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Here’s to a transparent and accountable 2021!

Posted on February 4, 2021

Municipal councils, as well as provincial and federal governments, often turn to “consultants” to make the big decisions or at least assist with the process.… Read More »

An urgent letter to the government of Canada

Posted on February 4, 2021

Dear Editor: We have a very serious situation in this country. Google and Facebook, two of the richest companies in history, control the onramp to… Read More »

Government that hides facts untrustworthy

Posted on February 4, 2021

Trust is in short supply thesedays. Historically, it has always been so with politicians (and should stay thatway). However, over the past number of years,… Read More »

Raymond resiliency report released

Posted on February 4, 2021

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News A resiliency report on the Town of Raymond has highlighted what steps they can take to protect theirinfrastructure. During… Read More »

Raymond fire department receives grant

Posted on February 4, 2021

By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News Raymond's fire department was recently selected as a recipient of the fall 2020 Community Priorities Fund from the Community… Read More »

Groundhog Day to be celebrated virtually

Posted on January 28, 2021

By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News Groundhog Day is a popular North American tradition observed in the United States and Canada on Feb. 2. It's… Read More »

Subsurface drip irrigation may represent the future

Posted on January 28, 2021

By Tim Kalinowski Southern Alberta Newspapers Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) may represent the future of irrigation for crops in southern Alberta, but a two-year trial… Read More »

Alberta farmers need fixes to the AgriStability program

Posted on January 28, 2021

The AgriStability program was once a key program for Alberta farmers, designed to protect them against large declines in farming income. Iconic Albertan cattle ranchers… Read More »

Mental health is everyone’s concern — join the discussion

Posted on January 28, 2021

Bell Let’s Talk Day is Jan. 28, when Bell donates towards mental health initiatives in Canada by contributing five cents for every applicable text, call,… Read More »

Stirling business centre moving forward

Posted on January 28, 2021

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News Stirling council is taking further steps towards a business centre in the village. During their regular Jan. 28 meeting,… Read More »

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