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 Read More
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Read More
Image credit: https://centerforilpolitics.org/most-controversial-games-canada/ 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 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 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 25Read 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Read More
Canada Day is next Thursday, unfortunately, Lethbridge won’t be hosting any festivities, but some surrounding communities will be celebrating our nation’s birthday. The Hamlet of Granum will be hosting a parade and fireworks Read More
Close to 30 Hindu societies across the province, including many in southern Alberta want their religion included in Alberta’s proposed new Kindergarten to Grade 6 (K-6) curriculum at an earlier stage. The Alberta government says the Read More
Lethbridge’s new logo design is receiving some mixed reviews. But local design businesses are unhappy that the contract was awarded to The Met Agency in Edmonton, and not a local designer. Owner of Inspire Read More
Mark your calendars – a southern Alberta staple is once again coming back this year. Taber Corn Fest will be going ahead starting August 26 through 28. There will be a church service on the 29th. Corn Fest Read More
The province is studying a new report on Alberta’s helicopter emergency medical services. It outlines potential changes to the way emergency medical service responders work in our province. The suggestion would increase provincial funding Read More
A stressful chapter for an Alberta couple has come to an end. The Crown has dropped charges against David and Collet Stephan. Shortly after the death of their 19-month-old son Ezekiel in 2012, years of battling Read More
The Taber Police Services has seen it all, but when officers responded to a call last week, they encountered a pesky situation. A baby raccoon had crawled up inside a truck and was stuck, that’Read More
Adding to the list of names vying for a seat on City Council is Jenn Prosser. She is the Executive Director of the Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group which is a non-profit organization that advocates Read More
A Calgary pastor had the lug nuts from a wheel of his truck loosened by someone trying to cause harm to him and his ministry. Pastor Artur Pawlowski says this is the same truck that Read More
June 21 marks National Indigenous Day, a time to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples of Canada. Lethbridge College hosted a virtual event to celebrate Read More
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