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 Free clinic helping men detect early prostate cancer

Free clinic helping men detect early prostate cancer

Micah Quinn August 25, 2023

The Man Van rolled into Lethbridge today in the parking lot of London Drugs. The clinic from the Prostate Cancer Centre in Calgary offers free blood testing to help detect early prostate cancer for men Read More

 NDP wants auditor general to look into DynaLife failed deal

NDP wants auditor general to look into DynaLife failed deal

Micah Quinn August 23, 2023

The Alberta NDP is calling on the auditor general to look into the provincial government’s decision to cut ties with DynaLife. The group provides medical lab services for Albertans. Last week, Health Minister Adriana Read More

 City releases Encampment Strategy update

City releases Encampment Strategy update

Angela Stewart August 17, 2023

We are now into the third month of the city’s Encampment Strategy and officials say the latest stats show since June 19th, there have been 384 calls made to the city relating to encampment issues Read More

 Local foster finds bullet lodged in dog’s fur

Local foster finds bullet lodged in dog’s fur

Angela Stewart August 2, 2023

A Calgary based animal rescue says one of their fosters found a bullet lodged in one of their dogs. The dog’s name is Foolio and he is currently being fostered here in Lethbridge by Read More

 Protecting yourself from ticks and Lyme disease

Protecting yourself from ticks and Lyme disease

Micah Quinn July 28, 2023

Ticks are becoming more prevalent during the hot summer months. One thing you can do if you are bitten is head to a pharmacist as they can now assess and prescribe medication for tick bites. Read More

 Cooking safety tips when heading out to barbecue

Cooking safety tips when heading out to barbecue

Micah Quinn July 25, 2023

Summer is a perfect time to fire up the barbecue and cook some delicious steaks or burgers. There are some important food safety tips, however, that you should keep in mind when cooking in the Read More

 Tips to keep cool in extreme heat

Tips to keep cool in extreme heat

Angela Stewart July 24, 2023

Many regions around the southern prairies experienced one of the hottest days so far this year. For some it would have been record breaking heat. Places like Mankato and Maple Creek, Saskatchewan saw temperatures above 36 Read More

 Fire ban in effect for River Valley, city implements Level Two of extreme temperature protocol

Fire ban in effect for River Valley, city implements Level

Angela Stewart July 21, 2023

With the current forecasted high temperatures in our city, there is now a fire ban in effect for the River Valley. Fire officials implemented the ban primarily because of the low humidity, gusting winds, and Read More

 Groundbreaking on new Blood Tribe recovery centre

Groundbreaking on new Blood Tribe recovery centre

Angela Stewart July 19, 2023

The Alberta Government along with members of the Blood Tribe held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday to mark the beginning of what will soon be a new 75 bed recovery community for those facing addictions. The facility Read More

 Medicine Hat city council approves $1-million in funding to support HALO Air Ambulance

Medicine Hat city council approves $1-million in funding to support

Angela Stewart July 18, 2023

Here in Alberta, a million dollars has been approved by the city of Medicine Hat to help support HALO Air Ambulance for two years. This is the first time the city has approved support for Read More

 Extreme Temperature Response Protocol activated by city following heat warning

Extreme Temperature Response Protocol activated by city following heat warning

Angela Stewart June 29, 2023

Environment Canada issued a heat warning for much of Southwestern Alberta. The city of Lethbridge is now moving ahead with their Extreme Temperature Response Protocol. Officials say when heat waves kick in, the risk for Read More

 Donation of $50 million for new Calgary Cancer Centre

Donation of $50 million for new Calgary Cancer Centre

Micah Quinn June 28, 2023

A massive investment of $50 million has been given to the new Calgary Cancer Centre from the Arthur J.E. Child Foundation. The centre is now officially named the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre Read More

 Indigenous ceremonies to be brought in to AHS facilities

Indigenous ceremonies to be brought in to AHS facilities

Micah Quinn June 23, 2023

Alberta Health Services recently announced they will be expanding supports for the practice of Indigenous spiritual ceremonies inside AHS facilities. It is called the Patient Access to Indigenous Spiritual Ceremony Policy. Jeff Beddome, the advisor Read More

