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Alberta needs to ditch the CPP

Posted on July 6, 2024

Dear Editor: The Alberta Pension Plan (APP) is good for Albertans! It is constitutionally guaranteed that a province may withdraw from the Canadian Pension Plan… Read More »

Stirling 125th Anniversary celebrations

Posted on July 2, 2024

By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News The Village of Stirling will celebrate their 125th anniversary through annual Settler Days events that will take place from… Read More »

Internet bills should itemize Justin Trudeau’s new streaming tax

Posted on July 1, 2024

If streaming services want to fight back against the Trudeau government’s new streaming tax, which will cost them five per cent of their revenue each… Read More »

Comets prepare for 15s provincials this weekend in Red Deer

Posted on June 6, 2024

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News The Raymond Comets rugby 7s team came up one win short in its quest for a provincial championship. Playing… Read More »

Dudley recounts roping history at Raymond Stampede

Posted on June 6, 2024

Submitted by Ron McMullin Raymond and District Historical Society To help celebrate the region’s ranching and rodeo heritage, the Raymond and District Historical Society is… Read More »

ABmunis remains resolute despite amendments and third reading of Bill 20

Posted on June 6, 2024

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On May 23, the following statement was issued on behalf of President Tyler Gandam and… Read More »

Special Town of Raymond council meeting from May 21

Posted on June 6, 2024

By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News The Town of Raymond Town Council held a special meeting on May 21, at which time they approached giving… Read More »

Canadians need to turf Trudeau

Posted on June 6, 2024

Dear Editor,  It is sickening to see our PM fly to the 80th anniversary of D-Day. He will have a speech about the brave men… Read More »

Heroes of Normandy remembered on 80th anniversary

Posted on June 6, 2024

Dear Editor,  Death struck deeply into those who waded ashore on June 6, 1944, struggling to quickly move from their landing craft to the sand… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on June 6, 2024

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers June 3, 1886 – The Brandon Mail The feeling here on the fishery question has greatly changed and… Read More »

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