Plasma donations needed to supply intravenous immunoglobulin

By Rob Vogt Blood, it’s in you to give – but so is plasma. Plasma contains intravenous immunoglobulin with antibodies that block harmful immune responses or calm an overactive immune system. It is used by cancer patients whose immune systems have been depleted by chemotherapy. Claresholm’s Barb Kemery has non-hodgkin’s lymphoma, a blood cancer. Her cancer affects the B-cells which … Read more

Lethbridge airport staff join anti-trafficking initiative

By Alexandra Noad, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Lethbridge Airport is taking measures to combat human trafficking by joining the notinmycity initiative. This initiative founded by country singer Paul Brandt in 2017 provides training for employees and the symbol of a yellow rose will soon be found in both the airport and the website to help give victims hope and spread … Read more

Update 16: Alberta wildfire update (July 25, 3 p.m.)

July 25, 2025 Media inquiries Thunderstorms moving across the boreal forest sparked new wildfires; cooler weather conditions are helping to suppress wildfire activity. Current situation (as of 3 p.m., July 25) There are 56 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the Forest Protection Area, and three mutual aid fires. 12 are classified as out of control, 11 are being held … Read more