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OPINION: The Carney/Smith MOU: Who Really Won?
OPINION: The Carney/Smith MOU: Who Really Won?
 Unofficial results for 2021 Lethbridge municipal election

Unofficial results for 2021 Lethbridge municipal election

Micah Quinn October 19, 2021

In Lethbridge, there were some local questions constituents had a chance to vote on. One was if our city should adopt a ward system. Over 60 per cent of you said yes. It would be implemented Read More

 Andrew Prokop re-elected as Taber mayor

Andrew Prokop re-elected as Taber mayor

Naveen Day October 19, 2021

The town of Taber will have a familiar face in council. Andrew Prokop was re-elected as mayor. He beat out Rick Popadynetz and Ken Holst.  During his first year on town council, Prokop served as Read More

 Blaine Hyggen wins election to become new mayor of Lethbridge

Blaine Hyggen wins election to become new mayor of Lethbridge

Micah Quinn October 19, 2021

Monday night was a roller coaster ride of emotions for Lethbridge candidates during the Alberta municipal election. Long time city councillor Blaine Hyggen was elected mayor of Lethbridge in a closely contested race against rival Read More

 Lethbridge residents go to the polls for election day

Lethbridge residents go to the polls for election day

Micah Quinn October 18, 2021

This is a day many Albertans have been waiting for with the municipal election. Specifically our windy city of Lethbridge. As Micah Quinn explains, this is set to become a historic election day for a Read More

 What could Alberta’s upcoming municipal ballot mean for Albertans

What could Alberta’s upcoming municipal ballot mean for Albertans

Jeannette Rocher October 15, 2021

On Monday October 18th Albertans will be heading to the polls. Not only to cast votes for their municipality’s mayor, council and school board trustees, but there are referendum questions as well. Dave Naylor, Read More

 Jeff Nielsen running as Independent for Senate seat

Jeff Nielsen running as Independent for Senate seat

Micah Quinn October 14, 2021

Jeff Nielson is another candidate running to become a senator. Nielsen is an Independent. He is a grain farmer near Olds Alberta. He’s been active in farm policy as the chair of the Grain Read More

 Pam Davidson vying for Senate position

Pam Davidson vying for Senate position

Micah Quinn October 14, 2021

The option of having to vote for an Alberta Senate candidate will be on the ballot next Monday for the upcoming municipal election. Senate candidates are voted in, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that Read More

 Lyndsay Montina vying for Coalhurst mayoral seat

Lyndsay Montina vying for Coalhurst mayoral seat

Micah Quinn October 12, 2021

And just outside of Lethbridge, Lyndsay Montina is vying for the title of Mayor of Coalhurst in the 2021 municipal election. She’s joining Ron Lagemaat as the only two participants running for the town. Montina Read More

 Municipal election drive-through voting offered this weekend

Municipal election drive-through voting offered this weekend

Micah Quinn October 8, 2021

The Alberta municipal election is fast approaching and voters now have the opportunity to try a new way of casting their ballots. As Micah Quinn explains, you can now vote for your desired candidates from Read More

 Medicine Hat Mayor explains how his city addresses homelessness.

Medicine Hat Mayor explains how his city addresses homelessness.

Hal Roberts October 8, 2021

Ted Clugston is hoping to be re-elected as mayor of Medicine Hat. Clugston says his city has seen a number of challenges this past year due to COVID-19 and the energy sector struggling. He also Read More

 Robin Walker vying for councillor spot

Robin Walker vying for councillor spot

Micah Quinn October 7, 2021

Robin Walker is another Lethbridge resident who has decided to throw his hat into the ring for a spot on Lethbridge City Council. Walker has lived in our city for 35 years, and has an accounting Read More

 Candidates say campaign signs stolen, damaged

Candidates say campaign signs stolen, damaged

Naveen Day October 6, 2021

Streets like Mayor Magrath Drive are decked with campaign signs.  And with numerous candidates looking to fill seats in council and school boards, there are a lot of signs out there.  The City sent out Read More

 Dan Leis running for public school board trustee

Dan Leis running for public school board trustee

Naveen Day October 6, 2021

A former school teacher, whose career has spanned over 35 years, has put his name forward to be one of the next public school trustees.  Dan Leis says he wants to increase funding for schools, while Read More

 Amanda Jensen seeking nomination for Alberta NDP Lethbridge-East

Amanda Jensen seeking nomination for Alberta NDP Lethbridge-East

Bridge City News October 5, 2021

Another person has thrown their hat into the ring for the NDP Lethbridge-East nomination. Amanda Jensen has announced her intent to seek the nomination for the 2023 provincial election. Jensen is currently the executive director of Read More

 Federal election results discussed at SACPA

Federal election results discussed at SACPA

Micah Quinn September 29, 2021

Some people are wondering how it is that the Conservative Party of Canada had more total votes than the Liberals, but still lost the federal election. Dr. Melanee Thomas is an Associate Professor of Political Read More

 Downtown BRZ hosted second mayoral forum on Tuesday evening

Downtown BRZ hosted second mayoral forum on Tuesday evening

Bridge City News September 29, 2021

For the second night in a row, Lethbridge’s mayoral candidates participated in a mayoral forum. Tuesday’s forum was put on by the Downtown BRZ at the Public Library. Five out of the six Read More

