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COVID cases remain low in Alberta over last four days
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released its latest report on COVID-19 for Tuesday. Due to technical issues on AHS' part, a full breakdown was not provided on Monday, so today's report will cover st...
Mar 02, 2022
47 Canadians charged in global child sex investigation
TORONTO, ON - RCMP says 47 Canadians have been arrested and 12 children have been removed from abusive situations as part of a global investigation into online child sexual exploitation.The Mounties s...
Mar 02, 2022
Ottawa convoy organizer Tamara Lich seeks review of judge's decision to deny her bail
OTTAWA - Tamara Lich, one of the most prominent organizers of the Ottawa convoy, says the judge who denied her bail was biased against her cause and has asked the court to review the decision.Lich was...
Mar 02, 2022
Alberta to add 50 new ICU beds in the coming months
LETHBRIDGE, AB -- Health Minister Jason Copping announced Wednesday the Alberta Government is adding 50 new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds throughout the province.Lethbridge will be the focus for the ...
Mar 02, 2022
AHS now allowing walk-in pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services (AHS) is increasing availability for walk-in pediatric immunization against COVID-19.In the South Zone, COVID pediatric immunization walk-in appointment times ...
Mar 02, 2022
Trudeau says solidarity of Western sanctions a surprise to Putin after Ukraine attack
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he thinks Russia's Vladimir Putin is surprised by the strength and unity of Western sanctions in retaliation for his invasion of Ukraine.Trudeau says Putin ...
Mar 02, 2022
Lethbridge man with conspiracy to commit murder charge denied bail
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge man facing a series of serious charges has been denied bail.Christopher Lysak, 48, of Lethbridge, appeared in Court of Queen's Bench to see if he would be released from c...
Mar 02, 2022
U of L Pronghorns basketball teams set for Canada West playoffs
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns basketball teams are gearing up for the Canada West playoffs.A new format will be implemented for the post-season this year. For the first time...
Mar 02, 2022
Bank of Canada hikes key interest rate
OTTAWA, March 2 The Canadian Press - The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate target for the first time since slashing its benchmark rate to its rock-bottom level at the start of the COVID-19 p...
Mar 02, 2022
AHS provides estimated COVID numbers Tuesday due to technical issues
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services (AHS) has released a few estimated figures for COVID-19 in the province on Tuesday.They say full reporting is unavailable due to technical issues. Full reporti...
Mar 01, 2022