So many Canadians are taking advantage of the low interest rates right now and are purchasing a home. An interest rate under two percent for a five year closed mortgage makes it pretty affordable for first time home buyers. Shawn Ormston the founder of Great Rate Realty in Lethbridge says if you are thinking of […]Read More
For many, tax season can be stressful and even more so this year during the pandemic. This tax season opens with new rules thanks to COVID-19. If you are self employed and claiming items like mortgage payments, utilities and internet can make or break your business. Tax experts say the choice can be complicated. Read More
As tax season approaches, Canadians are faced with filing for an unprecedented year - job losses, federal financial aid and working from home are just some of the major adjustments made over 2020. Read More
Lethbridge County is once again accepting applications for its second-annual Bursary Program.Read More
Students enrolled in the Integrated Management Experience program in the University of Lethbridge’s Dhillon School of Business have taken charge of the Streets Alive Mosaic Fundraiser. The students say that this beautiful piece of artwork will go towards fundraising efforts at Streets Alive Mission in our city. Micah Quinn has the story.Read More
Junior Hockey clubs in Alberta are struggling financially during the pandemic. With no way of bringing in fans, the province has launched a virtual 50/50 draw to help. Twenty WHL clubs will have the opportunity to offset lost revenues, and as Ainsley O'Riley explains, our local Lethbridge Hurricanes are a part of that group.Read More
April may seem like miles away, but before we know it the April 30 income tax deadline will be here. Last year the deadline was pushed because of the pandemic, but in 2021 that is not the case. Tax professionals are recommending getting a head start now to avoid surprises.Read More
A surge in Canadian trading of internet promoted stocks including AMC, BlackBerry and Gamestop led to stock halts and trading disruptions Thursday. This came amid a social media based push that fuelled huge price gains and high trading volume for BlackBerry, GameStop and other stocks, which led to smaller traders making huge gains.Read More
The Saskatchewan government announced $600,000 of funding for each of the five WHL teams in the province.Read More
Lethbridge City Council on Tuesday voted 6-3 to approve the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Recommendations and Work Plan, along with a one-time budget request of $435,000 to be used during a three-year period.Read More
Lethbridge Police Service is expecting layoffs in the coming months. The news comes after Monday's decision by City Council to reduce funding by $1-million to the LPS. Officials say 87 percent of the police budget goes towards staffing. Lethbridge Police Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh doesn’t agree with the decision, especially when there is a need to hire even more officers.Read More
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 community support. Video Journalist, Ainsley O'Riley spoke with one entrepreneur who is in a tough position.Read More
Lethbridge East MLA, Nathan Neudorf announced funding for three infrastructure projects in Lethbridge including $11-million towards the Lethbridge airport.Read More
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