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 Agri-Food Hub & Trade Centre prepares for summer opening

Agri-Food Hub & Trade Centre prepares for summer opening

Angela Stewart March 31, 2023

A massive construction project in our city is making some major headway. Construction workers have been working around the clock on the new Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre which will be a community hub to support our agriculture industry. Angela Stewart has that story.   Read More

 Torry Tanner steps down as UCP Lethbridge-West candidate following claims made on recent video

Torry Tanner steps down as UCP Lethbridge-West candidate following claims

Angela Stewart March 30, 2023

The UCP Lethbridge-West candidate has resigned. Torry Tanner stepped down following a video on social media where she claimed that teachers in Alberta were introducing children to pornography and helping them change their gender identity. As Angela Stewart explains reaction to the video and Tanner’s resignation has been quite strong.  Read More

 Lethbridge Police attend Regimental Funeral

Lethbridge Police attend Regimental Funeral

Jeannette Rocher March 27, 2023

A bus with more than 30 members of the Lethbridge Police Service, Lethbridge Fire Department and Alberta Sheriffs headed to Edmonton on Monday to take part in the march and regimental funeral service for the two Edmonton Police officers who were shot and killed. Lethbridge Police Association president Jay McMillan says when something like this […]Read More

 Phase 1 begins on flood mitigation project

Phase 1 begins on flood mitigation project

Angela Stewart March 27, 2023

Phase 1 of the Horsefly Regional Emergency Spillway project is officially underway. The initiative, once completed, will address flooding concerns following mass flooding Southern Alberta received back in 2010 and 2011. Reeve for the Municipal District of Taber, Merrill Harris, says it’s exciting to finally get this project in the works and to have everyone […]Read More

 BBB shines a light on National Puppy Day scams

BBB shines a light on National Puppy Day scams

Micah Quinn March 23, 2023

Thursday was National Puppy Day. A chance to pamper our special four legged friends. It was also an opportunity for scammers to take advantage of people who are looking to purchase a precious pooch. That’s according to staff from the Better Business Bureau Serving Southern Alberta and East Kootenay. Wes Lafortune, the media and communications […]Read More

 Local pharmacy speaks to children flu and pain medication shortage

Local pharmacy speaks to children flu and pain medication shortage

Angela Stewart March 21, 2023

The shortage of pain and fever medication for kids has been a stressful time for families. This has not only put a strain on the hospitals but also pharmaceutical staff who carry the medication. The owner of the Medicine Shoppe near the Chinook Regional Hospital says during the fall season, they really struggled to keep […]Read More

 Thursday “tough day” for all police following shooting of two Edmonton officers

Thursday “tough day” for all police following shooting of two

Jeannette Rocher March 17, 2023

Lethbridge Police Association President Jay McMillan says there’s a special camaraderie amongst police officers and that in Alberta first responders are particularly tight. He says Thursday was a very tough day for everyone at Lethbridge Police Service, adding that calls for domestic disputes are statistically the most dangerous for police officers other than traffic stops.Read More

 World’s shortest St. Patrick’s Day parade held in Carmangay

World’s shortest St. Patrick’s Day parade held in Carmangay

Micah Quinn March 17, 2023

The Village of Carmangay, Alberta hosted the shortest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the world on Friday. Video Journalist Micah Quinn caught up with parade goers who also reflected on the fire which took down their historic Grange Hotel two years ago.Read More

 Daylight Saving Time; the negative effects on our bodies

Daylight Saving Time; the negative effects on our bodies

Jeannette Rocher March 17, 2023

Many people are suffering from brain fog right now especially after we moved the clocks ahead an hour with Daylight Saving Time. Rob McDonald is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge who has studied how this effects our mind and bodies. Read More

 “Last of Us” filmed in Waterton, Chamber prez discusses experience

“Last of Us” filmed in Waterton, Chamber prez discusses experience

Jeannette Rocher March 9, 2023

Waterton Chamber president discusses “The Last of Us” episode filmed at one of his hotels. Host Jeannette Rocher and Shameer Sulemon also discuss the federal money the park received to enhance and create new tourism experiences, events, and attractions.Read More

