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From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on May 2, 2024

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers April  27, 1894 – Moose Jaw Times A young man, who shall not be named, went east to… Read More »

Food insecurity in Canada at a crisis stage

Posted on May 2, 2024

There are various metrics to assess a nation’s wealth, and one telling indicator is the proportion of disposable income that its citizens spend on food.… Read More »

Province hikes funding for irrigation rehab program

Posted on May 2, 2024

By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers The provincial government is boosting funding for its irrigation rehabilitation program . The province is providing in Budget 2024… Read More »

Mother’s Day Paint n’ Pour hosted in Warner

Posted on May 2, 2024

By Heather Cemeron Westwind Weekly News Warner Bar and Hotel, located at 102 4th Ave in Warner, Alta., is hosting a Mother’s Day Paint n’… Read More »

Raymond supports Olsen’s passion for golf

Posted on May 2, 2024

By Heather Cemeron Westwind Weekly News During the April 2 Town of Raymond Council meeting, approved a fundraising initiative that would enable Raymond local Cale… Read More »

Stirling celebrates 125 years this weekend

Posted on May 2, 2024

By Heather Cemeron Westwind Weekly News The Michelsen Farmstead in Stirling will play host to Stirling’s 125th birthday party from 3 to 6 p.m. on… Read More »

Comets earn an important  win over LCI Clippers

Posted on May 2, 2024

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News A weekend tournament in Edmonton gave the Raymond Comets senior girls rugby squad a shot at redemption, and the team didn’t disappoint. Raymond… Read More »

Budget 2024 – More Spending, More Debt, More Taxes

Posted on April 25, 2024

By Glen Motz, MP After nine years, Trudeau’s budget is just more of the same deficit spending that got us into this mess. Budget 2024… Read More »

SACI opening doors for regional youth: Tymensen

Posted on April 25, 2024

By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News During a recent Horizon School Board meeting, Blair Lowry, Ward 3 (Taber), spoke briefly about the Southern Alberta Collegiate… Read More »

Dry year: Uncertainty abides, hope grows

Posted on April 25, 2024

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The growing season is at hand, and for months the forecast has been bleak. Heat… Read More »

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