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New burial option available at Magrath Cemetery

Posted on August 20, 2020

The Town of Magrath is providing a new option for burial at the Magrath Cemetery. Constructed by Sunset Memorial and Stone in Calgary, the columbarium is… Read More »

So far, so good: Bubble working for NHL

Posted on August 20, 2020

By Bruce Penton So, how are the National Hockey League playoffs working out, as teams battle for Lord Stanley’s cup in two no-fan ‘bubbles’ —… Read More »

A good next step in fighting COVID-19

Posted on August 20, 2020

Late last month, Lethbridge city council made masks mandatory in public areas of city-owned facilities and on city transit. This was a great first step… Read More »

Caregivers have support systems to draw upon in these unprecedented times 

Posted on August 20, 2020

By Garrett Simmons FCSS Communications Caregiving for a family member can be very rewarding. However, it can also be tiring, demanding work. The COVID-19 pandemic… Read More »

Counties could be hooped by tax change

Posted on August 20, 2020

By Collin Gallant Alta Newspaper Group - Medicine Hat Alberta’s counties say tax bills for non-oilpatch properties may have to triple or even quadruple to… Read More »

Natural flow on the Milk River for rest of season as replacement work continues on diversion system

Posted on August 20, 2020

By Jamie Rieger Alta Newspaper Group It's been three months since the taps were turned off for the Milk River because of a major breach… Read More »

Golf ball flying too far, says Nicklaus

Posted on August 13, 2020

By Bruce Penton Titleist advertises itself as the company which produces the “No. 1 ball in golf.” The stats prove it; more PGA Tour players… Read More »

Those who choose to not wear a face mask should not be shamed

Posted on August 13, 2020

The face mask has just become an outward symbol of something that some people think we can do to protect ourselves but it has turned… Read More »

Injection of provincial cash for TID

Posted on August 13, 2020

By Cole Parkinson Alta Newspaper Group - Taber As the flurry of provincial financial announcements have continued in southern Alberta, late last week another commitment… Read More »

LNID receives $1.1M provincial grant

Posted on August 13, 2020

By Tim Kalinowski Alta Newspaper Group - Lethbridge Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshen announced $1.1 million in grants to help fund additional irrigation pipeline capacity in… Read More »

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