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Raymond wins sustainability award

Posted on September 24, 2020

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News The Town of Raymond has been named a winner of a national sustainable community award. The town is a… Read More »

Lethbridge, Medicine Hat ringette associations teaming up

Posted on September 17, 2020

The Lethbridge Ringette Association has teamed up with the Medicine Hat Ringette Association for the upcoming season. With the COVID-19 throwing restrictions on travel this… Read More »

Food corridor reps continue to promote region

Posted on September 17, 2020

By 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, 2020

By 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, 2020

By 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, 2020

Newly 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, 2020

A 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, 2020

By 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, 2020

By 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, 2020

By 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 »

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