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NDP calls for transparency on insurance rates
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial NDP is calling on Jason Kenney’s government to release the Superintendent of Insurance’s annual report on insurance companies. Opposition leader Rachel Notley and MLA for Lethbridge West Shannon Phillips addressed the issue on Thursday in Calgary. The last report was issued in 2019 by the provincial government. The annual reports contain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pandemic exposes new fraud vulnerabilities
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2022
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) is reminding all Canadians of the importance of vigilance and being aware of the legitimacy of phone calls asking personal information. The CAFC reports around $379 million was lost to fraud scams in 2021 seeing an increase by 130 per cent from 2020. Sue Labine, call centre supervisor for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCC fills gap in conservation near Waterton Park
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2022
Nature Conservancy of Canada is partnering with a local ranching family to help fill a 700-hectare gap in protected land near Waterton Lakes National Park. NCC will partner with the Shoderee Ranch creating a new agreement that will protect riverbanks, wetlands, parkland forests, and native grasslands. These areas are home to animals listed under Canada’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police weigh various tactics for fleeing drivers
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service presented their 2021 Fail to Stop annual Review and Analysis to the Lethbridge Police Commission during their monthly meeting Wednesday at City Hall. Staff Sgt Christy Woods explained to the Commission the report was based on incidents where an officer would identify a traffic violation, turned their lights on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MP Thomas sees social media backlash over Trudeau comments
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas’ use of the word “dictator” to describe Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is generating massive blowback on Twitter. Shannon Phillips, NDP MLA for Lethbridge West, was among those who took the Conservative MP to task for her words. “If she worked harder to deliver for the seat, she would earn ... Read More »
2 responsesKenney in southern Alberta ahead of leadership review
By Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2022
Collin Gallant –Â SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS –Â cgallant@medicinehatnews.com Jason Kenney trumpeted his governmentâs economic record in Medicine Hat on Thursday, weeks before his own leadership review and about one year away from a general election. The premier announced negotiations are taking place on a $1-million base-funding agreement with regional helicopter ambulance service HALO in the morning, then ... Read More »
2 responsesLegacy of Hope supports delegation to Vatican
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Residential school survivors and delegates are meeting with Pope Francis this week to seek an apology from the Catholic Church, and the Legacy of Hope Foundation is fully supporting them. National president of the LHF Adam North Peigan, who is from the Piikani First Nation in Treaty 7, said the visit to the ... Read More »
1 responseHoly Spirit Catholic School Division’s E-learning school will operate under a new name
By Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
Holy Spirit Catholic School Division’s board of trustees voted on March 23 to rename the E-learning School to Trinity E-Learning School. The name change comes after significant consultation and two surveys that were administered to give community feedback and the school division consulting with its Wisdom and Visioning Committee. “We are so grateful to all ... Read More »
1 responseFamily of victim frustrated by court delays
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The family of Brocket resident Linden Grier is still waiting for justice nearly a year after he was killed. Grier was beaten to death last May 24 in Fort Macleod. His family was waiting outside the Lethbridge Courthouse Wednesday morning to hear of a trial date for the man accused in the crime, ... Read More »
1 responseLocal UFA celebrates re-opening with new look
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
United Farmers of Alberta (UFA) held a grand re-opening Wednesday for its Lethbridge Farm and Ranch Supply Store showcasing the new look since construction began back in the spring of 2021. The store offers members and customers a modernized experience with larger lanes for shopping among other improvements to allow a friendlier, natural flow for ... Read More »
1 responseLocal musician Shaela Miller tops in Project Wild
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 31st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Second time was lucky for Lethbridge’s Shaela Miller as she was announced winner of the $100,953 grand prize in the Project Wild artist development series last weekend. Miller earned the top award in the final season of the series after performing Saturday at Calgary’s King Eddy Hotel. Kyle McKearney of Airdrie and Drew ... Read More »
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