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County of Warner stands to lose up to $900,000 if tax assessment changes pass

Posted on September 17, 2020

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News The County of Warner is concerned about some proposed assessment changes from the province. Although the Alberta government is… Read More »

Santa Claus Fund launches 50/50 draw

Posted on September 11, 2020

rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com @MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund Toy Run will have a different look due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but supporters can still… Read More »

Probe continues into fire on Blood Reserve

Posted on September 10, 2020

An investigation by Blood Tribe fire and emergency officials is continuing into a large wildland fire on the north end of the Blood Reserve over… Read More »

Province transferring $262 million to schools

Posted on September 10, 2020

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News The province will be transferring federal funds to school authorities in two phases. The $262 million for school’s COVID-19… Read More »

Stirling road work nearly finished

Posted on September 10, 2020

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News Construction by the Stirling High School should be wrapped up by the end of this week. The Village of… Read More »

One COVID-19 case reported at Raymond High School

Posted on September 10, 2020

The first case of COVID-19 in an area school has been reported at Raymond High School. In a letter to parents and guardians on the… Read More »

Consultation on proposed tax assessment changes; MLA Schow

Posted on September 10, 2020

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News Consultation is still ongoing for proposed assessment model changes for oil and gas companies. Every five years, the Alberta… Read More »

Future uncertain for Alberta’s weekly newspapers

Posted on September 10, 2020

By Trevor Busch and Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News Not unlike many industries impacted by the global pandemic in 2020, weekly newspapers in southern Alberta… Read More »

County of Forty Mile could lose $950K with assessment review decision looming

Posted on September 3, 2020

By Justin Seward Alta Newspaper Group - Bow Island The County of Forty Mile could be one of the heavily hit municipalities, once a decision… Read More »

Raymond council makes changes to waste management

Posted on September 3, 2020

By Nikki Jamieson Westwind Weekly News A change to Raymond’s Waste Management Bylaw would make it easier for town staff to make changes to a… Read More »

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