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CTV News
12 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
‘Family-friendly kind of Ale Trail': Tour Crowsnest Pass ice cream shops this summer
The Alberta Ale Trail is adding a sweet new addition for this summer. The Ice Cream and Ale Trail will offer a sweet family-friendly alternative. The Alberta Ale Trail is adding a sweet new addition for this summer. The Ice Cream and Ale Trail will offer a sweet family-friendly alternative. The Alberta Ale Trail is adding a sweet new addition for this summer. The Ice Cream and Ale Trail will offer a sweet family-friendly alternative. The trail will encourage travellers to visit ice cream shops from the Crowsnest Pass all the way to Medicine Hat. Planning for the trail goes back to late last summer. Ale Trail organizers feel combining breweries and ice cream shops will shine light on more southern Alberta businesses. 'Really excited to offer a more family-friendly kind of Ale Trail—an Ice Cream and Ale Trail,' said Blair Berdusco, Alberta Small Brewers Association executive director. 'It just offers more opportunity to explore small businesses throughout Alberta, but especially specifically on this trail in southern Alberta on Highway 3. 'We're really excited about the new opportunity.' The Alberta Ale Trail is adding a sweet new addition for this summer. The Ice Cream and Ale Trail will offer a sweet family-friendly alternative. The Alberta Ale Trail is adding a sweet new addition for this summer. The Ice Cream and Ale Trail will offer a sweet family-friendly alternative. A launch pop-up event will be held at the Stronghold Brewery in Fort Macleod on June 26.
CTV News
7 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Streets Alive Mission set out to raise $70,000 with inaugural Giving Day
Streets Alive Mission set out to raise $70,000 in just one day on Friday in support of its programs and services. Streets Alive Mission set out to raise $70,000 in just one day on Friday in support of its programs and services. Throughout the day, staff have been at the Christian Credit Union along Mayor Magrath Drive South collecting donations. This is the first year the mission has hosted a Giving Day. Last year, Streets Alive served more than 2,000 people, from providing basic needs to life recovery programming. Two anonymous donors have come forward to match dollars raised. Staff say without the community support, the mission wouldn't be able to operate. 'Each dollar really impacts a life. It really changes a life,' said Jennifer Lepko, Streets Alive Mission chief development officer. 'Streets Alive helps people from the streets and gets them up into recovery, changing their lives. 'It's really a life recovery program and it gets them back into community and fleeing from some of the addiction issues and the poverty that they experience.' Streets Alive Mission set out to raise $70,000 in just one day on Friday in support of its programs and services. Streets Alive Mission set out to raise $70,000 in just one day on Friday in support of its programs and services. While staff hoped to raise $70,000 on Friday, they say donations of time, items and money are kindly accepted year-round. Streets Alive's next event is the fourth annual Wing Ding wing-eating contest. The event, sponsored by Save-On-Foods, will take place June 28 from noon to 5 p.m., at the Nicholas Sheran Park picnic shelter in West Lethbridge. The wing-eating contest itself is at will be at 2 p.m. 'How many wings can YOU eat in 60 seconds? Challenge yourself and raise funds for Streets Alive Mission,' Streets Alive says on its website.
CTV News
7 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Tornado warning issued for areas of southern Alberta
Environment Canada has issued a tornado warning for areas of southern Alberta. The agency says its meteorologists 'are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado' and that 'damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible.' The warning was issued at 5:21 p.m. The warning is in effect for: Stettler County near Byemoor and Endiang; Starland County near Michichi and Delia; and S.A. 2 near Spondin and Scapa. According to Environment Canada, the storm 'is located 15 km north of Delia and is moving east at 30 km/h.' The agency advises 'this is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation.' 'Take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches. If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately,' the warning says. 'Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet. Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter and move to a strong building if you can. 'As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.'
CTV News
03-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Southern Alberta farmers waiting for rain as crops are seeded
Most farmers in southern Alberta have finished or are about to finish seeding. Now focus shifts to the forecast, as producers wait for more rain.
CTV News
31-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
People look to beat the heat as hot weather hits Lethbridge
Southern Alberta is seeing its first heat wave of the year, with temperatures near, at or above 30 over the next few days. Southern Alberta is seeing its first heat wave of the year with temperatures expected to sit near or above 30 C over the next few days. The heat has plenty of people cranking up their air conditioning. If you don't have an air conditioner and are planning on buying a unit, you may have to wait. Chris Bruce from KB Heating, Plumbing and Air Conditioning says they get anywhere from two to three-times the normal call volume during a heat wave. Others may instead head to a pool to cool off. While outdoor pools won't open until mid June, indoor pools are open for anyone looking to get out of the sun. 'As soon as the school is out … demand goes up exponentially for ... July and August, and we're busting at the seams all day, every day to make sure everyone's having a good and fun time,' said Wyatt Powelson, aquatics manager at the Cor Van Raay YMCA. Swimming may be a fun summer activity but does also come with some risk. 'It's always better to be safe than sorry,' said Powelson. 'If you've got a life jacket, take it out with you. Preferably not blue for visibility. Any time you're on a boat, make sure you're wearing your lifejacket, and then always make sure you're staying hydrated.'
