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Food corridor reps continue to promote region
Posted on September 17, 2020By 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, 2020By 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, 2020By 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, 2020Newly 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 »
Blue-green algae health advisory issued for Ridge Reservoir
Posted on September 17, 2020A blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) health advisory has been issued for the Milk River Ridge Reservoir. Residents living near the shores of the reservoir and visitors… Read More »
Virtual open house coming
Posted on September 17, 2020By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News Kainai Resources Inc. and Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd. will be holding a virtual open house on Sept. 24. While… Read More »
ZoBell retiring after four decades with RID
Posted on September 17, 2020By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News A longtime manager at the Raymond Irrigation District is leaving. After 43 years at RID, on Sept. 1, Gordon… Read More »
County of Warner stands to lose up to $900,000 if tax assessment changes pass
Posted on September 17, 2020By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News The County of Warner is concerned about some proposed assessment changes from the province. Although the Alberta government is… Read More »
Passion may be the ultimate weapon in helping Canadian wines succeed
Posted on September 10, 2020Every Canadian grape that becomes wine must first survive a range of diseases. One of those enemies is leafroll disease. Considered one of the most… Read More »
PBA raring to go after tough spring
Posted on September 10, 2020By Dale Woodard Alta Newspaper Group - Lethbridge Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Prairie Baseball Academy's season ground to a halt before it barely… Read More »