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Medicine Hat woman charged with first degree murder in death of Pincher Creek woman

PINCHER CREEK, AB - Charges have been laid following the death of a Southern Albertan woman from earlier last week.On Friday, November 19, Megan Eekma, 34, was travelling with another person from B.C....

Nov 25, 2021

Lethbridge's drug treatment court celebrates one year of success stories

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A relatively new program in the city, it is already turning up some positive results.During National Addictions Awareness Week in Canada, November 21-26, Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) is he...

Nov 25, 2021

Test requirement for short-term visits to U.S. to be dropped Nov. 30

WASHINGTON - The federal government says that as of Nov. 30, fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents who are visiting the United States for less than 72 hours won't need a costly molecular ...

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BREAKING: Alberta & Ottawa announce $10/day child care program

EDMONTON, AB - The federal and provincial governments have made a significant announcement regarding child care in Alberta.Federal officials, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime M...

Nov 15, 2021

Angel Tree Christmas Campaign kicks off, estimated 2,900 children will benefit

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Christmas is quickly approaching and volunteers want to ensure that every child will find gifts under the tree.The 2021 Angel Tree Christmas Campaign has officially kicked off.The dri...

Nov 12, 2021

AHS clarifies upcoming changes to Restrictions Exemption Program

LETHBRIDGE, AB - LNN has received additional information from Alberta Health regarding changes to the Restrictions Exemption Program (REP).On Tuesday, November 9, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. D...

Nov 10, 2021

Calls for action plan to address doctor shortage in Lethbridge continues

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Both of Lethbridge's MLA say the lack of family physicians in the city is an urgent crisis that needs to be dealt with right now.Shannon Phillips, the NDP MLA for Lethbridge-West, hel...

Nov 09, 2021

John Barlow named Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Agri-Food and Food Security

CROWSNEST PASS, AB - A Southern Alberta MP will play an important role within the Conservative Party of Canada.Leader Erin O'Toole announced the members of his Shadow Cabinet Tuesday morning, detailin...

Nov 09, 2021

Alberta agriculture minister quits cabinet amid concerns about drinking

EDMONTON - Alberta Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshen has resigned from cabinet amid concerns over his drinking.Dreeshen, in a short statement, says his "conduct'' with alcohol has become a distracti...

Nov 05, 2021

Northern lights expected to be more common in Alberta until 2025: Expert

Keep observers were able to catch glimpses of the Northern Lights in Southern Alberta this week, something that could be a more regular occurrence.Over the last month, the northern lights have been ve...

Nov 04, 2021