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Last Chance Cat Ranch attempts to appeal City of Lethbridge's Stop Order

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Council Chambers at Lethbridge City Hall was packed as supporters stood by a local animal rescue.The City of Lethbridge issued a Stop Order to the Last Chance Cat Ranch (LCCR) on Febr...

Mar 31, 2022

HALO Air Ambulance to receive over $1 million in annual funding from province

MEDICINE HAT, AB - For the first time ever HALO (Helicopter Air Lift Operation) is getting guaranteed funding and a contract with Alberta Health Services. HALO had been operating under a fee-for-servi...

Mar 31, 2022

Alberta Legislature votes in favour of motion calling for end to federal carbon tax increase

EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney continues to voice his opposition to the federal carbon tax. Ottawa is set to increase the carbon tax to $50 per tonne on Friday, April 1. On Monday, March ...

Mar 31, 2022

Former Senator Joyce Fairbairn of Lethbridge dies at 82

LETHBRIDGE, AB -- Former Canadian Senator Joyce Fairbairn has died at the age of 82.Flags at Lethbridge City Hall have been lowered to honour the former senator from Lethbridge.Acting Lethbridge Mayor...

Mar 30, 2022

Charges laid in connection to residential break-in and theft near Claresholm

CLARESHOLM, AB - A 28-year-old man faces multiple charges after the RCMP responded to a break-and-enter at a home near Claresholm.At 11:25 a.m. on Monday, March 28, Claresholm RCMP received a complain...

Mar 30, 2022

'It's incredible': Paralyzed Broncos hockey player getting upgrade on spinal device

CALGARY - A former junior hockey player with life-altering injuries from a bus crash four years ago is getting a boost he's been anticipating for two years. Ryan Straschnitzki, 22, is one of four indi...

Olivia Thorington Mar 30, 2022

Neil Skjodt trial rescheduled for August/September 2022

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The rescheduled trial dates for a Lethbridge man charged in a fatal collision will take place sooner than expected.The trial for Neil Martin Skjodt, 54, was originally supposed to sta...

Mar 29, 2022

Alberta proposes new Continuing Care Act

LETHBRIDGE, AB -- The Alberta government is proposing changes to the way continuing care operates in the province.The current continuing care system falls under multiple acts and regulations, with som...

Mar 28, 2022

19 recommendations made to tackle human trafficking in Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Government is continuing to support efforts to combat human trafficking in the province.The Alberta Human Trafficking Task Force has released its final report, providing 1...

Mar 27, 2022

Alberta 2022 Budget passed in the legislature

LETHBRIDGE, AB -- The Alberta legislature passed the provincial budget Thursday, March 24, 2022, after some heated debate from both sides of the house.READ MORE: Alberta presents balanced budget for 2...

Mar 25, 2022