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Local Sea Cadet completes ship deployment in the north

Posted on March 12, 2020

Raymond youth Mitch McCormick was able to take in a unique opportunity this past summer. The Canadian Coast Guard Ship deployment is a unique opportunity… Read More »

First Nations, climate, energy make for complicated talks

Posted on March 12, 2020

Alberta is still in the early days of a United Conservative government, though the increasing pace of issues and controversy the province faces is enough… Read More »

No updates in Magrath armed robbery investigation

Posted on March 12, 2020

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News Local law enforcement was asking for the public’s assistance with the investigation surrounding an armed robbery in Magrath that… Read More »

Comets and Pandas look to earn spots in 4A zone championship

Posted on March 12, 2020

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News The Raymond Comets and Magrath Pandas both have semifinal dates today in the 4A Girls Southern Alberta High School… Read More »

MLA Hunter optimistic despite oil plunge

Posted on March 12, 2020

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News Still optimistic despite increasing signs of a global economic slow-down, Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter believes his government’s recent 2020… Read More »

New path forward for 4-H in Alberta

Posted on March 4, 2020

By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News On Feb. 22, the three partners responsible for Alberta’s premiere youth organization made a joint announcement on the future… Read More »

Porter is first female country artist since Twain to earn two back-to-back number ones

Posted on March 4, 2020

By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News MacKenzie Porter, Medicine Hat born and raised, lands in the Gas City as a part of the Brad Paisley… Read More »

Opinion, policy should be informed by the realities

Posted on March 4, 2020

Submitted by John Redekop (Professor Emeritus, Wilfred Laurier University) Given Canada’s crisis involving Indigenous rights, governments and the public should note the following factors: 1.… Read More »

Comets continue unbeaten streak in league play with two weekend wins

Posted on March 4, 2020

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News In a battle of traditional rivals, this one wasn’t even close. Saturday in Raymond, the Comets senior varsity boys… Read More »

Race for first place comes down to final weekend for Comets and Clippers

Posted on March 4, 2020

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News It will be a race to the finish as the Southern Alberta High School Basketball League senior varsity girls… Read More »

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