Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Seven new exhibits coming to Casa gallery in November
A local art gallery is featuring an audiovisual feast at its upcoming exhibit."Mirth and Mindfulness" is coming to Casa starting next month, showcasing a range of crafts, from sculptures and photograp...
Oct 30, 2025
Lethbridge study aims to help potato farmers adapt to extreme weather
Extreme weather and unpredictability may pose a threat to farmers, but new research at the Lethbridge Research and Development Centre is exploring potential tools potato farmers may use to protect the...
Oct 30, 2025 (Supplied)
Salmonella outbreak linked to dog treats
The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to certain Puppy Love and Puppy World dog treats. As of the latest update on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 32 confir...
Oct 30, 2025
Task force will assess Alberta class sizes and complexity
On the day some 51,000 teachers were forced back to work by the Alberta government through use of the Notwithstanding Clause, the province's lawmakers announced the formation of a Class Size and Compl...
Oct 29, 2025
Threat of general strike from Alberta unions fizzles as they promise survey instead
Threats of a general strike issued by Alberta unions over the treatment of teachers have fizzled, with labour groups saying they'll conduct a survey on the possibility of a mass walkout.Gil McGowan wi...
Oct 29, 2025
Lethbridge organization recognized in provincial seniors service awards
The Alberta government is recognizing 18 individuals and organizations for their support of seniors through the 2024-25 Minister's Seniors Service Awards. The awards aim to honour Albertans who show c...
Oct 29, 2025 Chris Campbell, found of the Lethbridge Dopamine Boxing Club. (Government of Alberta website)
More than 740,000 Alberta students back in class after teacher strike ends
It's a busy day for Alberta schools today as more than 740,000 students have returned to class following the end of a provincewide teachers strike. Classes have resumed after Premier Danielle Smith's ...
Oct 29, 2025
UPDATE: Fort Macleod emergency department now reopened
Alberta Health Services (AHS) says the Fort Macleod Health Centre emergency department has now reopened following an unexpected shortage of clinical staff earlier today. This means 24-hour service has...
Oct 29, 2025
Local students plan walkouts and rallies Wednesday
Students at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute and Chinook High School are planning walkouts Oct. 29, in response to Bill 2 and in support of their teachers. Grade 11 LCI student Abigael Fortier is organ...
Oct 28, 2025
Alberta teachers, schools set to resume classes for thousands after strike ends
The head of Alberta's teachers' union says they will abide by a back-to-work order and will not engage in illegal actions such as work-to-rule.Jason Schilling says work-to-rule would lead to punishing...
Oct 28, 2025