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Grass fire near near Scenic Drive South in Lethbridge
UPDATE: The fire is now under control. Due to windy and dry conditions, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) will remain on scene to monitor hot spots and prevent rekindling. The public can r...
Apr 11, 2025

Canadian MLS academy sides face elite opposition at Generation Adidas Cup tournament
There are some familiar names on Toronto FC's roster for the Generation Adidas Cup, the elite youth tournament featuring MLS academies and clubs from around the world. Kervon Kerr, brother of Toronto ...
Apr 11, 2025

Hurricanes sweep Hitmen in WHL playoff series opener
The Lethbridge Hurricanes got off to a great start in the second round of the playoffs.Game 1 against the Calgary Hitmen took place on Thursday, April 10 at the Scotiabank Saddledome with the Canes se...
Apr 11, 2025

Fort Macleod emergency department temporarily closing Friday
Residents of Fort Macleod will need to go elsewhere if they need emergency healthcare.Alberta Health Services says the emergency department at the town's Health Centre will close from 8:00 a.m. to 5:0...
Apr 11, 2025

LPS attending 'high-risk incident' on 1 Ave South/Hwy 3
UPDATE: The Lethbridge Police Service says the incident has been resolved and the public can resume regular use of the area."As this matter is related to a mental health issue, no further information ...
Apr 11, 2025

P.E.I. university apologizes for removing lemming painting that offended Americans
CHARLOTTETOWN - The University of Prince Edward Island apologized today to a former artist in residence who quit after administrators ordered him to remove a painting that offended some American facul...
Apr 11, 2025

Canada names 32-man roster for 2025 Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge in Fiji
Canada has named a 32-man squad for the 2025 Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge in Fiji. The young Canadians will face Samoa on May 28, Fiji on June 2 and Tonga on June 7, all at King Charles Park, in the s...
Apr 11, 2025

In the news today: Carney meeting with cabinet committee in Ottawa
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney meeting with cabinet committee in Ottawa Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended his election campaign...
Apr 11, 2025

Most Canadians say they expect to feel U.S. tariffs, want Canada to fight back: poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests 60 per cent of Canadians say they will personally feel the effects of U.S. tariffs - and most believe Canada should fight back. The poll, which was conducted by Leger for ...
Apr 11, 2025

Feds proposing regular 'intelligence-informed briefings' for opposition leaders: memo
OTTAWA - A newly released memo shows federal officials recommended almost a year ago that leaders of major opposition parties receive regular classified briefings - not only on foreign interference bu...
Apr 11, 2025