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How sweet it is

Posted on January 3, 2019

By Allison Billings Westwind Weekly News Ever wonder where sugar comes from besides the grocery store? Did you know you can get sugar from a… Read More »

‘Live Like Lilli Foundation’ helps feed local families

Posted on January 3, 2019

By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News Raymond’s Rotary Club and Kainai Middle School worked together recently through the “Live Like Lilli Foundation.” Steve Leavitt, from… Read More »

Santa Claus is coming to town — NORAD Tracks Santa

Posted on December 20, 2018

By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News Santa Claus is coming to town Dec. 24, as NORAD Tracks Santa’s whereabouts throughout Christmas Eve. 2018 marks the… Read More »

Everybody blows — new legislation introduced for drivers as of Dec. 18

Posted on December 20, 2018

By Stan Ashbee Southern Alberta Newspapers As of Dec. 18, anyone stopped by a police officer while driving will have to take a breathalyzer test.… Read More »

Magrath town BRIEFS

Posted on December 14, 2018

By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News Just a reminder, skating is not allowed at the fish pond or north entrance of the wetland pond, according… Read More »

Town of Raymond goes net zero

Posted on December 14, 2018

By Greg Bobinec Southern Alberta Newspapers Raymond has completed its seven significant solar panel installations throughout the town, becoming one of the first municipalities in… Read More »

Farming smart with farm management conference

Posted on December 6, 2018

By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News Farm management is the focus of the upcoming Farming Smarter conference at Lethbridge’s Exhibition Park in the North Pavilion… Read More »

Raymondites rejoice as Old Fashion Christmas kicks off the holidays

Posted on December 6, 2018

By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News Dec. 7 marks the 21st year Raymond has celebrated its Old Fashion Christmas. “It runs the first Friday of… Read More »

Local irrigation districts harness hydroelectric power

Posted on November 29, 2018

By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News Irrican (Irrigation Canal Co-operative Ltd.), according to Taber Irrigation District (TID) District Manager Chris Gallagher, is a separate for-profit… Read More »

Magrath’s Hometown Christmas decks the halls

Posted on November 27, 2018

By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News From 6-9 p.m. Thursday night, Santa will be coming to Magrath to kick off the holiday season during the… Read More »

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