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Stirling announces opening of new CEIP program

By Kenyon Stronski Westwind Weekly News The Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) is a new initiative that has been adopted by many municipalities across Alberta as a way to introduce clean, energy efficient products to homeowners who may not have the means to pay for an improvement all at once.  Scott Donselaar, CAO for the Village of Stirling said, “It was a good opportunity for… Read More »

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Federal net zero power grid timeline unfeasible, says MLA

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com With the federal government continuing its nation-wide push toward creating a net-zero power grid across Canada by 2035,… Read More »

Senate ag committee investigating the roots of soil health in Canada

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com As part of an effort to better understand soil health on the Canadian prairies, the Senate Committee on… Read More »

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Raymond bull rider learning to improve his skill set

By Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers Raymond bull rider Kaydunn Henry has been learning what it’s like to get out of summer slump and using… Read More »

Comets ranked No. 1 in Football Alberta rankings

By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The football season is off to a roaring start for the Raymond Comets bantam and… Read More »

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End of an era

By Cole Parkinson Westwind Weekly News Well, after five and a half years at the paper, I’ve officially decided to move onto a new venture.… Read More »

Favourite podcasts of 2022

When it comes to podcasts, there truly is something for everybody. Whether you’re into breakdowns on pop culture, true crime, audio dramas, news, philosophy, or… Read More »

Editorial

Gas tax hikes show Trudeau doesn’t care about affordability

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau refuses to do the one thing that would immediately make life more affordable: cut gas taxes. The federal government makes you… Read More »

Feds should cut spending, but don’t hold your breath

Cutting back on Big Macs so you can spend more on beef Wellingtons isn’t saving money. Taxpayers want to be optimistic as Treasury Board President… Read More »

Agricultural

Senate ag committee investigating the roots of soil health in Canada

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com As part of an effort to better understand soil health on the Canadian prairies, the Senate Committee on… Read More »

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