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Watercraft owners urged to practice aquatic invasive species prevention activities

Posted on May 28, 2020

Submitted by Alberta Irrigation Districts Association The coming of the spring season means many individuals will soon be able to enjoy water-based activities like fishing… Read More »

Sugar City Development Corporation public hearing on June 9

Posted on May 28, 2020

The Town of Raymond intends on forming a separate legal entity called the Sugar City Development Corporation (SCDC) to reduce the risks associated with development… Read More »

Magrath reopens disc golf and tennis court

Posted on May 28, 2020

As part of reopening the town’s local amenities that were closed due to COVID-19, the Town opened the disc golf course and tennis court on… Read More »

Schweitzer opposed to federal gun restrictions

Posted on May 28, 2020

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News The federal government’s recent decision to ban 1,500 makes and models of “assault-style” weapons in Canada doesn’t sit well… Read More »

Raymond drive-in event a success

Posted on May 21, 2020

Approximately 400 locals took part in a drive-in movie event this past weekend in Raymond, and about 130 cars. “This was a first time event… Read More »

Westwind Weekly News finalist at awards

Posted on May 21, 2020

Although the Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association’s 2020 Awards Gala has been cancelled due to COVID-19, the Westwind Weekly News and one of her sister papers… Read More »

Magrath 2020 tax rate bylaw

Posted on May 21, 2020

At their meeting on May 12, Magrath town council passed the 2020 Tax Rate Bylaw.   “The bylaw keeps the town’s mill rates at the… Read More »

Town of Raymond office re-opens to the public

Posted on May 21, 2020

Town Municipal Offices re-opened to the public on May 14. Our regular office hours are 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.(closed during lunch hour), Monday to Friday.… Read More »

LDS church working to keep missionaries safe during COVID-19

Posted on May 21, 2020

By Delon Shurtz Alta Newspaper Group - Lethbridge Canadian Emma Runquist is happy to be serving a proselytizing mission for her church in the United… Read More »

Stirling examining implications of Bill 2

Posted on May 21, 2020

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News Once considered anathema for a belt of dry communities in southwestern Alberta, new provincial legislation could make liquor sales… Read More »

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