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Vast majority of province received vaccine

Posted on July 29, 2021

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News Alberta hit another vaccination milestone last week. As of July 22, 75 per cent of eligible Albertans have received… Read More »

Private out of this world space exploration could be devastating to planet Earth

Posted on July 22, 2021

Is it nepotism, narcissism, nerd-ist in nature, having a God-complex or is it simply a peeing contest among some of the world’s richest people? Space… Read More »

Whoop-Up Days 2021 returns in limited capacity

Posted on July 22, 2021

By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News Whoop-Up Days, southern Alberta’s annual celebration of community spirit and the culmination of summer, will take place in Lethbridge… Read More »

Magrath Days go July 22-24

Posted on July 22, 2021

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News Magrath Days are back this year. The festival couldn’t go on as planned last year due to the pandemic,… Read More »

Keep pet snakes inside: RRPSS

Posted on July 22, 2021

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News Ridge Regional Public Safety Services is reminding pet owners not to leave their cold-blooded pets outside following a spat… Read More »

Alberta government disconnect with health care front-line caregivers

Posted on July 15, 2021

Out of all the sectors in Alberta for the provincial government to start spending cuts in – front-line health care workers shouldn’t be on any… Read More »

Schow named deputy house leader

Posted on July 15, 2021

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News Cardston-Siksika MLA Joseph Schow has been named deputy government house leader in a recent cabinet shuffle. The move, announced… Read More »

Settler Days goes this weekend

Posted on July 15, 2021

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News Stirling's Settler Days are back. The annual three-day festival was cancelled last year due to the pandemic, as the… Read More »

Travel Canada — learn about the country and Canadians

Posted on July 8, 2021

This summer, southern Albertans will be heading out on staycations and some might even venture out to various regions in Canada — to check out… Read More »

Securing Canada’s Future priority for Conservatives

Posted on July 8, 2021

As the pandemic is finally loosening its grip on Canada, provinces are establishing gradual reopening plans to reconnect communities and revitalize economies. While the schedules… Read More »

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