Category Archives: Post to Social

Questions about Canada's embrace of female leaders after 6th premier turfed
The gradual disappearance of women from the ranks of Canada's premiers raises questions about society's willingness to embrace true equality, former female leaders and political pundits said Wednesday...
Apr 18, 2019

Federal government extends Trans Mountain deadline to June 18
OTTAWA - The federal government says it is delaying its decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project until June 18 in order to wrap up consultations with Indigenous groups. The deadline i...
Apr 18, 2019

Practicing kindness: The Children of St. Martha Elementary School students offer messages of hope, faith and love
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Barely able to contain their excitement, dozens of students at Children of St. Martha Elementary School, proudly carrying signs of hope, faith, love and encouragement - burst through ...
Apr 17, 2019 Students at The Children of St. Martha Elementary

Red Deer metal shop goes up in flames
RED DEER, AB - Smoke could be seen for miles after a Red Deer metal shop went up in flames Wednesday morning. Red Deer firefighters were called to Red Deer Ironworks (6430 Golden West Avenue) at 10:43...
Apr 17, 2019

Merging Realities VR conference returning to Lethbridge College for second year
LETHBRIDGE, AB - One year after making history in its inaugural run, the Merging Realities conference is returning for an encore. Lethbridge College, in April 2018, hosted the world's first conference...
Apr 17, 2019 Photo Credit: Lethbridge College

Kenney's premiership poses challenges, opportunity for Trudeau, Scheer
OTTAWA - Attention is now turning to how Jason Kenney's win in Alberta could impact the fall federal election. Political observers say Kenney, an outspoken and articulate former Stephen Harper cabinet...
Apr 17, 2019

Two phase Housing Strategy presented to Lethbridge City Council
LETHBRIDGE, AB - After nearly a year in development, a two-phase Lethbridge Housing Strategy was presented to Lethbridge City Council by the Municipal Housing Task Force, at Monday's regular meeting (...
Apr 17, 2019 City Hall -Photo by Lethbridge News Now

NDP's Maria Fitzpatrick concedes defeat in Lethbridge-East; thanks supporters
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Thanking her supporters Tuesday evening at the Legion on Mayor Magrath Drive, and expressing how privileged she was over the last several years, former NDP MLA Maria Fitzpatrick refle...
Apr 16, 2019 Maria Fitzpatrick addresses supporters- Lethbridge News Now

City Council approves monetary request for Powwow and Indian Relay Races
LETHBRIDGE, AB - In a unanimous vote, Lethbridge City Council has approved $47,500 be taken from the Major Community Events Hosting budget for the Sik-Ooh-Kotoki Friendship Society, as it hosts the Na...
Apr 16, 2019 Indian Relay Races: Lethbridge News Now

Highway 3 Connector Transit Route between Lethbridge and Medicine Hat up and running
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It got a little easier to travel from Lethbridge to Medicine Hat, and several places in between, this week. SOUTHLAND Transportation Ltd., in partnership with the City of Medicine Hat...
Apr 16, 2019 Photo Credit: City of Lethbridge