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Wiebe's Deli celebrating 100th anniversary in Coaldale in 2019

COALDALE, AB - Although it was not always known as Wiebe's Deli, the store has been around in one capacity or another for a full century and has established a legacy in Coaldale like few others could ...

Jul 04, 2019 The interior of Wiebe's Deli in Coaldale. (Lethbridge News Now)

Weather balloon from Stanford University crash lands in the MD of Taber

MD OF TABER, AB - It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a weather balloon!Late Tuesday, July 2, Peace Officers in the MD of Taber received a phone call from Stanford University in California alerting them t...

Jul 04, 2019 Peace Officers at the emergency landing site (Photo courtesy M.D. of Taber Regional Community Peace Officer Program)

57% of Southern Albertan crops in "Good to Excellent Condition"

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new report from the Alberta Government claims that crop conditions in three out of five regions is faring better than the southern region. The data is taken from their June 25th sam...

Jul 04, 2019 Wheat fields in Southern Alberta. (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge Police investigating after bullet shot through home

LETHBRIDGE, AB - On Tuesday, July 2nd at approximately 7:10 pm, Lethbridge Police Service were called on reports of a bullet being shot in a residential area.The bullet reportedly went through the win...

Jul 03, 2019 Lethbridge Police Service vehicle. (Lethbridge News Now)

Out-of-province investigator to look into possible voter identity fraud in UCP leadership race

EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta government says a special out-of-province prosecutor will assist in a criminal fraud investigation into the United Conservative Party leadership race won by Jason Kenney bef...

Jul 03, 2019 Jason Kenney. (Supplied by Jason Kenney on Facebook)

Biker group in Lethbridge to raise money for homeless youth in Motorcycle Show and Shine

LETHBRIDGE, AB - They may be covered in tattoos and leather jackets while riding bikes that would make your grandparents nervous, but they are also human beings.President of the Lethbridge chapter of ...

Jul 02, 2019 (Shown left to right): Whiskers, John Allen, Shiela Van Der Linden, Jacks, Wombat. (Supplied by John Allen)

With installation of solar carport, Raymond claims it's officially "net-zero"

RAYMOND, AB - The prospect of never having to pay an electricity bill again is an exciting one for the Town of Raymond, especially if it means they can also reduce their environmental impact at the sa...

Jun 28, 2019 Solar carport at Victoria Sports Park in Raymond. (Supplied by Town of Raymond)

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)

Severe thunderstorm warnings / watches in effect for southwest Alberta

Environment Canada says residents of several communities in the southwestern corner of the province can look out for severe thunderstorms.A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Pincher Creek a...

Jun 26, 2019 Weather alerts across Alberta for Wednesday afternoon, June 26th, 2019. (Supplied by Environment Canada)

Alberta youth minimum wage goes into effect Wednesday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Effective June 26th, 2019, the minimum wage for students under 18 is $13/hour.Titled the "job creation student wage", the Government of Alberta says this applies to youth working no m...

Jun 26, 2019 The Alberta Legislature in Edmonton. (Lethbridge News Now)