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Alberta government won't seek meeting with teen enviro-activist Greta Thunberg
EDMONTON - The Alberta government won't seek out a meeting with teen climate activist Greta Thunberg, but Environment Minister Jason Nixon said he hopes the Swedish girl takes time to l...
Oct 15, 2019
Felicity Huffman starts serving prison time in college scam
SAN FRANCISCO - "Desperate Housewives" star Felicity Huffman - aka prisoner No. 77806-112 - reported Tuesday to a federal prison in California to serve a two-week sentence in a college admissions scan...
Oct 15, 2019
Strong off-season has Canada's Moore-Towers and Marinaro feeling optimistic
The Canadian figure skating scene underwent a dramatic change last season after several high-profile athletes left the team. It put a brighter spotlight on many of the skaters who remained, inclu...
Oct 15, 2019
Four Green nominees in Quebec made Islamophobic comments, party says
OTTAWA - The Green party says it recently learned of Islamophobic social-media posts by four of its Quebec candidates. The party says the candidates will make a public statement of...
Oct 15, 2019
Thank you from the Slingerlands - Corn Maze was another amazing success
LETHBRIDGE -- The 20th Annual Slingerland corn maze near Park Lake held another successful season with a special Thanksgiving fundraising event on Monday (Oct 20). Every year, the Slingerlands donate ...
Oct 15, 2019 Smiling goat says thank you from Corn Maze - LNN
Chicago Bears put star DT Akiem Hicks on injured reserve
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - The Chicago Bears have put Pro Bowl defensive tackle Akiem Hicks on injured reserve, the latest blow on the injury front for a team trying to keep up in the NFC North. The Universi...
Oct 15, 2019
Singh walks fine line on TMX pipeline and possible Liberal coalition
SURREY, B.C. - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh tried to strike a precarious balance Sunday between his opposition to the Trans Mountain pipeline and the mounting possibility of a coalition with Justin T...
Oct 15, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway firm announces launch of $200-million Alberta wind power farm
CALGARY - A company linked to American investment guru Warren Buffett says it will break ground on a $200-million, 117.6-megawatt wind farm in southeastern Alberta next year.In a news release, Calgary...
Oct 15, 2019 Wind Turbines in Southern Alberta -- LNN
First TRIP funded project announced in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is giving a local business a leg up on a new development.Privately-owned Six08 Health, formerly known as East Meets West, is the first business taking part in t...
Oct 15, 2019 Dr. Sean Hantke at a ceremony announcing the project on Oct. 15 2019 (Lethbridge News Now)
Taber's speed radar sign found after being reported stolen
TABER, AB - Taber Police were informed in the early hours of Saturday, October 12th that one of their speed radar signs was stolen.Most recently, it was placed along 50th Street across from the Legion...
Oct 15, 2019 Speed radar sign. (Supplied by Taber Police Service)