While the start to fall has seen above-average temperatures for much of southern Alberta, the first chance of winter is in the forecast for Monday evening, which has many in Lethbridge preparing.
“Now that we have snow in the forecast, we are starting to see people panic a little bit to get their winter tires on,” said Matthew Whittaker, owner of Fountain Tire North.He says having winter tires on provides more traction in the snow and ice compared to all-season tires.
Ruck says other preparations began in September, including the hiring and training of staff along with taking on inventory of salt and sand. The new space, which can hold more than 200 individuals, is expected to be open and running by Dec. 1. Cuba plunged into a countrywide blackout on Friday after one of the island's major power plants failed and caused the national electrical grid to shut down, its energy ministry said.A 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy are facing multiple charges after allegedly firing gunshots at a Jewish girls' school last weekend.
With Halloween just around the corner, the Lethbridge Bulls staff have been hard at work getting Spitz Stadium ready for a different sort of fall classic.B.C. family makes heartfelt plea in son's 2006 disappearance
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