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SK project using Magrath goats for invasive weed control

Posted on November 13, 2020

By Matthew Liebenberg Southern Alberta Newspapers The fight against invasive weeds requires a diverse approach and different strategies suitable to local conditions. This past summer… Read More »

Speed issues raised with Raymond council

Posted on November 13, 2020

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News Raymond town council has made a section of 100th Street a priority for CPO and RCMP policing after receiving… Read More »

What will it cost to police a province?

Posted on November 5, 2020

Even if the United Conservatives decide not to replace the RCMP following a $2-million panel taking a look at it, Albertans who live where they… Read More »

Fall session analyzing 20 different bills

Posted on November 5, 2020

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News With the fall session of the legislature now underway, Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter highlighted some of the critical pieces… Read More »

Legion poppy campaign underway

Posted on November 5, 2020

By Randy Jensen Southern Alberta NewspapersThe Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch launched its annual poppy campaign on Oct. 30 and it continues through to… Read More »

Village officials at large in Stirling

Posted on November 5, 2020

Firefighters poised to make jail and bail arrests By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News The Stirling Fire Department will be making some arrests on Thursday.… Read More »

UCP leaked education documents baffling

Posted on October 30, 2020

In another baffling move, documents have leaked detailing some recommended changes to the UCP’s education curriculum. CBC obtained drafts submitted by 17 curriculum advisers that… Read More »

Westwind standing strong in pandemic

Posted on October 30, 2020

There is an old Japanese proverb, "Nana korobi, ya oki," which means "Fall down seven times, stand up eight." In my mind, this proverb can… Read More »

Magrath council receives pool update

Posted on October 30, 2020

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News Process is continuing on the new Magrath community pool. After they received an update on the pool during their… Read More »

Scott Donselaar

Scott Donselaar new Stirling CAO

Posted on October 30, 2020

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News The Village of Stirling has a new CAO. Scott Donselaar started at the town on Aug. 17. Previously, he… Read More »

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