Charges laid in violent Lethbridge liquor store robbery that saw knife held to employee’s throat
Lethbridge Fire and EMS hold live fire training simulation for new recruits
Starting a new chapter: A group of Lethbridge writers publish their own book
Hong Kong man sentenced to 1 year in jail for voyeurism and child pornography offences in Lethbridge
Hurricanes’ Ryan Vandervlis ‘feeling pretty good,’ recovering from campfire accident
Lethbridge College president and CEO receives Blackfoot name during Indigenous Celebration Day
FCM numbers highlight cannabis policing funding gap between Alberta cities and municipalities in Ontario, Quebec
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Numbers from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities offer more insight after claims made by Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci that his government is providing funding for cannabis policing equal to what is being given out in Ontario and Quebec. Continue reading
Alberta Justice adds $4.5M to victims of crime fund
Justice Minister Kathleen Ganley says the money will go to a number of initiatives, including $1.1 million to help police help victims. Continue reading
Manmeet Singh Bhullar Park a lasting legacy for dedicated politician
By Jill Croteau Reporter
A five-hectare green space in the Calgary community of Taradale has been transformed into a park that bears the name of the late Manmeet Singh Bhullar. Continue reading
Swoop cancels dozens of flights to U.S., leaving passengers scrambling
The airline’s first flight to the States was supposed to start taking off this week, but were cancelled at the last minute as Swoop awaits “one final regulatory approval required to operate to the U.S.” Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Charles Adler calls on the cowards of St. Albert to turn themselves in
Dear Coward, in this country, neighbours treat neighbours like neighbours, Charles Adler says. Continue reading
How do Alberta’s political parties vet their candidates?
According to Elections Alberta, anyone can nominate themselves online to become a candidate for any of Alberta’s political parties. Continue reading
What does legal cannabis mean for Canada’s marijuana political parties?
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Alberta’s Marijuana Party is ramping up efforts in the wake of legalization and taking a look at provincial regulations. Continue reading
k.d. lang receives Alberta Order of Excellence
One of Canada’s most celebrated singer-songwriters, k.d. lang, has been awarded Alberta’s highest honour. Continue reading
Magrath residents show support for families after serious crash on Highway 5
By Kyle Benning Videographer
The principal of Magrath High School says he has been taken back seeing the support and well-wishes coming from across the province after five teens were injured in a highway crash. Continue reading
Community north of Edmonton rallies around family that received hateful letter
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
Dozens of St. Albert residents gathered Wednesday night to show their love and support for the family who received a hateful and racist letter earlier this week. Continue reading
Trading in MEG mixed after company rejects hostile takeover bid by Husky Energy
MEG Energy Corp. shares rose and fell in choppy trading Thursday after it formally rejected a $3.3-billion hostile takeover offer from oilsands rival Husky Energy Inc. Continue reading
Shell’s name being removed from employee credit union as oilsands sale effects linger
Royal Dutch Shell’s name is being removed from a tiny 65-year-old employee credit union as its visibility in the Alberta oil and gas industry continues to shrink in the wake of the sale of most of its oilsands assets last year. Continue reading
Girl guide sells out of cookies in front of Edmonton cannabis store on 1st day
As people lined up to buy cannabis at one of six Edmonton cannabis stores that opened Wednesday, a small entrepreneur stood ready to capitalize. Continue reading
Marijuana use linked to increase risk of strokes: study
New research is being presented at a conference in Montreal today linking recreational cannabis use with an increased risk of stroke. Continue reading
Mom chases down teen son after he steals her BMW, spanks him with belt on side of road
A joyriding 13-year-old Texas boy was left with a bruised ego after his mother chased him down and spanked him with a belt on the side of a road after the kid stole his mom’s brand new BMW. Continue reading
Alberta woman, Brit face 10 years in Thai jail for spray painting ancient wall
The mother of a Canadian arrested in Thailand on charges of spraying paint on an ancient wall says her daughter made a drunken mistake. Continue reading
How much weed was sold on Canada’s legalization day, province-by-province
A breakdown of cannabis sales on the first day of legalization across Canada. Continue reading
Is it time to get rid of Canada Post?
