The mother of a southern Alberta man who was killed earlier this year is desperate to find her son’s hockey ring that was stolen from her vehicle this week. Related News Melodie Hunt-Ayoungman was in Lethbridge attending a conference at…
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Southern Alberta farmers find innovation at Livestock Expo
The third annual Alberta Livestock Expo kicked off Wednesday at Exhibition Park in Lethbridge. Since its first year, the number of booths have nearly doubled, from 80 in 2017 to around 130 this year. Related News The event continues Thursday…
Dozens occupy turkey barn in southern Alberta to protest animal living conditions
Dozens of animal activists from Western Canada descended on a farm near Fort MacLeod, Alta., on Monday, to protest against what they allege is the inhumane treatment of animals. About 30 people illegally planted themselves inside the Jumbo Valley Hutterite…
Train derails, leaking octane, in southern Alberta
There has been a train derailment at Highway 23 and Township Road 12-0, according to Lethbridge County. “There are rail cars currently leaking octane,” the county said in a message on Facebook shortly after 10 a.m. on Monday. “Fire crews…
Troops partake in NATO chemical training exercise at CFB Suffield in southern Alberta
Troops from around the world are stationed in southern Alberta this week, all to train for the possibility of a chemical weapons attack on the battlefield. More than 400 personnel from 12 allied NATO countries took part in a training…
Alberta RCMP seek driver who rammed police cruiser in stolen vehicle
RCMP in southern Alberta are hoping the public can help them identify a driver who rammed a police cruiser in the town of Okotoks on Tuesday. The incident happened in a parking lot off Southridge Drive and Big Rock Lane…
Lethbridge orthotist develops elbow brace to help keep cowboys safe
The Calgary Stampede wraps up Sunday and those in the rodeo are looking forward to their final events where they have a chance to win some big bucks. While many of these cowboys risk their physical health for a sport…
Man dead after climbing accident in Crowsnest Pass
Crowsnest Pass RCMP say a 58-year-old man from the Czech Republic was killed Wednesday after he fell from Crowsnest Mountain. Mounties received word of the incident at around 4:30 p.m. READ MORE: Calgary woman, 20, dead after falling in Grassi…
Storm moving through southern Alberta sparks severe thunderstorm warning
Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning at 3:36 p.m. Thursday for parts of southern Alberta, including Starland County and areas near Hanna and Richdale. The storm is “capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel-sized hail and…
Tornado warning issued for Vulcan County
A tornado warning was issued for Vulcan County on Sunday. At 5:30 p.m., Environment Canada issued the emergency alert for Brooks, Strathmore and Vulcan. The agency said a “rotating severe thunderstorm” that might produce a tornado was 15 kilometres west…