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BREAKING: Canada's deficit projected to hit $343-billion

OTTAWA, ONT - The federal government has given a shocking new figure for Canada's fiscal picture.Finance Minister Bill Morneau says, for the year ending in March 2021, the deficit will hit a historic ...

Jul 08, 2020

Province proposes creation of investment-attraction agency

EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta looks to create a firm that will promote the province as a prime place to invest.Minister of Economic Development, Trade, and Tourism Tanya Fir has introduced ...

Jul 07, 2020

Bill proposed to improve Alberta’s health care system

EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government has introduced legislation aimed at boosting the public health care system in Alberta.The province says Bill 30, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, will streng...

Jul 06, 2020

Man accused in Rideau Hall crash had rifle, shotguns, high-capacity magazine: RCMP

OTTAWA - Police say the man charged with ramming a truck through a date at Rideau Hall last week was armed with two shotguns, a rifle, and a revolver, and threatened Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Newl...

Jul 06, 2020

First glimpse of Canada’s COVID-19 infection rate expected mid-July

OTTAWA - The doctor overseeing Canada's COVID-19 antibody research says by mid-July we should get the first glimpse of how many Canadians might have already contracted the novel coronavirus.Dr. Timoth...

Jul 05, 2020

Incoming chief honoured and humbled to be joining LPS

LETHBRIDGE, AB - On August 31, the Lethbridge Police Service will welcome a new chief.Shahin Mehdizadeh is currently the RCMP Chief Superintendent for the Central Alberta District.He spoke with media ...

Jul 03, 2020

Government announces Highway 3 twinning between Taber and Burdett

TABER, AB - The provincial government made a significant announcement in Taber Thursday morning.A 46-kilometer stretch of Highway 3 will be twinned between Taber and Burdett.$150-million will be spent...

Jul 02, 2020

More than 84-mm of rain in two days – and words of caution

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- After days of drab, wet weather, the sun was out to shine on Canada Day. That sun will be needed to dry out the fields and gardens. Environment Canada reports Lethbridge and the imm...

Jul 01, 2020

Jason Kenney and Government of Alberta announce $27.8 million investment to Exhibition Park

LETHBRIDGE, AB- Jason Kenney's visit to Lethbridge on Tuesday (June 30), brought good news, as the Premier announced 27.8 million dollars for the revitalization of Lethbridge's Exhibition Park. $27.8 ...

Jun 30, 2020

New Police Chief announced for City of Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB- After months of searching for Lethbridge's new Chief of Police, the search is over.Shahin Mehdizadeh will take the post as the new chief on August 31st, 2020.The Police Chief position ...

Jun 29, 2020