Extendicare employees working in Albertan aren’t pleased with the latest announcement that 4 per cent of employee wages will be cut by Canada’s largest private home care provider. The cuts come shortly after Alberta Health Services offered a similar package to AUPE members working in AHS General Support Services. Vice-President with the Alberta Union […]Read More
With the pandemic shifting, so are the restrictions. On Wednesday, Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced that almost all COVID-19 restrictions are set to be dropped by Aug. 16. With the increase of Albertans getting the COVID-19 vaccine, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced that the Alberta Government is going to cut […]Read More
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Finance Minister Travis Toews visited Lethbridge discussing the current state of the Alberta economy. Kenney also addressed the ongoing negotiations with the nurses union in our province. Micah Quinn has the details.Read More
The Alberta government has put in $45-million to help families in our province that are earning up to $90,000 to assist with child care costs. $10-a-day child care negotiations, however, are still ongoing between the UCP and Ottawa. Four other regions have since signed agreements with the federal government for the $10-a-day child care program. […]Read More
The body of a man who went missing on June 20 was found over the weekend by Alberta Fish and Wildlife. The Crowsnest Pass RCMP received a report of human remains which were discovered in a rural area. As Micah Quinn explains, the family wants answers now.Read More
A recent release by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees says the province is looking to cut wages for Alberta Health Services frontline workers and support staff. The Alberta government tabled a 4% pay cut for workers recently after negotiations were put on hold after the pandemic. Dr. Verna Yiu, the President and CEO for […]Read More
Hollywood films such as GhostBusters Afterlife, Interstellar and Let Him Go have been filmed in the town of Fort Macleod. Currently Main Street is the set for HBO’s series The Last of Us. Main Street has been transformed into three different sets throughout the last two days, with business names being changed, awnings and flags […]Read More
Our province’s Justice Minister and Solicitor General, Kaycee Madu, made his way to the Town of Cardston to discuss the hot button topic of rural crime and how it’s handled in Alberta. Madu stressed making a change to a provincial police force that would essentially phase out the current RCMP. Micah Quinn has the details.Read More
Muscular Dystrophy Canada is providing $366,000 to Alberta Precision Laboratories to begin screening newborns for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). SMA is a rare genetic condition that causes muscle weakness. The test, which is part of a one-year pilot initiative, will be added to Alberta’s Newborn Metabolic Screening Program which currently screens newborns for 21 conditions. […]Read More
Book worms in Waterton have a new way of accessing their favourite reading materials. A micro-library was recently installed, and all you need is a valid Chinook Arch Regional library card to access the books. Lesley Little, who is a board member for Chinook Arch, says this is a great option for residents in Waterton. […]Read More
A new partnership between Alberta RCMP’s Regional Police and Crisis Teams and Alberta Health Services has been created to help deal and treat people who are suffering from mental health when arriving at a call. A new initiative to provide the right care for someone suffering with mental health has been launched by the […]Read More
The province announced more funding to improve mental health services for Alberta’s youth. Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Mike Ellis, was joined by Children’s Services Minister, Rebecca Schulz, in Medicine Hat earlier on Tuesday to announce 7.3 million dollars over three years to expand mental health hubs across Alberta. Read More
The Village of Stirling is welcoming everyone back to enjoy Settler Days this weekend. The Mayor of Stirling, Trevor Lewington, says there should be many fun activities for the entire family to enjoy. Settler Days will wrap up with a massive fireworks display on Saturday night. Lewington says he’s happy to be able to get […]Read More
The family of Lane Tailfeathers is pleading for anyone to come forward with information that could help them find him. Tailfeathers has been missing since last month and hasn’t returned to his home in Fort Macleod. As Micah Quinn explains, his family says they haven’t been able to sleep at night knowing that he is […]Read More
Farmers in southern Alberta received some good news on Thursday. The Alberta Government announced the expansion of the Chin Reservoir east of Lethbridge. For farmers and ranchers in southern Alberta, water and irrigation play a vital role in producing quality products. That’s why the Alberta Government, The Canada Infrastructure Bank, the Agriculture and Forestry’s […]Read More
