Residents of Taber should not be alarmed if they see armed police officers near W.R. Meyers High School.The Taber Police Service (TPS) says its members, along with "multiple police agencies," are undergoing a series of training exercises.It will take place July 8-11, as well as the 14th and 15th. Signs will b...

Another person has stepped forward in the race for Lethbridge City Council.Kelti Baird is confirmed to be running in the 2025 municipal election, which takes place October 8-20, 2025.She provided the following answers to a questionnaire by LNN:Why did you want to run for Lethbridge City Council? I'm running for City Co...

A new player has joined the roster of the Lethbridge Hurricanes.The team has announced the signing of 2010-born forward Cash Whitmore to a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement.He was selected by the Canes in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2025 US Prospects Draft.The 14-year-old hails from Lone Tree, Color...

Lethbridge rental rates saw an increase last month but are down from the same month last year.That's according to the latest National Rent Report from rentals.ca and Urbanation.The average rent for a one-bedroom unit in Lethbridge last month was $1,325, up 1.6 per cent from May but down 2.8 per cent from June of last y...

Another person has stepped forward in the race for Lethbridge City Council.Kelti Baird is confirmed to be running in the 2025 municipal election, which takes place October 8-20, 2025.She provided the following answers to a questionnaire by LNN:Why did you want to run for Lethbridge City Council? I'm running for City Co...

The race for Lethbridge City Council continues to expand.Gerry Saguin has announced that he will be seeking a seat on council in the 2025 municipal election, which takes place October 8-20.He provided the following answers to an LNN questionnaire:Why did you want to run for Lethbridge City Council? I'm running for Leth...

Another contender has entered the race for Lethbridge City Council. Margaret (Magie) Matulic has filed her nomination papers for the municipal election, which takes place October 8-20. She provided the following answers to a questionnaire from LNN: Why did you want to run for Lethbridge City Council? I am running as a ...

Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off says some changes are coming on August 1 for how the levy is collected in Alberta, BC and Saskatchewan.As of that date, the check-off will be based on where the person selling the livestock lives, not where the animals are sold.Officials say this applies to auctions, dealers and farm-to-f...

Warm, windy weather is expected to be followed by a cool-down later this week, which could help in the ongoing fire fight.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., July 8)There are 41 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the Forest Protection Area, and four mutual aid fires.10 are classified as out of control, seven ar...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government plans to hold public consultations this fall about adding nuclear power to the province's energy mix.There have long been discussions about building reactors in Alberta including ones that could power oilsands operations but the province is currently reliant on natural...

The premiers of Alberta and Ontario have agreed to a feasibility study of new pipelines and rail lines between provinces while increasing interprovincial trade of alcohol and vehicles.The agreements are laid out in two memorandums of understanding that the premiers signed in Calgary.The potential pipeline and rail line...

A new player has joined the roster of the Lethbridge Hurricanes.The team has announced the signing of 2010-born forward Cash Whitmore to a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement.He was selected by the Canes in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2025 US Prospects Draft.The 14-year-old hails from Lone Tree, Color...

The best slo-pitch softball players in Alberta are set to compete in Lethbridge this week.The city is hosting the 2025 Alberta Provincial Championship from Friday to Sunday, July 11-13, 2025.The Valley Men's Slo-Pitch team will represent Lethbridge and southern Alberta.Eight teams are competing, with the first contests...

The Southern Alberta Summer Games (SASG) hosted in Taber wrapped up on Saturday.Athletes of varying ages competed in a variety of sports over four days, representing their communitiesThirteen different municipalities were represented at the event, with 1,049 medals handed out.Host M.D. of Taber stood atop the podium wi...

The Government of Canada has announced millions of dollars in funding for a pair of energy-related initiatives in southern Alberta.Federal Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin says a total of $13.3 million under the Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF) will support five projects in Alberta and the Northwest Territories.She sa...

Alberta's government has provided a one-time grant of $3.2 million to 12 applied research associations to upgrade equipment, facilities and infrastructure. Announced on Wednesday, the government says the funding will help improve agricultural research and Alberta producers' competitiveness. Provincial officials say app...

A new provincial report shows that farmers in the south region have made more progress on spring seeding than everywhere else in Alberta. As of Tuesday, May 20, 2025, it says 86.7 per cent of all crops in the area had been planted. That is compared to the provincial average of 73.1 per cent. It is also about 12 to 13 p...

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Ottawa to miss deadline for $10 child care: report Ottawa is expected to miss its 2026 deadline to implement $10-a-day child care services across the country, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives said in a new report publis...

FREDERICTON - At least three out of the four Atlantic provinces have released data revealing their measles vaccination rates in children are below levels recommended by scientists to prevent the disease from spreading. In Nova Scotia, the provincial government told The Canadian Press that about 23 per cent of children ...

OTTAWA - The Palestinian ambassador to Canada says she feels Ottawa is on the brink of officially recognizing statehood for her people, as she also takes note of tougher language from Canada on Israel's actions in Gaza. "Accountability means everything to the Palestinian people. That's all we are looking for,"...

VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government is expected to release a report today on ways to improve safety and security at events two months after 11 people were killed in a vehicle ramming at a Vancouver festival. Premier David Eby asked retired B.C. Supreme Court chief justice Christopher Hinkson to conduct the comm...

OTTAWA - Ottawa is expected to miss its 2026 deadline to implement $10-a-day child care services across the country, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives said in a new report published on Wednesday. The analysis concluded that just six provinces and territories are meeting that fee target now. David Macdonald, a...

NORTH VANCOUVER - Police say an explosive device that blew open the door at a British Columbia cabinet minister's constituency office in North Vancouver was "unsophisticated" and "homemade." Cpl. Mansoor Sahak with North Vancouver RCMP says the device was likely a number of bear bangers or fireworks...

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia fired a record 728 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine overnight, as well as 13 missiles, the Ukrainian air force said Wednesday, in the latest escalation amid mounting Russian aerial attacks in the more than three-year war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the city of Lutsk, in U...

HUNT, Texas (AP) - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says at least 161 people are still missing days after flash floods that killed more than 100 people across central Texas. Abbott spoke Tuesday at a news conference after taking a helicopter tour of the affected area. He said many of those who are not accounted for were staying ...

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants Tuesday for the Taliban's supreme leader and the head of Afghanistan's supreme court on charges of persecuting women and girls since seizing power nearly four years ago. The warrants also accuse the leaders of persecuting "other ...