Category Archives: Alberta

Mandatory Courtesy Wave Legislation Arrives in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE – Failure to use the courtesy wave in traffic isn't just rude, but according to the Alberta Motor Association, it's downright un-Canadian! As self-described safety advocates and patri...
Apr 01, 2018

Oh Southern Alberta – blue sky to cloud shroud in 5 minutes
CARDSTON – If you're a Southern Albertan, you've probably heard the oft-quoted phrase "If you don't like the weather, just wait a minute". We're accustomed to seeing rapid changes in weather aro...
Mar 31, 2018

Premier Rachel Notley makes Alberta Summer Games announcement during Lethbridge visit
LETHBRIDGE – Premier Rachael Notley was in Lethbridge for three events Thursday, (Mar.29) including an announcement at the University of Lethbridge, that the city would play host to the 2020 Alb...
Mar 29, 2018

Liberals move to overhaul criminal justice system
OTTAWA – The federal government has introduced legislation aimed at overhauling the criminal justice system, a measure that makes good on a Liberal promise to change the way juries are selected....
Mar 29, 2018

Alberta third province to allow Sikhs to ride motorcyles without helmets
EDMONTON – Alberta is to allow turban-wearing Sikhs to ride motorcycles without helmets. The exemption to the province’s Traffic Safety Act that will apply to adult motorcycle drivers and ...
Mar 29, 2018

Crews make headway in keeping flood water away from Taber treatment plant
TABER - The flood that threatened the Town of Taber water treatment plant is improving. But with a lot more melting to come, the town's chief administrative officer says the past 24 hours has been a g...
Mar 29, 2018

Alberta Premier says railway grain backlog another reason to expand oil pipeline
LETHBRIDGE – Premier Rachel Notley says Canada will continue to have trouble moving grain across the country unless more oil pipelines are built. Notley says moving oil by rail means there are f...
Mar 29, 2018

Town of Taber declares State of Local Emergency due to overland flooding
TABER – Early Wednesday, a Town of Taber news release indicated crews were clearing drainage channels and ditches and that it was ready to declare a state of local emergency (SOLE) if needed. We...
Mar 28, 2018

Pharmacists concerned about prescription drug shortages
MEDICINE HAT – Several pharmacies across Canada are sounding the alarm over prescription drug shortages. And one local pharmacist says the problem could get worse. "The drug shortages are bad no...
Mar 28, 2018

Public input sought on Livingstone-Porcupine Hills
ALBERTA – The provincial government is looking for public feedback on the draft Livingstone-Porcupine Hills Land Footprint and Recreation Management plans. Located in the southwestern part of th...
Mar 28, 2018