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Three southern Alberta students each receive $10,000 agricultural scholarships
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The scholastic lives of three southern Alberta students have received a big boost.Adam Fast, Kelsey Gubbins and Darrick Nicol are each the recipients of a $10,000 agricultural scholar...
Mar 04, 2022
Canada expedites temporary visas for Ukrainians, imposes new sanctions on Russia
Ukrainians fleeing Russian aggression can find a safe haven in Canada using expedited temporary visas for emergency travel, the federal government announced Thursday while it also ratcheted up the eco...
Mar 03, 2022
Trudeau says solidarity of Western sanctions a surprise to Putin after Ukraine attack
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he thinks Russia's Vladimir Putin is surprised by the strength and unity of Western sanctions in retaliation for his invasion of Ukraine.Trudeau says Putin ...
Mar 02, 2022
Most COVID restrictions now lifted in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Government has taken a significant step regarding COVID-19 restrictions in the province.Step 2 of the provincial plan commences on Tuesday, March 1, and includes the follo...
Mar 01, 2022
Unfair Labour Practice complaint filed against the U of L
Lethbridge, AB. -- *Updated information with U of L's response.*The University of Lethbridge Faculty Association (ULFA) says it has filed an Unfair Labour Practice complaint with the Alberta Labour Re...
Feb 28, 2022
Dori Modney retires after 32-year broadcasting career
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A long-time broadcaster in Lethbridge is hanging up her boots.Dori Modney is now retired, last serving as the News Director for Lethbridge News Now and the now-formerly-branded Countr...
Feb 28, 2022
No injuries in south Lethbridge garage fire
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Emergency crews responded to a fire in south Lethbridge Monday morning. At around 6:30 a.m. on February 28, crews from five stations arrived on scene at 6 Avenue South and 13 Street S...
Feb 28, 2022
Nearly all COVID restrictions to be lifted in Alberta March 1
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Government has made a significant announcement regarding COVID-19 restrictions in the province.Step 2 of the provincial plan will commence on Tuesday, March 1, and will in...
Feb 26, 2022
RCMP investigating fatal collision near Picture Butte
PICTURE BUTTE, AB - RCMP are on scene of a serious motor vehicle collision.It occurred on Highway 25 between Township Roads 102 and 104 near Picture Butte Friday afternoon."Unfortunately, at least one...
Feb 25, 2022
Suspect injured in officer-involved shooting in Picture Butte, ASIRT investigating
PICTURE BUTTE, AB - More details have been released on what RCMP had previously described as a "policing incident" in Picture Butte.READ MORE: RCMP advise public of "policing incident" in Picture Butt...
Feb 25, 2022