Alberta’s controversial ‘conscience rights’ Bill 207 voted down in committee hearing
Alberta government looking for feedback on changes to driver testing
ASIRT probes circumstances surrounding hospitalization of woman after arrest by Blood Tribe police
Ecojustice lawsuit seeks to quash Alberta inquiry into oil and gas foes
Lethbridge continues to move up Maclean’s list of Canada’s most dangerous places
Kenney government overhauls workplace rules for Alberta farms, small operations to be exempt
Alberta’s UCP government unveils legislation to recover health-care costs associated with opioids
The Alberta government has introduced new legislation it says is meant to help it recover health-care costs resulting from opioid use. Continue reading
Pronghorns set to host Canada West Swimming Championships
The top university swimmers in western Canada will dive into the 2019 Canada West Swimming Championships this weekend, with the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns playing host. Continue reading
Brazil firefighter revives nearly dead kitten rescued from drainpipe
Incredible video footage shows a Sao Paolo firefighter giving a kitten CPR. Continue reading
City of Lethbridge considers transferring school bus operation to schools
“We are also the only jurisdiction in North America that provides that service on behalf of the school boards,” Strain said. Continue reading
‘We keep it playable, as it should be’: McMahon Stadium crew prepping turf for Grey Cup
“I just don’t want anyone to come here and say, ‘Well, we would have done better had the field been better.’ This field is always playable and we take a great deal of pride in saying that.” Continue reading
Going on vacation? Here’s how to prep your home
Some simple pre-departure tasks are crucial to a happy homecoming, experts say. Continue reading
Survey finds a ‘surprising’ number of Canadians have been targeted by porch pirates
By Tomasia DaSilva Reporter
A new survey on porch pirate incidents in Canada shows some surprising numbers. Continue reading
Unpacking the reverse lunch
By Laurel Gregory Reporter
While it was first piloted in the U.S about 20 years ago, the reverse lunch schedule is gradually making its way into more and more Canadian schools. Research shows the ritual improves students’ nutrition and behaviour. Continue reading
Global Affairs finds no ‘credible’ evidence linking Saudi arms sales to human rights abuses
“There is no substantial risk that current Canadian exports of military equipment or other controlled items to KSA would result in any of the negative consequences,” the document reads. Continue reading
2019 Grey Cup brings economic boost and one big party to Calgary
By Doug Vaessen Reporter
Most Grey Cup week events — except for the football game itself on Sunday — are being held in one place at Stampede Park. Continue reading
Bill 22 passes 3rd reading at Alberta legislature; ethics commissioner cannot ‘delay proceedings’
The ethics commissioner has responded to a request from Opposition Leader Rachel Notley, asking for UCP MLAs to be banned from voting on the contentious Bill 22. Continue reading
‘Days of Our Lives’ nearing renewal deal for Season 56, sources say
There will also be a digital series titled ‘Last Blast Reunion’ that brings back nine characters from the 2000 season. The series launches Nov. 29. Continue reading
New Prairie envoy suggests Liberals open to tweaking new climate laws like tanker ban
Manitoba MP Jim Carr tasked with bringing Western concerns to Ottawa. Continue reading
CN Rail strike enters 3rd day as talks continue with mediators
CN Rail Chief Executive JJ Ruest said in a statement on Thursday he regretted the impact the strike was having on customers and was committed to finding a solution. Continue reading
CFL rookie Keith Urban ready to play Grey Cup halftime in Calgary
Country music superstar Keith Urban has been to Calgary many times, but never for a CFL game like the Grey Cup. Continue reading
Winnipeg police shoot man at West End 7-Eleven during armed robbery
A witness tells Global News Winnipeg police opened fire on a man during an apparent robbery. Continue reading
‘Popeye’ has 3 pounds of dead muscle removed after botched bodybuilding injections
It’s estimated that Kirill Tereshin injected three litres of petroleum jelly into each arm. Continue reading
Legault says Quebec has less than 5 days propane left due to CN strike, appeals to feds
Quebec Premier François Legault says a strike at Canadian National Railway Co. has left the province with fewer than five days before it runs out of propane. Continue reading
Mom fighting lewdness charges after stepkids see her topless at home
Tilli Buchanan allegedly told her stepchildren that “everybody should be fine with walking around their house or elsewhere with skin showing.” Continue reading
Victoria’s Secret 2019 fashion show officially cancelled
The company denies that the move is related to declining sales, but sales fell seven per cent in the latest quarter. Continue reading
Premier Jason Kenney returns to Alberta amid Bill 22 controversy
For the first time since the political battle over Bill 22 began, Premier Jason Kenney will appear in front of reporters at a groundbreaking on Friday after being in Texas all week. Continue reading
Alberta’s controversial ‘conscience rights’ Bill 207 voted down in committee hearing
A bill proposing Alberta health care providers be allowed to refuse medical services and referrals on moral grounds was voted down at a committee hearing Thursday night in Edmonton. Continue reading
Alberta’s UCP government unveils legislation to recover health-care costs associated with opioids
The Alberta government has introduced new legislation it says is meant to help it recover health-care costs resulting from opioid use. Continue reading
