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NDP calling on province to launch fire task force
Posted on February 8, 2024By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers Winter is here but as of Dec. 31, 62 wildfires were still active in Alberta in a year that… Read More »
Cates explores soil structure and cover crops at GCP conference
Posted on February 8, 2024By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News Anna Cates, a soil health specialist from the University of Minnesota, spoke about soil structure and cover crops during… Read More »
FCSS launching Newcomers Support Group
Posted on February 8, 2024By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News Starting on February 8, FCSS in partnership with Alberta Health Services, HealthierTogether.ca, and the Town of Taber, is offering… Read More »
‘Perfect storm’ caused stress on grid Jan. 13-14 weekend, says Neudorf
Posted on February 8, 2024By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers Nathan Neudorf says almost a perfect storm created the situation Jan. 13-14 when Albertans were asked to reduce electricity… Read More »
Rural Renewal Employer and Community Learning Luncheons upcoming
Posted on February 8, 2024By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News Taber Economic Development has several Rural Renewal Community and Employer Learning Luncheons scheduled for 2024 in the region. “The… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on February 8, 2024By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers February 6, 1908 – The Advertiser and Central Alberta News A motor canal boat has been tested in… Read More »
Without advertising newspapers can’t do their jobs
Posted on February 8, 2024Every day, we at The Westwind Weekly News and other newspapers get press releases about upcoming events. And of course we are often asked to… Read More »
MP Motz encouraging Valentines for Vets
Posted on February 8, 2024Westwind Weekly News Veterans are a vital part of the history of Canada. As Valentine’s Day approaches, we encourage you to share your support and… Read More »
Gibb honoured as Kodiaks Student Athlete of the Week
Posted on February 8, 2024By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News For the week of January 30, Lethbridge College student Gunnarr Gibb was one of two athletes that were named… Read More »
Trucker handed a jail sentence for driving at RCMP officer during Coutts blockade
Posted on February 8, 2024By Delon Shurtz Southern Alberta Newspapers A southern Alberta man found guilty last year of dangerous driving and assault with a weapon against an RCMP… Read More »