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Bucks game is one of three that will be broadcast for national U.S. audience
The Toronto Raptors will take on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in front of a national U.S. television audience on Feb. 18. The game is one of three that's being aired in the U.S. in th...
Dec 11, 2020
Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame reschedules 2020 induction banquet, launches new website
LETHBRIDGE, AB - COVID-19 has led the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame (LSHOF) to reschedule its 2020 induction banquet.Instead of honouring inductees before year's end, the LSHOF will hold a banquet in...
Dec 11, 2020
Pair arrested for alleged drug dealing in Taber
TABER, AB - An investigation between Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) and the Taber Police Service has resulted in the arrest of two alleged drug dealers.In addition to the arrests, ALER...
Dec 11, 2020
Canadian Premier League's York 9 FC rebrands as York United FC with new logo, colours
TORONTO - After two seasons in the Canadian Premier League, York 9 FC is rebranding. The club will be known as York United Football Club with a new crest and jersey to go with the name. The franchise'...
Dec 11, 2020
Senate Democrats speak out in defence of Canada's plan to ban single-use plastics
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A prominent group of Senate Democrats is speaking out in defence of Canada's plan to ban single-use plastics. Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Verm...
Dec 11, 2020
Despite bleak 2020, celebrities make effort to brighten year
LOS ANGELES - Yes, 2020 may seem like a complete fail with all the constant bad news and tragic moments. It's been filled with gloom and doom, but some celebrities and those inspired by them have trie...
Dec 11, 2020
LPS Christmas Check Stop Campaign starts Saturday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police will be out this weekend keeping the roads safe.The 2020 Christmas Check Stop Campaign begins Saturday, December 12. The goal is to curb the number of impaired drive...
Dec 11, 2020
Feds say all large provinces need stronger COVID-19 response 'now'
New federal forecasts say all large provinces need to strengthen their COVID-19 response "now," with data suggesting the death toll could hit nearly 15,000 on Christmas Day. Updated modelling indicate...
Dec 11, 2020
Engineering tech programs adapting to COVID changes at Alberta’s colleges, including Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a shift on how classes are taught at every educational level, including post-secondary.For schools whose education of engineering technology students ...
Dec 11, 2020
Disney unveils plans to stream a galaxy of new series, films
NEW YORK - The Walt Disney Co.'s streaming plans shifted into hyper speed Thursday, as the studio unveiled a galaxy's worth of new streaming offerings including plans for 10 "Star Wars" series spinoff...
Dec 11, 2020