It will mark the first time that soon-to-be doctors will receive their entire education at the University of Lethbridge (U of L).The new Southern Alberta Medical Program (SAMP), a three-year Doctor of Medicine Program, is accepting applications.Designed to help increase rural and regional healthcare, the program is del...

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking anyone who has information or video footage of a recent assault to contact them.The incident occurred at 7:39 p.m. on July 12, 2025, at the south side Walmart on 3700 Mayor Magrath Drive South.LPS says a verbal altercation between a man and a group of people began inside th...

The RCMP is investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision on the Siksika Nation in southern Alberta.At approximately 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025, Gleichen RCMP responded to a collision at the 54 Map 3 Subdivision in the First Nation.Two people were found deceased, while a third person was in critical condition. ...

Some of the country's top gunslingers are in the Taber area this week for a national competition.The CCFR 2025 IPSC Canadian Handgun Nationals are being held July 28 to August 3, 2025 at the Taber Shooting Foundation and M.D. of Taber Sport Shooting Complex. The facility is about 11 kilometres north of the town.A total...

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...

Officials with Primary Care Alberta are urging parents to help keep their children safe around windows and balconies this summer. As many Albertans cool off their homes by opening windows, open windows and balconies can be a serious fall risk to children, note health officials.Officials point out that children often le...

It's a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and the opportunity to change the life of someone who is blind. Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Guide Dogs is urgently looking for volunteers to raise future guide dogs for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision."There's a hug...

The Alberta government says it's maintaining record-breaking funding for the arts sector in Budget 2025 with a $4.5 million investment to support artists through the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.Provincial officials say the arts are an essential contributor to Albertans' quality of life, fostering positive health an...

Thunderstorms moving across the boreal forest sparked new wildfires; cooler weather conditions are helping to suppress wildfire activity.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., July 25)There are 56 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the Forest Protection Area, and three mutual aid fires.12 are classified as out of ...

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 deal has been made between two WHL clubs in the prairies.The Lethbridge Hurricanes have acquired 2007-born forward Hudson Kibblewhite, a fourth-round draft pick in 2026 and a conditional third-round pick in 2028 from the Saskatoon Blades.In exchange, the Blades will receive 2006-born defenceman Tristen Doyle and an e...

The Lethbridge Hurricanes are investing in their future with a newly announced deal.They are sending 2007-born forward Kash Andresen to the Moose Jaw Warriors in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2028 WHL Prospects Draft.Warriors G.M. Jason Ripplinger says, "Adding Andresen to our group will provide us with ...

Coaldale's industrial sector is growing, and a new investment will help to support further developments.The Alberta Government has announced a grant of $3.475 million under its Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP) for an industrial rail extension project.The $8 million initiative is funded by the prov...

The South Alberta School of Agriculture (SASA), through the Prairie Rose Public Schools, plans to take agriculture education to the next level, giving students a pathway to enter the industry while they are still in high school with an ag-focused facility.The hopes are to have the location open to students by September...

An official with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says it has been a challenging summer for farmers in the prairies, and it might not get much better in the immediate future.Agroclimate Specialist Trevor Hadwin has provided his latest drought monitor update, largely focusing on the conditions in June 2025.He says he re...

OTTAWA - Ottawa's approach to the war in Gaza is eroding many Muslim-Canadians' "sense of belonging" in this country, says the federal special representative on combating Islamophobia. "This ongoing, horrifying situation is deeply, deeply damaging the sense of belonging that people feel," Amira Elgh...

OTTAWA - Former prime minister Stephen Harper says he's urging Ottawa to find new trading partners outside the United States. Harper says he was approached by the government two weeks ago and advised Ottawa to work out a short-term deal with U.S. President Donald Trump while expanding trade in other markets. At a confe...

VANCOUVER - A man has pleaded guilty to the murder of Alexander Lo, the brother of Lapu Lapu festival attack suspect Adam Kai-Ji Lo. The BC Prosecution Service says Dwight Kematch pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder on Friday. Kematch's sentencing hearing has been scheduled for Aug. 11 in British Columb...

VICTORIA - Premier David Eby says it is time for the federal government to float more money for ferry users in British Columbia after Ottawa cut ferry rates in Atlantic Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that starting Aug. 1, there will be a 50 per cent fare cut for passenger, vehicle and commercial users of ...

OTTAWA - Health advocates say they're shocked to hear the federal government may not sign more pharmacare funding deals, which would leave coverage uneven across the country. The first phase of the Pharmacare Act, passed last fall by the Liberals and the NDP, calls for the federal government to fund the cost of contrac...

MONTREAL - A Quebec religious group is accusing the City of Montreal of censorship for fining a local church after it hosted a concert over the weekend by a Christian singer. Ministerios Restauración Church is facing a $2,500 fine for hosting singer Sean Feucht, a rising star in the MAGA political movement tied ...

Cleveland Guardians All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of a Major League Baseball investigation into sports betting. Clase becomes the second Guardians pitcher to be placed on leave in connection with a sports gambling probe. Right-hander Luis Ortiz is on non-disciplin...

RENO, Nev. (AP) - A gunman opened fire outside a casino and resort in Reno, Nevada, shooting multiple people Monday morning, police said. The conditions of the victims were not immediately known, said Reno police spokesperson Chris Johnson. The gunman was taken into custody and was being treated at a hospital, Johnson ...

A federal judge on Monday ruled Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide must continue to be reimbursed for Medicaid funding as the nation's largest abortion provider fights President Donald Trump's administration over efforts to defund the organization in his signature tax legislation. The new order replaces a previous e...