 LPN group fighting for job reclassification

LPN group fighting for job reclassification

Micah Quinn June 19, 2023

A group of Licensed Practical Nurses in our province including right here in southern Alberta are seeking reclassification for their work titles. They want to be known as Direct Nursing Care workers instead of Auxiliary Read More

 Green N Yellow polar plunge partnership

Green N Yellow polar plunge partnership

Angela Stewart May 25, 2023

The Green N Yellow group is partnering with GPS Container for their annual Polar Plunge coming up next month. They are collecting donations which will all be donated to Can Praxis, an equine Assisted Therapy Read More

 Wildfire smoke and your health

Wildfire smoke and your health

Naveen Day May 17, 2023

The symptoms that come along with being in the midst of wildfire smoke can vary from person to person. That is according to the Medical Officer of Health for Alberta Health Services South Zone. Doctor Read More

 City council approves encampment strategy

City council approves encampment strategy

Angela Stewart May 16, 2023

Lethbridge City Council has approved a new strategy to help deal with the encampment issue in our city. The city will be working with the police and city administration on several goals including connecting some Read More

 Mental Health week in Lethbridge

Mental Health week in Lethbridge

Angela Stewart May 2, 2023

Monday kicked off Mental Health week in Canada. This week is all about raising awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health. Wood’s Homes in our city continues to provide services to youth that Read More

 NDP plan to recruit more doctors to Alberta if elected

NDP plan to recruit more doctors to Alberta if elected

Angela Stewart May 2, 2023

With a North American shortage of healthcare workers some may be wondering where will these professionals will come from and what will entice them to come to Alberta. NDP candidate for Lethbridge-West Shannon Phillips says Read More

 Lethbridge seniors test new e-bikes

Lethbridge seniors test new e-bikes

Angela Stewart April 28, 2023

Some Lethbridge seniors took exercise to a new level Friday morning at the Heritage Lodge. Inaugural rides on new e-bikes for the residents took place, all part of a new initiative to encourage exercise among Read More

 Lethbridge woman shares story of COVID-19 vaccine injury

Lethbridge woman shares story of COVID-19 vaccine injury

Angela Stewart April 27, 2023

A Lethbridge woman says she is now considered a person with a vaccine injury after receiving the jab back in 2021. She is now sharing her story of some of the impacts the vaccine had on Read More

 Witness testifies at National Citizens Inquiry in Saskatoon

Witness testifies at National Citizens Inquiry in Saskatoon

Angela Stewart April 24, 2023

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

 Blood Tribe announces funding to combat opioid crisis

Blood Tribe announces funding to combat opioid crisis

Angela Stewart April 18, 2023

To try and help deal with the opioid crisis, the Blood Tribe has set aside a large sum of money to help combat the issue. Chief Roy Fox made the announcement in a video posted Read More

 NDP pledges millions to expand cardiac care at Chinook Regional Hospital

NDP pledges millions to expand cardiac care at Chinook Regional

Angela Stewart April 12, 2023

Alberta’s official Opposition say if elected, Albertans will have access to even more cardiac care as the party is pledging a major expansion at the Chinook Regional Hospital. Lethbridge West candidate Shannon Phillips and Read More

 ‘Healthcare crisis’: says NDP

‘Healthcare crisis’: says NDP

Angela Stewart April 6, 2023

The Alberta NDP says despite what the province says, there is a crisis in our healthcare system especially when it comes to obstetric care. There is currently only one OBGYN operating in the city. Lethbridge Read More

 Regina organ recipient designs 2023 Green Shirt Day logo

Regina organ recipient designs 2023 Green Shirt Day logo

Angela Stewart March 28, 2023

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

 Mobile mammography unit coming to Milk River

Mobile mammography unit coming to Milk River

Angela Stewart March 24, 2023

A mobile mammography unit will be in the town of Milk River at the beginning of April for women who are looking to get tested for breast cancer. AHS says women between the ages of 45 Read More

 AUPE rallies outside Extendicare demanding better wage contracts

AUPE rallies outside Extendicare demanding better wage contracts

Angela Stewart March 23, 2023

 A rally Thursday outside the Extendicare Fairmont Park senior’s facility saw around 40 members from the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees demanding better pay for workers. As Angela Stewart explains, AUPE says employees have been 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 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 Read More

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