Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Province wants your say on federal "assault-style" firearms ban
EDMONTON, AB - The Canadian government banned 1,500 types of "assault-style" firearms earlier this year, but the Alberta Government wants your feedback on firearms legislation.The Alberta Firearms Adv...
Nov 09, 2020

Community lab in Lethbridge closes temporarily due to short-term staff shortage
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Due to short-term staffing shortages, a community lab in Lethbridge is temporarily closed.Alberta Health Services (AHS) says effective today, November 9, the Campbell Clinic South loc...
Nov 09, 2020

Red Deer company called upon to handle blown out gas well in India
The blowout of a major gas well in India this spring led to a call for help from a Red Deer-based company for its equipment and expertise.Piston Well Services - described as a leader in snubbing and h...
Nov 09, 2020

City crews working to clear snow and “resume normal operations” after weekend storm
LETHBRIDGE, AB - This weekend's rugged winter weather caused a bit of trouble across the region.The City of Lethbridge has provided an update on operations following the snowfall."Road crews have been...
Nov 09, 2020

Cenotaphs, Quilts of Valor and a special poem
LETHBRIDGE, AB - What is a cenotaph?Many people have seen one, but not necessarily everyone knows what it is."A cenotaph by definition is an empty tomb," said retired Warrant Officer Glenn Miller, who...
Nov 09, 2020

U of L & College go online Monday due to winter weather
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Post-secondary students in Lethbridge are getting a snow day...but that does not mean classes are cancelled.Both Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge are closing their ...
Nov 08, 2020

Dangerous road conditions shutdown roads, schools and bussing for Monday
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- It's officially a "Snow Day" for many students around south-west Alberta on Monday. Palliser schools will not be open and busses will not be running on November 9.Horizon School Div...
Nov 08, 2020

727 COVID cases confirmed in Alberta Sunday
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed another high caseload for COVID-19.Across the province, 727 positive tests were identified over the past 24 hours.Another six Albertans died ...
Nov 08, 2020

Bridge Drive closed, some facilities shut doors due to winter blast
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Near-whiteout conditions are being observed across much of Southern Alberta Sunday.The City of Lethbridge says fire and police have responded to "numerous" multi-vehicle accidents rel...
Nov 08, 2020

Blood Tribe schools closed this week due to COVID-19
STANDOFF, AB - The Kainai Board of Education (KBE) says all of their schools will be closed from Monday, November 9 to Friday, November 13."We feel that we must be proactive to limit the transmission ...
Nov 08, 2020