‘Climate of secrecy:’ Schools, parents dispute Alberta gay-straight alliance law
Eritrea refugee shares his harrowing story of finding safety in Lethbridge on World Refugee Day
Ammolite trophy sets Lethbridge apart on the Mackenzie tour
Judge orders company to pay Dow Canada $1B in damages after fight over Alberta ethylene plant
Alberta loses beer battle with Steam Whistle, Great Western breweries
Humboldt Broncos coach posthumously honoured with Community Hero award at NHL awards
Calgary flood: 5 years later – Tracking the money
Here’s a look at what’s been spent on projects across Alberta by different levels of government. Continue reading
Jordan Peterson sues Wilfrid Laurier for defamation following Lindsay Shepherd case
University of Toronto professor Jordan Peterson is taking legal action against Wilfrid Laurier University after a T.A. was criticized for showing a YouTube clip of him. Continue reading
Trump backs down on separating families, but migrant children still remain in custody
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday backed down and abandoned his policy of separating immigrant children from their parents on the U.S.-Mexico border, after images of youngsters in cages sparked outrage at home and abroad. Continue reading
Solar energy investors expected to snub Ontario, look to Alberta in wake of Ford decisions
Solar industry participants say they expect more investment to flow to Alberta and the United States in the wake of premier-designate Doug Ford’s vow to axe Ontario’s cap-and-trade system and the Green Ontario Fund consumer rebate program it fuels. Continue reading
Nexen announces $400M expansion of Alberta oilsands project
Nexen Energy says it will spend about $400 million to build a 26,000-barrel-per-day expansion of its Long Lake oilsands project in northern Alberta. Continue reading
Wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu charged with fraud
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife, Sara, was charged on Thursday with fraud over alleged misuse of state funds, the Justice Ministry said. Continue reading
University of Alberta researchers uncover new fossil species in Italy
University of Alberta researchers have discovered a new species of ancient underwater lizards, with its soft tissue intact, at a site in southern Italy. Continue reading
Peer-to-peer RV trailer rental site WheelEstate grows 1,900% in 1 year
Since launching WheelEstate last year, an Alberta couple has seen their RV rental site grow from 35 trailers to more than 700 trailers signed up. Continue reading
Ivanka Trump breaks silence, thanks father for ending family separations at border
Ivanka Trump, the presidential adviser who has billed herself as a “force for good” in the administration, remained silent for days as the firestorm over forced separations of migrant families consumed the White House. Continue reading
Family of missing Alberta woman preparing for bad news: ‘It’s been too long’
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Mandi Leigh Boucher, 25, was last seen on Oct. 28, 2017 on the Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement in northern Alberta. Police believe she is with Lloyd Wesley Boudreau. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe pitches new 50-50 equalization formula
By David Baxter Reporter
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has taken particular aim recently on his social media accounts at the amount of money Quebec receives in equalization payments. Continue reading
Canada’s beer standards may soon change, forcing brewers to list every ingredient
Federal officials are proposing changes to national beer standards that would widen the number of ingredients permitted in a pint and force brewers to list every ingredient on a can or bottle. Continue reading
Aurora Cannabis to spin off U.S. holdings to publicly traded Australis Capital
The spin-off will be achieved by distributing shares and warrants of the new company – to be listed on the Canadian Security Exchange. Continue reading
Cree curriculum at heart of new Alberta First Nation education plan
Alberta’s education minister signed a new education framework at Maskwacis Cree Nation on Wednesday morning. Continue reading
Lower taxes, fees to help grow Canada’s airline industry, reduce prices: study
A new study suggests federal and provincial governments can help ease some of the frustrations of travellers and grow the country’s air transport sector by reducing taxes and fees imposed on the industry. Continue reading
Marijuana to be legal in Canada starting October 17, Trudeau confirms
Recreational marijuana will officially become legal in Canada on Oct. 17, 2018, the prime minister announced on Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
Jordan Peterson sues Wilfrid Laurier for defamation following Lindsay Shepherd case
University of Toronto professor Jordan Peterson is taking legal action against Wilfrid Laurier University after a T.A. was criticized for showing a YouTube clip of him. Continue reading
Humboldt Broncos coach posthumously honoured with Community Hero award at NHL awards
Humboldt Broncos head coach Darcy Haugan was awarded the inaugural Willie O’Ree Community Hero award Wednesday night. Continue reading
‘What’s going on in the United States is wrong:’ Trudeau adds voice to chorus condemning Trump
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the detention of children and separation of migrant families by the United States is “wrong.” Continue reading
Melania Trump slammed for tone-deaf tweet about ways to ‘positively impact children’
The first lady was widely criticized for a thoughtless tweet in light of the U.S. administration’s policy to detain immigrant children. Continue reading
Calgary flood: 5 years later – Tracking the money
Here’s a look at what’s been spent on projects across Alberta by different levels of government. Continue reading
Judge orders company to pay Dow Canada $1B in damages after fight over Alberta ethylene plant
