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Alberta provincial government commits to funding Highway 3 bridge upgrade
On Friday, the Alberta government announced an upgrade to the Oldman River bridge. Demi Knight reports. Continue reading
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Alberta commits $100M to 16 green transportation projects
The province is funding 16 such projects that it says will create 114 new jobs while, in terms of greenhouse gas emissions reductions, taking the equivalent of more than 530,000 cars off the road. Continue reading
Anti-NDP ‘Fire Phillips’ billboard flagged to Alberta election commissioner
Elections Alberta has received several complaints about a billboard that says “Fire Phillips,” along with photos of Environment Minister Shannon Phillips and Premier Rachel Notley. 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
University of Lethbridge receives keys to new science and academic building
The university says the building will be 53 per cent more sustainable than the average science building in Canada, housing state of the art lab facilities and lecture halls. Continue reading
Lethbridge council stunned to learn of oil drilling taking place within city limits
By Kyle Benning Digital Broadcast Journalist
The city planning department received a notification of the company’s plans last October but didn’t pass on the message to council or the city manager. Continue reading
Alberta government announces plan to fund electric vehicle network
By Chris Chacon Videographer
Environment Minister Shannon Phillips announced funding for a network of electric vehicle charging stations at Lethbridge College on Monday. Continue reading
Government reschedules public information sessions on Bighorn Country proposal
After calling off in-person information sessions on plans for Bighorn Country due to safety concerns, the province has rescheduled the meetings for Feb. 1-4. Continue reading
Rachel Notley resists calls to fire Alberta environment minister over Bighorn
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is resisting growing opposition demands to fire her environment minister. Continue reading
9 government officials harassed amid Bighorn Country park plans: Alberta environment minister
Alberta Environment Minister Shannon Phillips says there have been nine separate incidents of “verbal and other forms of harassment” of government employees surrounding consultation around the proposed Bighorn Country park plan. Continue reading