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Local teams continue to lead respective divisions in CAHL competition

Posted on January 15, 2026

Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News On Friday, Magrath and Raymond tangled on the ice in U11 play in the Central Alberta Hockey League, as Raymond… Read More »

High winds, dry conditions contribute to large bale stack fire south of Stirling

Posted on January 15, 2026

By Kristine Jean Southern Alberta Newspapers High winds and dry conditions may have contributed to a large bale stack fire south of the Village of… Read More »

Positive and productive year for the Town of Magrath

Posted on January 8, 2026

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Town of Magrath Mayor Byrne Cook believes that 2025 was a ‘positive and productive year’… Read More »

2025 Year in Review

Posted on January 8, 2026

January Raymond hosted a first ever “Double-Dual” wrestling meet Tuesday, Dec. 17 in the Raymond High School gymnasium. Well over 50 athletes competed in weight,… Read More »

Hunter sworn in as new Minister of Environment and Protected Areas

Posted on January 8, 2026

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter has been appointed as Alberta’s next Minister of Environment and Protected Areas following a… Read More »

Magrath U18 team continues to lead division with 9-1 record

Posted on January 8, 2026

Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News With the holiday season in the rearview mirror, local teams were back on the ice last weekend in Central Alberta… Read More »

Emergency services respond to explosion at Taber Community Centre

Posted on January 8, 2026

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com While there were no injuries when a large explosion rocked the interior of the Taber Community Centre last… Read More »

Castle Mountain celebrates 60 years with debut of high-speed chairlift

Posted on January 8, 2026

By Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers Castle Mountain Resort is celebrating its 60th year and skiers will notice a new addition to hill open come… Read More »

Taber in play as the next Hockeyville

Posted on January 8, 2026

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Dec. 31, the Town of Taber posted a Facebook announcement declaring its intention to… Read More »

Update on highway speed survey results: Minister Dreeshen

Posted on January 8, 2026

Alberta’s government conducted an online public engagement survey from Nov. 7 to Dec. 12, which received a total of 59,400 responses. The survey gave Albertans… Read More »

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