ARCHES Lethbridge report challenges complaints of increased crime, needle debris
Respiratory illness related to vaping claims first life in U.S.; Canadian health officials watching situation closely
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Saskatchewan teen amputee finds passion in music, constructs device to play guitar
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
A northern Saskatchewan teen is not letting his amputation get in the way of his dream of becoming a performing artist. Continue reading
Support in Alberta for family devastated by Oyen crash has ‘touched our hearts’
Bob Jeffreys, whose son Zachary was killed in a crash near Oyen on Aug. 7, was stunned to hear about another fatal crash on Highway 9. Continue reading
Sudan needs up to USD$10 billion in aid to revive economy, says new PM
Sudan has been in economic turmoil since it lost the bulk of its oil production in 2011 when South Sudan seceded after decades of civil war. Continue reading
Deportation of former child refugee on hold after appeal to UN, advocates say
The president of the African Canadian Civic Engagement Council said Elmi left Somalia as a child, has no family there and does not speak Somali. Continue reading
Court documents shed light on allegations in UCP leadership campaign
By Joel Senick Reporter and Co-anchor
Former UCP leadership candidate Jeff Callaway filed a judicial review application recently against an election commissions decision. Continue reading
Powerful, obscure U.S. law forms basis of Trump’s ‘order’ on trade
China’s announcement Friday that it was raising tariffs on $75 billion in U.S. imports sent Trump into a rage and White House aides scrambling for a response. Continue reading
MADD Canada’s first-ever Alberta roadside memorial pays tribute to Calgary man
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
Madd Canada unveiled Alberta’s first roadside memorial on Friday and it honours the memory of 55-year-old Alfred “Fred” Benary. Continue reading
Inaugural Alberta Masters Games roll into Rocky Mountain House
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
“Some people think that it’s seniors but it’s not,” golf athlete Claudette Larocque on the inaugural Alberta Masters Games. Continue reading
Police fire tear gas, water cannons at G7 protesters in France
France has deployed more than 13,000 police to ensure protesters get nowhere near U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders. Continue reading
Man accused of assaulting 75-year-old Lethbridge woman deemed fit to stand trial
By Chris Chacon Videographer
An Ottawa man accused of assaulting a 75-year-old Lethbridge woman in her home in May as been deemed fit to stand trial. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Vitriol not enough to fuel Alberta separation
By Joe McFarland Radio Host
Albertans indignation-fueled separatist sentiments is like a teenager threatening to move out, writes Joe McFarland. Continue reading
Iranian oil supertanker wanted by U.S. changes destination to Turkey
Iranian state media did not acknowledge the new reported destination of the Adrian Darya, which carries 2.1 million barrels of Iranian crude oil worth some US$130 million. Continue reading
1st #hashtag used 12 years ago on Twitter
The first mention of the hashtag as we know it was made on Twitter on Aug. 23, 2007. It’s use has exploded in the 12 years since. Continue reading
Alberta school boards call on government to reconsider seclusion room ban
Alberta’s largest school boards are urging the education minister to reconsider a ban on seclusion rooms in schools across the province. Continue reading
Fans disappointed after Jonas Brothers concert in Toronto ends abruptly
Fans began to post their confusion on social media after the concert ended early without explanation. Continue reading
Respiratory illness related to vaping claims first life in U.S.; Canadian health officials watching situation closely
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
The death comes as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigates 153 cases of severe lung illness across 16 states. Continue reading
‘One of the least Canadian things I’ve seen’: anti-immigration billboard sparks anger in Halifax
The billboard along the Bedford Highway, featuring an image of People’s Party Leader Maxime Bernier, was first seen by commuters Friday morning. Continue reading
Donald Trump threatens to tax French wine ‘like they’ve never seen before’
Donald Trump is unhappy with a French proposal to levy a tax on U.S. tech companies. Continue reading
Trump faces limits of go-it-alone stance at the G7 summit in France
Trump, growing more isolated in Washington, faces a tepid reception on the world stage, where a list of challenges awaits. Continue reading
Europe’s ban on Canadian fruit could deal a $7 million blow to the industry: data
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The halt on Canadian fruit imports could hit cherry producers especially hard. Continue reading
Saskatchewan teen amputee finds passion in music, constructs device to play guitar
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
A northern Saskatchewan teen is not letting his amputation get in the way of his dream of becoming a performing artist. Continue reading
Lethbridge police seek suspect vehicle after paintballs fired at people outside supervised consumption site
Police are investigating an assault with a weapon after paintballs were fired at several people outside of Lethbridge’s supervised consumption site early Saturday morning. Continue reading
