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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 »

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 »

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