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Bountiful crops in southern Alberta for Foodgrains Bank

Posted on October 1, 2020

By Jamie Rieger Alta Newspaper Group With much of the grain from southern Alberta Foodgrains projects in the bin, things are shaping up to be… Read More »

No where to hide or just inciting more: racism on display

Posted on October 1, 2020

Twitter. Facebook. Instagram. TikTok. They are all platforms where people can share their hopes, dreams, opinions and thoughts on everything from dating to the significant… Read More »

SMRID confident in levels

Posted on October 1, 2020

By Cole Parkinson Alta Newspaper Group - Taber As harvest rolls on in southern Alberta, St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) is reporting good levels… Read More »

Dismal numbers projected in fiscal update

Posted on October 1, 2020

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News Albertans were bracing to hear the results of the province’s recent fiscal update, and with debt projected to reach… Read More »

Magrath conducting LUB review

Posted on October 1, 2020

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News Magrath council has approved funds for a Land Use Bylaw review. The town’s current LUB had came into effect… Read More »

Higher fences pondered for Magrath

Posted on October 1, 2020

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News The Town of Magrath is considering increasing front yard fence heights. During their regular Sept. 22 meeting, Magrath town… Read More »

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 »

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