The National Citizens Inquiry into the way governments handled the COVID-19 pandemic continued in Ottawa. Sheila Annette Lewis recently spoke at the inquiry. She filed a legal challenge against Alberta Health Services, doctors and a Read More
Talks resumed Tuesday between the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency as the union representing 35-thousand CRA employees attempts to get a deal to end their two-week-old strike. Canada’s largest Read More
The National Citizens Inquiry into the pandemic held more meetings in Saskatoon over the weekend. Many came out to take in the testimonies of expert witnesses and others who shared the impact that the pandemic Read More
The National Citizens Inquiry into the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic continued in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The initiative which is being run by everyday Canadians, examines the impact of the government lockdowns, the virus Read More
Canadian Wheat Growers Association, a farm advocacy group, say they are concerned with the potential long haul of the P-SAC strike. Employees with the Canadian Grain Commission are on strike, and this means there are Read More
Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada in Lethbridge are continuing to protest as they too are participating in a nationwide strike. This has many people wondering how this will affect things such as Read More
It was day two of the National Citizens Inquiry into the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearings this week are taking place in Winnipeg. Rick Wall, the president of Richland Transport was Read More
It’s the 106th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, which took place from April 9-12, 1917, during the First World War. Over 100,000 Canadians served and fought bravely during the battle. Bridge City News chatted Read More
She knows all too well about the importance of organ donation, having been a recipient twice. Besides being an organ recipient, Brandy Hehn of Regina is also the designer behind this year’s Green Shirt Read More
Bars, restaurants and breweries across Canada are set to feel the pinch on April 1st. The federal government announced the biggest increase to the alcohol excise tax in 40 years. It is going up by 6.3 per Read More
A 12-day revival continues down at Asbury University in Kentucky. A pastor from Melfort Saskatchewan who drove down with a group to take part in the worship says on Sunday alone there was 25,000 people who Read More
Samaritans Purse providing aid following deadly earthquake in Turkey
Emotions are running high in Turkey and Syria following a deadly earthquake that took place earlier this week. Samaritans Purse is doing what it can to help bring aid to those who need it the Read More
A journalist who worked on the TV series the Fifth Estate is taking over from Preston Manning for the national citizen-led inquiry into the federal government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Trish Wood steps Read More
Thanks to an initiative from the federal government, $400-million will be invested into local community foundations, Red Crosses and United Way’s across the country. Charleen Davidson, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Lethbridge Read More
Some Sunwing travellers from Saskatchewan say the airline is leaving them at airports in other provinces. Patrick Go-Bay of Prince Albert says his group of 11 people had to rent cars and drive home after Sunwing Read More
Bill C-11 is going through the Senate right now and by next week, senators will have the opportunity to put forward some amendments with the hope some changes will be made to the bill. Lethbridge Read More
Children in West Africa, Central America and now Ukraine are to set to receive some much needed blessings in the form of a shoebox. Operation Christmas Child is now underway. Video Journalist Micah Quinn has Read More
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says they are very concerned about Bill C-11 when it comes to Canadian content creators. The bill gives government agencies the power to filter what creators can say and see online. Read More
Royal Canadian Legion honours Queen Elizabeth II during memorial ceremony
Many from around Lethbridge including past and present members of the Royal Canadian Legion took part in a memorial service that coincided with the Queen’s funeral today. A former member of the British Armed Read More
A local realtor believes that first-time home buyers won’t be getting the desired budget they were hoping for when trying to lock down a mortgage. This is because of the recent interest rate hikes Read More
According to a new report from the University of Toronto, Alberta has the highest percentage of food insecurity in the country at 28.3 per cent. Danielle McIntyre, the Executive Director with the Interfaith Food Bank, says Read More
Canada has made the top 10 list of countries with the best work-life balance. That is according to a new study by the company Tipalti. Our country came in at number five, with average working hours Read More
Inflation is high right now and a spokesperson with a Lethbridge trucking company says they are seeing a rise in the number of things needed for the trucking industry such as fuel and equipment for Read More
The Southern Alberta region is under another heat warning where daytime temperatures could reach up to 35 degrees. Environment Canada says Monday should be the last of it for a couple of days as we are Read More
Canada Day is shaping up to be a very busy day here in Lethbridge. The days are warm and COVID mandates are eased. And after so much uncertainty with the safety of public gatherings, it’Read More
Some controversy has arisen at a popular tourist attraction in Winnipeg. The Forks has been known as a meeting place for many locals with thousands coming out each year to celebrate at the site on Read More
Although the feds are suspending the travel mandates for airlines and trains on June 20th, travellers will still be faced with the COVID-19 mandates if they are planning on going on a cruise. Proof of Read More
Group offers self-representation advice to those charged, ticketed due to
A group focused on due process of law is working to educate and empower individuals who have been ticketed or charged due to protesting COVID mandates, to self-represent. The organization, Stand4Thee says there is Read More
Freedom marcher James Topp continues cross-country journey, veteran faces obstacles
Freedom marcher James Topp continued his cross-country journey of walking across Canada protesting the COVID-19 mandates. Topp who is serving in the Canadian Armed Forces says he is in the process of being released from Read More
The role of a guide dog for someone who is visually impaired plays a big part as the furry animal is recognized to be a mobility aid in helping them reach certain destinations without the Read More