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Municipalities joining together to oppose assessment changes

Posted on September 10, 2020

The Alberta government’s proposed changes to the assessment model, which hasn’t been updated since 2005, have rightfully been protested by the majority of municipal governments… Read More »

One COVID-19 case reported at Raymond High School

Posted on September 10, 2020

The first case of COVID-19 in an area school has been reported at Raymond High School. In a letter to parents and guardians on the… Read More »

Consultation on proposed tax assessment changes; MLA Schow

Posted on September 10, 2020

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News Consultation is still ongoing for proposed assessment model changes for oil and gas companies. Every five years, the Alberta… Read More »

Future uncertain for Alberta’s weekly newspapers

Posted on September 10, 2020

By Trevor Busch and Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News Not unlike many industries impacted by the global pandemic in 2020, weekly newspapers in southern Alberta… Read More »

Alberta environment ministry could be altering mule deer hunting rules

Posted on September 3, 2020

Alberta’s Environment and Parks ministry is looking to update mule deer management plans potentially to alter hunting regulations and allocations in different regions. A recent… Read More »

Lethbridge Sport Council launches new website

Posted on September 3, 2020

Lethbridge Sport Council has developed a new website to help local sport organizations reach out to more of the community. The high-quality content and easy-to-navigate… Read More »

County of Forty Mile could lose $950K with assessment review decision looming

Posted on September 3, 2020

By Justin Seward Alta Newspaper Group - Bow Island The County of Forty Mile could be one of the heavily hit municipalities, once a decision… Read More »

Lakeside Colony granted $126,875 by provincial government

Posted on September 3, 2020

By Cole Parkinson Alta Newspaper Group - Taber A local Hutterite colony west of Taber has been given a government grant to improve their operations.… Read More »

Raymond council makes changes to waste management

Posted on September 3, 2020

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News A change to Raymond’s Waste Management Bylaw would make it easier for town staff to make changes to a… Read More »

Clarity key for Raymond animal control

Posted on September 3, 2020

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News Amendments to Raymond's animal bylaw will clarify what lands some permits can be allocated for. During their regular April… Read More »

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