Students at Bow Island and Foremost schools have been learning the valuable lesson of giving in the weeks leading up to Christmas. From collecting food items to the local food bank, paying a loonie to wear their caps for a day, to tossing teddy bears at a sporting event, the students have be…
The Southern Alberta Energy Partnership recently released the findings of an economic impact study that was commissioned in the fall to measure the impact of alternative energy investments within the region.
In April 2020, Brooks will once again be the host site for the Rural Mental Health Conference and a conference headliner has just been signed. As a founding member of renowned Newfoundland band Great Big Sea - Séan McCann has sold over 2 million albums and traveled the world making every nig…
Put seven combines together on a quarter section of land and it doesn’t take long for the crop to be harvested. Aug. 8, a group of volunteers had the 160 acres of hard red spring wheat in the bin in short order, with all of the money going to the HALO Air Ambulance.
It’s time to whoop it up once again in southern Alberta, as Exhibition Park proudly presents Whoop-Up Days 2019 Aug. 20-24 in Lethbridge. This year, don’t miss the StagEX Music Festival featuring Corb Lund, Sam Roberts Band, Walk Off the Earth, Arkells and Lil Jon. The StagEX festival line-u…
Alberta resident Erin Chase is able to chase her dream of preserving the history and memory of grain elevators through her documentary The Vanishing Skyline because of a $50,000 grant from STORYHIVE.
The Rothney Observatory located just outside of Priddis on the Cowboy Trail invites the public to this one-time, special event of the 50th Anniversary landing of the Apollo 11 ship that took place on July 20th, 1969.
Canada’s Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) is a community-driven program, according to a recent media release from the federal government. It’s designed to spread the benefits of economic immigration to smaller communities by creating a path to permanent residence for skilled forei…
Women ages 50 to 74 — the group most at risk of developing breast cancer — will have local access to mammography services when Alberta Health Services’ Screen Test program arrives in the community this month.
In March 2017, the Virtual Opioid Dependency Program (VODP) was born as an expansion of the former Rural Opioid Dependency Program.
During the evening of May 1, person(s) unknown attended various locations within Coaldale and tagged numerous areas with spray paint graffiti.
More than 100 high school students from across southeast Alberta got to put their talents to the test at the 14th annual South East Alberta Regional Skills Competition, held in Medicine Hat on April 30.
Alberta Health Services has confirmed that satisfactory water quality has been restored in the Village of Barons.
On March 8, the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre officially opened its doors with a grand opening ceremony featuring numerous dignitaries.
Chris Nickel is one who likes to think outside of the box. What is something that is innovative, will help people and hopefully change things for the better?
The 52nd annual Rotary Dinner Dance took place on Feb. 9, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Cultural Hall in Raymond.
In December 2018, Milk River Medical Clinic purchased an Emergency Department Echosonography (EDE) Machine.
Two people have been arrested and more than $16,000 worth of drugs and cash have been seized as part of a short-term ALERT investigation in Lethbridge.
QuitCore, a free Alberta Health Services (AHS) tobacco-cessation program that provides tools and support to help individuals build a tobacco-free lifestyle, returns to Brooks in March.
The Peaks To Prairies EV Charging Network project was formally announced in Lethbridge. Feb. 4 and there are a lot of people excited.
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On Feb. 5, Gleichen RCMP responded to a complaint of sex assaults involving minors.
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business ranked the Town of Nobleford as Alberta’s most fiscally sustainable municipality for 2018.
Municipalities in the region are evaluating how to work more efficiently together including the opportunities and challenges of regionalization under a single governance structure. This consists of assessing efficiencies, reductions in service duplication and ensuring each community remains …
On Dec. 18, Cardston RCMP investigated alleged extortion and assault of an individual from Cardston.
The festive season is here and the Government of Alberta has clear standards to ensure those working over the holidays are treated fairly.
On Dec. 17 at approximately 12 p.m. the Cardston RCMP responded to a robbery in Cardston, Alberta where an elderly female was threatened with a weapon, assaulted and robbed of her vehicle and wallet at her residence.
With decreasing enrolment numbers expected over the next few years in the Prairie Rose School Division (PRSD), the board has taken steps to increase spending in efforts to stabilize those enrolment figures through additional programming.
Since the wildfires that devastated properties in Special Areas in 2017, fire officials have learned that they, along with property owners and businesses could be doing a few things to prevent damage from fire, or at very least, lessen the damage potential should a fire occur.
Alberta Health Services has confirmed that satisfactory water quality has been restored in the Town of Milk River.
At approximately 6:45 a.m. Oct. 25 the Fort Macleod RCMP were called to a two vehicle collision on Highway 3 just west of Secondary Highway 810.
A group of professional photographers will be offering free, high-quality family portraits to people in Lethbridge who, for a variety of reasons, might not be able to afford a family photo this holiday season.
The Alberta Health Services management members are encouraging people to get their flu shots...
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Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village is a pioneer village in the heart of Pincher Creek and is situated along the creek that runs through the downtown core. It is about to get even busier than normal.
On September 17, the Village of Warner held a public meeting to discuss amendments to village bylaws that would accommodate the federal government's legalization of cannabis.
Crime Reduction Units specialize in targeting the criminals who hurt our communities the most.
A potable water line servicing the Lethbridge North County Water Coalition has been damaged, prompting the need for Alberta Health Services (AHS) to issue a boil water advisory for all 180 users.
Palliser Regional Schools’ leadership team will gain from some fresh perspectives this school year, with four new principals.
How did we get here? This is a question on many Albertans’ minds regarding the opioid crisis. The issue is widespread its effects can be seen across southwest communities – both urban and rural.
How did we get here? This is a question on many Albertans’ minds regarding the opioid crisis. The issue is widespread its effects can be seen across southwest communities – both urban and rural.
Lethbridge’s Galt Museum will be offering a Blackfoot Language Class on from Sept. 20-Nov.22.
The 2017 Kenow wildfire and the 2018 Montana fire impacted Waterton Lakes National Park on a number of fronts.
The 2017 Kenow wildfire and the 2018 Montana fire impacted Waterton Lakes National Park on a number of fronts.
Again this year, the Town of Milk River institutes a water rationing policy throughout the fall and winter.
During the overnight period, cooler temperatures and precipitation resulted in no fire growth.
Prairie Rose School Division trustees held their organizational meeting prior to their regular board meeting Sept. 11.
New rules will help keep Alberta convenience and gas station workers safe by preventing gas-and-dash incidents.
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