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No-Dogs-Allowed Areas Versus Dog Friendly Parks
LETHBRIDGE – Your dog depends on you for his or her’s well-being, but it won’t pay the $100 fine if you are caught strolling through a no-dogs-allowed area in the city. Skylar Plourd...
Jul 29, 2016

Alberta Wildfires Knock Canadian Economy into Reverse in May
OTTAWA: The Alberta wildfires torched the Canadian economy in May, which saw the GDP contract by 0.6 per cent - the country’s deepest one-month decline in more than seven years. On Friday, Stati...
Jul 29, 2016

Province Hikes Beer Mark-Up and Now Offers up to $20M in Grants to Small Brewers
EDMONTON: Alberta’s small beer brewers will get up to $20 million a year in grants, helping to offset a looming hike in the markup on all beer sold in the province. Finance Minister Joe Ceci say...
Jul 29, 2016

Alberta Government to Advance Money to Fort McMurray to Cover Uninsurables
EDMONTON: The Alberta government has announced it will start sending money to Fort McMurray to help the municipality cover some of its costs from the devastating wildfire in May. The province says it ...
Jul 29, 2016

Taber Corn Set to Arrive This Weekend
TABER – The wait is nearly over for Taber corn. Grower David Jensen has confirmed that it will start hitting stands in Taber on Saturday (July 30), followed by Lethbridge and the surrounding are...
Jul 28, 2016

Road Closure Scenic Drive North From 5 Avenue North
LETHBRIDGE – The City of Lethbridge is advising motorists to drive with caution and follow posted detours for current and upcoming road closures. On July 28 and 29, Scenic Drive North from 5 Ave...
Jul 28, 2016

Wildfire hands Suncor a $735-million loss, cuts Q2 oilsands production in half
CALGARY: Fierce wildfires that swept through northern Alberta’s oilsands region in May have delivered a $735-million net loss for Suncor Energy. The Calgary-based company said late Wednesday the...
Jul 28, 2016

Alberta like Switzerland, Nunavut like Latvia in human development: new study
OTTAWA: Canada sits on an enviable top-10 perch when it comes to quality of life around the world, but a new analysis points to significant disparity among its provinces and territories. Albertans, fo...
Jul 28, 2016

Crowsnest Pass RCMP Need Help Locating Missing Man
BLAIRMORE: RCMP need the public’s help in locating a 41-year old Calgary Man. Steve Lawrence Danbrook was last seen on Friday, July 22nd, when he left Calgary. It is presumed he was headed to ca...
Jul 27, 2016

Take Advantage of Fountain Tire's Family Friendly Open Road Cinema Tour on Thursday Night
LETHBRIDGE: Fountain Tire is commemorating its 60th Anniversary and wants to celebrate with a customer appreciation event. The party comes in the form of an old fashioned Drive-In movie, which is boun...
Jul 27, 2016