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Solar & wind energy a "huge economic opportunity" in southern Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A group of researchers, government officials, and industry representatives believes renewable energy is becoming more viable in the region and presents a great opportunity for economi...

Jan 24, 2020 Dr. James Byrne presenting on the benefits of renewable energy at the Lethbridge Public Library. (Lethbridge News Now)

Fundraiser for Australian Red Cross at Castle Mountain this weekend

PINCHER CREEK, AB - If you hit the slopes at Castle Mountain this weekend, you'll be helping out the Australian wildfire relief efforts.Australian-based company Riversdale Resources, which has recentl...

Jan 24, 2020 A fundraiser for the Australian wildfire relief efforts takes place at Castle Mountain this weekend (Photo: Castle Mountain Resort)

Alberta landowners urge farmers to cut power to wells with unpaid debts

EDMONTON -- A group of Alberta landowners is asking farmers and ranchers to fight back against unpaid debts and unreclaimed oil and gas wells by closing valves and cutting power to energy company site...

Jan 24, 2020 Prairie Pump Jack -- The Canadian Press

Tree pruning to start in north Lethbridge on Monday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - City of Lethbridge crews will start tree pruning next week.The work will take place starting Monday, January 27 in the north end of Lethbridge.Areas where you can expect to see worker...

Jan 24, 2020 Lethbridge City Hall (Lethbridge News Now)

U of L and Lethbridge College Weekend Sports Preview: January 24-26, 2020

LETHBRIDGE, AB - As the month nears its end, here's a look at the action from Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge's teams this weekend.LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE KODIAKSThe Kodiaks men's baske...

Jan 24, 2020

Alberta privacy commissioner opens investigation into ID scans at liquor stores

EDMONTON -- Alberta's privacy commissioner has opened an investigation into a liquor retailer's decision to test ID-scanning technology at its stores.Edmonton-based Alcanna Ltd., which runs Liquor Dep...

Jan 23, 2020 Liquor store - The Canadian Press

Plant-based food products good for agriculture

SASKATOON -- The new trends in plant proteins could benefit prairie farmers. Dalhousie University professor in food distribution and policy, Sylvain Charlebois, discussed the opportunities at the Crop...

Jan 23, 2020 Drying Pea protein -- FarmnewssNOW

Logan Boulet Arena vying for Kraft Hockeyville win

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A second arena from southern Alberta has entered the fray to win this year's Kraft Hockeyville competition.It sees members of the community show their support for their local hockey a...

Jan 23, 2020 Hundreds attend the renaming ceremony for Logan Boulet Arena in October 2019. (Lethbridge News Now)

No additional time for woman convicted of arson, serving 30-month prison sentence

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 28-year-old Lethbridge woman, already serving time in prison for robbery, won't spend any additional time in jail after she was sentenced Wednesday, Jan. 22 for two counts of arson....

Jan 23, 2020 Lethbridge Courthouse

New severe allergy protocols a welcome sight at Holy Spirit schools

LETHBRIDGE, AB - On January 1, 2020, the Government of Alberta enacted legislation that required all K-12 schools in the province to have at least one epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen) on-site at all...

Jan 23, 2020