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Lethbridge City Council approves $1.81 million for housing projects
A trio of proposed affordable and social housing developments in Lethbridge are getting a boost in funding.Lethbridge City Council voted on Tuesday to conditionally approve funding requests through th...
Feb 25, 2025

Premier Smith issues statement following infrastructure minister's resignation
Premier Danielle Smith issued a statement Tuesday following the resignation of Minister of Infrastructure Pete Guthrie:"I have accepted the resignation of MLA Pete Guthrie from his position of Ministe...
Feb 25, 2025

Ukraine and US have agreed on a framework economic deal, Ukrainian officials say
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine and the U.S. have reached an agreement on a framework for a broad economic deal that would include the exploitation of rare earth minerals, three senior Ukrainian official...
Feb 25, 2025

City of Lethbridge remains opposed to new coal mines, wants to protect watershed
Lethbridge City Council is speaking out against the potential development of coal mines in the Rocky Mountains.Members voted at Tuesday's meeting to re-affirm its opposition to all coal developments t...
Feb 25, 2025

Front-runner Carney's French under scrutiny after faux pas during Liberal debate
MONTREAL - The first major French test for Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney during Monday night's debate proved to be a tough slog. Carney, the former Bank of Canada governor, is the presumed fr...
Feb 25, 2025

Here's the latest as the Liberal leadership candidates face off in English debate
OTTAWA - In a few hours, Liberal leadership candidates Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould and Frank Baylis will square off in an English-language debate in Montreal. The event is set to run ...
Feb 25, 2025

Scherzer strikes out four in two innings as Blue Jays top Cardinals 3-2
DUNEDIN - Max Scherzer had a solid spring training debut for Toronto as the Blue Jays defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on Tuesday. Scherzer started the game and struck out four of the six batters ...
Feb 25, 2025

Trial date set for person charged in death of Medicine Hat teen
Four days have been set aside in October for a trial of an individual charged in the motor vehicle death of a Medicine Hat teen last summer.Following a pre-trial conference, the court has scheduled a ...
Feb 25, 2025

A look at outgoing Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey has announced he is leaving politics and will step down once the Liberal party chooses a replacement. Here is a look at the province's...
Feb 25, 2025

Mimi Alidou scores a hat trick as Canada blanks Taiwan 7-0 to win Pinatar Cup
MURCIA - Marie-Yasmine (Mimi) Alidou scored a hat trick Tuesday as sixth-ranked Canada won the Pinatar Cup women's soccer tournament with a dominant 7-0 victory over No. 42 Taiwan. Alidou, who plays h...
Feb 25, 2025