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U9 goaltender notches first career shutout as Magrath tops Raymond on the ice

Posted on October 26, 2023

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News Tiering play continues for local teams in the Central Alberta Hockey League. This past weekend, the U9 Magrath Chiefs… Read More »

Stirling council meeting Oct. 4 minutes

Posted on October 26, 2023

By Kenyon Stronski Westwind Weekly News The following are selected briefs from the Oct. 4 regular meeting of Stirling Village Council.  Items for Discussion: A… Read More »

Boil Water Advisory to be issued for Village of Stirling

Posted on October 24, 2023

By AHS STIRLING – Due to a required line repair in the water system for the Village of Stirling at 8 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday October… Read More »

CFIB launches new contest in October

Posted on October 19, 2023

By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses (CFID) has launched a new the “Big Thank You”… Read More »

Low tax rate pays dividends for Alberta business

Posted on October 19, 2023

By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News Local Journalism Initiative Reporter According to a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, Alberta currently has… Read More »

AUPE stages rally at Cardston care facility

Posted on October 19, 2023

By Steffanie Costigan Westwind Weekly News Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Seven years of bargaining for fair wages at Good Samaritan Society has resulted in frustrated… Read More »

Bill C-69 ruling good news for Alberta

Posted on October 19, 2023

The Supreme Court of Canada recently ruled Bill C-69 – also known as the “no more pipelines law” – unconstitutional. The reversal of this intrusive… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on October 19, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wednesday, October 21, 1885 - The Calgary Weekly Herald In Winnipeg, Knox, who disappeared a… Read More »

Fair trade products gain recognition despite price premiums

Posted on October 19, 2023

October is Fair Trade Month, a period dedicated to spotlighting fair-trade products, even amid the backdrop of escalating food costs. This naturally raises the question:… Read More »

Conditional sentence for woman in impaired driving case

Posted on October 19, 2023

By Delon Shurtz Southern Alberta Newspapers An elderly woman is lucky to be alive after surviving a head-on collision last year while driving along a… Read More »

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