Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Alberta hospital, nursing staff vote overwhelmingly for striking ahead of mediation
About 16,000 unionized Alberta hospital workers, including licensed practical nurses and health-care aides, have voted overwhelmingly to strike if necessary to back contract demands.The Alberta Union ...
Nov 05, 2025

Alberta government wants more details on federal budget before passing judgment
Alberta's finance minister says Ottawa's budget has some good elements and some bad, but he's hoping to get more clarity on regulatory changes that could affect the energy industry.Prime Minister Mark...
Nov 05, 2025

UPDATE: LOCATED, prolific offender wanted on warrants
UPDATE, Nov. 25, 2025, 3:15 p.m. Mark Hagen, who was previously wanted on multiple warrants, has been arrested. Police thank the media and public for sharing the message. -- Lethbridge Police are seek...
Nov 04, 2025 Mark Hagen (LPS)

YWCA Lethbridge launches Stockings of Hope holiday program
YWCA Lethbridge & District is launching its Stockings of Hope campaign with the goal of providing holiday support for women and families who access YWCA programs.Those programs include Harbour Hou...
Nov 04, 2025

Local Remembrance Day ceremonies
As part of the National Day of Remembrance, the City of Lethbridge will have multiple events taking place in November. On Tuesday afternoon, a poppy flag was raised outside City Hall, followed by the ...
Nov 04, 2025 Veterans Crosswalk in Lethbridge (City of Lethbridge)

Lethbridge book launch by award-winning Alberta author
Award winning Alberta author Cariss Halton is visiting Lethbridge Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.Halton will be visiting Analog Books to launch her debut historical fiction book Revolution Songs, already on th...
Nov 04, 2025

UFA Foundation announces 2025 recipients of Rural Communities Grant Program
The UFA Agricultural Community Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2025 Rural Communities Grant program.Of the five organizations selected to receive a combined $100,000 for capital project...
Nov 04, 2025

Lethbridge organizations partner up to bring holiday support to local families and seniors
Several Lethbridge organizations are partnering up once again with the goal of helping local families and individuals in need to receive support during the holiday season.The Christmas Hope campaign i...
Nov 04, 2025

AMA advising drivers to look out for animals at night
As days are getting shorter, Alberta Motor Association is advising drivers to be cautious of wildlife while driving at night.AMA says November is the peak month for animal-vehicle collisions, and over...
Nov 04, 2025

UPDATE: LOCATED, Michael Gary Burns, 41, of Lethbridge
Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says Michael Burns has now been located. Police thank the media and public for sharing the message.
Nov 03, 2025