 NDP says doctor shortage requires action from UCP

NDP says doctor shortage requires action from UCP

Micah Quinn September 28, 2021

NDP Finance Critic and Lethbridge-West MLA, Shannon Phillips, had a harsh message Tuesday afternoon for the newly appointed Health Minister Jason Copping. Phillips says the Alberta government isn’t doing enough to help out residents Read More

 Restaurant owner vying for seat on Lethbridge City Council

Restaurant owner vying for seat on Lethbridge City Council

Naveen Day September 28, 2021

If his name doesn’t ring a bell, then any one of his eight well-established restaurants might. Wally Schenk is one of the 32 candidates looking to fill a seat on Lethbridge City Council. He says Read More

 Mayoral candidates square off in Q and A forum

Mayoral candidates square off in Q and A forum

Micah Quinn September 28, 2021

The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce hosted a mayoral Q and A forum on Tuesday night. As Micah Quinn explains, the candidates outlined their platforms going into the upcoming municipal election in October.Read More

 Two Taber children want to pursue careers in politics

Two Taber children want to pursue careers in politics

Naveen Day September 28, 2021

Seven year old Landon Dyck and 10-year old Tenley Angermeier were invited by Taber mayor Andrew Prokop to tour the town council chambers and give them a feel of what a career in politics would Read More

 Jack Van Rijn looking for Coaldale mayoral seat

Jack Van Rijn looking for Coaldale mayoral seat

Micah Quinn September 27, 2021

Jack Van Rijn has declared his intentions to run for mayor in the Town of Coaldale. He was a councillor for the town for four years, and he says transparency and public input are essential Read More

 Jerry Firth running for seat on Lethbridge City Council

Jerry Firth running for seat on Lethbridge City Council

Naveen Day September 27, 2021

There are 32 candidates vying for a spot on Lethbridge’s City Council.  One of whom is Jerry Firth. He says his experience as a social worker will help remedy some important matters such as homelessness Read More

 City Council sending complaint to Alberta Ombudsman about EMS dispatch consolidation

City Council sending complaint to Alberta Ombudsman about EMS dispatch

Bridge City News September 27, 2021

Lethbridge City Council voted unanimously to send a complaint to the Alberta Ombudsman regarding the decision by AHS on centralizing Ambulance dispatch services. Mayor Chris Spearman brought forward the motion following both the City of Read More

 Former Lethbridge MLA Maria Fitzpatrick re-seeking Alberta NDP nomination for Lethbridge-East

Former Lethbridge MLA Maria Fitzpatrick re-seeking Alberta NDP nomination for

Bridge City News September 24, 2021

Former Lethbridge MLA Maria Fitzpatrick has announced her intent to seek the Alberta NDP nomination for Lethbridge-East. Fitzpatrick was first elected as the NDP MLA for Lethbridge-East in 2015 until she was defeated by the UCP’Read More

 Two council candidates who want to reduce crime and spending

Two council candidates who want to reduce crime and spending

Naveen Day September 23, 2021

Two Lethbridge residents who are running for a spot on Lethbridge’s City Council this fall want to see a safer city.  One of those candidates is Ryan Lepko.  Currently working for the Solicitor General Read More

 Four city councillors and one former Lethbridge mayor seeking re-election in municipal election

Four city councillors and one former Lethbridge mayor seeking re-election

Bridge City News September 21, 2021

Four city councillors and one former mayor have all filed their nomination papers for the upcoming municipal election on Oct. 18.    Belinda Crowson has served on council for one term, she says she wants to Read More

 Voters in Lethbridge hit the polls for the 44th general election

Voters in Lethbridge hit the polls for the 44th general

Bridge City News September 20, 2021

Today is the 44th general election in Canada, and a few changes have been made to polling stations to help deal with COVID-19. In Alberta, masks are mandatory in all indoor buildings, physical distancing has Read More

 Harold Pereverseff takes another run for spot on Lethbridge City Council

Harold Pereverseff takes another run for spot on Lethbridge City

Naveen Day September 20, 2021

Another name that has come forward for a seat on City Council is Harold Pereverseff. He says he is running because he wants a safe community for families and businesses.Read More

 Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce held federal candidates forum on Thursday

Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce held federal candidates forum on Thursday

Bridge City News September 17, 2021

There are half a dozen candidates running for this year’s federal election in Lethbridge including Conservative Incumbent Rachael Harder, Liberal Party candidate Devon Hargreaves, PPC candidate Kimmie Hovan, NDP candidate Elaine Perez, Christain Heritage Read More

 City councillor hopefuls network with potential voters

City councillor hopefuls network with potential voters

Micah Quinn September 15, 2021

Nearly all of the declared Lethbridge city councillor candidates were at the Lethbridge Public Library Tuesday night for a meet and greet. As Micah Quinn explains, this event was meant to give everyone a chance Read More

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    A southern Alberta First Nation is reporting some promising statistics regarding overdose deaths in its communities. Blood Tribe Emergency Services says between last December and the month of March, they received no overdose-related emergency calls. Blood Tribe Emergency Services Director, Travis Coleman says, “The decline in...

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  • SAAG to launch exhibit on Saturday at Excite

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