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Two UCP members vie for Cardston-Siksika nomination

Posted on May 31, 2018

Jeremy Appel Westwind Weekly News There are now two candidates vying for the UCP nomination in the new Cardston-Siksika riding formed from parts of the… Read More »

It’s tick season and if you find one, send it to AHS for testing

Posted on May 24, 2018

Gillian Slade Southern Alberta Newspapers It is the season for ticks and they can be particularly bad in this region, warns Alberta Health Services (AHS).… Read More »

British forces participate in ‘Operation Prairie Storm’ at CFB Suffield

Posted on May 24, 2018

Jeremy Appel Westwind Weekly News British military forces stationed in CFB Suffield, the largest military training range in the Commonwealth, conducted a live fire exercise,… Read More »

Raymond Beautification Committee hosting town-wide clean-up

Posted on May 24, 2018

Jeremy Appel Westwind Weekly News The Raymond Beautification Committee is hosting a clean-up event for the town on Saturday afternoon, followed by a bonfire, music… Read More »

Zeniths defeat Comets to advance to league baseball semifinal game

Posted on May 24, 2018

Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News Magrath is moving on in the high school baseball playoffs. The Zeniths claimed a victory in Tuesday night’s winner-take-all playoff… Read More »

Fatal single-vehicle collision on Highway 845

Posted on May 24, 2018

Nikki Jamieson Southern Alberta Newspapers A single-vehicle collision on Highway 845 last week resulted in three fatalities, all of whom are believed to be from… Read More »

Local MP visits Diamond Willow

Posted on May 24, 2018

Jeremy Appel Westwind Weekly News Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner MP Glen Motz stopped by the newly-renovated Diamond Willow Lodge for lunch on May 16. Although Motz was… Read More »

Magrath receives funding for new Handibus

Posted on May 23, 2018

Westwind Weekly News Cardston-Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter presented a $45,000 cheque to Magrath Coun. Brian Oliver and treasurer Liz Davidson at the town hall on… Read More »

Appel: UCP shoots itself in foot at convention

Posted on May 23, 2018

Last week’s inaugural UCP convention in Red Deer attracted 2,600 attendees, making it the largest political convention in Alberta’s history. This is certainly a positive.… Read More »

Magrath passes Tax Rate Bylaw

Posted on May 23, 2018

Jeremy Appel Westwind Weekly News Magrath town council passed all three readings of its updated Tax Rate Bylaw at its May 8 meeting. According to… Read More »

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