Students in grades 7-12 are now well into their third week of learning from home. This time around, however, teachers and principals are saying everyone has felt more prepared for that quick shift back to the online world. But what about students who need a more structured environment and don’t perform as well learning from home? It turns out many schools have developed contingencies for students who may not have adapted so well.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
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was a perfect pairing…Restaurants, and food courier services such as SkipTheDishes that offer to take care of delivery services for a fee. But now as heath restrictions have once again forced restaurants to close their dining rooms, many owners are urging their customers to skip the Skip.Read More
Last summer former Lethbridge Pronghorn hockey player, Evan Wardley organized an anti racism protest in Lethbridge. Today, he is taking things one step further, partnering with the United Way and starting up the Unification Project Fund. The fund will work to educate people about anti-racism and anti-discrimination in southern Alberta.Read More
The late Logan Boulet will be honoured with a national award on Monday from the Canadian Blood Services.Read More
Lethbridge Police kicked off its 2020 Christmas Check Stop Campaign this past weekend in an effort to curb the number of impaired drivers on the road.Read More
Lethbridge Police Service officially has more boots on the ground today. The LPS graduated 8 Community Peace Officers (CPO). The Siksika Nation will also receive some much needed enforcement. As Video Journalist Ainsley O’Riley explains, these officers are a part of a greater plan to help keep our community safe.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
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 Rocher reports, it’s leaving the public a bit panicked about getting in their primping prior to Christmas...and business owners worried about their livelihood.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
It’s a cosmic coincidence. For the first time since 1623 Jupiter and Saturn will appear to align the night sky, and shine brighter than ever. This occurrence is being called the 'Christmas Star'. Video Journalist Ainsley O’Riley spoke with a theologian who shared his thoughts on the cosmos, and their impact on us today.Read More
The Mustard Seed intends to put forth a zoning application with the city for the Ramada Hotel on Mayor Magrath Drive. Residents within a 60 metre range of the facility received a letter from the organization, stating their plans. Many business owners in the area expressed their concerns with the specific location in question.Read More
There are currently 400 people on the waiting list in Lethbridge for permanent supportive housing. A Christian organization known as the Mustard Seed is looking to get those people out of a shelter, and into a home they can call their own.Read More
Lethbridge East MLA, Nathan Neudorf announced funding for three infrastructure projects in Lethbridge including $11-million towards the Lethbridge airport.Read More
Recovering from addiction is a complex issue. Many say it takes hard work, a balanced lifestyle, and emotional support. But, who says that support needs to come from a human being? The Recovery College in Lethbridge offers a variety of courses and one involves pets. Video Journalist Ainsley ORiley has the details.Read More
A Christian organization called the Mustard Seed is expanding into Lethbridge. The group plans to provide sober supportive housing to our city's most vulnerable. The nonprofit already provides over half a million meals per month, and nearly 500 shelter mats to various communities in the province. The managing director for Lethbridge, Byron Bradley, says the group is hoping to eliminate homelessness and poverty.Read More
Winners of the 2020 YQL Expressions of Reconciliation Art and Media Contest have been announced. The first place winner is Star Crop Eared Wolf for an arrangement of pressed flowers and plants. United Way’s Marketing and Communications Manager, Connolly Tate-Mitchell, says art has become an important means of therapy and an effective outlet during this pandemic.Read More
If you’re not sure about Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden being open due to pandemic restrictions, you’ll be happy to know that the winter lights festival is a go. The garden's grand opening is set for Thursday.Read More
Farming Smarter had plans to host an in-person conference Wednesday and Thursday at Exhibition Park, but with provincial restrictions not allowing banquet-style events, the organization was pushed to an entirely virtual event. Organizers say that farmers are actually benefiting from an online experience, because it’s allowing for more networking opportunities.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 Stanley Cup champ also spoke about the upcoming NHL season, potentially not happening. Terms of an agreement with the NHL and NHLPA were settled four months ago, but now the league is hoping to obtain $300 million in concessions from players. If a deal with the NHL and NHLPA is not reached on the Return to Play, there will not be hockey this season.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 the mental health disorder is treatable, and local psychologists are having a hand in that process.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 fined Springs Church over $20,000 for hosting drive-in services.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 due to the coronavirus. He says Alberta currently has 8,500 hospital beds. Around 2,400 are being set aside for pandemic patients and one quarter of those beds will be in intensive care.Read More
Lethbridge Police have arrested a Surrey B.C. man on drug trafficking charges earlier today.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 31st. Mayor Chris Spearman says with increased cases of COVID-19 more needs to be done. Spearman adds the Community Standing Policy Committee will discuss another potential extension on February 11th. As of Monday Lethbridge had 206 active cases of COVID-19.Read More
The Blood Tribe has re-elected Chief Roy Fox. Fox garnered the most votes with 628 — around 23 percent of the ballots cast. Close to 90 people ran for 12 seats on council, as well for the First Nation. There were four polling stations available Thursday, including Exhibition Park in Lethbridge. Blackfoot resident, Jared Wolf Child says the community was looking for a leader who will address the ongoing opioid crisis.Read 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 O'Riley has the details.Read More
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