Support in Alberta for family devastated by Oyen crash has ‘touched our hearts’
Bob Jeffreys, whose son Zachary was killed in a crash near Oyen on Aug. 7, was stunned to hear about another fatal crash on Highway 9. Continue reading
Deportation of former child refugee on hold after appeal to UN, advocates say
The president of the African Canadian Civic Engagement Council said Elmi left Somalia as a child, has no family there and does not speak Somali. Continue reading
Court documents shed light on allegations in UCP leadership campaign
By Joel Senick Reporter and Co-anchor
Former UCP leadership candidate Jeff Callaway filed a judicial review application recently against an election commissions decision. Continue reading
MADD Canada’s first-ever Alberta roadside memorial pays tribute to Calgary man
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
Madd Canada unveiled Alberta’s first roadside memorial on Friday and it honours the memory of 55-year-old Alfred “Fred” Benary. Continue reading
ARCHES Lethbridge report challenges complaints of increased crime, needle debris
A report from ARCHES Lethbridge about the organization’s work over the last 18 months, was made public after a controversial council decision about the supervised consumption site. Continue reading
Inaugural Alberta Masters Games roll into Rocky Mountain House
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
“Some people think that it’s seniors but it’s not,” golf athlete Claudette Larocque on the inaugural Alberta Masters Games. Continue reading
Man accused of assaulting 75-year-old Lethbridge woman deemed fit to stand trial
By Chris Chacon Videographer
An Ottawa man accused of assaulting a 75-year-old Lethbridge woman in her home in May as been deemed fit to stand trial. Continue reading
Respiratory illness related to vaping claims first life in U.S.; Canadian health officials watching situation closely
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
The death comes as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigates 153 cases of severe lung illness across 16 states. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Vitriol not enough to fuel Alberta separation
By Joe McFarland Radio Host
Albertans indignation-fueled separatist sentiments is like a teenager threatening to move out, writes Joe McFarland. Continue reading
1st #hashtag used 12 years ago on Twitter
The first mention of the hashtag as we know it was made on Twitter on Aug. 23, 2007. It’s use has exploded in the 12 years since. Continue reading
Alberta school boards call on government to reconsider seclusion room ban
Alberta’s largest school boards are urging the education minister to reconsider a ban on seclusion rooms in schools across the province. Continue reading
3 months after sparking, Chuckegg Creek wildfire in northern Alberta finally under control
An aggressive wildfire in northern Alberta that forced people out of their homes for a week in late May has finally been brought under control. Continue reading
Saskatoon company mourns ‘highly loved’ employee killed in Alberta highway crash
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Yaoqin Wang was a “highly loved,” experienced lab technologist at Prairie Diagnostics Services Inc. in Saskatoon. Continue reading
Calgary’s Central Library named on Time magazine’s 2019 greatest places list
Calgary’s Central Library is being hailed as an “architectural masterpiece” by Time magazine. Continue reading
Nebraska court upholds state’s approval of Keystone XL Pipeline path
Nebraska’s highest court lifted one of the last major hurdles for the Keystone XL pipeline on Friday Continue reading
Taber Cornfest kicks off despite corn shortage
The town of Taber celebrated the opening of its 44th Cornfest Thursday afternoon, but corn will be in shorter supply than usual after a severe thunderstorm on Aug. 6 decimated the crop. Continue reading
Calgary theatre’s final curtain call looming due to change in provincial funding
By Lisa MacGregor Sports/News Reporter and Anchor
Lunchbox Theatre said it’s financially in trouble after the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) adjusted its grant installments for 2019 while it awaits the provincial budget. Continue reading
‘It didn’t have an expiry date! Why not try?’: Edmonton-area woman redeems 34-year-old free Disneyland pass
By Margeaux Maron Community Reporter
A free trip to Disneyland is every kid’s dream come true… but this one was three decades in the making. Continue reading
History of Lethbridge’s Whoop-Up Days
By Chris Chacon Videographer
As thousands of southern Albertans continue to enjoy this year’s Whoop-Up Days, what many may not know is the festival’s rich history, a history that dates backs over 100 years. Continue reading
Lethbridge fire crews respond to high number of residential calls this year
Lethbridge saw several residential fires on Wednesday, adding to the growing list of blazes across the city this summer. Continue reading
Edmonton man identified as person who drowned at Sylvan Lake
Crews recovered the body of a young man from Sylvan Lake at 6:35 p.m. Thursday. Continue reading
3 people from Saskatoon killed in fiery multi-vehicle crash in central Alberta
Global News has learned two of the victims of Tuesday’s deadly crash near Cereal, Alta., were a well-loved couple from Saskatoon. Continue reading
Emergency situation ‘neutralized’ in Claresholm following ammonia leak
At 6:49 p.m., the Alberta Emergency Alert was lifted. The update stated the “threat has passed” and the “emergency situation has ended.” Continue reading
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