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Province introduces Act aimed at “modernizing” justice-related legislation
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government has introduced legislation aimed at modernizing justice law in Alberta.If the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2022 is passed, the housekeeping amendments will ...
Apr 22, 2022
WHL outlines U.S. Priority and Prospects Draft selections
CALGARY, AB - The Western Hockey League (WHL) has outlined the selection order for both the WHL Prospects Draft and WHL U.S. Priority Draft. The Medicine Hat Tigers will select first overall in the 20...
Apr 22, 2022 (Photo courtesy the Western Hockey League)
Scholarship aims to help more Alberta students advance gender equality
Officials with the Alberta government say a one-time increase in funding to the Persons Case Scholarship means more students than ever are receiving support for their education. This year, according t...
Apr 22, 2022
Province says learning assessments key to student success in early years
The Alberta government says students in Grades 1 to 3 will benefit from literacy and numeracy screening assessments to help those struggling to get back on track.In response to the learning loss ident...
Apr 22, 2022
Alberta bill proposes changes to leaves for bereavement, reservist duties
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta plans to expand bereavement leaves and time off for reservists taking part in training or military operations. The province currently allows three days unpaid leave for an emplo...
Apr 22, 2022
Discovery of dead birds prompts warning from Town of Coaldale
COALDALE, AB -- The Town of Coaldale has issued a notice to residents after receiving reports of dead Canadian Geese in the area. Town officials are concerned that the deaths may be connected to the h...
Apr 22, 2022
Hurricanes lose first-round playoff opener 4-1 to Edmonton Thursday night
EDMONTON, AB - It was a tough night for the Lethbridge Hurricanes in Edmonton. On Thursday, the Oil Kings took game one of their first round WHL playoff series. The final score was 4-1 at Rogers Place...
Apr 22, 2022
Lethbridge outdoor patio and parklet program a big win for local businesses
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is gearing up for patio season! Andrew Malcolm, Lethbridge's Urban Revitalization Manager, said on Thursday that so far this year, the City has permitted seven ...
Apr 21, 2022
Uber to drop mask mandate in most of Canada, but still recommends wearing one
TORONTO, ON - Uber is dropping its mask mandate for customers and drivers in most of Canada, but says they are still recommended. The company says starting Friday, customers and drivers in Canada, exc...
Apr 21, 2022
Countrywide action to crack down on handguns needed, advocates tell federal minister
OTTAWA, ON - Prominent firearm-control advocates are urging the Liberal government to abandon plans to allow provinces to ban handguns, saying regional measures will lead to a disastrous patchwork acr...
Apr 21, 2022