Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Smith says she sees a 'breakthrough' in talks with Americans on energy
WASHINGTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says there's been a "breakthrough" in conversations with American lawmakers and Trump's administration on Canada's role in the United States' quest for ener...
Jun 04, 2025

Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% as tariff uncertainty persists
The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent today as policymakers wait for more clarity on how tariffs will impact the economy.The central bank says there was consensus...
Jun 04, 2025
Alberta RCMP offer tips on preventing residential break and enters
The Alberta RCMP are reminding residents on how to prevent yard thefts and break and enters as people prepare to spend more time away from home during the summer.Police say learning how to secure your...
Jun 04, 2025

Province aiming to strengthen specialized health care in Alberta
Alberta's government says it is prioritizing emergency services, cancer care, and organ and tissue donation and transplantation in the province's refocused health care system.According to provincial o...
Jun 03, 2025

Groundbreaking underway for Coaldale flood protection project
A new infrastructure project aims to better protect the Coaldale area from overland flooding.Construction has started on a new South Coaldale regional stormwater management facility.Mayor Jack Van Rij...
Jun 03, 2025

Wood's Homes opens Social Recreation Garage for at-risk youth residents
"Safety, coping and connection" are what is behind a new recreation space for residents at Wood's Homes' group homes in Lethbridge.Shauna Cohen, Regional Associate Director, says the non-profit has cr...
Jun 03, 2025

Environment Week 2025 in Lethbridge
The City of Lethbridge is encouraging residents to connect with, care for and celebrate the community's beautiful local environment during Environment Week.City officials acknowledge Environment Week ...
May 30, 2025

City wide water drive
We are expecting another hot dry summer, and local agencies will once again partner to ensure that bottled water is available to community members who are unable to take shelter from the heat. For the...
May 30, 2025

Lethbridge Pet Hospital celebrates Grand Opening
Lethbridge Pet Hospital, a new state of the art veterinary hospital on the north side of Lethbridge, is having a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, May 31, from 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.. Organizers de...
May 30, 2025

Southern Alberta communities break temperature records for May 29
A number of temperature records were broken throughout southern Alberta on Thursday. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the Bow Island area set a new record of 32.2 degrees Cel...
May 30, 2025