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Public inquiry into LPS policies and practices will proceed this year

LETHBRIDGE, AB. - Note: This article has been updated since its initial publication.A thorough investigation into certain aspects of the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) will soon be underway.Justice M...

Jan 04, 2022

Active COVID cases reach 34K in Alberta, tripling since pre-Christmas update

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released its latest report on COVID-19 for Tuesday, covering statistics from the past six days.During that time, 21,751 cases were confirmed for a daily average of 3,...

Jan 04, 2022

Alberta Premier calling on Federal Government to allow use of antiviral pill

EDMONTON, AB - Premier of Alberta, Jason Kenney is asking the Government of Canada to approve the use of Paxlovid, an antiviral pill made from Pfizer to combat COVID-19.In a press conference Tuesday, ...

Jan 04, 2022

WHL postpones upcoming Hurricanes games

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Western Hockey League announced Tuesday that multiple games which include the Lethbridge Hurricanes will be postponed due to COVID-19.Team activities are being paused for the Edmo...

Jan 04, 2022

New electricity use record set in Alberta Monday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - More electricity was being used across the province earlier this week than at any other point in history.The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) tweeted Tuesday that, on Monday, J...

Jan 04, 2022

Over 1,700 vehicles stopped through LPS check stop campaign

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Throughout the month of December, the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) ran their Christmas Check Stop Campaign which checked for impaired drivers.The campaign has concluded, resulting ...

Jan 04, 2022

Ottawa announces details of $40 billion Indigenous child-welfare settlement

Ottawa has officially announced it has reached agreements in principle with First Nations partners to compensate children harmed by its underfunding of child welfare.The federal Liberal government say...

Jan 04, 2022

National Police Federation to host public consultations on future of RCMP in Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - In the coming weeks, Albertans will be able to share their thoughts and ask questions about the future of the RCMP in the province.There has been talks over the last year of implement...

Jan 04, 2022

Researchers look at the risk of disease transmission through feed ingredients

MELFORT, SASK. - The role of animal feed in the transmission of viral diseases was first identified in 2014 during the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus epidemic in North America. Scientists have conduc...

Jan 04, 2022

2021 a year of present challenges and future opportunities for Lethbridge Fire & EMS

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It was yet another busy year for emergency responders in Lethbridge.Fire Chief Marc Rathwell spoke to media about the year that was and his impending plans for retirement."It's been a...

Jan 04, 2022