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Record high lumber, panel prices drive Alberta stumpage fees to new heights

CALGARY, AB. -- Record high prices for lumber and construction panelling are creating a resource revenue boost for the coffers of the Alberta government, partly making up for huge declines in oil and ...

Sep 05, 2020

Former Mayor of Coaldale turns 100 and shares the secret of his longevity

COALDALE, AB. - "Wine, women and song - and I always enjoy women, especially when they can sing."That was the response from Alan Graham, when asked for the secret to his longevity.Graham, a former Coa...

Sep 05, 2020

The Daily with LNN – September 4, 2020

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Take Lethbridge News Now on the go anytime, anywhere.The Daily with LNN is a podcast-style news update, detailing some of the local, regional, and national stories we have been workin...

Sep 04, 2020

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