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Raymond Elementary School COVID-19 cases

Posted on April 29, 2021

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News Cases of COVID-19 have affected seven classes at Raymond Elementary School. In a post on their website April 26,… Read More »

A day in the life of a COVID-19 vaccine go-getter

Posted on April 22, 2021

By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News On April 13, Stan Ashbee, Westwind Weekly News editor ventured out to a southern Alberta health centre to receive… Read More »

Canada’s slow vaccine rollout continues to frustrate

Posted on April 22, 2021

It’s hard to argue the vaccine rollout in Canada has been anything but smooth since they first started shipping out to countries. While Canada had… Read More »

The value of one, the power of many

Posted on April 22, 2021

Every year we dedicate a little time to highlight and honour individuals and groups who seek to make the world a better, bright place. This… Read More »

Removing politics from school curriculum

Posted on April 22, 2021

By Joseph Schow MP for Cardston-Siksika When Albertans voted for the United Conservatives in 2019, they voted for a party running on a platform that… Read More »

Regional Emergency Management Agreement

Posted on April 22, 2021

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News During their regular April 13 meeting, Magrath town council discussed a Regional Emergency Management Agreement. The agreement — which… Read More »

Motz says budget misses the mark

Posted on April 22, 2021

By Collin Gallant Southern Alberta Newspapers Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner MP Glen Motz says there could be positives in the federal budget announced Monday, but only if… Read More »

Motz says CPC carbon pricing plan different, better than Liberals

Posted on April 22, 2021

By Collin Gallant Southern Alberta Newspapers Conservative MP Glen Motz has softened his stance on carbon pricing, but is ratcheting up criticism of how it's… Read More »

Do it, to it! Stop the insanity – keep COVID at bay

Posted on April 15, 2021

One doesn’t necessarily want to beat a dead horse, but the message doesn’t seem to be getting across in Alberta, Canada and across the globe.… Read More »

Expansion of rapid testing in schools welcome, but not enough: ATA

Posted on April 15, 2021

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News While the Alberta Teachers'Association welcomed the recent announcement regarding rapid testing in schools, they say it's not enough. On… Read More »

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