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Province investing $390 million into broadband internet strategy

INNISFAIL, AB - The Government of Alberta has made a significant announcement regarding broadband internet access in rural communities. As part of Budget 2022, the province will invest a total of $390...

Olivia Thorington Mar 02, 2022

Trudeau says solidarity of Western sanctions a surprise to Putin after Ukraine attack

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he thinks Russia's Vladimir Putin is surprised by the strength and unity of Western sanctions in retaliation for his invasion of Ukraine.Trudeau says Putin ...

Mar 02, 2022

Lethbridge man with conspiracy to commit murder charge denied bail

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge man facing a series of serious charges has been denied bail.Christopher Lysak, 48, of Lethbridge, appeared in Court of Queen's Bench to see if he would be released from c...

Mar 02, 2022

U of L Pronghorns basketball teams set for Canada West playoffs

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns basketball teams are gearing up for the Canada West playoffs.A new format will be implemented for the post-season this year. For the first time...

Mar 02, 2022

Bank of Canada hikes key interest rate

OTTAWA, March 2 The Canadian Press - The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate target for the first time since slashing its benchmark rate to its rock-bottom level at the start of the COVID-19 p...

Mar 02, 2022

AHS provides estimated COVID numbers Tuesday due to technical issues

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services (AHS) has released a few estimated figures for COVID-19 in the province on Tuesday.They say full reporting is unavailable due to technical issues. Full reporti...

Mar 01, 2022

Canada announces $100 million humanitarian assistance to Ukraine

OTTAWA, ON -- Global Affairs Canada announced Tuesday that the Canadian government will provide $100 million in humanitarian assistance to help address the most urgent needs in Ukraine."The lives of t...

Mar 01, 2022

City of Lethbridge eases COVID measures for staff

LETHBRIDGE, AB -- The City of Lethbridge is easing COVID-19 requirements for its staff following the Alberta Government's action to lift public health measures. Starting Tuesday, March 1, Albertans no...

Mar 01, 2022

Three youths charged following assaults at Lethbridge schools

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Three underaged boys in Lethbridge are in custody following a pair of assaults at local schools.Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says Youth Engagement Officers were informed of an assa...

Mar 01, 2022

169 "anomalies" discovered at former residential school site in Northern Alberta

KAPAWE'NO FIRST NATION, AB - The initial findings of a ground-penetrating radar search has unveiled the possibility of up to 169 child graves at a former residential school in Northern Alberta.The Kap...

Mar 01, 2022