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HALO Rescue waits for government funding
By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News HALO Rescue has been servicing southern Alberta since 2007, but for the better part of 12 years the organization used a “rescue helicopter,” — which was a single engine, said Director of Fundraising Paul Carolan. “A really good machine, but we couldn’t access the patient from above the waist down. But, very affordable. That helicopter — we were able… Read More »
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Fort Macleod welcomes ghosts, stunt performers and film crew this month
By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News If there’s something strange in your neighbourhood, who ya gonna call? Well in Fort Macleod, nobody — as the… Read More »
HALO Rescue waits for government funding
By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News HALO Rescue has been servicing southern Alberta since 2007, but for the better part of 12 years the organization… Read More »
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Stirling Pool to help out Coaldale swimming neighbours
By Dave Mabell Alberta Newspaper Group On a hot summer day, children head to the nearest swimming pool. For families in Coaldale, a trip to… Read More »
Comets ready to wrap up spring with Thursday scrimmage against LCI Rams
By Garrett Simmons Westwind Weekly News The Raymond Comets head into the spring with a new head coach, as Connor Ralph is taking over… Read More »
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Recognizing nurses’ key role
Modern nursing began in the 19th century with Florence Nightingale, the famed “Lady with the Lamp." Thanks to modern technology, the profession has been taken… Read More »
Tales of a Charlie Brown Christmas
By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News Christmas time is here and Jerry Granelli, iconic drummer from the Vince Guaraldi Trio, is heading back out on… Read More »
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It’s time for guns and users to stop killing Americans
For all the preying — er, ah — praying a majority of the members of the National Rifle Association (NRA) and politicians do in the… Read More »
Destress to make the most of summer holidays
Summer comes and families reconnect during holidays, vacations and celebrations. But, many southern Albertans can’t seem to relax. They are stuck in work mode and… Read More »
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Del Bonita 4-H Club May report
Grant Nelson, Club Reporter This last month and a half have been very busy for the Del Bonita 4-H Club. We started off in April… Read More »