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Magrath pond drained due to invasive goldfish

Posted on August 27, 2020

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News A stormpond in Magrath had to be drained following the discovery of goldfish in it. The goldfish were first… Read More »

Motz says party uniting behind O’Toole

Posted on August 27, 2020

By Collin Gallant Alta Newspaper Group - Medicine Hat The region’s Member of Parliament says his party is uniting behind new leader Erin O’Toole and… Read More »

Prussian carp continues invasion of South Saskatchewan basin

Posted on August 20, 2020

By Matthew Liebenberg Alta Newspaper Group Efforts are continuing to track the spread of the invasive Prussian carp in the South Saskatchewan River basin through… Read More »

Alberta government debt grew by more than 200 per cent — largest increase among provinces

Posted on August 20, 2020

Since 2007/2008, one year before the last recession, Alberta’s nominal provincial debt has increased by 204.5 per cent, the largest increase among the provinces, finds… Read More »

New burial option available at Magrath Cemetery

Posted on August 20, 2020

The Town of Magrath is providing a new option for burial at the Magrath Cemetery. Constructed by Sunset Memorial and Stone in Calgary, the columbarium is… Read More »

Caregivers have support systems to draw upon in these unprecedented times 

Posted on August 20, 2020

By Garrett Simmons FCSS Communications Caregiving for a family member can be very rewarding. However, it can also be tiring, demanding work. The COVID-19 pandemic… Read More »

Counties could be hooped by tax change

Posted on August 20, 2020

By Collin Gallant Alta Newspaper Group - Medicine Hat Alberta’s counties say tax bills for non-oilpatch properties may have to triple or even quadruple to… Read More »

Natural flow on the Milk River for rest of season as replacement work continues on diversion system

Posted on August 20, 2020

By Jamie Rieger Alta Newspaper Group It's been three months since the taps were turned off for the Milk River because of a major breach… Read More »

Injection of provincial cash for TID

Posted on August 13, 2020

By Cole Parkinson Alta Newspaper Group - Taber As the flurry of provincial financial announcements have continued in southern Alberta, late last week another commitment… Read More »

LNID receives $1.1M provincial grant

Posted on August 13, 2020

By Tim Kalinowski Alta Newspaper Group - Lethbridge Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshen announced $1.1 million in grants to help fund additional irrigation pipeline capacity in… Read More »

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