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MP Motz hammers federal pandemic response

Posted on July 23, 2020

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News Analyzing the federal government’s overall response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner MP Glen Motz heaped criticism… Read More »

Upgrades to irrigation in Alberta creates sobs and boosts economy

Posted on July 16, 2020

By Kristi Cox Alberta Irrigation Districts Association Every dollar spent improving irrigation in Alberta brings improvement to the economy. This investment ensures stable, efficient water… Read More »

Kenney hints at irrigation expansion while in Taber

Posted on July 16, 2020

Premier Jason Kenney made a point last week while in Taber to reiterate that expanding irrigation capacity is a key part of the Alberta government’s… Read More »

Magrath’s inaugural Summer Solstice Car Parade runs smoothly

Posted on July 16, 2020

By Ryan Dahlman Alberta Newspaper Group Magrath's Geoff Minors, like many southern Albertans, was wondering what kind of activities there would be as the pandemic… Read More »

Adventure in Canada

Posted on July 9, 2020

By Sydney Ririe Westwind Weekly News Oh Canada! Last week, we celebrated Canada Day on July 1st. This year’s celebration probably felt a little different… Read More »

War graves commission continues work amidst pandemic

Posted on July 9, 2020

By Cole Parkinson Alta Newspaper Group - Taber The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), along with most of the world, have had a rather unusual… Read More »

More Albertans can attend outdoor community events

Posted on July 9, 2020

As of July 1, the outdoor gathering limit has been increased from 100 to 200 people. The increase applies to attendees at community outdoor events… Read More »

Alberta Health monitoring COVID-19 situation in County of Warner

Posted on July 9, 2020

By Tim Kalinowski Alta Newspaper Group - Lethbridge With a worrying spike in COVID-19 cases in the County of Warner in recent days, which many… Read More »

Raymond hosts reverse parade for Canada Day

Posted on July 9, 2020

By Greg Bobinec Alta Newspaper Group - Lethbridge With COVID-19 halting almost all Canada Day events throughout southern Alberta, community organizations found ways to keep… Read More »

Magrath’s Surex moving to new building

Posted on July 9, 2020

By Ryan Dahlman Alta Newspaper Group With the pandemic, a lot of businesses were either downsizing their employee base, adhering to social distancing by having… Read More »

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