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Lethbridge man wins $200K on scratch ticket
It was no April Fools Day joke but a man from Lethbridge took home six figures.The Western Canadian Lottery Corporation says James Hill of Lethbridge won $200,000 on a 100X THE CASH Scratch & WIN ...
Apr 01, 2025
Trump administration halts dozens of research grants at Princeton University
WASHIGNTON (AP) - The Trump administration has halted several dozen federal research grants at Princeton University, the Ivy League school said Tuesday. The university received notifications this week...
Apr 01, 2025
New registry to improve transparency in private career college options
Alberta is launching a Private Career College Registry to increase transparency about compliance actions taken against private career colleges, following increased student complaints about the sector....
Apr 01, 2025
Expert says AI's presence in sports betting is double-edged sword
Artificial intelligence has become an important part of business operations globally, including the sports betting industry. Bettors have more information at their fingertips to make more informed dec...
Apr 01, 2025
Over $100,000 raised at Youth One Gala
A local non-profit is celebrating the success of its recent event.The Youth One Gala brought in more than $100,000 in donations on Friday, March 28, 2025."This will support 66 individual youth for the...
Apr 01, 2025
Trump to unveil latest tariff plans at 'Make America Wealthy Again' event Wednesday
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump is set to lay out his plans to realign global trade through "reciprocal" tariffs Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET in the White House Rose Garden. A news release from the...
Apr 01, 2025
U.S. lists Quebec's language law in annual report on 'foreign trade barriers'
MONTREAL - The United States government has listed Quebec's French-language reform as a barrier to trade, as President Donald Trump prepares to impose new tariffs on Canada. The office of the U.S. tra...
Apr 01, 2025
Rogers playing long game as gatekeeper with NHL rights deal, professor says
TORONTO - Rogers' new reported deal with the National Hockey League to retain television rights allowed it to maintain its hold on the Canadian market for another 12 years beginning in 2026. Brock Uni...
Apr 01, 2025
Commercial truck driving sees updates to licensing process
Following changes made to Class One drivers' licensing and training in March last year, as of April 1, drivers will need to complete that training through the new made-in-Alberta Class One Learning Pa...
Apr 01, 2025
Lethbridge Library reports rising memberships & usage in 2024
A growing number of people in Lethbridge took advantage of the services offered at the Lethbridge Public Library (LPL) last year.They say there were more than 324,000 visits to the library in 2024, an...
Apr 01, 2025