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Olymel to remain vigilant even with no active COVID cases

RED DEER, AB. - The COVID-19 outbreak at the Olymel pork processing facility in Red Deer has been brought under control. After peaking at 212 on Feb. 19, Alberta Health confirmed over the weekend that...

Mar 24, 2021

Supreme Court to rule Thursday on whether carbon tax is constitutional

OTTAWA - It's make-it-or-break-it time for the federal government's national price on pollution.The Supreme Court of Canada will decide Thursday whether Ottawa's "carbon tax'' is constitutional or if ...

Mar 24, 2021

Justice Minister threatens to use "extraordinary authorities" against LPS if reforms not made

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is in hot water with Alberta's Ministry of Justice.The service will be given three weeks to come up with a comprehensive plan for how they can make sig...

Mar 24, 2021

South Zone doctors hosting COVID Community Conversation Thursday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services officials will provide a zone-specific COVID-19 update on Thursday, March 25.Dr. Vivien Suttorp, the lead Medical Officer of Health, along with medical directo...

Mar 24, 2021

Mustard Seed leaving Lethbridge after sober shelter denied

LETHBRIDGE, AB- After City Council shot down the proposed "sober shelter" from the Mustard Seed and the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen, the Mustard Seed appears to be giving up on Lethbridge.Executive Direct...

Mar 24, 2021

Coal exploration approvals already exceed legal road thresholds, data suggests

EDMONTON - Road-building approvals for coal exploration already exceed legal limits in some parts of Alberta's Rocky Mountains and foothills, suggest documents from the province's energy regulator."It...

Mar 24, 2021

Man found guilty of smuggling 31 kg of cocaine at Southern Alberta border

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A man from Fort McMurray has been found guilty of attempting to smuggle an estimated 31 kg of cocaine into Canada.Back on March 17, 2018, Bradley Michael Gaudrault, 28, crossed the Ca...

Mar 24, 2021

Online learning extended for Grades 5 and 6 at St. Paul School due to COVID

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division has confirmed an additional case of COVID-19 at St. Paul School in Lethbridge.There are now two active infections at the school. As a result, ...

Mar 24, 2021

LPS issues warning on employment scams

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police are shining the light on employment scams.March is Fraud Prevention Month and LPS notes that over the past year, the need to find and apply for jobs has increased du...

Mar 24, 2021

Lethbridge council approves 2021 Public Art Work Plan

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge City Council has approved the 2021 Public Art Work Plan.At Tuesday's meeting, council voted 7-2 in favour of the plan. Council will now approve public art projects before t...

Mar 24, 2021