 ALERT to receive $4.4 million to combat gang and gun crime

ALERT to receive $4.4 million to combat gang and gun

Micah Quinn March 8, 2023

The Alberta government announced $4.4 million for a gang suppression and firearms investigation unit to help tackle gang and illegal gun violence in the province. It came a day after the government introduced legislation aimed at bulking up in its ongoing firearms feud with Ottawa. Alberta’s Public Safety Minister, Mike Ellis, said the new legislation […]Read More

 ‘Studies completed in proposed wind turbine project’: TransAlta

‘Studies completed in proposed wind turbine project’: TransAlta

Angela Stewart March 7, 2023

Here is an update to a story we brought you last week involving a proposed TransAlta wind turbine project. The Riplinger Wind Power Project, which would cover about 14-thousand acres of land near Cardston County, isn’t sitting well with the residents in the area. They say it will have a great impact on the wildlife […]Read More

 Chinook Sexual Assault Centre excluded from the budget

Chinook Sexual Assault Centre excluded from the budget

Angela Stewart March 7, 2023

Officials with the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre are not happy. They say they were not included for an increase in funding with the recently released Alberta budget. The CEO for the centre, Kristine Cassie, says they work tirelessly with the Alberta Association of Sexual Assault Services to reduce wait times for victims who are seeking […]Read More

 RCMP hold female focused presentation in Calgary

RCMP hold female focused presentation in Calgary

Angela Stewart March 6, 2023

Any females who are interested in joining the RCMP as an officer have an opportunity to learn all about what the career entails during a female focused presentation tonight. The event is a chance for interested applicants to hear real life experiences from those who wear the uniform and to learn more about the application […]Read More

 BBB releases top 10 scams reported in 2022

BBB releases top 10 scams reported in 2022

Micah Quinn March 6, 2023

The Better Business Bureau released its Scam Tracker Risk Report which outlined the top 10 scams in Canada in 2022. March is also Fraud Prevention Month. Most of the fraud involved improvement scams followed by cryptocurrency scams. Wes Lafortune, the media and communications specialist with the southern Alberta BBB told us why these two were […]Read More

 Sherwood Park man crafts 8-foot-tall Shrek and Donkey snow sculptures

Sherwood Park man crafts 8-foot-tall Shrek and Donkey snow sculptures

Micah Quinn March 3, 2023

A Sherwood Park, Alberta man has now made the whole neighborhood a believer with his 8-foot-tall Shrek and Donkey snow sculptures that he meticulously crafted. He has also designed other well-known movie characters. Video Journalist Micah Quinn chatted with Jacques St. Laurent about his spectacular creations and how long it took him to create Shrek […]Read More

 Inclusion Alberta not impressed with budget 2023

Inclusion Alberta not impressed with budget 2023

Micah Quinn March 2, 2023

Inclusion Alberta says the 2023 budget failed to address the needs of thousands of children and adults with developmental disabilities. Trish Bowman, the CEO of the organization explained why they were not impressed with Travis Toews’ budget. “Budget 2023 announced $137 million in additional funding to disability services, which is a substantial amount of money. […]Read More

 Alberta sexual assault centres not happy with 2023 Alberta Budget

Alberta sexual assault centres not happy with 2023 Alberta Budget

Micah Quinn March 1, 2023

Members of the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services say they feel slighted by the 2023 Alberta Budget. Officials said the needs of sexual assault survivors were not met and funding of up to $14 million over four program areas was not given. This would help over 15 sexual assault centres across Alberta. They say […]Read More

 Joseph Schow outlines what he is hearing from constituents ahead of budget 2023

Joseph Schow outlines what he is hearing from constituents ahead

Micah Quinn February 16, 2023

Joseph Schow, the MLA for Cardston-Siksika and Alberta Government House Leader for the UCP spoke about the upcoming 2023 budget at a Thursday SACPA session. Schow said there were close to 94,000 full-time jobs created in Alberta during 2022. We asked Schow, outside of employment issues, what were some of the main concerns facing residents […]Read More

 Cardston Alberta Temple to celebrate centennial in August

Cardston Alberta Temple to celebrate centennial in August

Micah Quinn February 14, 2023

If you take a drive by the small town of Cardston chances are you will notice a huge historic landmark. The Cardston Alberta Temple is celebrating its 100th anniversary. A special dedication will take place later this summer. Video Journalist Micah Quinn chatted with the Cardston and District Historical Society about the long and storied […]Read More

