Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

How interest rate hikes could affect home buyers
LETHBRIDGE, AB -- If you're thinking about buying a new home in Southern Alberta, now is a good time because the Bank of Canada's recent rate hike could cause interest rates on variable-rate mortgages...
Mar 10, 2022

Kenney tells municipalities to hold off on spending
EDMONTON, AB -- Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is telling municipal leaders that while the province is once again flush with oil cash, now is not the time to put spending into overdrive. Kenney says oil...
Mar 10, 2022

Hurricanes lose OT thriller to Blades
SASKATOON, SK - The Lethbridge Hurricanes dropped their game Wednesday night to the Saskatoon Blades.After a hard-fought game against the Blades, the Canes couldn't withstand the extra frame.The score...
Mar 09, 2022

Trucker in Humboldt Broncos bus crash loses first bid to stay in Canada
HUMBOLDT, SK - A former truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash has lost a first step in his effort to stay in Canada.Jaskirat Singh Sidhu tried to make the case to the Canada Bo...
Mar 09, 2022

Only 37 new COVID cases confirmed in South Zone Wednesday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released its latest report on COVID-19 for Wednesday, covering statistics from the past 24 hours.552 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the total to 5...
Mar 09, 2022

Gas prices rise 26 c/L in one week in Lethbridge and 60 cents from last year
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It is unprecedented territory for drivers who are facing the highest-ever prices for gasoline.In Lethbridge on Wednesday, GasBuddy.com reports that the average price for regular unlea...
Mar 09, 2022

City issues Stop Order to Last Chance Cat Ranch, appeal to be heard
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A local animal rescue is on the ropes.The City of Lethbridge has issued a Stop Order to the Last Chance Cat Ranch in a letter dated February 17, 2022."We have reason to believe you an...
Mar 09, 2022

Crime Stoppers launches new Blood Tribe chapter
STAND OFF, AB - Crime Stoppers is now active on the Blood Tribe.Crime Stoppers is a charitable non-profit that allows people to provide tips and anonymously report information about crimes or suspicio...
Mar 09, 2022

Booster COVID-19 shots available for Albertans ages 12 to 17 starting next week
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Health says children between the ages of 12 and 17 can receive a booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine next week, as long as there has been a minimum five months since their second d...
Mar 09, 2022

Alberta introduces legislation to limit COVID-19 rule-making by municipalities
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta government has introduced legislation to limit the authority of municipalities to impose COVID-19 mask and vaccine rules.Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver says municipal...
Mar 09, 2022