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Lethbridge now mandating face masks in city-owned and operated indoor facilities
LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you plan on entering any publicly-accessible indoor spaces owned or operated by the City of Lethbridge, bring your face mask.Effective Friday, August 7, the use of non-medical face...
Aug 07, 2020

ATA reserving judgement on government's new curriculum
The president of the Alberta Teacher's Association (ATA) is taking a wait-and-see approach to the government's announcement today about new curriculum plans for the province's students.On Thursday, Ed...
Aug 07, 2020

3rd Annual Sylvan Lake Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Put Yourself in Her Shoes. The Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake presents the 3rd Annual Sylvan Lake Walk a Mile in Her Shoes on Friday, August 21, 2020 at 3 p.m.Each year, an ever-increasing number of men, ...
Aug 07, 2020

Canada's federal energy regulator names Indigenous advisory committee
OTTAWA - Canada's energy regulator has named a new advisory committee that aims to change how it interacts with Indigenous Peoples in Canada. The Indigenous advisory committee, whi...
Aug 07, 2020

Nominate a shining volunteer in your community
Nominations are open for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards recognizing those who make a lasting impact in their community."This year, we are continuing to celebrate the amazing volunteers in our c...
Aug 07, 2020

Two injured in three-vehicle crash east of Sundre
A three-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon near Sundre sent two people to hospital.The crash happened at about 1 p.m. on Highway 27 near Range Road 52 just east of town. Police say a westbound pickup tr...
Aug 07, 2020

Aluminum tariffs an example of rising U.S. protectionism, trade expert says
CALGARY - An international trade expert says Canada can expect more U.S. moves like the imposition of aluminum import tariffs as protectionism gains popularity in the United States ahead of ...
Aug 07, 2020

Walmart Canada makes masks mandatory in all stores
TORONTO, ON- Beginning Wednesday, August 12, mask wearing will be mandatory at all Walmart locations in Canada.The company noted Thursday in a media release that for over 60 percent of its over 400 st...
Aug 07, 2020

Job numbers and aluminum tariff hits Canada: In The News for Aug. 7
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Aug. 7. What we are watching in Canada ... Sta...
Aug 07, 2020

Oilers 50/50 draw prepared for more fan frenzy for Game 4 against Blackhawks
EDMONTON - Frenzy over the Edmonton Oilers online 50/50 draw may continue today as the hockey team's community foundation holds another game-day raffle for its Alberta fans. On Wednesday, the raf...
Aug 07, 2020