Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Farmers Almanac predicts colder than normal winter in Alberta
Well, there's good news and bad news.According to the 2024-25 Farmers Almanac winter weather forecast, this winter will be colder than normal throughout the prairies.They predict it will be the coldes...
Oct 29, 2024
Galt Museum & Archives debuts two temporary sport exhibits
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two new temporary exhibits are up and running at the Galt Museum & Archives.Game Play and Building a Legacy: The Sportsplex at 50 have both begun their time at the museum. The for...
Oct 29, 2024
Alberta applying for a judicial review of federal carbon price, calling it unfair
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta has applied for a judicial review of Ottawa's exemption of the carbon levy on home heating oil. She says it's "blatantly" unfair to Albertans who rely on...
Oct 29, 2024
Holy Spirit Catholic School Division to adjust attendance areas
The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division is making a change to its attendance areas.They are doing so in preparation for the opening of the West Lethbridge Elementary School in 2026.The division adds ...
Oct 29, 2024
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services puts out apartment fire
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) responded to an apartment fire on Monday, October 28, 2024.Just before 10 a.m., crews from five stations responded to the blaze in the 25...
Oct 29, 2024
Alberta legislature fall sitting kicks off with rights bill, transgender policy
Premier Danielle Smith's government is kicking off its fall sitting with a focus on bills that the Opposition NDP says are aimed at catering to "fringe" elements of Smith's United Conservative Party. ...
Oct 28, 2024
Google exempt from Online News Act for five years, must pay news outlets $100M: CRTC
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has granted Google a five-year exemption from the Online News Act, ordering it to pay $100 million to Canadian news outlets within 60 da...
Oct 28, 2024
What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: October 28-November 3, 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Its the week of Halloween, and there are plenty of events in Lethbridge throughout the week. Lethbridge News Now has all the details.Field of Screams - October 18-31, 2024Field of Scr...
Oct 28, 2024
Alberta government publishes 2024 Accessibility Design Guide
Alberta has published a new guide to help architects, construction companies and the public understand what's needed to make buildings more accessible for those with mobility challenges.Municipal Affa...
Oct 25, 2024
Alberta legislature sitting to kick off with focus on rights bill, transgender policy
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is set to start its fall sitting with a focus on bills that the Opposition NDP says are aimed at catering to ``fringe'' elements of Smith's United Conservat...
Oct 25, 2024