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From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on October 26, 2023

By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter October 25, 1883 – The Brandon Weekly Mail The Winnipeg Sun says a cousin of… Read More »

The real people behind the press

Posted on October 26, 2023

It’s no secret that thousands of news stories are published in Canada each day. From local community features to national breaking news stories, the people… Read More »

Drunk driver gets penitentiary for causing death

Posted on October 26, 2023

By Delon Shurtz Southern Alberta Newspapers A southern Alberta woman who was drunk when the vehicle she was driving went off the road, killing her… Read More »

Minister Horner discusses APP proposal during rural media roundtable

Posted on October 26, 2023

By Erika Mathieu Westwind Weekly News Alberta’s President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, Nate Horner addressed rural media outlets on Oct. 17 during a… Read More »

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 »

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