Category Archives: What’s Happening
App to bolster mental health supports for U of L students
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Students at the University of Lethbridge now have a new tool to aid them in combatting mental health issues.A new mobile app called "TAO" (Therapy Assistance Online) will be offered t...
Dec 06, 2019 University of Lethbridge sign. (Lethbridge News Now)
Big Al's Auto Repair preparing fixed-up van to donate to family in need
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Although Big Al himself is no longer part of the company, its staff are showing that they have a big heart.Owner Shawn Hammond says this will be the fifth time they have repaired an o...
Dec 06, 2019 Two of the vans that were donated to past families. (Supplied by Big Al's Auto Repair)
Local heroes recognized for acts of bravery
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A trio has been honoured for their acts of bravery years ago.At Thursday morning's Lethbridge County meeting, Coaldale RCMP Staff Sergeant Glenn Henry presented St. John Ambulance Lif...
Dec 05, 2019 L to R: Constable Jake Newberry, Milly Wood, Gwyneth Newberry and Staff Sergeant Glenn Henry (Lethbridge News Now)
Province announces $286-million to bolster rural policing
COALDALE, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced a major new investment into policing for small communities, but they will feel the impacts on their wallets.$286-million will be spent over the n...
Dec 04, 2019 Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer announces funding for rural policing. (Supplied by Government of Alberta)
Downtown Lethbridge groups voice new, increased, and reduced concerns
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Over a dozen groups operating in and/or representing groups in Lethbridge's downtown say things in the area are changing, for better or for worse.Initially, the City of Lethbridge pol...
Dec 03, 2019 Downtown Lethbridge on November 28, 2019. (Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge school boards: severing bussing partnership with city makes no sense
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge School Division (LSD) and Holy Spirit Catholic School Division (HSC) are pleading city council to reconsider their decision to no longer partner with the schools on bus...
Dec 02, 2019 Lethbridge School Division Superintendent Cheryl Gilmore speaks to Lethbridge City Council. (Lethbridge News Now)
Redesigned ambulances being rolled out to most of southern Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Nearly 420 ambulances across the province are being replaced by Alberta Health Services (AHS).EMS Associate Executive Director of Business Standards and Operations Support Mike Plato ...
Nov 29, 2019 The inside of an ambulance that does not feature the upgraded design. (Lethbridge News Now)
Crowsnest Pass firefighters get first raise since 2005
CROWSNEST PASS, AB - Firefighters in the community have gone 14 years without a single pay increase, but that will all change now. Crowsnest Pass council approved the Fire Rescue Remuneration Policy a...
Nov 28, 2019 Blairmore Fire Station. (Supplied by Google Maps)
Survey: Coaldale residents want more businesses on Main Street while maintaining small-town feel
COALDALE, AB - The Town of Coaldale is moving on to the detailed design phase of their Downtown Revitalization project.Between a survey and walking tours of the area, 100 residents have their thoughts...
Nov 27, 2019 Town of Coaldale sign. (Lethbridge News Now)
Taber approves cuts to council salaries, staff training, non-essential projects
TABER, AB - In response to cuts from the provincial government and Alberta's economic downtown, the Town of Taber will be reducing its spending in several areas.The town said in a media release they w...
Nov 26, 2019 Town of Taber sign. (Lethbridge News Now)