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From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on November 2, 2023By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter October 25, 1900 – The Qu’Appelle Progress In Brandon, a horse belonging to T.L. Orchard… Read More »
Urban containment policies driving up land values and housing costs
Posted on November 2, 2023Canada has a severe and intractable housing crisis that could become existential for the middle class, eroding the standard of living. Our new Demographia Housing… Read More »
Pension debate ignores we’re all still Canadians
Posted on November 2, 2023Dear Editor, Although I am an active member, including financial, of the United Conservative Party, I am deeply concerned about Premier Danielle Smith’s efforts to… Read More »
Letter: Hidden CPP costs escalating since 2014
Posted on November 2, 2023Dear Editor, I would like to thank Mr. Levine for his informative article about the possible Alberta Pension Plan. You seem to know what you… Read More »
The high cost of Ottawa’s proposed electricity regulations
Posted on November 2, 2023Neighbours and friends, Canada stands at a crossroads. The federal government’s proposed electricity regulations, if left unchanged, will profoundly impact families and businesses across the… Read More »
Drug charges withdrawn
Posted on October 26, 2023By Delon Shurtz Southern Alberta Newspapers Criminal charges against a Raymond man relating to a traffic stop in Lethbridge during the summer have been withdrawn.… Read More »
Feds out of touch with Western Canada: Hunter
Posted on October 26, 2023By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com After seven years with the Trudeau Liberals holding the reins of power in Ottawa, cracks are showing in… Read More »
Milk River Ridge School receives $5,000 in Lallemand “Hometown Roots” contest
Posted on October 26, 2023Westwind Weekly News The Milk River Ridge School recently received a cheque for $5,000 after Lallemand Plant Care announced area farmer Kache Miller as the… Read More »
Making poverty history!
Posted on October 26, 2023Dear Editor, Whether it’s poverty on a local or global scale, its impacts are profound. Poverty hurts, it deprives individuals of essential needs like access… Read More »
Alberta Pension Plan figures inflated and misleading
Posted on October 26, 2023Dear Editor, To the Premier of Alberta, my correspondence today is in reference to your plan to start an Alberta pension plan. My first concern is… Read More »