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County of Lethbridge council meeting briefs from Dec. 7

Posted on December 14, 2023

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The following are selected briefs from the council meeting that Lethbridge County held on December… Read More »

DO Crew Jr. helping build youth confidence

Posted on December 14, 2023

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DO Crew Jr. teaches youth how to grow and prosper. “DO Crew Jr. is a… Read More »

Taking action on drought in Alberta

Posted on December 14, 2023

Water 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, 2023

By 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, 2023

There’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, 2023

Contributed 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, 2023

By 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, 2023

By 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, 2023

By 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, 2023

By 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 »

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