Pronghorns set to host Canada West Swimming Championships
The top university swimmers in western Canada will dive into the 2019 Canada West Swimming Championships this weekend, with the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns playing host. Continue reading
City of Lethbridge considers transferring school bus operation to schools
“We are also the only jurisdiction in North America that provides that service on behalf of the school boards,” Strain said. Continue reading
‘We keep it playable, as it should be’: McMahon Stadium crew prepping turf for Grey Cup
“I just don’t want anyone to come here and say, ‘Well, we would have done better had the field been better.’ This field is always playable and we take a great deal of pride in saying that.” Continue reading
Survey finds a ‘surprising’ number of Canadians have been targeted by porch pirates
By Tomasia DaSilva Reporter
A new survey on porch pirate incidents in Canada shows some surprising numbers. Continue reading
Alberta government looking for feedback on changes to driver testing
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The survey is the latest part of the review that was prompted after Albertans reported long waits before being able to take a driving test. Continue reading
Unpacking the reverse lunch
By Laurel Gregory Reporter
While it was first piloted in the U.S about 20 years ago, the reverse lunch schedule is gradually making its way into more and more Canadian schools. Research shows the ritual improves students’ nutrition and behaviour. Continue reading
2019 Grey Cup brings economic boost and one big party to Calgary
By Doug Vaessen Reporter
Most Grey Cup week events — except for the football game itself on Sunday — are being held in one place at Stampede Park. Continue reading
Bill 22 passes 3rd reading at Alberta legislature; ethics commissioner cannot ‘delay proceedings’
The ethics commissioner has responded to a request from Opposition Leader Rachel Notley, asking for UCP MLAs to be banned from voting on the contentious Bill 22. Continue reading
Ecojustice lawsuit seeks to quash Alberta inquiry into oil and gas foes
Environmental law firm Ecojustice is asking a court to strike down Alberta’s inquiry into the role of foreign money financing the activities of charities opposing the oilsands. Continue reading
New Prairie envoy suggests Liberals open to tweaking new climate laws like tanker ban
Manitoba MP Jim Carr tasked with bringing Western concerns to Ottawa. Continue reading
CN Rail strike enters 3rd day as talks continue with mediators
CN Rail Chief Executive JJ Ruest said in a statement on Thursday he regretted the impact the strike was having on customers and was committed to finding a solution. Continue reading
Roy Whitney replaces Lee Crowchild as Tsuut’ina Nation chief
Roy Whitney defeated Lee Crowchild to assume the role, according to unofficial election results released on Thursday. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Wednesday, November 20, 2019
RED DEER, Alta. – Evan Herman scored one goal and set up two more and Boston Bilous stopped 24 shots to lead the Prince Albert Raiders to a 7-1 victory over the Red Deer Rebels on Wednesday in the Western Hockey League. Continue reading
Global fossil fuel production will soon thwart Paris Agreement climate targets, report warns
By Jeff Semple Senior Digital Broadcast Journalist
A new report estimated that global fossil fuel production by 2030 would be 120 per cent over Paris Agreement targets. Continue reading
Lethbridge MLAs take opposing sides on contentious Bill 22
Lethbridge’s MLAs are divided over the UCP’s controversial Bill 22, which would eliminate the election commissioner’s office that is currently investigating potential fraud in the UCP leadership race. Continue reading
Spirit of the West’s John Mann remembered as a ‘superb and fearless performer’
The band announced Wednesday that that Mann, 57, had died following a years-long battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Continue reading
Canadian class action proposed over alleged carcinogenic herbicide Roundup
Lawyers for a group of Canadians affected by cancer they blame on exposure to a weed killer have filed three proposed class-action lawsuits against the product’s manufacturer, alleging Bayer and Monsanto knowingly endangered lives. Continue reading
ASIRT probes circumstances surrounding hospitalization of woman after arrest by Blood Tribe police
“In this case, it is not yet known whether the woman’s deteriorating condition was the result of a medical event or injury,” ASIRT said. Continue reading
Alberta premier urges federal ministers to take province’s concerns seriously
The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, equalization payments and federal laws that Kenney says hurt Alberta’s energy industry have all been brought up as concerns. Continue reading
Insurance premiums jump as much as 700% at some Alberta condo buildings
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Insurance premiums at some Alberta condominiums have gone up dramatically in the last year, prompting concern from condo owners who have to pick up the tab on the bills. Continue reading
Alberta Innovates announces up to 125 layoffs over changes brought on by UCP budget
The Alberta government said that the funding changes were part of “difficult decisions to balance the budget.” Continue reading
Kenney government overhauls workplace rules for Alberta farms, small operations to be exempt
The majority of Alberta farm operations would no longer have to follow employment standards rules or have workplace insurance under a bill introduced in the legislature. Continue reading
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