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All the World’s a Playground?

Posted on February 27, 2014

For children, and perhaps for all of us, play can be a serious thing. Not only does it provide diversion and delight, it can also… Read More »

Previous experience an asset for new officer

Posted on February 24, 2014

Although David Sawatzky’s just been hired as Raymond’s third Peace Officer, that’s not where he started. Having spent most of his childhood in Edson, Sawatzky… Read More »

Encouraging works better than pushing

Posted on February 10, 2014

Healthy eating is a positive goal but forced policies aren’t the way to do it.The move in recent years by schools and daycares to offer… Read More »

Area producers reminded of deadline to insure hay and pasture

Posted on February 10, 2014

As the February 28 deadline approaches for Raymond and Magrath-area farmers to insure their pasture and hay land this year, livestock producers are hoping for… Read More »

Magrath’s infrastructure on the mend

Posted on February 10, 2014

Several streets in Magrath are in recovery mode after they were dug up to repair leak damage last week. A total of three areas were… Read More »

Efforts must be stepped up to deal with safety issue

Posted on January 20, 2014

The issue of rail safety in Canada continues to be a hot topic. As recently as Monday, an industry forum heard from the head of… Read More »

Magrath Handi-Bus receives funding boost

Posted on January 20, 2014

Seeing the viability in a community service is one of the qualities of the Raymond Ladies Auxiliary organization demonstrates on a regular basis, which is… Read More »

Three-man officer system on the table for Magrath

Posted on January 20, 2014

When concerns about police presence, school zones and other visibility issues came to  a head in several Westwind communities, Raymond, Magrath, Stirling and the County… Read More »

Utility-rate increase reflects growth; Raymond CEO

Posted on January 20, 2014

Average costs for ratepayers on fees and charges in Magrath won’t be going up this year, but fees in Raymond weren’t that fortunate.“With the fees… Read More »

Stakeholders grapple with challenges of oil transportation

Posted on January 13, 2014

Alberta is oil country – there is little debate about that. Much of what the province has accomplished in its recent history can be directly… Read More »

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