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Lethbridge Polytechnic honouring excellence
Lethbridge Polytechnic is now accepting nominations for their 2026 Honouring Excellence awards.The awards recognize alumni that have made exceptional contributions to their professions and communities...
Nov 05, 2025

No changes coming 'at the moment' for Alberta's recall legislation; Premier Smith
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government has no plans to change provincial recall legislation, at least for the moment.Her comments come after two petitions were given the green light by Ele...
Nov 05, 2025

Chiefs of Treaties 6, 7 & 8 displeased with federal budget's commitment to clean drinking water
The Chiefs Steering Committee (CSC) on Technical Services, which is a not-for-profit group serving First Nations in Treaty 6, 7, and 8 across the Alberta region, says in a statement Wednesday it is pr...
Nov 05, 2025

Lethbridge-based Triple M drives Alberta’s modular housing push
ATCO is expanding its modular housing operations with the goal of meeting the demand for cost-competitive, multi-family housing across Alberta and Canada.The company says it is working with municipali...
Nov 05, 2025

RCMP investigating fatal collision in Sparwood
A fatal incident in Sparwood, B.C. is now being investigated by the Southeast Major Crime Unit. Elk Valley RCMP were called around 9:52 p.m. on Nov. 2, to the A&W on Aspen Drive, where a man had b...
Nov 05, 2025

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge GM lauded for saving hotel from 2024 wildfire
The man who runs Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is being saluted by peers around the world for his quick thinking to save the iconic Alberta hotel in last year's devastating wildfire.Garrett Turta, the Al...
Nov 05, 2025

Fort Macleod emergency department to temporarily close
Due to an unexpected clinical personnel shortage and inability to secure coverage, the Fort Macleod Health Centre emergency department (ED) will temporarily close from 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, to ...
Nov 04, 2025
Join Indigenous veterans as they share their experiences at Wellness Wednesday
National Indigenous Veterans Day is observed on Nov. 8 each year to commemorate the unique contributions and sacrifices of First Nations, Inuit and Mtis peoples in military service. University of Leth...
Nov 04, 2025

Canes Chatter: Four-game homestand continues
Next Home Game: The Hurricanes continue a four-game homestand on Wednesday against Daxon Rudolph and the Prince Albert Raiders at 7:00 p.m. before hosting the Brandon Wheat Kings on Friday at 7:00 p.m...
Nov 04, 2025

Anglican Diocese questions Alberta's use of notwithstanding clause on teachers
The Anglican Diocese of Edmonton is expressing concerns about the Alberta government's use of the notwithstanding clause to force striking teachers back to work.Bishop Stephen London says it is not hi...
Nov 04, 2025