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UPDATED: CP Rail train carrying liquid petroleum derails in Vulcan County
ENSIGN, AB - UPDATE: Alberta Emergency Alert said on Wednesday morning that the clean-up of the derailment will continue throughout the rest of the week. Crews will be flaring the remaining impacted r...
Dec 06, 2021

Christmas tree lit at Lethbridge City Hall
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Holiday spirit has filled Lethbridge City Hall.Mayor Blaine Hyggen, the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce's CEO Cyndi Vos and the Downtown BRZ's Marketing Coordinator Emily Chong lit up ...
Dec 06, 2021

Lethbridge's Bev Lanz wins Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A local woman is being recognized for her volunteer efforts.Bev Lanz has been given a Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award from the Alberta Government.She has been a volunteer on the boar...
Dec 06, 2021

LPS Christmas check stop opening weekend screens for impaired drivers
LETHBRIDGE, AB - In the opening weekend of the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) Christmas Check Stop Campaign, many drivers were screened to see if they were impaired.Through the campaign, police will ...
Dec 06, 2021

Cargill workers accept new contract, avoid strike
HIGH RIVER, AB - A strike has been avoided at Cargill Inc. Cargill's High River plant processes about 35 per cent of Canada's beef production. Union workers have accepted a new labour contract, averti...
Dec 06, 2021

Province doubles its commitment for addiction treatment spaces
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta says it has surpassed its commitment to boost addiction treatment spaces in the province.In 2019, the province committed to funding 4,000 annual treatment spac...
Dec 06, 2021

Canadian ambassador to China Dominic Barton tenders resignation
OTTAWA, ON - Canadian ambassador to China Dominic Barton has tendered his resignation after two tense years in the job. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Barton's pending departure in a statemen...
Dec 06, 2021

Over 4,000 touques and teddies hit the ice at ENMAX Centre
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Hurricanes fans poured in their support during Friday's Canadian Tire Touque and Teddy Toss.At the ENMAX Centre, 3,585 teddy bears and 431 touques were thrown onto the ice....
Dec 05, 2021

Donations still sought for 2021 Christmas Hope campaign
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Community members are being invited to get involved with the 2021 Christmas Hope campaign.The initiative is a partnership between the Lethbridge Food Bank, Interfaith Food Bank, The S...
Dec 05, 2021

Millions allocated to fighting invasive species in Alberta national parks
WATERTON, AB - The federal government is renewing its efforts to stop the spread of invasive species in mountainous national parks.Minister of Environment and Minister Responsible for Parks Canada Ste...
Dec 04, 2021