That brings the national total to 148,941 cases and 9,249 deaths, with two deaths added from earlier in the week.

"In order for everyone to be successful, there needs to be some operational dollars for housing support workers to ensure the tenant is safe, the community is safe and of course the complex stays safe."

"I think those kinds of events really show that it's not just talk, it's not just a handshake.”

Firefighters trying to contain the massive wildfires in Oregon, California and Washington state are constantly on the verge of exhaustion as they try to save suburban houses, including some in their own neighborhoods.

The YMCA in Lethbridge has opened its doors to early learning students from Coalbanks Elementary School this fall to help remedy overcrowding issues amid the pandemic.

On Aug. 31, ARCHES closed its doors -- no longer providing supervised consumption, needle collection or any of its numerous outreach services in Lethbridge. 

A Canmore man made it his mission to document remarkable outhouses in Alberta.

"When it comes to getting a hands-on, real world opportunity to see what this might look like, Raymond is really best-- actually it's probably one of the best spots in Alberta.”

Business owners can visit the University of Lethbridge's Penny Building in the city's downtown for free consultations with expert volunteers on an array of issues, including finances, legal advice and staffing needs.

Money from the Canada Media Fund could be instrumental in getting people in the Lethbridge area into the workforce, experts say.