Jaclyn Kucey

Community Reporter

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• Edmonton couple finds potential obsidian artifact in front yard

  "As Hector was digging out the front, I was out here around and about, and he came to me with a big black rock, and he said: 'What's this?'"

  Science

  Apr 29
• Edmonton student one of 20 selected for Vimy Pilgrimage Award

  "The chance to go and learn about things in person instead of a textbook or a YouTube video was really exciting,” said Surukanti.

  Education

  Apr 18
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• Eileen’s Place: Transitional shelter opens to help domestic violence survivors

  Eileen’s Place is a three-unit, second-stage affordable housing program that will help transition domestic violence survivors to independent living.

  Health

  Apr 16
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• Alberta resource guides learners towards Indigenous language revitalization

  Now with more available programing and cultural celebrations, more people want to reconnect with their culture and learn the language and traditions.

  Education

  Apr 15
• Wetaskiwin County initiative could reduce garbage going to the dump by 90%

  The future of waste processing is coming to Wetaskiwin County: a Canada-made solution that uses steam to break down trash and cuts greenhouse gas emissions.

  Environment

  Apr 5
• Edmonton video game industry sees boom in size, international clout

  Caldera Interactive recently brought their game concept, The Rabbit Haul, to a pitch competition at the Game Developer Conference in San Francisco and they won.

  Tech

  Apr 3
• Ukrainian newcomer artists showcase work at ‘Pysanky for Peace’ exhibit

  For the third year, a giant display of intricately decorated Ukrainian Easter eggs is set up at Kingsway Mall as part of the Pysanky for Peace project.

  Features

  Mar 26
• Edmonton kids co-author new book to fundraise for the Ben Stelter Foundation

  After a tough couple of years, each fighting their own battles with cancer, Cecily Eklund. and 12 year old Cosmo Amasio are now co-authors of a new book called the Kindness Coin.

  Features

  Mar 11
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• New office opens in Edmonton to advance women to skilled trades

  A new Office to Advance Woman Apprentices (OAWA) for Alberta opened in Edmonton, advancing women to Red Seal certification in the skilled construction trades.

  Education

  Mar 8
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• Dump of snow saves last of Alberta’s winter sport season

  “Without this snow we wouldn't have been able to open; we were ready to write this season off, to be honest. It was almost game over for us,” said Zack Doroshenko.

  Environment

  Mar 1
• Chicken for Lunch: The end of an eatery era in downtown Edmonton

  After 32 years in business, the infamous Chicken for Lunch eatery in the food court at Rice Howard Place is closing in downtown Edmonton.

  Consumer

  Feb 28
• Surgeries in Lethbridge facing delays due to doctor shortage

  It's a group decision to prevent further burnout according to Francis. Operating rooms will be reduced from six to four, resulting in 200 canceled surgeries per month.

  Health

  Feb 8
• Rural doctor shortage: Southern Alberta hospital stressed under resident, tourist demand

  It's a mounting issue for the town of 900 residents: the Milk River Health Centre not only services the town and surrounding communities but also tourist attractions.

  Health

  Feb 7
• Rural southern Alberta community desperate for doctor shortage solution

  In 2023, the Milk River emergency department closed 30 times lasting anywhere from a few hours to a few days. So far in 2024, there've already been nine closures.

  Health

  Feb 6
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• Southern Alberta food producers keeping a close eye on water shortage risks

  “I don't think there is any risk of anyone shutting down, but certainly, people are going to have to be thinking smarter about how they use their water.”

  Environment

  Jan 29
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• Lethbridge schools continue to grow with more students

  Last year, Holy Spirit Catholic School Division welcomed more than 200 students and Lethbridge School Division is up 340 students from K-12.

  Education

  Jan 19
• Alberta parents desperate for affordable child care solution

  On Monday, the province released an online survey inviting parents to share their thoughts on services they expect from child-care operators.

  Features

  Jan 15
• Water shortage concerns prompt Lethbridge to plan for restrictions

  Wednesday’s reading of the storage level for the Oldman Reservoir is at 28 per cent. Usually, around this time of year, it averages between 62 and 80 per cent.

  Environment

  Jan 11
• Lethbridge’s vulnerable brace for the cold

  The first blast of winter is a brutal time for our city’s most vulnerable. Piedalue has been staying outside since April, this is his first full winter on the streets.

  Features

  Jan 8
• Lethbridge legends used to name downtown alleys

  More than 30 downtown Lethbridge alleys have been named to honour the history of the Lethbridge community through the Back Alley Naming project.

  Features

  Jan 2
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• Some Alberta families at risk of returning to full child-care fees in 2024

  Child-care operators have an upcoming deadline to sign the 2024/25 Affordability Grant for child-care agreement, which according to Bailee Procee, is handcuffing providers.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 21, 2023
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• Lethbridge police, M.A.D.D. join forces for annual Christmas Checkstop campaign

  Lethbridge police and Alberta Sheriffs have checked around 850 vehicles, caught eight impaired drivers, given out three warnings, and issued 46 violation tickets.

  Crime

  Dec 11, 2023
• Demand for Christmas trees in Southern Alberta continues to soar

  Last year, it took 10 days to sell out of tree supplies. This year, despite attempts to bump up supplies, demand continues to be high.

  Features

  Dec 4, 2023
• New picture book takes readers through Lethbridge’s transformation

  Crowson said this new book, Upon Further Reflection: Lethbridge Then and Now, helps readers keep an updated time capsule of the past.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2023
• Alberta affordable housing funding boost helps with much needed upgrades

  Lethbridge Housing Authority is part of 30 affordable housing organizations across the province receiving an additional $16 million dollars in funding from the Alberta Government.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 27, 2023