The Community Foundation of Lethbridge + Southwestern Alberta has announced its latest big batch of funding recipients.Executive Director Charlene Davidson says you cannot put a price tag on the impact that these grants make for everyone who lives in the region."Whether it's funding for youth centres, portable sou...

A local youth has earned a significant piece of recognition.Ronin Theron of the 11 Lethbridge, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, has received the King Charles III Coronation Medal.She received the honour from Major Krissy Donor, Officer Commanding, Southern Alberta Area, during a special ceremony at the Vimy Ridge Arm...

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for help in locating a pair of theft suspects.They say, on Thursday, Dec. 3, two men entered the Shoppers Drug Mart on the 300 block of University Drive.The men allegedly stole a variety of skin care products worth approximately $2,400.Police reviewed surveillance footage a...

UPDATE (Dec. 4 @ 1:00 p.m.): The Lethbridge Police Service says the suspect has been identified and that charges are pending. LPS thanks the public for their assistance.Original Story:The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for your help in locating a suspect.At approximately 2:00 p.m. on October 29, 2025, office...

The Alberta government is clearing more legal hurdles faced by citizens aiming to put referendum questions on a ballot, including the prospect of leaving Confederation.If passed, a proposed bill would discontinue a court proceeding on a pro-separatist referendum question that is awaiting a judicial decision.Justice Min...

A wayward pilot whose actions forced officials to scramble CF-18 Hornet fighter jets during the G-7 leaders' summit in Alberta won't be facing criminal charges.During the summit in June, no-fly zones were in place over Kananaskis Village and the Calgary International Airport.There was one violation over Kananaskis, the...

Alberta's transforming provincial health authority is in for another shakeup as it says its chief executive officer is on a leave of absence.Alberta Health Services says it can't provide details on Andre Tremblay's departure, but says the government has appointed a senior official within the agency as a temporary repla...

As we enter the holiday season, local Mounties say we are seeing an influx of deliveries and mail, as well as a higher chance of mail theft.Alberta RCMP is offering tips to help you avoid mail theft this holiday season and secure your property.If ordering online or sending gifts through the mail, follow the below tips:...

The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2026."Each year, the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame has the honour of recognizing remarkable individuals who have shaped sport in our province. The Class of 2026 is no exception," said Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Board Chair Murray Cunningham. "This...

A short track speed skater from Lethbridge is celebrating a successful weekend after competing at an international event. Mikka Eaves competed at the Elite International event in Montreal. Eaves was 3rd overall, and won a silver medal in the 1000m event (only 0.017 seconds away from taking the gold). She also placed 5t...

Below are the scores of the games played this weekend that led to the Alberta Bowl, School Sport Alberta's high school football championship weekend, next week in Edmonton.5A (School Pop. 1400+)Saturday, November 22#4 Ernest Manning Griffins 23 #1 Harry Ainlay Titans 20 (FINAL in OT)#3 Notre Dame (CGY) Pride 31 #2 Raym...

A pair of local farmers has received major recognition.At its inaugural Global Farmer Awards in New York, PepsiCo announced Chris and Harold Perry as the recipients of the Global Farmer of the Year Award.Ramon Laguarta, Chair and CEO of PepsiCo, says farmers are the heartbeat of their supply chain and the foundation of...

Prairie Rose Public Schools has announced the creation of the Yuill School of Agriculture in partnership with Neubauer Farms and Medicine Hat College.The school of agriculture is said to be an important step in advancing agricultural education and workforce development in Alberta.This school will offer students in Grad...

The St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) has awarded $30,000 to 15 students who are studying agriculture-related post-secondary education for the 2025-26 school year.Each recipient will receive $2,000 through SMRID's annual scholarship program, named in memory of Peter Langemann, Keith Francis, and Jonnie Popel.T...

OTTAWA - The head of the federal Leaders' Debates Commission says the body should no longer be responsible for organizing post-debate press conferences and the rules for participating in the debates should be reviewed. The commission came under fire ov...

VANCOUVER - A British Columbia judge says a man convicted in the notorious Surrey Six murder case is guilty of contempt of court for refusing to answer questions out of fear of violating the "inmate code" against co-operating with law enforcement. Cody...

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said Canada is serving Stellantis a notice of default after the automaker shifted some of its production to the United States. "We will stand firm for the sake of our workers, our industries and our nation because defendi...

Here's what people are saying about John Rustad and his resignation on Thursday as leader of the Conservative Party of B.C., which he took to the brink of power in last year's provincial election. "'I've made a huge change and difference in terms of po...

OTTAWA - The secretary of state for the Canada Revenue Agency is pushing back against some of the auditor general report's recent findings and argues that Canadians get timely, accurate info from the agency. After placing 167 calls to the CRA's contac...

OTTAWA - The armoured vehicles U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is purchasing from Canadian defence firm Roshel fall under Buy American provisions, the law enforcement agency said Thursday. The department's media relations team said in an email...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A ship traveling Friday through the narrow Bab el-Mandeb Strait came under attack by suspected pirates, officials said. The incident saw a ship chased by smaller vessels that opened fire o...

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, a...

WASHINGTON (AP) - A divided Supreme Court on Thursday came to the rescue of Texas Republicans, allowing next year's elections to be held under the state's congressional redistricting plan favorable to the GOP and pushed by President Dona...