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Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies named Canada captain ahead of Copa America kickoff
ATLANTA - Canada coach Jesse Marsch has named Bayern Munich star fullback Alphonso Davies team captain ahead of Copa America. Midfielder Stephen Eustaquio who plays in Portugal for FC Porto, was named...
Jun 17, 2024
Grants to enhance supports for elder abuse victims in southern Alberta
The Government of Alberta has announced funding that it hopes will help to keep seniors safe.In partnership with the Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council (AEAAC), the province will give $10,000 each ...
Jun 17, 2024
Record number of NATO allies expected to hit defense spending target amid war in Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) - A record more than 20 NATO member nations are expected to hit the Western military alliance's defense spending target this year, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday, ...
Jun 17, 2024
Crowsnest Pass RCMP charge two with property offenses
CROWSNEST PASS, AB - Crowsnest Pass RCMP have charged two people with stolen property offenses.On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, police were called to a collision on Highway 22. Responding officers discovere...
Jun 17, 2024
Crews respond to garage and vehicle fire in south Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Nobody was hurt in a fire on the south side this past weekend.Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services was called to a home on the 3000 block of 5 Avenue South at 6:48 a.m. on Saturday,...
Jun 17, 2024
Trial resumes for two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at Coutts blockade
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The trial of two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at the 2022 blockade at Coutts, Alta., resumes today.Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert are on trial in Court of King's B...
Jun 17, 2024
University of Michigan didn't assess if Israel-Hamas war protests made environment hostile, feds say
WASHINGTON (AP) - The University of Michigan failed to assess whether protests and other incidents on campus in response to the Israel-Hamas war created a hostile environment for students, staff and f...
Jun 17, 2024
Lethbridge Police Tactical Team celebrates 50th anniversary
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Tactical Team on the weekend.The unit was created in 1974 when Chief Ralph Michelson authorized the creation...
Jun 17, 2024
Russia's Putin to visit North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un, both countries say
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea for a two-day visit starting Tuesday, both countries announced, amid international concerns about their military coope...
Jun 17, 2024
Landmark EU nature restoration plan gets the green light despite months of protests by farmers
BRUSSELS (AP) - European Union countries on Monday gave final approval to a major and long-awaited plan to better protect nature in the 27-nation bloc, a divisive issue after months of protests by far...
Jun 17, 2024