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Taking action on drought in Alberta
Posted on December 14, 2023Water is one of Alberta’s most precious resources. We all use it, consume it, and rely on it. Most of the water that Albertans use… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on December 14, 2023By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter December 10, 1884 – The Calgary Weekly Herald Prince Albert is ahead of Calgary in… Read More »
The problem with Trudeau’s fiscal responsibility message
Posted on December 14, 2023There’s only one problem with the federal government’s messaging about saving money: the feds aren’t actually saving money. “The foundation of our Fall Economic Statement is our… Read More »
Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner MP says 2024 Canada Summer Jobs program is now open
Posted on December 14, 2023Contributed The launch of the 2024 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program is now open. When young people have the skills and experience they need to… Read More »
Recovering addict details road to sobriety
Posted on December 14, 2023By Chris Hibbard Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter “When I was 14 I started sniffing glue,” Mike Sommers recalled. “That was around the… Read More »
Magrath and Raymond teams gear up for final games before Christmas break
Posted on December 14, 2023By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News The Central Alberta Hockey League season rolls on, as teams get games in before the Christmas break. In U11… Read More »
High school basketball teams busy as Christmas break looms
Posted on December 14, 2023By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News As the winter weather finally sets in, local high school basketball teams have been hitting the court for another… Read More »
Magrath Nov. 14 town council minutes
Posted on December 14, 2023By Kenyon Stronski Westwind Weekly News The following are selected briefs from the Nov. 14 regular meeting of Magrath town council. Correspondence: Coun. Aaron Zaugg… Read More »
NDP predicts chaos from healthcare restructuring plan
Posted on December 7, 2023By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Southern Alberta Newspapers The NDP MLA for Lethbridge West, and the Alberta NDP health critic for rural and primary care, are accusing… Read More »
Cold winter forecast for province: Farmer’s Almanac
Posted on December 7, 2023By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers Are you ready for some winter? While officially the season doesn’t start until Dec. 21, Canadians should probably start… Read More »