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New recall legislation strengthens democracy; MLA Schow

Posted on March 18, 2021

In 2019, every UCP candidate campaigned on a platform that included a commitment to introduce recall legislation that would strengthen democracy and accountability in our… Read More »

Remain vigilant and together we’ll get through this

Posted on March 11, 2021

Though most southern Albertans have the common sense to wear a mask, a few still think they’re above the law and choose to not wear… Read More »

March is Kidney Month, but it’s so much more

Posted on March 11, 2021

By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News March is Kidney Month and Mar. 11 is World Kidney Day. As a kidney patient, Jan Clemis was diagnosed… Read More »

Raymond Public Hearing reconvenes March 16

Posted on March 11, 2021

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News Raymond town council has recessed a Public Hearing to allow for time to revisit another bylaw. On March 2,… Read More »

No one is appreciative of $1,200 anymore

Posted on March 4, 2021

Want to know the ramifications of being interpreted as callous, cold and non-appreciative of the ordinary and extraordinary non-business people who make a difference? Just… Read More »

Importance of local sports evident during pandemic

Posted on March 4, 2021

By Cole Parkinson Sports Reporter Ever since the pandemic hit Alberta last March, local sports have been in flux. Many seasons saw cancellations early on… Read More »

Cardston-Siksika MLA Joseph Schow news briefs

Posted on March 4, 2021

By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News Constituency of Cardston-Siksika to receive Community Funding Grant Alberta's government has always prioritized treating those suffering from addiction and… Read More »

Province outlines health, COVID-19 funding in 2021 budget

Posted on March 4, 2021

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News More than $2 billion in additional funding has been allocated for health and COVID-19 in the 2021 provincial budget.… Read More »

Stirling council seeks clarity for pool opening

Posted on March 4, 2021

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News Stirling village council has sent a letter to the premier and other parties to seek clarity regarding pool openings.… Read More »

Homegrown vaccine missed opportunity for Canada

Posted on February 25, 2021

While an army of federal and provincial government officials continue to assure us Canada's COVID-19 vaccine roll-out is still nominally on track, doubts have been… Read More »

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