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MP Motz slams throne speech for a lack of western focus

Posted on October 1, 2020

By Collin Gallant Alta Newspaper Group - Medicine Hat Local member of parliament Glen Motz said he would "absolutely not" support last week’s Throne Speech… Read More »

Alberta’s recovery plan

Posted on September 24, 2020

Alberta has been hit hard economically with the pandemic, the downward spiral of oil prices throughout the year, and the terrible economic state the previous… Read More »

When the purpose you serve is cruel, your actions follow suit

Posted on September 24, 2020

At what point in Premier Jason Kenney's assault on all things decent do people point to the proverbial spade and say, "Oh look, a spade?"… Read More »

MP Motz calls for senior program funding proposals

Posted on September 24, 2020

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News Funding proposals are being sought for the launch of the 2020-21 New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) Call for… Read More »

Raymond wins sustainability award

Posted on September 24, 2020

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News The Town of Raymond has been named a winner of a national sustainable community award. The town is a… Read More »

Lethbridge, Medicine Hat ringette associations teaming up

Posted on September 17, 2020

The Lethbridge Ringette Association has teamed up with the Medicine Hat Ringette Association for the upcoming season. With the COVID-19 throwing restrictions on travel this… Read More »

Food corridor reps continue to promote region

Posted on September 17, 2020

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News A local ag-business group has been busy strengthening stakeholder relationships and promoting opportunities in the region. Representatives from Canada’s… Read More »

Water restrictions for Milk River

Posted on September 17, 2020

By Delon Shurtz Alberta Newspaper Group - Lethbridge The Town of Milk River has brought in additional water restrictions and is making other contingency plans… Read More »

Farm safety paramount during harvest

Posted on September 17, 2020

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News When it comes to safety, a reminder is always welcomed. While most farmers say they are “pretty conscientious” when… Read More »

Listen, we’re broke: But fund cops or else

Posted on September 17, 2020

Newly appointed Justice Minister Kaycee Madu recently penned a letter to the mayors of Alberta’s two largest cities expressing concern over the possibility that municipalities… Read More »

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