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 PM’s promises from throne; CTF’s Kris Sims discusses

PM’s promises from throne; CTF’s Kris Sims discusses

Jeannette Rocher May 30, 2025

By not tabling a federal budget, is there any kind of benefit to the Canadian public?   Kris Sims, former journalist and the Alberta Director with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation joins us in studio to discuss Read More

 City of Lethbridge Kicked off the environment week

City of Lethbridge Kicked off the environment week

Heidi Echavarria May 30, 2025

June 1st to 7th is Canadian Environment Week, and Environment Lethbridge is kicking it off with something called – The Living Cities Project. The project involves planting a new drought–resilient garden on the north side Read More

 Joint emergency management plan for Southern Alberta counties

Joint emergency management plan for Southern Alberta counties

Heidi Echavarria May 29, 2025

Lethbridge County and surrounding communities are joining forces on a new strategy to strengthen disaster response. The Regional Emergency Management Plan also includes the towns of Coalhurst, Nobleford, Picture Butte and the Village of Barons. Read More

 Whoop Up Days return with tons of fun and festivities

Whoop Up Days return with tons of fun and festivities

Heidi Echavarria May 29, 2025

Whoop-Up Days 2025, the highly anticipated summer fair, returns to the Lethbridge & District Exhibition. From August 19-23, the festival, which aims to bring families and the community together, features programming that includes the Lethbridge & Read More

 How to play the new favourite sport of Pickleball

How to play the new favourite sport of Pickleball

Jeannette Rocher May 29, 2025

Pickleball is a sport that seems to be growing in popularity be leaps and bounds.  Why is that – what’s it all about? Richard Boras is one of the directors at the Coaldale Pickleball Club Read More

 Foreign Affairs: Iranian truckers’ strike could paralyze regime

Foreign Affairs: Iranian truckers’ strike could paralyze regime

Jeannette Rocher May 28, 2025

In the U.S and Canada we’re used to strike action by employees, but in Iran there’s a strike taking place that could potentially paralyze the Iranian Regime; PLUS if you’re planning Read More

 Lethbridge roller derby skaters to head to Australia for World Cup

Lethbridge roller derby skaters to head to Australia for World

Heidi Echavarria May 27, 2025

Two local roller derby jammers will lace up their skates down under and wear the maple leaf to represent Canada during the Junior Roller Derby World Cup 2025 in Australia. The tournament will take place from Read More

 Coaldale and Picture Butte RCMP to be equipped with body-worn cameras

Coaldale and Picture Butte RCMP to be equipped with body-worn

Heidi Echavarria May 27, 2025

Starting in June, the Coaldale & Picture Butte RCMP will equip all frontline officers with body-worn cameras. The Mounties say it’s part of their ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and modernization. Sgt. Mike Numan, Read More

 Parliament resumes; King Charles reads throne speech

Parliament resumes; King Charles reads throne speech

Jeannette Rocher May 27, 2025

 Parliament resumes after five months, King Charles arrives in Canada – and speaks at the throne speech. What are Canadians are thinking about it? Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley shares his thoughts. Read More

 Natural Alternatives for Health Solutions

Natural Alternatives for Health Solutions

Jeannette Rocher May 26, 2025

We all want to live life as healthily as we possibly can, and increasingly, people seem to be looking to natural health solutions. Today’s guest has some different approaches to achieving health. Joining us Read More

 Is Canada’s housing affordability improving, or getting worse?

Is Canada’s housing affordability improving, or getting worse?

Jeannette Rocher May 26, 2025

Is Canada’s housing affordability crisis improving, or is it getting worse?  Realistically, does today’s generation have any hope of ever owning their own home?  Joining us to discuss this issue is David Leis, Read More

 First graduation held since Lethbridge Polytechnic transitioned from college

First graduation held since Lethbridge Polytechnic transitioned from college

Heidi Echavarria May 23, 2025

The first graduation convocation since Lethbridge College made its transition to Lethbridge Polytechnic occurred this Friday. Around 750 students received their degrees, diplomas or certificates. During the graduation ceremony, Jaydon Haustein, graduate of Agriculture Sciences- Agronomy Read More

