Category Archives: Post to Social
Gathering limits make a ‘great time to be building a pipeline:’ Alberta minister
EDMONTON - Alberta's energy minister says it's a good time to build a pipeline because public health restrictions limit protests against them.Sonya Savage made the comment Friday in a podcast hosted b...
May 25, 2020
Southern Alberta groups receive funding to aid local seniors
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A whole host of non-profit organizations in Lethbridge and the surrounding area will be better equipped to support seniors.The Government of Canada, through the New Horizons for Senio...
May 25, 2020
Picture Butte High School staff cheer on Class of 2020
PICTURE BUTTE, AB - Graduating students at Picture Butte High School (PBHS) received recognition from school staff on Saturday - albeit in a slightly unconventional manner.Saturday, May 23 was the ori...
May 25, 2020
Drive-in high school graduation ceremony being organized in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellations or postponements of many graduation ceremonies, an alternative is being offered for students.MyVictory Church and MyCityCare h...
May 25, 2020
Applications for Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance now open
OTTAWA, ONT - Small business owners in Alberta can now apply for emergency aid to cover the cost of rent.The Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program is now open for applicants in p...
May 25, 2020
NHL hoping to move to Phase 2 of return-to-play protocol in early June
TORONTO - The NHL is hoping to move to Phase 2 of its return-to-play protocol, including the opening of practice facilities and allowing small group workouts, early next month.The league, which was fo...
May 25, 2020
Police charge six following south Lethbridge drug bust
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Six people have been charged following a drug seizure by Lethbridge Police.The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) stated that on Friday, May 22, following a short investigation into drug...
May 25, 2020
'It's awful': Calgary homeless sleeping outdoors over fears of catching COVID-19
CALGARY - Gordon Kelter has something to fear more than not having a bed to sleep in at night - catching COVID-19. "Worried about catching it? Are you kidding me?" said Kelter as he searched behind so...
May 25, 2020
Hospitalization rates remain low as province reports 42 new cases of COVID-19
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta announced 42 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, May 24.This brings the provincial total to 6,860 infections of the novel coronavirus. The province stated that ...
May 24, 2020
Federal parties set to resume battle over future of Parliament during COVID-19
OTTAWA - The battle over the future of Parliament in the age of COVID-19 will resume in earnest Monday when a small group of MPs returns to the floor of the House of Commons to argue about the path fo...
May 24, 2020