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Province to update the Water Act
Alberta's government says it is exploring opportunities to make more water available by updating the Water Act - and wants to hear from Albertans.According to provincial officials, demand for water is...
Apr 29, 2025
Calgary Stampeders take Australian punter Masin first overall in CFL's global draft
TORONTO - Australian punter Fraser Masin was the first player taken Tuesday in the CFL's global draft. The Calgary Stampeders took Masin, who played collegiately at Ole Miss, with the top selection, n...
Apr 29, 2025
Canadians, world leaders congratulate Mark Carney and Liberals on election win
OTTAWA - Reaction is pouring in from across Canada and the globe after Prime Minister Mark Carney led the Liberal party to victory in Monday's federal election. It is the party's fourth straight elect...
Apr 29, 2025
Mayors commit to working with Rachael Thomas following projected re-election
Two local mayors have re-committed to working with the woman who is set to enter her fourth term as the MP for Lethbridge.Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen and Coaldale Mayor Jack Van Rijn have issued st...
Apr 29, 2025
Premier Moe congratulates Carney, says Saskatchewan sent strong message
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is congratulating Prime Minister Mark Carney for the Liberals federal election win. The province mostly stayed Conservative blue, except for one seat. Liberal B...
Apr 29, 2025
CP NewsAlert: Eby wants inquiry if festival crash isn't resolved by criminal charges
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says he'll call a public inquiry into Saturday's deadly vehicle ramming at a Vancouver festival if the criminal case doesn't provide answers the public is...
Apr 29, 2025
Energy industry strikes hopeful tone after Liberal federal election win
The industry group representing Canada's oil and gas service contractors has laid out its top priorities for the Liberal government in Ottawa, which held onto power in Monday's federal election.The Ca...
Apr 29, 2025
Canadiens defenceman Carrier out day-to-day as Game 5 against Washington approaches
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens say defenceman Alexandre Carrier is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, putting him in doubt for Game 5 of the team's NHL first-round playoff series with the Washi...
Apr 29, 2025
Alberta Premier Smith congratulates Carney, warns him against future 'hostile acts'
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has delivered a note of congratulations - along with a sharply worded warning and a blanket condemnation - to Prime Minister Mark Carney and his new Liberal g...
Apr 29, 2025
Contamination at Lethbridge Wastewater Treatment Plant resolved, no leakage into river
The City of Lethbridge says all is good at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.On Monday, April 28, it reported a "significant level of contamination" of what appeared to be vegetable oil.That overloaded t...
Apr 29, 2025