Category Archives: Post to Social

"Shoes for Kids" campaign doubles expectations in first year
LETHBRIDGE, AB - In June of this year, three local police departments teamed up with a community advocacy group to ensure every child has a new pair of shoes heading into the new school year.Connectin...
Aug 16, 2021

Grain Growers of Canada push farmers’ priorities ahead of election
OTTAWA, ONT. -- On Sunday (Aug 15) the federal government announced, it is adding 500-million dollars to the Agri-Recovery program. It will help farmers who are dealing with natural disasters, includi...
Aug 16, 2021

Harder calls election decision unnecessary and hypocritical
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The race is on, and Rachael Harder is ready, even if she doesn't agree with it. The Conservative incumbent for the Lethbridge riding spoke with LNN about the Trudeau government's deci...
Aug 16, 2021

Federal Conservative leader Erin O’Toole reveals Canada’s Recovery Plan
OTTAWA, ON - Erin O'Toole has released the federal Conservative Party's plan to help the country recover from COVID-19.The party leader said Canada's Recovery Plan will help secure the nation's future...
Aug 16, 2021

Evacuation Alert issued for 254 properties on west side of Lake Koocanusa
The Regional District of East Kootenay has issued an Evacuation Alert for the west side of Lake Koocanusa due to the growing Plumbob Mountain Wildfire.The Evacuation Alert covers 254 properties from t...
Aug 16, 2021

Meng Wanzhou's legal team resumes extradition defence in B.C. court
VANCOUVER, BC - Meng Wanzhou's legal team is expected to argue today there is no evidence showing the Huawei executive caused international bank HSBC to violate U.S. sanctions law. The B.C. Supreme Co...
Aug 16, 2021

Federal election officially set for September 20
OTTAWA - Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has agreed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's request to dissolve Parliament, triggering an election campaign.Canadians are set to go to the polls on Sept. 20.Trudeau is ...
Aug 15, 2021

Boil water advisory issued in Standoff
STANDOFF, AB - Residents of Standoff are advised that they should boil their water before drinking or cooking.Indigenous Services Canada says there has been an equipment failure at the Standoff Public...
Aug 15, 2021

Climate Hub Mural unveiled at Galt Museum
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Galt Museum celebrated International Youth Day Thursday with a mural unveiling.Collaboratively designed by a trio of youths, the "mural seeks to demonstrate the rich connections b...
Aug 15, 2021

Heat records set in 25 Alberta communities Saturday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Saturday, August 14 was a scorcher in Alberta, and Sunday is set to be no different.Environment Canada says more than two dozen daily maximum temperature records were set in the provi...
Aug 15, 2021