Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

River Valley fire ban remains in effect-heat and low humidity increase wildfire risk
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services reminds residents that a River Valley fire ban remains in effect due to elevated wildfire risk from forecasted heat and low humidity. City officials say the fire...
Jun 10, 2025 ID 118056999 © Zoran Milisavljevic | Dreamstime.com

Cardston, Pincher Creek areas set new temperature records for June 9
Cardston and Pincher Creek are among a list of communities in southern Alberta that set preliminary new daily maximum temperature records on Monday. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada ...
Jun 10, 2025

New AI minister says Canada won't 'over-index' on AI regulation
OTTAWA - Canada's new minister of artificial intelligence says he'll put less emphasis on AI regulation and more on finding ways to harness the technology's economic benefits. Evan Solomon says Canada...
Jun 10, 2025

'When our mates need help, Australia is there'; Canada gets help fighting wildfires
As wildfires continue to burn from northwest Ontario to British Columbia, Canada is getting help from near and far, and very far.Southern Highlands - New South Wales Rural Fire Service in Australia sa...
Jun 10, 2025

Renewable cleanup rules making Alberta less competitive for investment; report
A report says new cleanup rules for renewable energy sites are hurting the competitiveness of Alberta's industry.Business Renewables Centre-Canada analyzed the reclamation security requirements for re...
Jun 10, 2025

Helping wildlife cross Highway 3 in southwest Alberta
Researchers from universities, government and conservation organizations have launched a new initiative to track grizzly bears, elk, and deer along Highway 3 in SW Alberta - a key wildlife corridor an...
Jun 09, 2025

13 Street North impacted by sewer repair
Officials with the City of Lethbridge say a sewer service repair is impacting a small stretch of 13 Street North.A full road closure is in place between 10 Avenue and 13 Avenue North. A detour is in p...
Jun 09, 2025

Stalemate between Canada Post and workers drags on as union demands feds stay out
GATINEAU - Canada Post says it has failed to make progress in recent talks with the union representing 55,000 postal workers as an increasingly acrimonious impasse drags on. The Crown corporation says...
Jun 09, 2025

"Upside Downtown" concert series returns
The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge (AAC) has announced its lineup for the 2025 Upside Downtown Concert series. Once again, Rotary Square at Casa will be hosting a dynamic list of musicians. Organiz...
Jun 09, 2025

Interfaith Food Bank celebrates National Garden Day
Lethbridge residents can expect a BBQ and crafts at the upcoming Interfaith Learning Garden this Friday, June 13. It's part of Garden Days, Canada's celebration of National Garden Day which is held an...
Jun 09, 2025