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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 »
Liberals announce more debt in Fall Economic Statement
Posted on December 7, 2023Glen Motz, MP Last week, the Liberal government released their Fall Economic Statement (FES) which can be aptly summed up very simply: prices up, rent… Read More »
Hansen completes sister act for WolfPack
Posted on December 7, 2023Reuben Wright The Thompson Rivers WolfPack women’s Basketball team and head coach Todd Warnick are pleased to announce the commitment of a skilled forward with the signing… Read More »
Canada’s continuous support is needed within emergency contexts
Posted on December 7, 2023In times of emergency, children suffer the most. They not only endure displacement but also have no shelter and cannot access quality education. Children face… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on December 7, 2023By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter December 6, 1883 – The Brandon Mail The Korean government needs to raise funds and… Read More »
Politicians must stop weaponizing food prices for political gain
Posted on December 7, 2023In an era where food inflation has become a contentious political issue, it’s all too tempting for politicians to target the grocery industry. Sadly, that’s… Read More »
Roger’s strike impacting holiday sugar supply
Posted on December 7, 2023By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An ongoing strike at the Roger’s Sugar refinery in Vancouver has reduced the supply of… Read More »