Barnwell man tows flaming vehicle away from home
2 arrested in Lethbridge drug bust
Lethbridge flower shop owner shares this year’s Valentine’s Day trends
Lethbridge boxers put in final training session before Canada Winter Games
UCP’s Jason Kenney pitches fixed vote date, changes to tax rules ahead of spring election
Truck convoy leaves Alberta for Ottawa Thursday: ‘This is about uniting Canada’
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U.S. federal judge keeps most Keystone XL pipeline work on hold
A federal judge in Montana has largely kept in place an injunction that blocks an Alberta company from performing preliminary work on the stalled Keystone XL oil pipeline. Continue reading
Family Day events in Lethbridge
Lethbridge is celebrating the first long weekend of 2019 with numerous events across the city. Continue reading
GoFundMe to helicopter stranded Canadian nurses to Haiti airport beats goal by over $7,000
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Eight nurses from Canada are trapped in a compound in Haiti. A helicopter flight could be their best chance to flee the country amid violent protests. Continue reading
Alberta government contract to result in three new solar power plants; construction to begin in 2020
Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips says the contract to supply about 55 per cent of the government’s annual power consumption will shave $3.9 million per year from the current expiring contracts. Continue reading
Oil by rail shipments collapse amid Alberta government production cuts
By Heather Yourex-West Health Reporter
Months after hitting record highs, the amount of Canadian oil being shipped by rail has fallen by more than 50 per cent as major oil companies, like Suncor and Imperial, put the brakes on their oil-by-rail operations. Continue reading
Jim Pattison, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg honoured in Vancouver Walk of Fame event
By Simon Little Online Journalist
In their remarks, the comedy duo of Rogen and Goldberg thanked the 7-11 near their old high school and Wreck Beach. Continue reading
Safety concerns force Alberta minor hockey team criticized for Indigenous dance video to forfeit season
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
A social media video in January showed a boy beating his hockey stick against a trash-can lid as he and others jumped around and shouted to a song by Indigenous electronic group A Tribe Called Red. Continue reading
2 escape avalanche unharmed at Castle Mountain Resort
Two skiers were rescued from an avalanche Friday morning at Castle Mountain Resort. Continue reading
U.S. response to detained Canadians in China not strong enough: Sen. Lindsey Graham
“The president has been tough on China but this is one area where I think we need to make a more definitive statement, because the two people arrested in China had nothing to do with the rule of law. It was just grabbing two Canadians,” Graham said. Continue reading
Alberta-based missionary group fleeing Haiti as violence engulfs Caribbean republic
Global Affairs raised its travel warning for Haiti Friday morning telling all Canadians to avoid all travel due to civil unrest in the country. Continue reading
Large pro-pipeline convoy rolls through Winnipeg Friday
A 300 vehicle pro-pipeline convoy rolled through Winnipeg Friday afternoon on their way to Ottawa. Continue reading
Nigeria delays election hours before polls open, citing ‘challenges’
“This was a difficult decision to take but necessary for successful delivery of the elections and the consolidation of our democracy,” commission chairman Mahmood Yakubu told reporters in the capital, Abuja. Continue reading
Alberta group calling on province to implement law to stop seclusion rooms in schools
Inclusion Alberta and parents of children with autism say the Alberta government has not done enough to deal with seclusion rooms in schools. Continue reading
Enbridge confident Line 3 pipeline will open this year despite new challenge
Enbridge said it is confident that its Line 3 oil pipeline replacement project will come into service by the end of the year despite hurdles. Continue reading
Liberal MP Joyce Murray’s son suffers critical injury on honeymoon in Mexico
Murray says her son Erik Brinkman fell from a height early Monday and underwent extensive surgery at a local hospital. Continue reading
Vancouver facing measles outbreak with 9 confirmed cases
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The cases are centred around three French-language public schools in Vancouver. Continue reading
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Father charged with 1st-degree murder in death of 11-year-old girl subject of Amber Alert
Peel Regional Police said in a statement the man “made comments indicating he was going to harm himself and his daughter.” Continue reading
Peel police disappointed over Amber Alert complaints for missing 11-year-old girl found dead
Some on social media complained about the Amber Alert notification getting sent as far as Winnipeg and Ottawa. Continue reading
Tommie, the dog that was tied to a pole and intentionally set on fire, has died
Tommie, the dog that was tied to a pole in a Virginia park and intentionally set on fire, has died of his injuries, breaking the hearts of many who followed the dog’s road to recovery this week. Continue reading
Aurora gunman who killed 5 and wounded others was a worker being fired Friday: police
Police said the shooter was killed during gunfire with officers. Continue reading
U.S. federal judge keeps most Keystone XL pipeline work on hold
A federal judge in Montana has largely kept in place an injunction that blocks an Alberta company from performing preliminary work on the stalled Keystone XL oil pipeline. Continue reading
