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Province lifts pause on renewable energy projects

Posted on March 7, 2024

By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers The provincial government has lifted its pause on the final approval of renewable energy projects. Any projects moving forward… Read More »

New Zealand agronomist has insight on research challenges

Posted on February 29, 2024

By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News During Farming Smarter’s recent Global Crop Production Conference, John Foley, Senior Seed Production Agronomist at PGG Wrightson Seeds in… Read More »

‘Moving the needle’ for victims of small-town and rural crime

Posted on February 29, 2024

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter If you spend enough time in an Alberta courtroom, you’ll see all kinds of outcomes.… Read More »

Town councillor charged in Coutts border blockade resigns

Posted on February 29, 2024

Southern Alberta Newspapers A man charged with mischief for organizing the Coutts border blockade in 2022 has resigned as a town councillor in Fort Macleod.… Read More »

Schow announces additional funding for sports hall of fame

Posted on February 29, 2024

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Feb. 22, Joseph Schow, Alberta’s minister of tourism and sport, announced a $302,500 boost… Read More »

Avalanche claims life of Magrath man

Posted on February 29, 2024

Southern Alberta Newspapers Crowsnest Pass RCMP have reported an avalanche in southeastern Alberta has resulted in the death of a Magrath man. Detachment members, along… Read More »

Magrath celebrating 125th anniversary in 2024

Posted on February 29, 2024

By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News The Town of Magrath is turning 125 years old this year. According to Mayor Byrne Cook, Magrath is known… Read More »

FCSS recognizing volunteers

Posted on February 26, 2024

By Garrett Simmons Family and Community Support Services  In many ways, volunteers make the world go round. They are integral to organizations throughout southern Alberta,… Read More »

Cardston library enjoys strong community support

Posted on February 26, 2024

By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News According to Donna Beazer, Manager of the Jim and Mary Kearl Library in Cardston, visits to the library continually… Read More »

Home Routes paves the way west for Ottawa singer

Posted on February 26, 2024

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Winnipeg based non-profit organization called Home Routes was created in 2007 to champion artists… Read More »

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