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Bioethicist says Stephan Conviction Highlights Need for Reporting of Neglect
CALGARY: The meningitis death of a 19-month-old boy who suffered for weeks while his parents treated him with home remedies is calling attention to the responsibilities of those who know about child a...
Apr 29, 2016
The State of Oil and Gas Conference in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE – Today’s healthcare and education...brought to you by Alberta gas and oil. Although that phrase would never be used on any social service campaign, Jeff Gaulin,Vice President o...
Apr 28, 2016
Women's Shelters Struggling Nationally and Locally
LETHBRIDGE – The Canadian Network of Women’s Shelters and Transition Houses is calling for a national action plan on violence against women. That comes after the third annual Shelter Voice...
Apr 28, 2016
Liberal Leader Addresses Southern Alberta Issues During Lethbridge Visit
LETHBRIDGE – The Alberta Liberal leader came to town on Thursday to hear concerns from southern Albertans. Dr. David Swann spoke to the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs about mental he...
Apr 28, 2016
National Day of Mourning Remembers Those Lost on the Job Site
LETHBRIDGE – Lethbridge residents took time to remember the lives of workers killed on the job over the years. The National Day of Mourning brought local dignitaries and workers together at Moun...
Apr 28, 2016
Applications Open for Beef Researcher Mentorship Program
CANADA – Applications are now being accepted for the Beef Researcher Mentorship Program. The program, offered through the Beef Cattle Research Council, is geared towards upcoming and new applied...
Apr 28, 2016
Little Bow MLA David Schneider Opens Satellite Office in Coaldale
COALDALE: In an effort to better address the needs of his large riding, the MLA for Little Bow is adding a satellite location to his main office in Vulcan. David Schneider has set up the satellite off...
Apr 28, 2016
Living Donor Match Found for Taber Councillor in Need of Liver Transplant
TABER – Town of Taber Councillor Jack Brewin has found a match for a liver transplant. In a post on Facebook, the group Find a Liver for Jack announced that a man named Andy has tested positive ...
Apr 28, 2016
Conference Board Sees Another Year in the Red for Canada's Oil and Gas Industry
CALGARY - The Conference Board of Canada says Canada’s oil and gas industry is expected to be in the red for the second year in a row. But the pre-tax losses for 2016 aren’t expected to be...
Apr 28, 2016
Father Convicted in Son's Death Believes Jurors Were Duped
NELSON, B.C.: A father found guilty of not providing his ailing toddler with medical care says he worries that others will be arrested if they don’t “fall in line with parenting as seen fi...
Apr 28, 2016