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'...

The Alberta Government has announced funding for more student spaces in Lethbridge.It will invest $50 million to create 62 pre-made classrooms across the province this fall. When combined with the $50 million that was previously allocated under Budget 2025, the government looks to add a total of 2,725 student spaces wi...

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...

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is urging drivers to obey the rules of the road, particularly when navigating through construction zones.A bridge rehabilitation project began last week on Whoop-Up Drive, which is expected to cause traffic delays until the end of September.READ MORE: Whoop-Up lane closures starting ...

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...

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...

There were cheers, and a few jeers Tuesday night in Camrose, Alta. as 10 candidates in the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection took to the stage for a forum hosted by the Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce.Most of the cheers, perhaps predictably, were for Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre, who i...

EDMONTON - Alberta's chief electoral officer is rebuffing calls from Premier Danielle Smith and her justice minister to reverse course and sign off on a proposed referendum question on separation. On social media, Smith and Justice Minister Mickey Amery said earlier Tuesday that Albertans should be able to embark on ga...

Warmer weather this week could lead to more wildfires starting and make existing fires spread faster.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., July 29)There are 49 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the Forest Protection Area, and three mutual aid fires.10 are classified as out of control, eight are being held and 31...

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...

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...

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...

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...

QUÉBEC - A judge is scheduled to rule today on whether to grant bail to three men facing terrorism charges in an alleged plot to forcibly seize land in the Quebec City area. Quebec court Judge René de la Sablonnière heard evidence and arguments over three days. Simon Angers-Audet, 24, Raphaël ...

Longtime residents of Port Alberni, B.C., know the potential impact of a tsunami all too well. Mike Ruttan was 12 when the town on Vancouver Island was hit with massive waves triggered by 9.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Alaska on March 27, 1964. It was Good Friday, and most people were sleeping when the waves roar...

OTTAWA - Sixteen-year-old Jaden Braves says he chose to travel to Ukraine and volunteer for a humanitarian aid group operating in a war zone because he thinks young people need to step up when others are suffering. Braves, who is from Toronto and is the founder of the Young Politicians of Canada, was in Kyiv for about ...

PEACHLAND - Tactical evacuations are underway for about 400 properties due to a fast moving wildfire burning between Peachland and West Kelowna, B.C. Central Okanagan Emergency Operations says residents of properties east of Trepanier Bench Road, south of Highway 97C and north of Highway 97 should be prepared to be awa...

VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says an incoming 50 per cent United States tariff on some copper products highlights the need for diversified markets. He says the tariffs will affect provinces differently, pointing out that most of B.C.'s copper goes to Asia, keeping the province "insulated" fro...

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...

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones overnight, killing at least six people including a 6-year-old boy, Ukrainian authorities said Thursday. Kyiv City Military Administration head Tymur Tkachenko said at least 52 other people were injured in the attacks, and that the number wa...