Canadian postal workers are preparing to strike, but will Canadians notice? What it might mean if they don’t. Continue reading
Southern Alberta farmers racing to finish harvest with warmer temperatures
By Kyle Benning Videographer
Combines have been travelling up and down fields across the province as farmers try to take advantage of the improved conditions. Continue reading
Lethbridge Fire and EMS hold live fire training simulation for new recruits
By Malika Karim Videographer
“It’s been pretty intense; it’s been a lot more to it than I was expecting, for sure.” Continue reading
Starting a new chapter: A group of Lethbridge writers publish their own book
A group of Lethbridge writers have spent years meeting and perfecting their craft and have now published their own book that tells the tales of thirteen different authors. Demi Knight reports. Continue reading
FCM numbers highlight cannabis policing funding gap between Alberta cities and municipalities in Ontario, Quebec
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Numbers from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities offer more insight after claims made by Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci that his government is providing funding for cannabis policing equal to what is being given out in Ontario and Quebec. Continue reading
Charges laid in violent Lethbridge liquor store robbery that saw knife held to employee’s throat
A 34-year-old man has been charged with multiple offences after a woman working at a Lethbridge liquor store had a knife held to her throat during a violent robbery Thursday night. Continue reading
Alberta Justice adds $4.5M to victims of crime fund
Justice Minister Kathleen Ganley says the money will go to a number of initiatives, including $1.1 million to help police help victims. Continue reading
Manmeet Singh Bhullar Park a lasting legacy for dedicated politician
By Jill Croteau Reporter
A five-hectare green space in the Calgary community of Taradale has been transformed into a park that bears the name of the late Manmeet Singh Bhullar. Continue reading
Swoop cancels dozens of flights to U.S., leaving passengers scrambling
The airline’s first flight to the States was supposed to start taking off this week, but were cancelled at the last minute as Swoop awaits “one final regulatory approval required to operate to the U.S.” Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Charles Adler calls on the cowards of St. Albert to turn themselves in
Dear Coward, in this country, neighbours treat neighbours like neighbours, Charles Adler says. Continue reading
How do Alberta’s political parties vet their candidates?
According to Elections Alberta, anyone can nominate themselves online to become a candidate for any of Alberta’s political parties. Continue reading
What does legal cannabis mean for Canada’s marijuana political parties?
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Alberta’s Marijuana Party is ramping up efforts in the wake of legalization and taking a look at provincial regulations. Continue reading
k.d. lang receives Alberta Order of Excellence
One of Canada’s most celebrated singer-songwriters, k.d. lang, has been awarded Alberta’s highest honour. Continue reading
Hurricanes’ Ryan Vandervlis ‘feeling pretty good,’ recovering from campfire accident
By Matt Battochio Videographer
Lethbridge Hurricanes player Ryan Vandervlis gave an update on his recovery Tuesday, following a campfire accident in June. Continue reading
Magrath residents show support for families after serious crash on Highway 5
By Kyle Benning Videographer
The principal of Magrath High School says he has been taken back seeing the support and well-wishes coming from across the province after five teens were injured in a highway crash. Continue reading
Hong Kong man sentenced to 1 year in jail for voyeurism and child pornography offences in Lethbridge
By Quinn Campbell Videographer
Court heard that in March of 2018, police were called about a man acting suspiciously in the men’s change room at the University of Lethbridge while children were present. Continue reading
Community north of Edmonton rallies around family that received hateful letter
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
Dozens of St. Albert residents gathered Wednesday night to show their love and support for the family who received a hateful and racist letter earlier this week. Continue reading
Lethbridge College president and CEO receives Blackfoot name during Indigenous Celebration Day
Indigenous Celebration Day at Lethbridge College on Thursday commemorated the ongoing efforts being made by president and CEO Dr. Paula Burns in a very special way. Continue reading
Trading in MEG mixed after company rejects hostile takeover bid by Husky Energy
MEG Energy Corp. shares rose and fell in choppy trading Thursday after it formally rejected a $3.3-billion hostile takeover offer from oilsands rival Husky Energy Inc. Continue reading
Shell’s name being removed from employee credit union as oilsands sale effects linger
Royal Dutch Shell’s name is being removed from a tiny 65-year-old employee credit union as its visibility in the Alberta oil and gas industry continues to shrink in the wake of the sale of most of its oilsands assets last year. Continue reading
Girl guide sells out of cookies in front of Edmonton cannabis store on 1st day
As people lined up to buy cannabis at one of six Edmonton cannabis stores that opened Wednesday, a small entrepreneur stood ready to capitalize. Continue reading
Calgary parents found guilty of criminal negligence in son’s 2013 death
A jury has convicted a Calgary couple in the death of their 14-month-old son who never saw a doctor until the day before he died in hospital of a staph infection. Continue reading
Tessa Virtue, Scott Moir, Patrick Chan and more bring Thank You Canada Tour to Lethbridge
By Malika Karim Videographer
“I watched them both at the Olympics, and they were absolutely perfect,” one fan said. Continue reading
First day of legal cannabis had ‘little impact’ on Alberta hospitals
Alberta Health Services said the legalization of cannabis had little impact on AHS facilities and services, but it is keeping an eye on patient numbers. Continue reading
Arrest made in violent rural central Alberta robbery
A man is facing a number of charges after a robbery a rural property in Red Deer County. Continue reading
New Canadian pregnancy guideline shows exercise cuts odds of major complications by 40%
By Kim Smith Reporter
Women who exercise during pregnancy can expect a 40 per cent reduction in the chance of developing a major pregnancy complication such as pre-eclampsia, gestational hypertension or gestational diabetes. Continue reading
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