Post to Social

Dr. Hinshaw worried ahead of long weekend as 164 COVID cases confirmed Friday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has released Friday's report on COVID-19, detailing the numbers over the past 24 hours.164 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the total to 14...

Sep 04, 2020

Two passengers fined $1,000 each after refusing to wear masks on WestJet flights

Two airline passengers each face fines of $1,000 for refusing to wear face masks on board a flight, the first time Transport Canada has imposed a financial penalty for violating rules meant to prevent...

Sep 04, 2020

Vulcan County issues wildfire alert

VULCAN, AB- Alberta Emergency Alerts have issued a Wildfire Alert for Vulcan county after a large stack of hay bales have caught on fire.The hay balefire is south of Lomond along Highway 845 between T...

Sep 04, 2020

"Just watch how fast this government is going to move," says Schweitzer on unemployment

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta's new Minister of Jobs, Economy, and Innovation is feeling optimistic about the future of the province's job situation.Doug Schweitzer is responding to the latest unemployment...

Sep 04, 2020

First wave of funding doled out to help food processors with COVID-19 upgrades

OTTAWA, ON. -- The federal government has started providing cash for food processors across the country to help them deal with COVID-19.A $77.5-million emergency fund was announced by Prime Minister J...

Sep 04, 2020

Coaldale man faces trafficking charges after arrest by RCMP

COALDALE, AB. -- The Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Unit and Coaldale RCMP arrested a local resident for possession of a stolen licence plate and then located some other interesting items. A search ...

Sep 04, 2020

$6.3-million announced to improve green construction practices in Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The federal government is pumping funding into the province to allow for research into green and energy-efficient construction.Minister of Economic Development Mlanie Joly announced g...

Sep 04, 2020

Last weekend to visit the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre

COALDALE, AB - If you want to meet your favourite owl or see an eagle at the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre, this weekend is your last chance for the season.The facility is closing up shop for walk-in v...

Sep 04, 2020

Lethbridge horse races return September 5 after pandemic delay

LETHBRIDGE, AB- Lethbridge's Exhibition Park will host the Rocky Mountain Turf Club's Horse Races after the sport was put on pause because of the pandemic.Starting September 5th, people can attend the...

Sep 04, 2020

Unemployment rate at 8.6 percent in August for Lethbridge-Medicine Hat region

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The latest unemployment figures have been released for the province.In August, Alberta's jobless rate was 11.8 percent, a significant drop from the 12.8 percent rate in July.Again, th...

Sep 04, 2020