 Lethbridge County encouraging residents to sign up for E-bills

Lethbridge County encouraging residents to sign up for E-bills

Heidi Echavarria May 23, 2025

The potential strike by Canada Post workers is an issue that would once again impact the physical bills reception and, therefore, could delay payments. That is why Lethbridge County encourages the community to sign up Read More

 Tourism Lethbridge recognizes the industry’s frontline workers

Tourism Lethbridge recognizes the industry’s frontline workers

Heidi Echavarria May 23, 2025

Tourism Lethbridge recognized the important roll of frontline workers during a party at Southern Alberta Ethnic Association. On Wednesday, frontline workers were celebrated since they are a key element in attracting tourists. Erin Crane, Tourism Read More

 John Diefenbaker’s battle for Canadian liberties and independence

John Diefenbaker’s battle for Canadian liberties and independence

Naveen Day May 22, 2025

John Diefenbaker was Canada’s 13th Prime Minister.  He was at times controversial, eccentric, but someone who seemed to be able to identify with regular, Canadian folks.  Are there some things that today’s leaders Read More

 Is Canada treating Alberta fairly?

Is Canada treating Alberta fairly?

Naveen Day May 22, 2025

We often hear debate about Canada’s equalization payments program.  There are “have” and “have-not” provinces.  Much of those payments come from Alberta and get redistributed to other provinces, such as Quebec.  Is this fair?  Read More

 Not4Sale gala to raise awareness of human trafficking

Not4Sale gala to raise awareness of human trafficking

Heidi Echavarria May 21, 2025

A local not-for-profit organization is asking the community to help them raise 100 thousand dollars to fight child sex slavery. The group Not4Sale is holding a fundraising gala this Friday, May 23rd, in Parallel Church Read More

 Stopping invasive mussels in Alberta waters

Stopping invasive mussels in Alberta waters

Heidi Echavarria May 21, 2025

To protect Alberta’s aquatic habitat, the Alberta government will require mandatory inspections of all watercrafts entering the province starting June 1. In a statement from the Government of Alberta says, Zebra and quagga mussels destroy Read More

 What is the U.S.-announced ‘Golden Dome’?

What is the U.S.-announced ‘Golden Dome’?

Naveen Day May 21, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the U.S. will soon begin construction of a  missile defense system they say will be a next-generation “game changer” protecting the American homeland Read More

 National Nurses Week at the University of Lethbridge

National Nurses Week at the University of Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria May 16, 2025

This is National Nurses Week. The University of Lethbridge recognizes the important work these healthcare professionals do. The U of L’s Health Simulation Centre allows students to practice their nursing skills with mannequins that Read More

 Canadian College World Series taking place at Spitz Stadium

Canadian College World Series taking place at Spitz Stadium

Heidi Echavarria May 16, 2025

The 2025 Canadian College Baseball World Series is being hosted this week in Lethbridge. From Thursday until May 18th the collegiate baseball teams from across western Canada are battling at the Spitz Stadium. Josh Burgmann, Pitching Read More

 Lethbridge mayor to seek re-election

Lethbridge mayor to seek re-election

Heidi Echavarria May 16, 2025

Blaine Hyggen has announced he will seek re-election as a candidate for Mayor of Lethbridge in the upcoming October 2025 municipal election. Hyggen says he is committed to continuing to provide consistent, results-oriented leadership for Lethbridge Read More

 Manitoba cottage owner speaks of evacuation during wildfires

Manitoba cottage owner speaks of evacuation during wildfires

Jeannette Rocher May 16, 2025

As fires burned across Manitoba, the provincial government was prompted to close some provincial parks including Nopiming Provincial Park, northeast of Lac du Bonnet. Where the park’s “welcome” sign was completely consumed by flames. Read More

 AB separation referedum; 90% provincial workers vote strike

AB separation referedum; 90% provincial workers vote strike

Jeannette Rocher May 16, 2025

More than enough signatures have been acquired to hold a referendum for Alberta to separate; also 90% of Alberta’s provincial workers have voted to strike; Carney picks an Edmonton riding MP as part of his Read More