A corporate battle between two chemical giants that co-own an Alberta production facility considered one of the largest of its kind, has resulted in one of the owners being ordered to pay the other over a billion dollars for breach of contract. Continue reading
Humboldt Broncos coach posthumously honoured with Community Hero award at NHL awards
Humboldt Broncos head coach Darcy Haugan was awarded the inaugural Willie O’Ree Community Hero award Wednesday night. Continue reading
Jordan Peterson sues Wilfrid Laurier for defamation following Lindsay Shepherd case
University of Toronto professor Jordan Peterson is taking legal action against Wilfrid Laurier University after a T.A. was criticized for showing a YouTube clip of him. Continue reading
Eritrea refugee shares his harrowing story of finding safety in Lethbridge on World Refugee Day
It can be a harrowing journey, as millions flea their home countries to find safety and refuge in others, and during World Refugee Day one man shared his four year voyage to safety that eventually landed him in Lethbridge. Continue reading
Ammolite trophy sets Lethbridge apart on the Mackenzie tour
By Quinn Campbell Videographer
The winner of this years Lethbridge Paradise Canyon Open will get to hold up a custom made piece of art showcasing the region. Continue reading
Solar energy investors expected to snub Ontario, look to Alberta in wake of Ford decisions
Solar industry participants say they expect more investment to flow to Alberta and the United States in the wake of premier-designate Doug Ford’s vow to axe Ontario’s cap-and-trade system and the Green Ontario Fund consumer rebate program it fuels. Continue reading
Nexen announces $400M expansion of Alberta oilsands project
Nexen Energy says it will spend about $400 million to build a 26,000-barrel-per-day expansion of its Long Lake oilsands project in northern Alberta. Continue reading
University of Alberta researchers uncover new fossil species in Italy
University of Alberta researchers have discovered a new species of ancient underwater lizards, with its soft tissue intact, at a site in southern Italy. Continue reading
Peer-to-peer RV trailer rental site WheelEstate grows 1,900% in 1 year
Since launching WheelEstate last year, an Alberta couple has seen their RV rental site grow from 35 trailers to more than 700 trailers signed up. Continue reading
Family of missing Alberta woman preparing for bad news: ‘It’s been too long’
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Mandi Leigh Boucher, 25, was last seen on Oct. 28, 2017 on the Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement in northern Alberta. Police believe she is with Lloyd Wesley Boudreau. Continue reading
Alberta loses beer battle with Steam Whistle, Great Western breweries
The Notley government will have to go back to the drawing board on its beer policy after suffering another setback. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe pitches new 50-50 equalization formula
By David Baxter Reporter
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has taken particular aim recently on his social media accounts at the amount of money Quebec receives in equalization payments. Continue reading
‘Climate of secrecy:’ Schools, parents dispute Alberta gay-straight alliance law
In the first court challenge against Alberta’s gay-straight alliance rules, lawyers on both sides argued children will be harmed if the judge’s decision doesn’t go their way. Continue reading
Aurora Cannabis to spin off U.S. holdings to publicly traded Australis Capital
The spin-off will be achieved by distributing shares and warrants of the new company – to be listed on the Canadian Security Exchange. Continue reading
Cree curriculum at heart of new Alberta First Nation education plan
Alberta’s education minister signed a new education framework at Maskwacis Cree Nation on Wednesday morning. Continue reading
‘A blessing to be here together’: Humboldt Broncos survivors to attend NHL Awards
It’s not how they wanted it to be, but the Humboldt Broncos, some of them at least, are finally back together at the NHL Awards. Continue reading
Is Calgary ready if another disastrous flood hits?
The 2013 flooding in Calgary brought widespread devastation and destruction and proved to be a turning point for disaster response in Alberta. Continue reading
BLOG: What’s behind your toddler’s obsession?
By Laurel Gregory Reporter
Why do toddlers obsess over certain objects, toys, cartoon characters or hobbies? We ask parenting author Blythe Lipman what’s behind the phase. Continue reading
Fines for Lethbridge’s new parking system kick in next week
By Kyle Benning Videographer
A business owner has started a petition asking the city to take a second look at the parking system because most of his clients would have to park illegally to use his service. Continue reading
Alberta Birds of Prey Centre opens new Owl Amphitheatre
By Malika Karim Videographer
“On very hot summer days they have to be kept in an area where it’s quite cool.” Continue reading
NHL says Stanley Cup coming to Humboldt, Sask. on Aug. 24
The NHL announced on Tuesday that the Stanley Cup would be brought to Humboldt, Sask., on Aug. 24. Continue reading
New pipelines and better prices expected to drive higher Canadian crude output
The Canadian Energy Research Institute predicts Canadian crude oil production will jump to 7.2 million barrels per day by 2038, aided by thirsty markets that will drive global oil prices above US$100 per barrel by 2030. Continue reading
Lethbridge Hurricanes hockey players burned by campfire making progress: GM
Two Lethbridge Hurricanes hockey players and one former player remained in hospital Tuesday with various burn-related injuries after they were seriously hurt in a campfire near Calgary on Friday. Continue reading
Solar conference moves to Calgary with hot emerging market in Western Canada
A huge solar conference usually held in Ontario is moving to Calgary this year and kicks off on Wednesday. Continue reading
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