Category Archives: Post to Social
Avalanche warning expanded to more East Kootenay regions
SPARWOOD, B.C. - More areas in Southeastern B.C. are now under a Special Public Avalanche Warning.Avalanche Canada put out the warning on Thursday, saying that warmer temperatures and persistent sunsh...
Jan 21, 2022
Canadian cattle producers desperate as feed shortage reaches crisis levels
CALGARY, AB. -- Some Alberta cattle producers say they will run out of food for their animals this weekend, as train delays and the impacts of last summer's drought combine to create a crisis situatio...
Jan 21, 2022
City addresses concerns over burst watermains
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Last week, motorists in Lethbridge were taken aback by a large sinkhole along 6 Avenue South, which was caused by a burst watermain.READ MORE: Sinkhole causes traffic disruption in Le...
Jan 21, 2022
Grocery and gas prices up significantly in 2021 as inflation outpaced wages
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Stats Canada has released new data that backs up claims about the rising cost of living in the country.In December 2021, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.8 per cent compared to t...
Jan 21, 2022
Canada gives $120M loan to help bolster Ukraine against Russia threats
OTTAWA, ON - Canada is giving Ukraine a $120-million loan to help bolster its economy and aid as it faces a hostile buildup of Russian forces on its borders. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced th...
Jan 21, 2022
Federal program to rapidly build homes goes past target, again
OTTAWA, ON - A federal program aimed at quickly creating new affordable housing units has once again surpassed its goal. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the rapid-housing program has now created mo...
Jan 21, 2022
Public Health Agency of Canada involved in 'error' on trucker vaccine rules: sources
OTTAWA, ON - Turmoil and confusion over whether truckers would remain exempt from the vaccine mandate last week stemmed from bureaucrats misinterpreting policy in more than one federal agency - includ...
Jan 21, 2022
Province announces new bed capacity measures and response plan
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta Government announced Thursday there will be extra bed capacity in non-ICU and ICU settings as well as a new community response plan."COVID-19 hospitalizations have surpassed...
Jan 20, 2022
Alberta police chiefs don't support decriminalization of illegal drug possession
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP) does not support decriminalizing the possession of illegal drugs.Announced Thursday, (Jan 20) AACP members released a statement to mem...
Jan 20, 2022
Coaldale council takes action as rec centre costs rise to over $18-million
COALDALE, AB - The Town of Coaldale is doing its part to mitigate the impacts of the rising costs for its new multi-purpose recreation centre.During a special council meeting on Monday, it was outline...
Jan 20, 2022