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Superintendent of Schools announcement

Posted on March 25, 2019

Submitted According to a recent media release, the Westwind Board of Trustees is happy to announce Darren Mazutinec has been officially appointed superintendent of schools for… Read More »

Westwind’s 2019 Edwin Parr nominee

Posted on March 25, 2019

Submitted Westwind School Division is pleased to announce Aleisha Van Hierden has been selected as the division’s Edwin Parr Award nominee for the 2018/2019 school year,… Read More »

They want to be elected (those politicians) — Albertans head to the polls Apr. 16

Posted on March 25, 2019

By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News Alice Cooper said it best in his song “Elected” — “I’m your top prime cut of meat, I’m your… Read More »

There’s a sucker born every election

Posted on March 25, 2019

Westwind Weekly News Liars, cheats, scoundrels, petty thugs — and they’re supposed to be the good guys. Up on their soap boxes hawking what each… Read More »

Lakers earn gold at 1A Boys Basketball Provincial tournament

Posted on March 25, 2019

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News   It was a golden weekend for the Stirling Lakers. The 2019 Alberta Schools Athletic Association 1A Boys Basketball… Read More »

Comets and Pandas take consolation titles at 4A provincials

Posted on March 25, 2019

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News   The Magrath Pandas and the Raymond Comets earned consolation championships at the Alberta Schools Athletic Association 4A Basketball… Read More »

Blocking pattern bringing southern Alberta an extended warm spell

Posted on March 25, 2019

By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News From now until the weekend, temperatures will be above normal and was well above normal earlier this week, according… Read More »

4-H is agriculture’s best friend

Posted on March 14, 2019

By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News 4-H clubs in southern Alberta and across the province are integral parts of the agricultural scene. The area is… Read More »

Outdoor play is crucial for young and old to connect with community and nature

Posted on March 14, 2019

By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News With Outdoor Play in the Early Years young children learn through play and direct interaction with the world around… Read More »

Letter to the Editor — Justin Trudeau must take action to resolve Canada-China canola dispute

Posted on March 14, 2019

Dear Editor: Recently, the Chinese government canceled the canola import permit for one of Canada's largest grain processors — Winnipeg-based Richardson International, citing insect infestation… Read More »

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