Category Archives: Post to Social
New program at the U of L to support students with disabilities
LETHBRIDGE, AB - CIBC has donated a gift to the University of Lethbridge to help launch a new program aimed at finding employment for students with disabilities.The CIBC Navigator Program is a five-ye...
Feb 05, 2020 The CIBC Navigator Program has been made possible thanks to a $250,000 donation from CIBC (Photo courtesy of the University of Lethbridge)
Pincher Creek arena joins Kraft Hockeyville competition
PINCHER CREEK, AB - Another southern Alberta arena is in the running in the Kraft Hockeyville competition. The Memorial Community Centre Arena in Pincher Creek joins the Logan Boulet Arena in Lethbrid...
Feb 05, 2020 L to R: Councillor Scott Korbett, Councillor Mark Barber, Councillor Lorne Jackson, Mayor Don Anderberg, Councillor Brian McGillivray, Councillor Sussanne O'Rourke, Councillor Wayne Elliott, Marie Everts, Marketing, Events & Economic Development Officer, Margaret Fisher, Administrative Assistant sporting their jerseys as part of "Jersey Day" in Pincher Creek on Feb. 5, 2020 (Photo courtesy of the Town of Pincher Creek)
Impactful individuals recognized by Peigan Board of Education
BROCKET, AB - The Peigan Board of Education has launched its first-ever Poster Campaign. The initiative aims to recognize and honour people from the Piikani Nation who have served the community with d...
Feb 05, 2020 Honoured members after they received their poster as part of the inaugural poster campaign (Photo courtesy Tawnya Plain Eagle)
More than 100 military procurements facing delays: Defence Department
OTTAWA - The Department of National Defence has identified delays in more than 100 planned military purchases and facility upgrades, most of which have flown under the radar as attention has focused o...
Feb 05, 2020
Chronic sex offender played video games, refused to complete prison programs
ILETHBRIDGE, AB - A Court of Queen's Bench Justice presiding over a Dangerous Offender Hearing for 35-year-old chronic sex offender Trevor Pritchard, heard that he was distracted by video games, refus...
Feb 04, 2020 Trevor Pritchard
Public feedback wanted on rules for municipal and school board elections
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta is launching public consultations on the Local Authorities Election Act.The Act governs elections for cities, towns, villages, summer villages, municipal dis...
Feb 04, 2020 Lethbridge City Hall. (Lethbridge News Now)
Cardston motel closed for cockroach infestation, no smoke alarms, other infractions
CARDSTON, AB - Alberta Health Services has issued a notice to The Outpost Motel at 36 8 Ave West in Cardston.An inspection was done on January 28, resulting in five infractions against the business.No...
Feb 04, 2020 The Outpost Motel. (Supplied by Hotels.ca)
Alberta RCMP to play Cupid this month, attempting to 'shoot down' vehicle thefts
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta RCMP will play Cupid for the month of February - trying to protect Albertans' vehicles through social media with #VehicleValentines.The reason behind the effort is very simple! ...
Feb 04, 2020 RCMP #VehicleValentines
Lethbridge School Division hosting town hall to prioritize spending
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Families who have students attending Lethbridge's public schools, as well as members of the public, are invited to give their feedback on spending priorities.Board Chair Clark Bosch s...
Feb 04, 2020 Victoria Park High School. (Supplied by Lethbridge School Division)
Cancer survivor shares her blood donation story at the U of L
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Taking an hour out of your day can help save a life.That's from Kate Potts, who was at the University of Lethbridge Tuesday sharing her story during a Canadian Blood Services blood ty...
Feb 04, 2020 Kate Potts at the University of Lethbridge (Lethbridge News Now)