Lethbridge Latest News

• Kenneth Law to plead guilty after murder charges withdrawn, lawyer says

  Police have alleged that Law ran several websites that were used to sell sodium nitrite and other items that can be used for self-harm.

  Crime

  5 hours
• Online gambling in Alberta to grow as private sports betting allowed in

  Two major players in the online sports gambling industry are moving to enter the Alberta market as the province prepares to open iGaming to private operators this summer.

  Consumer

  9 hours
• SAIT layoffs highlight funding challenges at Alberta post-secondary schools

  A decision by the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology to lay off 30 employees is highlighting the funding challenges faced by post-secondary institutions across Alberta.

  Education

  9 hours
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• Alberta’s FARRM animal sanctuary fundraising for new barn

  The Farm Animal Rescue and Rehoming Movement (FARRM) is busier than ever and has plans to expand, but needs help reaching their goal of building a new barn.

  Features

  10 hours
• Search underway for Alberta woman, 82, lost in Saskatchewan with her dog

  Diane Cooper, and her Dalmatian, Halo, have been missing for more than 10 days. The 82-year-old Alberta woman is believed to have driven into Saskatchewan earlier this month.

  Canada

  Apr 17
• Multimillionaires band together in effort to save beached whale in Germany

  Since his first sighting, the whale has been trapped several times and freed with human assistance, but has become stranded again and is now fighting for his life.

  Trending

  Apr 17
• Lutnick says Trump views CUSMA as ‘a bad deal,’ needs to be ‘re-imagined’

  Lutnick added during a Semafor event Friday that suggestions Canada is biding its time amid mounting political pressure for the U.S. is 'the worst strategy I've ever heard.'

  Politics

  Apr 17
• Natalie Portman pregnant with 3rd child, her 1st with Tanguy Destable

  'Tanguy and I are very excited. I'm just very grateful. I know it's such a privilege and a miracle,' Natalie Portman said while announcing her pregnancy.

  Entertainment

  Apr 17
• Global financial systems must ‘come to grips’ with AI risks, BoC governor says

  Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says while there's been a fair amount of discussion about Antrhopic's Mythos, no one knows yet the full implications of this latest AI advance.

  Tech

  Apr 17
• Redraw of electoral boundaries would present challenging timeline: Elections Alberta

  The new review will be overseen by a UCP-majority committee of MLAs and would leave Elections Alberta with about one year before the next election if the deadline is met.

  Politics

  Apr 17
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• Sexual assault charges against Alberta spiritual leader and wife stayed

  The Alberta crown prosecutors office has decided not to proceed with sexual assault charges against self-style spiritual leader Johannes (John) de Ruiter and his wife.

  Crime

  Apr 17
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• Alberta woman marks 50 years with sister’s donated kidney: ‘I’ve been very lucky’

  Beverly Sharp-Samograd received a kidney from her sister more than 50 years ago, which the Alberta woman says saved her life and allowed her to live it to the fullest.

  Health

  Apr 17
• Canada’s emissions reductions slowed in 2024, federal data shows

  A new report from the federal government says an increase in greenhouse gas emissions from the oil and gas industry in 2024 offset decreases in several other industries.

  Environment

  Apr 17
• Wealthsimple integrates stock trading feature with Elon Musk’s X

  The move is part of an initiative called ‘Cashtags’ on X, which lets U.S. and Canadian users access information about a stock with a tap.

  Money

  Apr 17
• Plant-based milk facility ‘haven for listeria’ before deadly outbreak: docs

  Food safety experts say the discernible details reveal "huge red flags" at the facility that should have alerted health officials to act sooner.

  Consumer

  Apr 17
• Timothy Busfield calls child abuse allegations ‘disgusting’ in new audio recording

  Police released body camera footage from a detectives' call with Busfield in November 2025, after he was accused of inappropriately touching a minor on the set of a TV series.

  Entertainment

  Apr 17
• Canadian singer Céline Dion returns to French roots with new song ‘Dansons’

  Céline Dion has released 'Dansons,' her first original song in years, marking a return to her French-language roots, according to her team.

  Entertainment

  Apr 17
• Calgary police believe victim of early Friday morning shooting was targeted

  Calgary police are investigating a shooting in the city's southeast that sent a man to hospital in life-threatening condition.

  Crime

  Apr 17
• Air Canada to suspend some flights to New York’s JFK over jet fuel costs

  Air Canada said Friday it will suspend its flights from Toronto and Montreal to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport later this year.

  Canada

  Apr 17
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• Trump arch monument design approved despite ‘odd’ features, key agency says

  The familiar phrases from the American Pledge of Allegiance, 'One Nation Under God' and 'Liberty and Justice for All,' would be engraved in gold on either side of the monument.

  U.S. News

  Apr 17
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• Modi loses bid to redraw India’s election map in his party’s favour

  The quota for women was tied to a contentious plan to redraw voting boundaries across India, which became a major sticking point with opposition parties.

  Canada

  Apr 17
• Canadians to receive one-time grocery benefit payment on June 5

  The payment is part of the government’s new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which is set to replace the existing GST/HST credit.

  Canada

  Apr 17
• No charges will be filed against Taylor Frankie Paul’s ex, Dakota Mortensen

  The news comes two days after the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office declined to file charges against Taylor Frankie Paul.

  Entertainment

  Apr 17
• Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire deal. What does it entail?

  The deal is meant to enable broader U.S.-Iran negotiations but one that will see Israeli forces maintain positions deep inside southern Lebanon.

  World

  Apr 17
• From Manitoba to Quebec, Canadians prepare for spring flooding

  Environment Canada said parts of southern Quebec had received up to 40 millimetres of rain since the start to the week, and forecasts are calling for more.

  Weather

  Apr 17