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AHS facilities open and ready to provide care to Albertans who need it
Posted on August 5, 2021Dear Editor: Every day, our health care teams carefully manage hospital beds to ensure Albertans get the care they need. Aligning health care resources such… Read More »
Stonegate Meadows ASP Amendment passes
Posted on August 5, 2021By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News An amended Area Structure Plan was passed following two public hearings. The public hearing for the Stonegate Meadows ASP… Read More »
Fire departments partner for 50/50 draw
Posted on August 5, 2021By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News Local fire departments have partnered together for a fundraising opportunity. Several departments — including La Crete Fire and Rescue,… Read More »
Albertans’ democratic principles are worth protecting
Posted on July 29, 2021Dear Editor: The municipal elections that will occur later this year present you and your neighbours with a golden opportunity to discuss the future of… Read More »
Heroes needed — apply within
Posted on July 29, 2021Life is not like a box of chocolates. Money is tight, while debt continues to grow. Bills keep piling on with no remorse and/or flexibility… Read More »
Crop insurance program adjusted through CAP
Posted on July 29, 2021By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News A crop insurance program change will allow for a higher yield threshold of crop to be salvaged for livestock… Read More »
Be on the defensive for mosquito bites
Posted on July 29, 2021By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding people to take precautions against mosquito bites in the summer. With the approach… Read More »
Vast majority of province received vaccine
Posted on July 29, 2021By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News Alberta hit another vaccination milestone last week. As of July 22, 75 per cent of eligible Albertans have received… Read More »
Private out of this world space exploration could be devastating to planet Earth
Posted on July 22, 2021Is it nepotism, narcissism, nerd-ist in nature, having a God-complex or is it simply a peeing contest among some of the world’s richest people? Space… Read More »
Whoop-Up Days 2021 returns in limited capacity
Posted on July 22, 2021By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News Whoop-Up Days, southern Alberta’s annual celebration of community spirit and the culmination of summer, will take place in Lethbridge… Read More »