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Going to get worse before it gets better; Premier Kenney

Posted on April 16, 2020

By Nikki Jamieson Alta Newspaper Group - Coaldale Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says that while Alberta is equipped to handle to COVID-19 pandemic, things will… Read More »

Cardston County weathering COVID storm

Posted on April 16, 2020

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News Responsive to the new realities presented by a global pandemic, Cardston County is coming to grips with the restrictions… Read More »

Self-isolation works, says U of L professor

Posted on April 9, 2020

Dr. Jennifer Mather has a simple message for everyone about the COVID-19 pandemic — just stay home. While Mather, a world-renowned cephalopod researcher and member… Read More »

Dog Trainers’ Association: There’s Still Help for Dog Owners During COVID-19

Posted on April 9, 2020

Canadian dog owners can still find safe training help for their pooches, despite stay-at-home calls from officials during the COVID-19 crisis. “The fact that pet… Read More »

Support for local media vital during COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on April 9, 2020

People are relying on their local newspapers now more than ever to help make sense of the world and pass the time reading focused news… Read More »

FCSS offers couples conflict resolution suggestions during a pandemic

Posted on April 9, 2020

Families are indeed dealing with a plethora of emotions and abrupt lifestyle changes due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Fear, isolation, coping with physical and… Read More »

Goofiest team names? Lakers, Jazz, Flames

Posted on April 9, 2020

Have you ever wondered why the National Basketball Association team in Los Angeles is called the Lakers? Does it make sense for a team sitting… Read More »

COVID crisis is no excuse for education layoffs

Posted on April 9, 2020

With a proverbial snap of the fingers, Premier Jason Kenney eliminated one per cent of Alberta’s entire workforce. In the midst of an unprecedented global… Read More »

News salutes Alberta’s health care workers

Posted on April 9, 2020

In these trying times, the staff and management of the Westwind Weekly News and Alta Newspaper Group would like to offer our deepest respect and… Read More »

Ambassador for Sport issues #HealthyatHomeAB challenge

Posted on April 9, 2020

Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, and Erica Wiebe, Olympic champion and Alberta Ambassador for Sport and Active Living, urge… Read More »

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