Category Archives: Post to Social
Boris Johnson wins race to be leader of UK's Conservative Party and will be country's next prime minister
LONDON - Brexit hardliner Boris Johnson has won the race to lead Britain's governing Conservative Party, and will become the country's next prime minister. He defeated his rival Jeremy Hunt overwhelmi...
Jul 23, 2019
Robert John Sheppard acquitted of attempted murder; convicted of 8 other offences
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Judge G.S. Maxwell told a Lethbridge Provincial courtroom the terror was "palpable" at a home on Heritage Boulevard West, the night of April 15, 2018. However there was not enough evi...
Jul 22, 2019 Lethbridge Courthouse
Lethbridge Police dealing with frustrations on enforcement, court system
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Members of the Lethbridge Police Service spoke to city council Monday to talk about keeping the downtown core safe, among other topics.This comes on the heels of Stats Canada's report...
Jul 22, 2019 Lethbridge Police vehicle. (Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge achieves first place position on the latest Stats-Can Crime Index
OTTAWA -- It's a first place posting that is nothing to brag about. Lethbridge holds the unenviable top ranking in the Statistics Canada 2018 Crime Index. Following right behind Lethbridge was Regina ...
Jul 22, 2019 2018 Crime Index from Statistics Canada
Medical Health Officer offers tips on West Nile virus prevention
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Although no cases have been reported this summer, health officials are warning residents to be proactive and protect themselves from West Nile virus. The virus circulates between bird...
Jul 22, 2019
$1.8-million in funding awarded to U of L researchers
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge's research profile will be boosted significantly by a series of grants.Coming from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, the Discovery gr...
Jul 22, 2019 University of Lethbridge sign. (Lethbridge News Now)
Ottawa invests $49.5-million into the "future of farming"
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The federal government hopes to boost Canada's agriculture sector and make it more globally-competitive.Natural Resources Minister Navdeep Bains announced Monday the investment of up ...
Jul 22, 2019 Park Lake Dairy Farm. (Lethbridge News Now)
High training and insurance costs bring hiring challenges for small carrier companies
TABER, AB - There are pros and cons to it. That's what Taber-based Gateway Carriers owner Trevor Currie had to say about the Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) program, which was implemented in Alb...
Jul 22, 2019
Graysen Cameron looks to defy the odds with Humboldt Broncos comeback
RED DEER -- Graysen Cameron's focus 16 months ago was on helping the Humboldt Broncos to a playoff series win.Now, on the heels of a life-changing journey, playing the game he loves once again is his ...
Jul 21, 2019 Graysen Cameron
Feds redo child-benefit forms amid concerns ‘at-risk’ families missing payments
OTTAWA -- The federal government will roll out a simplified application form for the Canada Child Benefit this month - just as it gets a bump in value - after hearing about barriers for newcomers and ...
Jul 21, 2019 Jean-Yves Duclos,