Province investigating workplace death in Lethbridge
Lethbridge partnership aims to boost city’s tourism industry
Lethbridge air show postponed until 2020
Charges pending against man after windows smashed at UCP office in St. Paul
Alberta Liberals call on government to issue more cannabis licences
Consultant advises Indigenous investors to wait until Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is finished before buying in
Husky Energy walks away from its hostile takeover bid for MEG Energy
Husky Energy is walking away from its hostile takeover offer for MEG Energy after failing to win enough shareholder support. Continue reading
Climate change to cause more damage to Canada’s northern roads than previously feared: study
Research suggests climate change is going to cause more damage to roads and other infrastructure in Canada’s North than previously feared. Continue reading
Photo of Justin Trudeau and family canoeing spotted on random Kentucky billboard
A photo of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family was spotted on a random billboard in Kentucky, promoting a local canoe outfitting business — and no, it’s not a selfie. Continue reading
Alberta oil production cap remains unchanged despite price recovery
According to Net Energy Exchange, the difference between bitumen-blend Western Canadian Select and New York-traded West Texas Intermediate was about US$8.25 per barrel on Wednesday. Continue reading
Ovarian cancer patients fearful as Canada grapples with specialist shortage
By Heather Yourex-West Health Reporter
Prior to October 2018, there had been two full-time gynecological oncologists based in Saskatoon. Right now, there are none. Patients have to rely on doctors who fly in for a few weeks at a time. Continue reading
Climate change threatens to wipe out most wild coffee species
Scientists warn that current conservation measures for wild coffee species are not enough to protect their long-term future. Continue reading
RCMP seek ‘armed and dangerous’ suspects linked to Drumheller-area crime spree
RCMP said if the two suspects are spotted in your community, call 911 immediately. Continue reading
Funeral service held for former Alberta speaker Gene Zwozdesky
Hundreds gathered at Edmonton’s Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral Wednesday morning to say farewell to former Speaker of the Alberta Legislature, Gene Zwozdesky. Continue reading
Ontario casino regulator probing whether B.C. casino staff were connected to money-laundering suspects
Ontario’s gaming regulator is probing networks identified in RCMP casino investigations in B.C. Continue reading
Canadian soccer phenom Alphonso Davies ‘offers a lot of promise’ for Bayern Munich
The 18-year-old winger will likely get his first taste of Bundesliga action for Bayern Munich in the coming weeks, if not on Friday. Continue reading
Pipeline support is strong in Canada, but provincial ‘divisions’ exist: poll
A majority of Canadians say the lack of a new pipeline is a “crisis” in the country, according to a new Angus Reid poll. Continue reading
Kidnapped Canadian found dead in Burkina Faso, Freeland says ‘Canada is appalled’
A Canadian kidnapped in Burkina Faso on Tuesday has been found dead, a spokesman for the security ministry told Reuters on Thursday. Continue reading
Alcohol-free fun: Alberta woman plans parties with no booze
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
When 26-year-old Kaitie Degen realized she was drinking too much, she wanted to avoid temptation but still have fun. So she created trendy, alcohol-free events. Continue reading
Post to missing Canadian actress’ Facebook page says she and her nephew were in hiding
Kamloops RCMP are hoping to find Roseanne Supernault and her six-year-old nephew Nikaeo. Continue reading
Zimbabwe fuel protests end in violent police crackdown
Three people died, dozens were shot or beaten and hundreds arrested during protests in Zimbabwe over a steep hike in the cost of fuel. Continue reading
Vancouver City Council votes to declare ‘climate emergency’
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
Now that the motion has passed, city staff will come up with new ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and set new climate change targets Continue reading
Kidnapped Canadian found dead in Burkina Faso, Freeland says ‘Canada is appalled’
A Canadian kidnapped in Burkina Faso on Tuesday has been found dead, a spokesman for the security ministry told Reuters on Thursday. Continue reading
U.S. House passes bill to reopen government; Trump says he’ll veto it
The House and Senate had voted to give the workers back pay whenever the federal government reopens. Continue reading
Polar vortex splits into three, setting up Ontario and Quebec for -30C cold and a weekend storm
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
For any Torontonians and Quebecers who remember the “polar vortex” of 2014/2015 — it’s like that. Bitter cold. Continue reading
Post to missing Canadian actress’ Facebook page says she and her nephew were in hiding
Kamloops RCMP are hoping to find Roseanne Supernault and her six-year-old nephew Nikaeo. Continue reading
Husky Energy walks away from its hostile takeover bid for MEG Energy
Husky Energy is walking away from its hostile takeover offer for MEG Energy after failing to win enough shareholder support. Continue reading
Climate change to cause more damage to Canada’s northern roads than previously feared: study
Research suggests climate change is going to cause more damage to roads and other infrastructure in Canada’s North than previously feared. Continue reading
Alberta Liberals call on government to issue more cannabis licences
