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BA.2 sub-variant found in 70% of cases in Alberta, too early to say if start of new wave
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released its latest weekly report on COVID-19.Health Minister Jason Copping says the Omicron BA.2 sub-variant has been detected in the majority of new COVID cases. "T...
Mar 30, 2022
Proposed legislation focusing on innovation in Alberta’s finance sector
EDMONTON, AB - New proposed legislation from the provincial government aims to help finance and fintech companies develop new products and services in Alberta.If passed, Bill 13, known as the Financia...
Mar 30, 2022
Powers to remove politicians and to propose provincial policies come into effect in April
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Albertans will soon have a greater ability to be involved in the democratic process.Two pieces of legislation are set to come into effect on Thursday, April 7, 2022 - the Recall Act a...
Mar 30, 2022
LPS seeking suspect accused of stealing donation box
UPDATE: Lethbridge Police arrested a suspect in this case thanks to public assistance. READ MORE: Arrest made following string of thefts in Lethbridge. LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police Service (LPS)...
Mar 30, 2022
Former Senator Joyce Fairbairn of Lethbridge dies at 82
LETHBRIDGE, AB -- Former Canadian Senator Joyce Fairbairn has died at the age of 82.Flags at Lethbridge City Hall have been lowered to honour the former senator from Lethbridge.Acting Lethbridge Mayor...
Mar 30, 2022
RCMP advising residents of scam targeting grandparents
EDMONTON, AB - The RCMP is warning Albertans of a new scam making the rounds.The Alberta RCMP Federal Serious & Organized Crime Branch is referring to the fraudulent activity as a "Grandparent" or...
Mar 30, 2022
U of L swimmers gear up for another major event, one week after U SPORTS success
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Collegiate swimmers at the University of Lethbridge do not have a lot of rest time in between major competitions.The Pronghorns swim team is fresh off of the U SPORTS Championships in...
Mar 30, 2022
Charges laid in connection to residential break-in and theft near Claresholm
CLARESHOLM, AB - A 28-year-old man faces multiple charges after the RCMP responded to a break-and-enter at a home near Claresholm.At 11:25 a.m. on Monday, March 28, Claresholm RCMP received a complain...
Mar 30, 2022
'It's incredible': Paralyzed Broncos hockey player getting upgrade on spinal device
CALGARY - A former junior hockey player with life-altering injuries from a bus crash four years ago is getting a boost he's been anticipating for two years. Ryan Straschnitzki, 22, is one of four indi...
Mar 30, 2022
Province supporting Edmonton's bid to host 2026 FIFA World Cup with up to $110M
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's capital city hopes to host one of the largest sporting events in the world.The City of Edmonton is putting its name forward to host the FIFA World Cup in 2026.Premier Jason Ke...
Mar 29, 2022