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Google sends funds to journalism collective in exchange for Online News Act exemption
Google has sent the $100 million it agreed to pay Canadian news outlets in exchange for an exemption from the Online News Act to a journalism organization designed to disperse the funds. The U.S. tech...
Jan 03, 2025

2024 year-in-review: Shahin Mehdizadeh
Lethbridge Police Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh says the Lethbridge Police Service continued its strong presence and operations in 2024.Medhizadeh says the organization saw success when focusing on the thre...
Jan 03, 2025

Maple Leafs sign veteran defenceman Philippe Myers to two-year extension
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Philippe Myers to a two-year contract extension, the NHL team announced Friday. The contract carries an average annual value of US850,000. The ...
Jan 03, 2025

Over 9,000 in Lethbridge area to benefit from Christmas Hope
A collaboration between local non-profits has once again proven to be a success.The 2024 Christmas Hope campaign will serve just under 9,250 individuals in Lethbridge and the surrounding area.That inc...
Jan 03, 2025

Trudeau attending U.S. relations cabinet committee meeting amid calls for resignation
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is taking part in a virtual meeting of the Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee, as people inside and outside the Liberal caucus call for him to resign as lea...
Jan 03, 2025

Snowfall warning issued for parts of southern Alberta
The southwest corner of Alberta can expect a sizeable snowfall.Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for communities including Lethbridge, Taber, Milk River, Cardston, Fort Macleod, Pincher...
Jan 03, 2025

Deaths prompt recommendation for clothing donation bin safety standards in Alberta
A judge is asking the Alberta government to consider developing minimum safety standards for clothing donation bins after three people got stuck trying to get inside and died.Justice Jayme Williams re...
Jan 03, 2025

In the news today: Champagne talks TikTok, Musk and AI bill
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Champagne talks TikTok, Musk and AI bill As the federal government battles TikTok in court over Ottawa's order...
Jan 03, 2025

Barrett's return could make Raptors' lineup whole for first time since last March
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors could - finally - be getting their actual starting lineup on the court. Swingman RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., was listed as questionable ahead of the Raptors game aga...
Jan 03, 2025

Pedal away: Charlottetown proposes 'bike bus' to get students to bicycle to school
CHARLOTTETOWN - Anna Keenan likes to keep up with public transit trends. The City of Charlottetown's sustainable transportation officer said she learned on Instagram of a new way students are travelli...
Jan 03, 2025