Southern Alberta seeing decline in influenza cases
By Chris Chacon Videographer
Alberta Health Services is encouraging those who have not had their flu shot to get one. Continue reading
Family Day events in Lethbridge
Lethbridge is celebrating the first long weekend of 2019 with numerous events across the city. Continue reading
Alberta government contract to result in three new solar power plants; construction to begin in 2020
Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips says the contract to supply about 55 per cent of the government’s annual power consumption will shave $3.9 million per year from the current expiring contracts. Continue reading
Oil by rail shipments collapse amid Alberta government production cuts
By Heather Yourex-West Health Reporter
Months after hitting record highs, the amount of Canadian oil being shipped by rail has fallen by more than 50 per cent as major oil companies, like Suncor and Imperial, put the brakes on their oil-by-rail operations. Continue reading
Safety concerns force Alberta minor hockey team criticized for Indigenous dance video to forfeit season
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
A social media video in January showed a boy beating his hockey stick against a trash-can lid as he and others jumped around and shouted to a song by Indigenous electronic group A Tribe Called Red. Continue reading
2 escape avalanche unharmed at Castle Mountain Resort
Two skiers were rescued from an avalanche Friday morning at Castle Mountain Resort. Continue reading
Alberta-based missionary group fleeing Haiti as violence engulfs Caribbean republic
Global Affairs raised its travel warning for Haiti Friday morning telling all Canadians to avoid all travel due to civil unrest in the country. Continue reading
Large pro-pipeline convoy rolls through Winnipeg Friday
A 300 vehicle pro-pipeline convoy rolled through Winnipeg Friday afternoon on their way to Ottawa. Continue reading
Alberta group calling on province to implement law to stop seclusion rooms in schools
Inclusion Alberta and parents of children with autism say the Alberta government has not done enough to deal with seclusion rooms in schools. Continue reading
Enbridge confident Line 3 pipeline will open this year despite new challenge
Enbridge said it is confident that its Line 3 oil pipeline replacement project will come into service by the end of the year despite hurdles. Continue reading
Amid an opioid crisis, Canadians back ‘compulsory treatment,’ poll shows. But does it work?
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
When it comes to decriminalizing all drugs, Canadians aren’t quite there yet, says the executive director of the Angus Reid Institute. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Thursday, February 14, 2019
MOOSE JAW, Sask. – Vince Loschiavo scored twice and Todd Scott made 31 saves as the Edmonton Oil Kings edged the Moose Jaw Warriors 3-2 on Thursday night in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Lethbridge boxers put in final training session before Canada Winter Games
By Kyle Benning Videographer
Two teens have been working their tails off in advance of the Canada Winter Games, training for about 20 hours a week. Continue reading
Former UCP MLA goes to RCMP with mass voter fraud allegations in Kenney leadership race
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Independent MLA Prab Gill is accusing Jason Kenney’s campaign of creating thousands of fraudulent emails to help him win the UCP leadership in 2017. Continue reading
Barnwell man tows flaming vehicle away from home
By Matt Battochio Videographer
A Barnwell man helped prevent a home from catching fire by towing a burning vehicle away from a duplex. Continue reading
Lethbridge flower shop owner shares this year’s Valentine’s Day trends
By Chris Chacon Videographer
Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest days for local retailers — especially flower shops. Continue reading
Alberta workers brace for more layoffs as TransAlta continues shift from coal to natural gas
About 122 TransAlta employees could be laid off by the end of February as the company continues its transition to natural gas, according to the union. Continue reading
Travel advisories in effect for Coquihalla, Okanagan Connector
DriveBC reporting limited visibility due to blowing snow. Continue reading
UCP’s Jason Kenney pitches fixed vote date, changes to tax rules ahead of spring election
Alberta Opposition Leader Jason Kenney says if he wins the spring election, he will bring in democratic reforms on everything from floor-crossing to desk-thumping. Continue reading
How to help your kids cope with Valentine’s Day anxiety
“For some kids, it might be a good learning experience. For other kids, who are really just generally anxious, it might be pretty painful.” Dr. Eleanor Mackey offers some tips for parents. Continue reading
Former Wildrose Leader Brian Jean and wife Kim welcome baby girl
Brian Jean and his wife Kim welcomed a baby girl on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Continue reading
2 arrested in Lethbridge drug bust
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
On Feb. 8, ALERT’s organized crime and gang team executed a search warrant at a home in the west end of the city. Continue reading
Oilpatch AI keeps a wary eye on remote wells after human officials go home
Artificial intelligence is helping Alberta’s Oilpatch by keeping a wary eye on remote wells after human officials go home. Continue reading
Ryan Shtuka honoured 1 year after going missing at B.C. ski resort
A year after Beaumont’s Ryan Shtuka went missing, family, friends and strangers are gathering to honour him. Continue reading
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