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Active cases in South Zone fall below 1,000

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released its latest report on COVID-19 for Tuesday, covering statistics from the past 24 hours.442 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the total to 321...

Oct 26, 2021

Seed shortages add to farmer concerns for next growing season

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- The dry conditions on the prairies have hurt seed production. Short supplies of seed and the rapid escalation of grain prices should have farmers rushing to line-up their planting s...

Oct 26, 2021

Appeal in Crowsnest Pass triple murder delayed until Supreme Court weighs other case

CALGARY - Alberta's top court has agreed to hear a sentence appeal of a man convicted of killing three people, but a hearing date has been delayed indefinitely.Derek Saretzky was found guilty of first...

Oct 26, 2021

Lethbridge YMCA to require proof of vaccination for 12-17 year olds

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Starting November 1, 2021, all participants and visitors to YMCA facilities 12 years and older will be required to show proof of two vaccinations, a valid medical exemption, or a nega...

Oct 26, 2021

Household pet fish becoming problematic invasive species in Lethbridge lakes

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents of Lethbridge are being urged to not release fish into local waterways.The city says goldfish, koi, and other aquatic invasive species have become an issue at Firelight Park...

Oct 26, 2021

Rural Alberta doctors say fifth wave of COVID may be "inevitable"

PINCHER CREEK, AB - Although COVID-19 cases are slightly declining in Alberta, two doctors who treat patients from rural areas say a fifth wave may be inevitable if people in those communities do not ...

Oct 26, 2021

Manslaughter charge stayed against Lethbridge man

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A major update in the court proceedings for a man who had been charged in connection with the death of a person from Lethbridge.In Lethbridge Court of Queen's Bench last week, the cha...

Oct 26, 2021

Albertans vote "yes" to stop equalization payments and split on daylight saving time

EDMONTON, AB - Elections Alberta has released the official results for the 2021 Alberta Senate Election and Referendum Vote on Equalization and Daylight Saving Time. As part of the 2021 Alberta Munici...

Oct 26, 2021

Alberta's social services providers can apply for provincial grants up to $1M

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Government is opening up applications for "civil society organizations" to kickstart new projects.A total of $7-million will be available through the Civil Society Fund, w...

Oct 26, 2021

Bow Island says no to rerouting Highway 3 south of town

BOW ISLAND, AB - Residents in Bow Island didn't have to vote for mayor or councillors last week but did vote on a question that is likely to have an even bigger impact on the town down the road.Town r...

Oct 26, 2021