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People Travel From Far & Wide To Get Jerky From This Legendary Alberta Spot

Posted on August 17, 2023

Tucked away in the tiny Albertan town of Longview, this little jerky shop has gained notoriety across the province, the country, and beyond. Gong strong… Read More »

Screen shot photo by Stan Ashbee Former radio host and politician Danielle Smith moderated a recent virtual webinar featuring David Redman.

Redman questions pandemic response in virtual webinar

Posted on July 7, 2021

By Stan Ashbee Southern Alberta Newspapers In Canada — in an emergency and in the country’s emergency management process — governments have pre-defined, pre-written plans,… Read More »

Santa Claus Fund launches 50/50 draw

Posted on September 11, 2020

rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund Toy Run will have a different look due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but supporters can still… Read More »

Stirling looking into re-locating recycling trailer

Posted on July 19, 2018

Jeremy Appel Westwind Weekly News Stirling village council discusses the future of its recycling trailer at its July 11 meeting, exploring the possibility of moving… Read More »

Magrath Days happening July 26-28

Posted on July 19, 2018

Jeremy Appel Westwind Weekly News Three days of celebrating all things Magrath begins July 26 at 6 p.m., with softball games and a movie night… Read More »

Raymondite named Medicine Hat Stampede princess

Posted on July 19, 2018

Peggy Revell Southern Alberta Newspapers Abby Perrett of Raymond was named the 2018 Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede princess on July 14, while Cypress County’s… Read More »

Magrath-area farm family awarded at Stampede

Posted on July 19, 2018

Jeremy Appel Westwind Weekly News The owners of Stanford Farms in Cardston County received the 22nd annual BMO Farm Family Awards, along with 19 other… Read More »

Local concern following Greyhound announcement

Posted on July 12, 2018

Tim Kalinowski Southern Alberta Newspapers Greyhound’s announcement Monday it was ending all service in western Canada (except B.C.) by Oct. 31 was met with disappointment… Read More »

SuperNet service continuing, but future unclear

Posted on July 12, 2018

Dave Mabell Southern Alberta Newspapers The province-wide SuperNet service will continue. But provincial government officials are not answering questions about a new contract with Bell… Read More »

Raymond library proposes expansion

Posted on July 12, 2018

Jeremy Appel Westwind Weekly News Raymond’s public library, which is located at town hall, is seeking to expand its office space. Manager Faye Geddes presented… Read More »

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