 Giving Machine initiative donate over $22,000 to Wood’s Homes

Giving Machine initiative donate over $22,000 to Wood’s Homes

Heidi Echavarria May 14, 2025

Wood’s Homes received a huge donation of over $22,000 for the young people in need. Thanks to the generosity of Lethbridge community, who gave through the Giving Machines initiative, Wood’s Homes was equipped with Read More

 Fire contained in home by closing the door

Fire contained in home by closing the door

Heidi Echavarria May 14, 2025

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services want to remind us that the simple act of closing a door can contain a fire. That’s exactly what happened Monday afternoon in a house fire in south Lethbridge. Read More

 Affordability & Utilities Minister talks tariffs; Oil &Gas

Affordability & Utilities Minister talks tariffs; Oil &Gas

Jeannette Rocher May 14, 2025

U.S tariffs and federal government restrictions on the oil and gas sector continue to be major concerns for Albertans. Is there any hope for change?  We chat about it with Alberta’s Minister of Read More

 Analysis of PM Carney’s cabinet appointments

Analysis of PM Carney’s cabinet appointments

Jeannette Rocher May 13, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney appointed his cabinet ministers today, with a mix of change and continuity as former ministers were dropped and newly elected MPs were elevated. To talk about this is our political reporter Read More

 Last U.S hostage in Gaza released today

Last U.S hostage in Gaza released today

Jeannette Rocher May 12, 2025

U.S President Donald Trump is off to middle east today for his first major international trip of his second term – And, the last American hostage in Gaza is released today? Plus a 90 day pause Read More

 Lethbridge school kids share thoughts on new pope

Lethbridge school kids share thoughts on new pope

Heidi Echavarria May 9, 2025

The father of All Saints Roman Catholic Parish here in Lethbridge says parishoners are getting used to the idea of an American Pope, but at morning mass today some grade six students put things into Read More

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  • Corb Lund tours in support of anti-coal mining petition

    April 6, 2026 April 6, 2026

    Alberta country artist Corb Lund was performing throughout our province this past weekend and stopped by downtown Lethbridge on Easter...

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  • Alberta Rotary teams donating service vehicles to Mexico

    April 6, 2026 April 6, 2026

    Rotary club members who are part of the ‘Los Amigos Project’ are on their way to Mexico – but it’s...

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  • Impact of Green Shirt Day continues in Lethbridge

    April 6, 2026 April 6, 2026

      Eight years ago today, the hockey world was shocked when a semi-trailer truck crashed into a bus carrying the...

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  • LPS seeking help in search for 14-year-old girl

    April 6, 2026 April 6, 2026

    Lethbridge Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate a missing 14-year-old girl. Police say August Cunningham was last seen...

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  • LPS searching for suspect in hit-and-run collision

    April 6, 2026 April 6, 2026

    Lethbridge Police are seeking public assistance to identify the driver of a vehicle responsible for a hit and run collision....

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  • Bill 22 aims to strengthen animal welfare laws in Alberta

    April 6, 2026 April 6, 2026

    The Alberta Government is updating the Animal Protection Act for the first time in 20 years. Bill 22 is designed...

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  • Taber wins Kraft Hockeyville 2026

    April 6, 2026 April 6, 2026

    Folks in the southern Alberta town of Taber are celebrating a big win today. Saturday during “Hockey Night in Canada”. Taber was selected the winner of Kraft Hockeyville 2026.  Taber was chosen through...

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  • Golf Event to support the cardiac care in Southern Alberta

    April 1, 2026 April 1, 2026

    There are many creative ways to support the community. A golf tournament has been launched aimed to raise funds for...

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  • New church opening in Lethbridge this Easter

    April 1, 2026 April 1, 2026

    A new Christian church is coming to the city; it is the New Covenant Assembly Lethbridge. The grand opening will...

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  • Alberta plans new recovery-centres as Blood-Tribe reports zero-overdose-calls

    April 1, 2026 April 1, 2026

    A southern Alberta First Nation is reporting some promising statistics regarding overdose deaths in its communities. Blood Tribe Emergency Services says between last December and the month of March, they received no overdose-related emergency calls. Blood Tribe Emergency Services Director, Travis Coleman says, “The decline in...

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