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney shuffled his cabinet today. Rajan Sawhney, MLA for Calgary-North East and currently the Minister of Community and Social Services, becomes the Minister of Transportation. She will deliver on Alberta’s historic Capital Plan investment of $20.3 billion over the next three years, including Alberta’s $1.53-billion investment in Calgary’s Green Line LRT project, […]Read More
The extreme heat wave in southern Alberta last week has had a negative effect on some crops and vegetables in the region. With the lack of moisture and above seasonal temperatures, some crops have already started to dry up. Crops around southern Alberta are being affected by the extreme heat that took over much […]Read More
Barbeque lovers in southern Alberta have the chance to indulge this weekend. The Lethbridge & District Exhibition along with Hickory Street are bringing the Smoke, Wind & Fire Master Series Barbeque competition to our city this weekend. The first Kansas City Barbeque Society competition will be in Lethbridge thanks to the easing of restrictions. […]Read More
The Calgary Stampede is set to kick off on Friday, and this year, the celebrations will be making its way to Lethbridge. The Lethbridge and District Exhibition will be one of four cities across the province hosting the Fireworks Spectacular show this Friday. The 14 minute event will occur simultaneously in a synchronized musical soundtrack. […]Read More
With Lethbridge located in the heart of southern Alberta, agriculture plays a major role in our economy. The University of Lethbridge has introduced the Agri-food Summer Series where local producers and researchers will discuss different agricultural topics related to the industry. U of L research associate, Dr. Kim Stanford, will be the first speaker […]Read More
Canada Day will be a great opportunity to go on a road trip to see what southern Alberta has to offer. But if you are looking for a traditional small-community feel to celebrate Canada’s birthday, the hamlet of Granum may have you covered. In addition to a parade and show & shine, a 20-minute-long display […]Read More
Neighbours don’t always get along, and feuds can some times get out of hand. That is what happened for a couple in Pincher Creek. Dylan Fouillard says his neighbour poured chemicals into his rain collection barrel that injured a toddler, destroyed his garden, and caused his dog to get seriously ill. He says that he […]Read More
The Lethbridge Police Service and Lethbridge Police Commission have submitted a revamped action plan to the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, Kaycee Madu. The latest plan was submitted on the deadline of Friday, June 25th. According to the Justice Minister’s office, they have received the amended report “and look forward to reviewing it.” In […]Read More
This summer you can compete in a three leg series including cycle, walking and running in support of Special Olympics Alberta. With COVD-19 keeping the fundraiser virtual, participants will be able to track their process through an app. This year’s goal is set at $50,000 dollars. Southwest Region Chair for Alberta Law Enforcement Torch […]Read More
Terry Fox’s impact on Canadians is undeniable. In 1980, Fox embarked on his Marathon of Hope across Canada to raise money for cancer research after his own leg was amputated due to the disease. He ran 5,373 kilometres over 143 days before the cancer spread to other parts of his body forcing him to stop. […]Read More
For the first time since the pandemic started, chuckwagon racing is back. Starting on July 17th, the High River Agricultural Society Grounds will be hosting a two weekend event. The World Professional Chuckwagon Association will be putting on the Battle of the Foothills show, which will consist of 38 wagons from across Alberta and Saskatchewan. […]Read More
Earlier this week, the Federal Government announced that starting July 5 restrictions for fully vaccinated when entering Canada will be easing. Fully vaccinated Canadians won’t have to complete the 14-day isolation period, but still have to show a negative test when entering. Meanwhile, south of the border, the U.S. Government has been pushing Canada to […]Read More
The Bomber Command Museum of Canada recently reopened its doors after being temporarily closed for six months during the pandemic. The museum is run off of donations, and houses a multitude of war planes and bombers from the Second World War. Micah Quinn drove out to Nanton earlier today to explore this unique place.Read More
The Town of Coaldale has added three new bylaw officers to its Municipal Enforcement team. Coaldale’s Municipal Enforcement Program was redesigned earlier this year following the conclusion of the three-year pilot program in 2019. Two of the officers have connections to the community. Coaldale’s Town of Municipal Enforcement has added three new faces to […]Read More
Canadians are anxious to hear if a federal election will be called for the fall. A familiar Lethbridge name is being dropped in the hat to run against Conservative MP Rachael Harder. Devon Hargreaves, who formerly ran for a seat in the Alberta legislature is now running as the federal Liberal candidate for our city. […]Read More
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