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Pollinator Café project in Lethbridge sees expansion

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Pollinator Caf program in Lethbridge has grown thanks to a new partnership. Environment Lethbridge has teamed with students from the Dhillon School of Business at the University o...

Olivia Thorington Jul 13, 2023

City of Lethbridge harmonizing playground and school zones

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Changes are coming to Lethbridge playground and school zones.The City of Lethbridge is partnering with Slow Your Roll and the Lethbridge YMCA to create consistent speed zones in the c...

Christian Oldale Jul 12, 2023

BoC raises key interest rate to 5%, expects slower return to inflation target

OTTAWA, ON - The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point this morning, bringing it to five per cent.Forecasters were widely expecting the move as the economy con...

Jul 12, 2023

AUPE supports better wages for LPNs but not reclassification

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) said it agrees with Licenced Practical Nurses (LPN) that they deserve respect and dignity.Last month, a group called LPNs for Change s...

Jul 11, 2023

Alberta's Smith decries 'federal interference' ahead of premiers' meeting

CALGARY, AB - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she believes every Canadian premier is frustrated with what she calls "federal interference" into provincial affairs.Smith is on her way to Winnipeg f...

Jul 10, 2023

Southern Alberta MLAs named to policy committees

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Three MLAs from southern Alberta will help to advise the Government of Alberta on policy directions.Premier Danielle Smith has named the provincial ministers and members who will serv...

Jul 07, 2023

Recovery community to be built on Tsuut'ina Nation

TSUUT'INA NATION, AB - The Alberta government announced on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 that it is partnering with the Tsuut'ina Nation just outside of Calgary to build a recovery community.The provincial ...

Olivia Thorington Jul 05, 2023

Ottawa suspends advertising on Facebook, Instagram as Meta promises to block news

OTTAWA, ON - Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez says the federal government will stop advertising on Facebook and Instagram. The decision comes after both Meta promised to block Canadian news content o...

Jul 05, 2023

Alberta announces $175M wildfire recovery fund for municipalities, Metis settlements

DRAYTON VALLEY, AB - The Alberta government has approved a $175-million recovery program for municipalities and Metis settlements affected by wildfires.Emergency Services Minister Mike Ellis says the ...

Jul 04, 2023

Didsbury RCMP ask motorists to stay away from tornado-affected area

Didsbury RCMP are asking motorists to stay away from the "tornado" zone.They say the increased number of motorists coming to the area to "have a look" is causing issues.RCMP confirmed that a female mo...

Jul 03, 2023