A researcher from Lethbridge Polytechnic has been recognized nationally for his contributions in developing a lower cost, less wasteful crop testing method.Results Driven Agriculture Research chair Dr. Chandra Singh is also the director of the Advanced Post-harvest Technology Centre in Lethbridge Polytechnic's Centre f...

The city continues to trend in the right direction when it comes to drug overdose deaths.The Alberta Government says zero deaths were recorded in Lethbridge in April 2025, which is the second month in a row in which that has been the case.In the first four months of this year, two people have succumbed to drug use - on...

The Taber Police Service (TPS) says it has arrested a man after an alleged unsafe incident.At approximately 11:45 a.m. on Friday, July 25, officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a man with outstanding warrants on 64 Avenue.Police claim that the man fled at an "extremely high rate of speed" and into t...

A local racquetball player is set to compete in what he equates to being "the Olympics" of his sport.Coby Iwaasa has qualified for The World Games, taking place in Chengdu, China, from August 7-17, 2025.Although he is no stranger to major competitions in racquetball, he says this one feels different."It'...

Another contender has stepped forward to potentially fill one of eight seats on Lethbridge City Council.Robin James will be on the ballot in the 2025 municipal election, which takes place from October 8-20, 2025. She provided the following answers to an LNN questionnaire:Why did you want to run for Lethbridge City Coun...

Another man has entered the city council race in Lethbridge. Suketu Shah has filed his nomination papers to run in the 2025 municipal election, which takes place October 8-20. He provided the following answers to a questionnaire from LNN: Why did you want to run for Lethbridge City Council? I'm running for city council...

A new report commissioned for the City of Lethbridge raises several issues with new regulations for this fall's municipal elections.PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) examined Bill 20, which was passed by the Alberta Government in late 2024, and came back to city council with a report at Tuesday's meeting. The province touts...

The Alberta government says it is advancing its 10-year strategy, Building on Our Strengths, by investing in programs that help men and boys prevent gender-based violence.The province says it is investing in prevention-focused initiatives to stop violence before it starts. One-time grants totalling $720,000 are expecte...

Officials with Alberta's government say communities and businesses can now spend more time restoring watersheds and less time filling out government forms.To ensure that plants receive the water they need, Alberta's government says it is removing the requirement to have a temporary diversion licence to water plants as ...

For the first time since 2003, Australia has opened its market to beef and beef products from Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says in a news release this is "opening a door to a key Indo-Pacific market." The release goes on to say that "regained access offers not only economic potential for C...

A former deputy premier's petition to have Alberta declare that its official policy is to remain in Canada can start rolling out across the province.Chief electoral officer Gordon McClure says canvassers with the Alberta Forever Canada citizen initiative can begin gathering signatures.Submitted by Thomas Lukaszuk, a fo...

A local racquetball player is set to compete in what he equates to being "the Olympics" of his sport.Coby Iwaasa has qualified for The World Games, taking place in Chengdu, China, from August 7-17, 2025.Although he is no stranger to major competitions in racquetball, he says this one feels different."It'...

A prominent member of the Lethbridge Hurricanes is set to join the NCAA.Logan Wormald has signed with the collegiate hockey team at Nebraska-Omaha and will head down south once he reaches the end of his WHL eligibility."I'm thrilled to be able to commit to Omaha for the 2026-2027 season. I've heard nothing but ama...

You can watch some of the best rodeo competitors in the country.The Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR) Qualifying Reconciliation Rodeo is set to take place at the Bully's Rodeo Arena (Rocky Mountain Turf Club) on Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26, 2025.Nadine Tailfeathers, Senior Manager at Blood Tribe Administratio...

A researcher from Lethbridge Polytechnic has been recognized nationally for his contributions in developing a lower cost, less wasteful crop testing method.Results Driven Agriculture Research chair Dr. Chandra Singh is also the director of the Advanced Post-harvest Technology Centre in Lethbridge Polytechnic's Centre f...

For the first time since 2003, Australia has opened its market to beef and beef products from Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says in a news release this is "opening a door to a key Indo-Pacific market." The release goes on to say that "regained access offers not only economic potential for C...

The Alberta Government has announced grants aimed at strengthening the health, biodiversity and long-term resilience of rangelands.A total of $1.3 million from the Rangeland Sustainability Program will go to academics, non-profits and other agricultural partners.Todd Loewen, Minister of Forestry and Parks, says Alberta...

The Lytton First Nation in British Columbia that was devastated four years ago by a wildfire has ordered that residents on some of its reserves be evacuated again. The First Nation has issued an evacuation order for two reserves due to immediate danger caused by an uncontrolled wildfire burning nearby. More coming. The...

OTTAWA - Canadian aid is being airdropped into Gaza a day after Ottawa announced its intention to recognize Palestinian statehood. Israel has slightly loosened its tight restrictions on food and medicine reaching the Gaza Strip in response to an international outcry over starvation in the Palestinian territory. After h...

MONTREAL - Quebec vehicle-maker Lion Electric will no longer honour warranties on school buses sold in the United States. The court-appointed monitor overseeing the company's restructuring sent a letter to U.S. clients earlier this month informing them that their warranties have been voided. A group of Quebec investors...

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump is dampening expectations of a deal with Canada materializing at the last minute as his tariff deadline looms. In a post on social media, the president says it will be very hard to make a deal with Canada after Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday announced Ottawa intends to ...

The case of an Ontario man found guilty of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of an Indigenous man has come to a close after Canada's top court declined to hear it. The Supreme Court of Canada has rejected a leave to appeal request from Peter Khill, who shot and killed Jonathan Styres after finding the man breaking int...

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Auto industry looking for tariff exemptions Automotive industry leaders are hoping to see exemptions for vehicles compliant with the current trade deal as Canada and the U.S. continue discussions ahead of the upcoming tariff deadl...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee death row inmate can be executed without deactivating his implanted defibrillator, the state's high court ruled on Thursday. The ruling overturns a lower court's order and paves the way for Byron Black to be executed on Tuesday morning, as scheduled. The Tennessee Supreme Court found...

STOCKHOLM (AP) - A Swedish man was convicted and sentenced to life in prison on Thursday for his role in the 2015 killing of a Jordanian pilot by the Islamic State militant group, Swedish media reported. The 26-year-old Jordanian, 1st Lt. Mu'ath al-Kaseasbeh, was taken captive after his F-16 fighter jet crashed near th...

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) - Lithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas stepped down on Thursday following investigations into his business dealings that prompted protests in the Baltic country 's capital calling for his resignation. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda announced Paluckas' resignation to the media on Th...