 Canine first aid training course offered

Canine first aid training course offered

Angela Stewart February 14, 2023

The Southern Alberta K9 First Aid will be holding a training session this weekend for anyone who is interested in learning how to perform CPR on their dog. The group travels across the country teaching first aid. They cover everything from health and prevention to how to stop bleeding. The owner Lisa Kreiger says these […]Read More

 Bow Island boy receives robotic feeder to help with genetic condition

Bow Island boy receives robotic feeder to help with genetic

Angela Stewart February 9, 2023

A young boy from Bow Island who suffers from a genetic condition which inhibits his ability to eat independently is pushing the limits thanks to a new robotic device. As Angela Stewart explains, this robot could be the first of its kind in Canada.  Read More

 Trials underway for new Linac-MR radiation therapy tech

Trials underway for new Linac-MR radiation therapy tech

Micah Quinn February 6, 2023

Alberta Health Services has announced that cancer patients will now be treated with new technology from the world’s most advanced radiation therapy in the treatment of tumors. Grants and funding for the project came in at an estimated $25-30 million dollars. Funding was provided by Alberta Cancer Foundation and through the Canadian Cancer Institute ‘We […]Read More

 Town of Vulcan invites Conan O’Brien to be parade marshal for Spock Days

Town of Vulcan invites Conan O’Brien to be parade marshal

Angela Stewart February 6, 2023

A very familiar Hollywood face is being asked to be this year’s parade marshal for the Spock Days celebrations in the town of Vulcan. Following an episode on Conan O’Brien podcast, the comedian became aware of the Star Trek themed town and soon became fascinated with its inception of the tv franchise. Shortly after, the […]Read More

 Community Foundation accepting applications for grant programs

Community Foundation accepting applications for grant programs

Angela Stewart January 31, 2023

The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta are now accepting applications for their grant funding program for spring intake. Some of the applications that are open currently include the Rural Life and Community Priorities which is awarding three hundred thousand dollars. Charleen Davidson with the Community Foundation says these grants are super important as […]Read More

 Whooping cough outbreak in South Zone

Whooping cough outbreak in South Zone

Angela Stewart January 30, 2023

The outbreak of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, continues in our region. Alberta Health Services says the virus is quite serious, especially for younger people. Dr. Viven Suttorp, Medical Officer of Health for the South Zone says outbreaks typically happen every three to five years normally in communities where there are low immunization rates. […]Read More

 Animal shelter deals with pandemic lingering effects

Animal shelter deals with pandemic lingering effects

Angela Stewart January 30, 2023

It was an issue that many animal shelters had been experiencing over the course of the pandemic, the surrendering of pets as well not many people wanting to adopt a dog or cat. To help manage the intake of animals to the shelter to cope with those lingering pandemic effects, the Community Animal Shelter implemented […]Read More

 Highway 3 twinning between Taber and Burdett to start in spring

Highway 3 twinning between Taber and Burdett to start in

Micah Quinn January 23, 2023

The Alberta government recently announced that the 46 kilometre twinning of Highway 3 between Taber and Burdett will see shovels in the ground later this spring. A report done by PricewaterhouseCoopers provided an economic analysis on the added benefits that the twinning will have. Bill Chapman, the president of the Highway 3 Twinning Development Association […]Read More

 Thirteen-year-old Strathmore teen receives kidney donation from ringette manager

Thirteen-year-old Strathmore teen receives kidney donation from ringette manager

Angela Stewart January 23, 2023

It’s a friendship like no other. Two small southern Alberta mom’s never expected their connection from the ice rink would lead to a organ donation for a lucky 13-year-old teenager in Strathmore. As Angela Stewart explains, the families are very thankful that they found each other. Cumming will be receiving his new kidney on Feb. 7, […]Read More

 1870 Baker Massacre commemorated by survivor’s relative at Cardston Elementary

1870 Baker Massacre commemorated by survivor’s relative at Cardston Elementary

Jeannette Rocher January 23, 2023

Students at Cardston Elementary School got a history lesson that’s been seldom taught. It’s one with a personal connection. The school’s vice-principal, Ramona Big Head, is the great-granddaughter of one of the survivors of the 1870 Baker Massacre. It was on this day, January 23, 153 years ago – that 217 Blackfeet people (mostly children […]Read More

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