The provincial government announced new grant options this week for both small and medium sized businesses offering up to $20,000 in funding. There are some business owners however, who do not qualify, leaving them desperate for Read More
Businesses that offer personal services like hair cuts, nails and waxing will be hit hard this holiday season. The latest provincial restrictions are mandating salons to close down as of midnight this Saturday. As Jeannette Read More
In light of the restrictions, Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman shared a message for the community.Read More
The new provincial restrictions mean that starting Sunday, December 13 numerous city facilities will be closed. City Manager, Greg Adair shared which specific places in Lethbridge that will include.Read More
While many businesses say they don’t think they can survive another shutdown, the province announced new funding on Tuesday.Read More
Tuesday afternoon Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced further restrictions due to COVID-19 (to be in place for four weeks).Read More
Former NHL player and southern Alberta native, Kris Versteeg recently placed third in CBC's Battle of the Blades. As a finalist Versteeg raised $15,000 towards the Opokaa'sin Early Intervention Society, which helps Aboriginal children. The two-time Read More
Many people describe obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD as something that takes over your life. If you combine those feelings of distress with a pandemic, even more challenges arise. Video journalist, Ainsley O'Riley discovered that Read More
A church in Winnipeg has filed an injunction against the Government of Manitoba which issued new public health orders saying drive-in church services cannot be allowed during the COVID-19 pandemic. So far the province has Read More
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the widespread cancellation of more non-urgent surgeries may be necessary because the largest hospitals in the province are filling up with COVID-19 cases. Kenney says hospitals are at 91 percent capacity Read More
The City of Lethbridge has extended the mandatory face covering bylaw until at least February 23rd. In a vote of 6-3 on Monday, council voted for the extension which was set to expire on December 31Read More
Between the global pandemic, and businesses struggling, it can be challenging for us to find uplifting stories in the community. However one business, Analog Books, will be hosting its grand opening Friday. Video journalist, Ainsley Read More
Businesses in Lethbridge have been ordered by the province to reduce customers to 25 percent capacity. The new measures will begin on November 27. Colosseum Lethbridge owner, Lance Secretan says that many of his customers have made Read More
With COVID-19 changing the landscape of the way we work, and communicate, Lethbridge Victim Services are also impacted, going from in person visits to over the phone. As video journalist, Ainsley O'Riley, explains the volunteer Read More
Alberta expects around 680,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to arrive in January. If all goes according to plan, the province would receive doses from pharmaceutical companies, Pfizer and Moderna. Video journalist Ainsley O’Riley hit the streets Read More
The wardrobe of a farmer is likely to include some classic flannel. Alberta nonprofit, AG For Life is running a social media contest called Farmers in Flannel. It aims to thank farmers for their hard Read More
Last month the town of Coaldale voted against a mandatory mask bylaw after the community disagreed that it needed one. The town said they wanted to instead focus on education opposed to enforcement. Video journalist, Read More
