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Historic Resource designation given to Claresholm house for healthcare role
A house that helped to shape the early history of health services in a southern Alberta community is receiving new protections.The Dr. McMillan Residence in Claresholm has been given a Provincial Hist...
Dec 19, 2025

Alberta minister, new permanent chief health officer eye renewed collaboration
Alberta's primary care minister and the first permanent chief medical officer of health since the last one was fired in 2022 say they are looking forward to working together as the province enters a n...
Dec 19, 2025

Still no cause for explosion at Taber Community Centre
The Town of Taber is asking the public to be patient as crews continue to investigate a serious incident.Late Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 17, an explosion in the area of the small ice arena Zamboni room...
Dec 19, 2025

Judge grants Alberta government appeal to lift injunction on law preventing youth from accessing gender-affirming care
A judge has granted an Alberta government appeal to lift an injunction on a law preventing youth from accessing gender-affirming care.Two advocacy groups, Egale and Skipping Stone, launched earlier th...
Dec 19, 2025

Lethbridge Food Bank received 'incredible' amount of donations at CPKC Holiday Train
As Canada's most festive train rolled into town, the community showed up in a big way.The CPKC Holiday Train, alongside the Barenaked Ladies, not only came to show off the bright lights and live music...
Dec 19, 2025

Triple-digit wind speeds recorded Wednesday in southern Alberta
Environment Canada has released more details about this week's storm.They say an "Alberta clipper," or a low-pressure winter storm that originates in the province, tore through southern Alberta on Wed...
Dec 19, 2025

Farm plastics recycling program extended
The provincial government has agreed to renew funding and extend by two years the Alberta Ag-Plastic Recycle It! pilot program.Drop-offs that collect things like twine and grain bags are set up around...
Dec 18, 2025

Four charged in organized thefts in Lethbridge
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has apprehended a group of people believed to have committed a series of thefts.On Thursday, Dec. 11, members of the Downtown Policing Unit were called to Mark's Wo...
Dec 18, 2025

Alberta government and Avalanche Canada launch daily avalanche forecasts
As the winter solstice arrives, all backcountry users in Alberta have a responsibility to understand avalanche terrain, carry proper safety equipment, and know how to perform companion rescue. That, a...
Dec 18, 2025

Two new pathways open in Lethbridge
Cyclists and runners now have a couple of new ways of getting around the city safely.The City of Lethbridge says two brand new pathways have opened.Pathway 17 runs along 43 Street South and South Park...
Dec 18, 2025