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Alberta nurses file bargaining complaint over proposed 3% wage cut

EDMONTON - The union for Alberta nurses has filed a complaint with the provincial labour relations board over a proposed 3% wage cut.The United Nurses of Alberta says the directive from the government...

Nov 02, 2019 United Nurses of Alberta logo

Province to double funding for drug treatment courts

EDMONTON - The UCP is doubling its funding for drug treatment courts so as to expand the alternative justice program across the province.Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer says the government is putting...

Nov 02, 2019 Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, and Jason Luan, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, with organizational partners, participants and graduates of Alberta’s drug treatment courts, announced $20 million more to expand drug treatment courts

Hat Trick for Oliver Okuliar as Hurricanes crush the Ice 8-2

WINNIPEG -- After being shaved by the Ice 4-3 in a shoot-out Wednesday night in Winnipeg, the Hurricanes returned to the same arena and skated off with a 8-2 win Friday (Nov 1) night.The Ice opened th...

Nov 01, 2019 Canes' Alex Cotton and Ice player Nino Kinder -- Photo credit to the Winnipeg Ice

Finance Minister talks how provincial budget will impact Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews was in Lethbridge Friday to talk about the United Conservative Party's first budget and what this means for Albertans, southern Albertans, and th...

Nov 01, 2019 Finance Minister Travis Toews speaking in Lethbridge about the provincial budget. (Lethbridge News Now)

Christmas Hope campaign kicks off in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Local organizations have teamed up this holiday season for a great cause.The Lethbridge Food Bank, Interfaith Food Bank, Salvation Army, Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree and My C...

Nov 01, 2019 Danielle McIntyre (far right) speaking at the Christmas Hope kick-off at Lethbridge City Hall on Nov. 1, 2019 (Lethbridge News Now)

Utilities Commission approves selling Fort Macleod's electrical system to Fortis

FORT MACLEOD, AB - Fortis Alberta is officially taking over operations of the Town of Fort Macleod's utility system.Council approved the sale in February of 2018, but the town has been waiting on the ...

Nov 01, 2019 Fort Macleod. (Lethbridge News Now)

Clocks go back one hour this weekend

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents of southern Alberta are being reminded that daylight savings time ends on Sunday, November 3rd at 2:00 am.This means that the time will shift back one hour.Most smart device...

Nov 01, 2019 Clock being changed. (Supplied by Canadian Press)

Piece of Lethbridge history dismantled

LETHBRIDGE -- A piece of Southern Alberta technological history slipped quietly to its demise last Saturday (Oct 26). It was once the tallest structure just north-east of Lethbridge and became a lifel...

Nov 01, 2019 CJLH-Global tower outside Lethbridge in the 1950's (L) and later in the 1970's

U of L and Lethbridge College Weekend Sports Preview: Nov. 1-3, 2019

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Fresh off success from their soccer and cross-country teams, Lethbridge College Kodiaks athletes are feeling motivated. Meanwhile, the U of L's swimming club and basketball teams are ...

Nov 01, 2019

Blood Tribe man arrested on charges of B&E, assault, uttering threats, weapons

STANDOFF, AB - Blood Tribe Police were called to a rural home in the southeast area of the reserve at 3:15 pm on Wednesday, October 30th.Police learned that 35-year-old Sean Scout reportedly broke int...

Oct 31, 2019 Blood Tribe Police vehicle. (Lethbridge News Now)