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Construction on Alberta section of Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion has begun

LETHBRIDGE, AB - After several years of delays, hurdles, and a $4.5-billion transaction from the federal government, work has finally started on its construction."Getting shovels in the ground in Albe...

Dec 03, 2019 Trans Mountain Pipeline. (Supplied by The Canadian Press)

Southern Alberta MP named Agriculture and Agri-Food Shadow Minister

LETHBRIDGE -- Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer unveiled his shadow cabinet Friday (Nov 22), where he named Alberta Foothills M-P John Barlow as Shadow Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.Barl...

Dec 03, 2019 Foothills M-P John Barlow - credit Foothills MP website

New decade, new directions: Celebrations take place at CASA for International Day of Persons with Disabilities

LETHBRIDGE, AB - About 100 people from several organizations - including the City of Lethbridge and YMCA, met at CASA in downtown Lethbridge Tuesday afternoon, to celebrate International Day of Person...

Dec 03, 2019 International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebration at CASA

Bird counts begin December 14th across southern Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The bird is not only the word, but also what tens of thousands of bird and winter enthusiasts will rally together to count across North America.Birds Canada and the National Audobon S...

Dec 03, 2019 Hooded Merganser birds. (Supplied by David Maher)

Downtown Lethbridge groups voice new, increased, and reduced concerns

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Over a dozen groups operating in and/or representing groups in Lethbridge's downtown say things in the area are changing, for better or for worse.Initially, the City of Lethbridge pol...

Dec 03, 2019 Downtown Lethbridge on November 28, 2019. (Lethbridge News Now)

Local groups receive Kindness Grants

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is recognizing local groups who are spreading kindness in the community. Residents took part in Random Act of Kindness ...

Olivia Thorington Dec 03, 2019 The Community Foundation's office in Lethbridge (Lethbridge News Now)

Addison and Cozens named to Team Canada's Selection Camp roster

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two Lethbridge Hurricanes have been named to Team Canada's Selection Camp.Hockey Canada made the announcement Monday, listing the 31-player roster for the country's National Junior Te...

Dec 03, 2019 Calen Addison (left) and Dylan Cozens (Photos supplied by the WHL)

Lethbridge school boards: severing bussing partnership with city makes no sense

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge School Division (LSD) and Holy Spirit Catholic School Division (HSC) are pleading city council to reconsider their decision to no longer partner with the schools on bus...

Dec 02, 2019 Lethbridge School Division Superintendent Cheryl Gilmore speaks to Lethbridge City Council. (Lethbridge News Now)

Swift Current Broncos fire trainer after allegations of unprofessional conduct

SWIFT CURRENT - The Swift Current Broncos say they have released head athletic trainer and equipment manager Jamie LeBlanc for what the team calls ``unprofessional behaviour.''LeBlanc was in his 10th ...

Dec 02, 2019 2019:Swift Current Broncos (Photo by Ed Fonger)

Meals on Wheels’ 23 Days of Christmas campaign begins

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Throughout the month of December, over 2,000 meals are delivered across the community by Meals on Wheels.Year-round, the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO) delivers hot me...

Dec 02, 2019 Ryan Miller at the 23 Days of Christmas launch on Monday, Dec. 2 (Lethbridge News Now)