The University of Lethbridge is expanding its program base to include a new multi-disciplinary masters degree in Fine Arts. "An MFA (Master of Fine Arts) in New Media, an MFA in Arts, and an MFA in Drama," Dr. Bryn Hughes, the faculty's association dean outlined, when asked about what's in place now. "So...

With Southern Alberta leading the country in potato production, one local group is stepping up to to help with research and potential technology streams. Farming Smarter's Lewis Baarda says variety and fertility research trials closer to home provide local producers a better knowledge base."I think we've been unde...

It's all unofficial, at this point, but a former Magrath high school teacher, Donna Jean Wilde, may have established a new mark for Planking. In 2024, then 58, DonnaJean set a Guiness Book world record for the longest abdominal plank by a female at just over four hours, 30 minutes. Invited by organizers of the Huntsman...

Police in Lethbridge have charged a teen with Possession of a Weapon following an incident that led to yesterday's lockdown of four schools. LPS say they responded to a report of a group of males in the 300 block of 18 Street South, including one who appeared to be carrying a handgun. Through CCTV footage and witness i...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is brushing off a court battle launched by the Opposition NDP over her government's changes to voter list rules. Smith says the new restrictions were called for by elections officials after a major data breach involving a separatist group earlier this year. She says the NDP also asked for...

Alberta is investing $10 million in projects aimed at improving access to primary care and finding new ways to deliver health services across the province.The funding is available through the Primary Care Innovation Fund, which supports projects designed to make care easier to access, connect patients with supports ear...

The Alberta Government says it is restoring benefits related to Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) and Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP).They say benefits will be restored for eligible couples, plus they're simplifying applications and advocating for more accessible Employment Insurance, acco...

With less than two weeks to go until Alberta's referendum, the province's election administrator says more than 3,000 mail-in ballots have been returned with errors that make them invalid. Elections Alberta says some ballot packages were returned with either declaration forms missing, or errors or issues with identific...

The Lethbridge Hurricanes begin a three-game road trip through Washington State, starting tonight against the Tri-City Americans in Kennewick. The Canes are coming off a .500 weekend with a 3-1 win over Prince Albert Friday night but a 7-4 loss Saturday to Calgary. The Red & Blue also travel for games this week in ...

The UBC Thunderbirds from Vancouver took both the men's and ladies events at this year's Canada West University Golf Championship held at Paradise Canyon in Lethbridge.While the rain stayed away, strong winds over both days, likely, played a factor in the scores with the T-Bird men finishing with a combined score of pl...

The University of Lethbridge Women's Softball team has won the Western Collegiate Softball Association playoffs.The Pronghorns beat UNB Okanagan 11-3 during the playoffs at Shouldice Athletic Park in Calgary on Oct. 4.The win is the first program title in Lethbridge history and secured their spot in the Canadian Colleg...

Alberta Grains is inviting farmers from all six growing regions in the province to either nominate themselves or another producer, to be a director or delegate for the commission. Scott Jesperson is the chair of Alberta Grains...To be eligible, farmers have to be growing wheat or barley in their home region and have pa...

It's hoped a two-day conference planned for late November will help the Lethbridge & District Cultural Society to re-shape its direction and future."Really, the Ag Society, right now, is trying to engage the community as much as we can and improve public ag literacy. Get the non-agricultural public, potentiall...

Prairie Rose Public Schools is expanding its agriculture education programming through an apiary project that is giving students hands-on experience with bee health, pollination and agricultural research.On Thursday, Sept. 17, students and guests gathered at the Prairie Rose bee yard at Neubauer Farms to see agricultur...

Social media and other companies must be held accountable to report conversations about causing harm after an FBI complaint detailed extensive online conversations involving the Tumbler Ridge shooter as she planned her deadly attack, NDP Leader David E...

OTTAWA - The Conservative party's proposal to extend federal relief on diesel fuel was voted down in the House of Commons today. Global prices for diesel and gasoline have spiked since the spring as the war in Iran has disrupted fuel shipments from the...

This week, media headlines and social media posts claimed a Canadian woman was approved for medical assistance in dying because she lost her ability to cook. The claim stems from an opinion article written by two Canadian psychiatrists who recount the ...

OTTAWA - Private businesses in Canada are being encouraged to sign a declaration committing to strengthening their relationships with Indigenous Peoples and communities. The Corporate Declaration was developed by multiple companies and private entities...

VANCOUVER - The lawyer for a woman at the heart of a defamation case brought by author and former University of B.C. professor Steven Galloway says her defence no longer includes an assertion that he sexually assaulted her. Arden Beddoes instead said t...

EDMONTON - Canada's defence minister came to Alberta Wednesday to highlight the billions of military dollars being spent there, with less than two weeks to go before Albertans vote on whether it's time to quit Confederation. David McGuinty, with Albert...

Isaias surged towards the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday after strengthening into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, the National Hurricane Center said, prompting mandatory evacuations and school closures in some coastal areas of Florida. ...

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) - A Texas man who fatally shot a convenience store clerk was put to death Wednesday evening, becoming the 30th person executed in the U.S. this year and the first since Tennessee's failed attempt to administer a lethal injection ...

MIAMI (AP) - Tropical Storm Simon formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean off the southwestern coast of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said. The center of the cyclone was located about 175 miles (285 kilometers) south-southeast of La...