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Provincial victim service group raising alarm about Bill 16

Posted on June 11, 2020

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News tbusch@tabertimes.com Intentions by the provincial government to lay hands on a substantial surplus in the Victims of Crime Fund… Read More »

HALO Air Ambulance announces immediate extension of full medevac operations

Posted on June 11, 2020

HALO Air Ambulance (HALO) has confirmed an immediate extension of full medevac operations. In light of Health Minister Shandro’s instruction to Alberta Health Services to… Read More »

Lacrosse is the oldest organized sport in North America

Posted on June 4, 2020

Submitted by Lethbridge Sport Council June is National Indigenous History Month and the official beginning of summer. Canada’s official summer sport lacrosse has deep historical… Read More »

Distance brings us together for Seniors’ Week 2020

Posted on June 4, 2020

The 34th edition of Seniors’ Week runs June 1-7. We also celebrate Intergenerational Day on June 1, which promotes rich and sustainable connections between generations,… Read More »

Health Quality Council trying to understand COVID impacts

Posted on June 4, 2020

The Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) has launched a new survey to understand the impacts to Albertans during the COVID-19 pandemic. “While the HQCA… Read More »

The kidney community laces up for Kidney Walk

Posted on June 4, 2020

On Sunday, June 7, at 11 a.m. (MST), the kidney community across Western Canada will simultaneously "Walk the Block" in their communities to celebrate The… Read More »

Perrett Park re-opened on June 1

Posted on June 4, 2020

Raymond Town Council has announced that Perrett Park opened to the public on June 1. Signs will be posted at the sites to warn visitors… Read More »

Be still thy heart: Live sports returns

Posted on June 4, 2020

By Bruce Penton Real live, organized scheduled professional sports returns this week as the PGA Tour holds its breath — along with the rest of… Read More »

We must remain vigilant as we re-open

Posted on June 4, 2020

The “relaunch” in Alberta from the most strict of pandemic controls is no doubt welcome, but shouldn’t be considered as the beginning of the end,… Read More »

Magrath playgrounds, campground re-opened

Posted on June 4, 2020

As the next step in re-opening the Town's amenities, the playground at the fishpond and the skatepark were reopened for public use on May 28.… Read More »

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