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Province trying to find resolution to meat ban from China

MEDICINE HAT -- The provincial government is working to find a resolution to the current meat blockade from China."We are working with the federal government and providing any assistance to them," sai...

Jun 28, 2019 Cow and calf in field - LethbridgeNewsNOW

Thunderstorm causes flash flooding in Medicine Hat

MEDICINE HAT - Medicine Hat was hit by a severe thunderstorm Thursday afternoon.The storm rolled in shortly after 12:30 p.m., and included hail, strong winds and more than 34 millimetres of rainfall i...

Jun 28, 2019 A Medicine Hat street Thursday after heavy rain from a thunderstorm caused flash flooding - Photo by Charles Lefebvre

University of Lethbridge approves changes to Sexual Violence Policy

LETHBRIDGE, AB - After extensive review and community consultations, the University of Lethbridge has set out its revised procedures for complaints and investigations involving sexual violence on camp...

Jun 27, 2019 University of Lethbridge (Lethbridge News NOW)

Helen Schuler Nature Centre receives $100,000 donation for outdoor learning facility

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The outdoor classroom just behind the newly renovated Helen Schuler Nature Centre has had its day and needs replacement. That's according to Curtis Goodman, the centre's Resource Deve...

Jun 27, 2019 Cheque from South Country Co-Op presented to the Helen Schuler Nature Centre

Chinese meat ban likely won't result in job losses: Canadian Cattlemen's Association

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Chinese government has asked Ottawa to suspend issuing certificates for all types of meat products travelling from the Great White North.The Chinese embassy says customs authoriti...

Jun 27, 2019 (Lethbridge News Now)

Senior reported missing in Pincher Creek, RCMP asking for assistance

Pincher Creek RCMP says William (Bill) Skelly was reported missing on Wednesday, June 26th.The 86-year-old had not been heard from since Monday, June 24th.Skelly reportedly left on Monday to go to Oka...

Jun 27, 2019 Bill Skelly -- Photo provided by RCMP

Lethbridge County considering allowing off-highway vehicles on county roads

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Officials with Lethbridge county will be giving third and final reading to Bylaw #19-023 at their July 4th council meeting.If adopted, it would allow off-highway vehicles (OHV) to tra...

Jun 27, 2019 ATV - LethbridgeNewsNOW

UCP planning return of Senator elections by 2021

EDMONTON -- Alberta's United Conservative government plans to bring back elections for would-be senators and hold a vote in a little more than two years. Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer has introduce...

Jun 27, 2019 Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer (R) - Schweitzer Facebook

Lethbridge girl honoured for video on truth and reconciliation

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Nycea Hazelwood is only 10 years old, but she earned the adoration of Lethbridge City Council this week.As part of a contest with Canada's History for Kids, the Grade 5 Ecole Agnes Da...

Jun 27, 2019 Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman (left) presenting a gift to Nycea Hazelwood (right). (Lethbridge News Now)

Livestock industry holding breath over China meat ban

OTTAWA -- China's sudden ban on Canadian beef and pork imports will create a huge financial loss for the sector that counts the Asian country among its top five international markets.Chris White, pres...

Jun 27, 2019 Cattle in field - The Canadian Press