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Global petroleum consumption surges, defying energy transition efforts

Posted on June 6, 2024

A data gift arrived in our inboxes the other day. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) just released an update on all things energy-related. The… Read More »

Spring moisture a blessing for area fields and farmers

Posted on June 6, 2024

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Southern Alberta Newspapers With moisture being essential for farming the drought has put farmers’ schedules behind, but the recent precipitation has helped… Read More »

Magrath Family Fishing Day on June 15

Posted on June 6, 2024

By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News Magrath and District Recreation Committee is going to be hosting Family Fishing Day on Saturday, June 15 from 10… Read More »

How to Register for the SASG – A Step-by-Step Guide

Posted on June 6, 2024

By Nerissa McNaughton For the News The Southern Alberta Summer Games (SASG) are nearly here and there is still time to register! Registration has been… Read More »

Warner School’s Bennett achieves success in first-year teaching

Posted on May 31, 2024

By Heather Cemeron Westwind Weekly News The Edwin Parr Awards Banquet was held on May 15, at the Taber Heritage Inn and although she didn’t… Read More »

Water levels rising in area reservoirs

Posted on May 31, 2024

By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers Regional reservoirs are rising after recent rainfall but they still remain below normal levels. An update by the City… Read More »

Milk River Health Professionals offering scholarships

Posted on May 31, 2024

By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For the fourth year in a row, the Milk River Health Professionals Attraction and Retention… Read More »

Man gets house arrest for stealing money from charity

Posted on May 31, 2024

By Delon Shurtz Southern Alberta Newspapers A Magrath man who stole money from a Raymond business that helps struggling individuals and families, has received a… Read More »

FCSS showcase sex education presentation

Posted on May 31, 2024

By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On May 22, FCSS oversaw a ‘Talking to Your Kids About Sex’ presentation online. “I… Read More »

Varied strategies applied to novel crop production

Posted on May 31, 2024

By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News The 2024 Farming Smarter Conference and Trade Show, which was recently held at the Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge, included… Read More »

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