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Prussian carp continues invasion of South Saskatchewan basin

Posted on August 20, 2020

By Matthew Liebenberg Alta Newspaper Group Efforts are continuing to track the spread of the invasive Prussian carp in the South Saskatchewan River basin through… Read More »

WHL backs up regular season

Posted on August 20, 2020

By Dale Woodard Alta Newspaper Group - Lethbridge The start of the Western Hockey League season has been bumped back two months. In keeping an… Read More »

Raymond to turn up volume for Metallica drive-in concert

Posted on August 20, 2020

By Dale Woodard Alta Newspaper Group - Lethbridge The Masters of Puppets are going to grace the big screen in southern Alberta. In the only… Read More »

Alberta government debt grew by more than 200 per cent — largest increase among provinces

Posted on August 20, 2020

Since 2007/2008, one year before the last recession, Alberta’s nominal provincial debt has increased by 204.5 per cent, the largest increase among the provinces, finds… Read More »

Partnership enables more than $2.3 million in grower-funded canola agronomic research in 2020

Posted on August 20, 2020

The three Prairie, provincial canola grower organizations have reviewed and selected six new canola research projects to receive funding under the Canola Agronomic Research Program… Read More »

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 »

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