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Canadian Cinematic Pioneer and Cardston Native Dies at 89
MONTREAL: A pioneer of Canadian cinema, and native Albertan, who earned two Oscar nominations and inspired the likes of Stanley Kubrick has died at the age of 89. The National Film Board (NFB) of Cana...
Feb 25, 2016
Lethbridge Hurricanes Post First Shoot-Out Loss of the Season
LETHBRIDGE: In spite of out-shooting the Regina Pats 55-46 the Lethbridge Hurricanes succumbed in the Shoot-Out for a 9-8 loss. A fast-paced first period saw the Pats tally five goals to the CanesR...
Feb 25, 2016
Another Youth Pleads Guilty to Attempted Robbery
LETHBRIDGE: A pre-sentence report has been ordered for another youth, who was involved in the attempted robbery of a west side service station in November. The report was ordered following a guilty pl...
Feb 24, 2016
Bail Granted to Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting 14-Year Old
LETHBRIDGE: A 34-year old Lethbridge man accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year old girl has been released on bail. On November 28, 2015, Lethbridge Police were contacted and informed that the youth...
Feb 24, 2016
Event to Support Trevor Stuart's Climb to End Family Violence Campaign
LETHBRIDGE – Trevor Stuart continues to raise money for his Climb to end Family Violence campaign for the YWCA Harbour House. He’s hosting a movie screening of the film Everest at the Tele...
Feb 24, 2016
Blood Tribe Receives Funding For New School Facilities
OTTAWA – The Blood Tribe is one of the recipients of new funding from the federal government for new schools. Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett announced the funding support for nine i...
Feb 24, 2016
Alberta's Budget Deficit Expected to Hit $6.3 billion
EDMONTON – Alberta’s budget deficit is expected to rise to $6.3 billion this year as the effects of collapsing oil prices burrow deeper into the province’s contracting economy. Finan...
Feb 24, 2016
Public Meeting to Address Parental Concerns in Sexual Identity Policy
LETHBRIDGE – A petition from a number of parents has prompted a public meeting regarding School District 51’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Policy. The policy passed first reading...
Feb 24, 2016
Agriculture Companies Looking to Hire at Local Job Fair
LETHBRIDGE – As the Alberta economy continues to struggle due to low oil prices, agriculture is still a bright spot in the province with companies looking to hire. Those searching for work can p...
Feb 24, 2016
Alberta N-D-P Pull Plug on Edmonton fundraiser as Ethics commissioner Launches Investigation
EDMONTON: Alberta’s NDP party cancelled an Edmonton fundraising event just hours before it was set to begin after an investigation was launched by the ethics commissioner. Cheryl Oates, who spea...
Feb 24, 2016