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Health & Wellbeing Political 

Alberta’s general surgery is at a tipping point, with lives on the line: AMA

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By Mia Parker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter According to a July 8 Alberta Medical Association news conference, Alberta’s general surgeons are facing increasing human resources shortages, which are limiting their ability to provide urgent, life-saving care to patients. This news conference marked the start of the AMA’s general surgery information campaign, seeking to inform the public of the issues faced in … Read more…

Health & Wellbeing Political 

Albertans believe health care is in crisis, survey says

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By Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A survey of Canadians’ health care concerns reveals nearly three-quarters of Canadians think health care in their province is in a state of crisis, and the majority think governments aren’t doing enough to fix workforce shortages. The poll was commissioned by the Canadian Health Coalition ahead of the annual meeting of the 13 provincial … Read more…

Community News 

Who are the Hells Angels, Lethbridge’s newest gang?

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By Justin Sibbet, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It has recently become common knowledge the Hells Angels have arrived in Lethbridge, bringing mixed reviews along with them. Some on social media have said they are eager to see the outlaw biker gang on the streets of the city, but others have shared a less positive outlook. Mike Tucker, a spokesperson for ALERT, … Read more…

Agriculture Political Recreation 

New wildlife crossings planned between Canmore and Exshaw on Highway 1A

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By Jessica Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Two new wildlife crossings are in the planning stage for Highway 1A between Exshaw and Canmore. The Alberta government’s new animal-vehicle collision safety program website shows a map of existing and future wildlife crossing and fencing projects, with a newly planned underpass east of Elk Run Boulevard outside Canmore and an overpass adjacent to … Read more…

Agriculture Recreation 

Wildlife groups, NDP critic fire back at province for allowing grizzly bear hunting

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By Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The provincial government is getting blasted by wildlife groups and an Alberta NDP critic for allowing targeted hunts on a threatened species. Alberta’s forestry and parks ministry quietly made regulation amendments last month allowing “problem” grizzly bears to be in the crosshairs of hunters as a management tool and as a safety mechanism.  The … Read more…

News 

Police warn about phishing scams

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By Alexandra Noad, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new phishing scam of fake missing person posts are circling around social media, and Lethbridge police are urging the public to verify information on the internet before sharing. Police have noticed an influx of posts, primarily targeted to Facebook Buy and Sell groups, of missing pets, children and wandering seniors, with the intent … Read more…

Local News 

Ball python spotted slithering around Kananaskis Country

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By Jessica Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A wayward reptile native to Sub-Saharan Africa is slithering around Bow Valley Provincial Park in Kananaskis Country. The Bow Valley dump station sees a lot of visitors during the busy summer tourist season, but a ball python spotted on site Sunday (July 21) may be its most unexpected to-date. Alberta Parks issued a wildlife … Read more…