, 1901 – The Wetaskiwin Times In Penron Park, Duncan McPhail has a… Read More »
Grocery executive profits while Canadians struggle with inflation
Posted on April 13, 2023The executive board of Loblaws Companies has approved a 10 per cent pay raise, after referring to grocery mogul and billionaire president of Loblaw Companies… Read More »