Alberta Liberal Party Leader David Khan called on the province’s NDP government to begin issuing cannabis licences as a moratorium on new permits continues. Continue reading
Province investigating workplace death in Lethbridge
Trent Bancarz, a spokesperson for the ministry, told Global News the incident occurred around 8 a.m. at the construction site for Cavendish Farm’s new potato processing plant in the city’s north end. Continue reading
Lethbridge partnership aims to boost city’s tourism industry
By Matt Battochio Videographer
Two Lethbridge organizations are partnering in hopes of bringing more conferences and more people to the city. Continue reading
Lethbridge air show postponed until 2020
Since 2013, the event had been taking place every two years at the Lethbridge Airport. The last show occurred in July 2017. Continue reading
Sex offender Trevor Pritchard found guilty of sexual assault, luring and possession of child pornography
By Quinn Campbell Videographer
Trevor Pritchard has been found guilty of one count of sexual assault, two counts of luring and one count of possession of child pornography. Continue reading
UCP constituency office vandalized, MLA blames Alberta NDP messaging
An Alberta United Conservative member is cleaning up after rocks were thrown through the windows of his constituency office in an act he says was partly to blame on inflamed NDP rhetoric. Continue reading
Alberta oil production cap remains unchanged despite price recovery
According to Net Energy Exchange, the difference between bitumen-blend Western Canadian Select and New York-traded West Texas Intermediate was about US$8.25 per barrel on Wednesday. Continue reading
Consultant advises Indigenous investors to wait until Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is finished before buying in
Indigenous communities interested in taking an equity stake in the Trans Mountain pipeline should wait until after its controversial expansion is built to avoid risk, says Barrie Robb, a principal with Fivars Consulting Ltd. of Calgary. Continue reading
Ovarian cancer patients fearful as Canada grapples with specialist shortage
By Heather Yourex-West Health Reporter
Prior to October 2018, there had been two full-time gynecological oncologists based in Saskatoon. Right now, there are none. Patients have to rely on doctors who fly in for a few weeks at a time. Continue reading
RCMP seek ‘armed and dangerous’ suspects linked to Drumheller-area crime spree
RCMP said if the two suspects are spotted in your community, call 911 immediately. Continue reading
Funeral service held for former Alberta speaker Gene Zwozdesky
Hundreds gathered at Edmonton’s Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral Wednesday morning to say farewell to former Speaker of the Alberta Legislature, Gene Zwozdesky. Continue reading
Canadian soccer phenom Alphonso Davies ‘offers a lot of promise’ for Bayern Munich
The 18-year-old winger will likely get his first taste of Bundesliga action for Bayern Munich in the coming weeks, if not on Friday. Continue reading
Pipeline support is strong in Canada, but provincial ‘divisions’ exist: poll
A majority of Canadians say the lack of a new pipeline is a “crisis” in the country, according to a new Angus Reid poll. Continue reading
Alcohol-free fun: Alberta woman plans parties with no booze
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
When 26-year-old Kaitie Degen realized she was drinking too much, she wanted to avoid temptation but still have fun. So she created trendy, alcohol-free events. Continue reading
Post to missing Canadian actress’ Facebook page says she and her nephew were in hiding
Kamloops RCMP are hoping to find Roseanne Supernault and her six-year-old nephew Nikaeo. Continue reading
Alberta government announces new rules for construction zones to improve traffic flow
When the construction season begins in spring, contractors will now be required to cover speed-reduction signs construction zones where no workers are present and if there are no safety concerns. Continue reading
Piikani Nation chief and council inaugurated
By Kyle Benning Videographer
Chief Stanley Grier and his council were inaugurated Tuesday afternoon in Brocket following last week’s election. Continue reading
Anesthesiologist practising in Calgary, Lethbridge charged with sexual assault
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) is looking to suspend the practice permit of a southern Alberta anesthesiologist charged with sexual assault. Continue reading
Hockey: Canada beats U.S. for gold; elated but tired players return home
Teammates tired, but elated after winning gold at world women’s under-18 hockey championship in Japan. Continue reading
Fog advisories in effect in southern Alberta while north braces for cold
People in parts of southern Alberta, including the city of Calgary, are being advised they should expect foggy conditions until Thursday afternoon. Continue reading
Indigenous energy convention includes session on pipeline ownership options
First Nations that produce oil and gas in Canada will hear presentations Wednesday at the Indigenous Energy Summit on how they might take ownership of major energy projects, including the Trans Mountain pipeline. Continue reading
Lethbridge man charged with impaired driving causing death fails to appear in court for 3rd time
By Quinn Campbell Videographer
Disappointment, frustration and tears from the Provost family filled a Lethbridge court room on Tuesday. Continue reading
Election speculation swirls as Alberta NDP announces throne speech for March 18
Pollster and political commentator Janet Brown said the government has a few options when it comes to the March throne speech, the first being to hold the speech and immediately call an election. Continue reading
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