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Harris-Trump US presidential debate offers different visions for America's future
PHILADELPHIA - Kamala Harris and Donald Trump made their case to American voters during a debate in Philadelphia, during which the Democratic vice president and former Republican president laid out di...
Sep 11, 2024

Canada working on military AI; Blair says as he endorses international agreement
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada is working on incorporating artificial intelligence in its military, but the technology won't replace humans. Blair made the remarks at a summit in Seo...
Sep 11, 2024

Election officials warn that widespread problems with the US mail system could disrupt voting
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - State and local election officials from across the country on Wednesday warned that problems with the nation's mail delivery system threaten to disenfranchise voters in the upcomin...
Sep 11, 2024

Lethbridge man charged with drug trafficking
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says it has successfully kept hundreds of doses of illegal drugs off of the streets.At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, offi...
Sep 11, 2024

Alberta premier Smith defends sharing public policy plans at members-only UCP events
Premier Danielle Smith is defending recent policy announcements at private party events, saying Albertans are kept in the know and shouldn't be caught off guard by her agenda.Asked by reporters why sh...
Sep 11, 2024

Leafs sign forward Max Pacioretty to professional tryout
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Max Pacioretty to a professional tryout. The 35-year-old played in 47 games last season with the Washington Capitals, scoring four goals and dishi...
Sep 11, 2024

Two LPS K9s enter retirement, new dog joins force
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It was a day of heartfelt goodbyes and new beginnings.The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says two members of its K9 Unit have entered retirement while one dog has finished his traini...
Sep 11, 2024

Legislature member Frédéric Beauchemin to announce run for Quebec Liberal leadership
QUEBEC CITY - Quebec Liberal Frdric Beauchemin has decided to enter the race for his party's leadership. Beauchemin has an announcement planned for Friday in Trois-Rivires, Que. The Canadian Press has...
Sep 11, 2024

MacKinnon backs underfire Marner: 'One of the best players in the league'
LAS VEGAS - Nathan MacKinnon got his first up-close look at Mitch Marner back in 2017. The former was an established NHLer. The latter had just completed his rookie season. The pair were poised to sui...
Sep 11, 2024

Lethbridge Police looking for suspect in break-in and assault
LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE (Fri, Sept. 13): The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has charged a man with attempted murder in this case. More details here: Lethbridge Police charge man with attempted murder...
Sep 11, 2024