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Advocacy group campaigns for Canada, U.S. unity on right whale conservation
An ocean advocacy group is calling for unified action from Canadian and U.S. governments to protect the dwindling North Atlantic right whale population from extinction. Oceana is launching its ca...
Sep 12, 2019
Dorian's impact: Maritimers complain about cellphone service failure
HALIFAX - Federal Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says he's heard from residents in the Maritimes livid about losing cellphone service after post-tropical storm Dorian swept through the...
Sep 12, 2019
Raiders beat Broncos 24-16 in 1st game after Brown's release
OAKLAND, Calif. - The night started with Oakland Raiders fans derisively chanting at former disgruntled receiver Antonio Brown and ended with coach Jon Gruden celebrating a victory in the Black Hole. ...
Sep 11, 2019
New high-tech web tool aims to enlist Canadians to help find missing kids
TORONTO - Thousands of children are reported missing across the country each year but only a handful of Amber Alerts are issued, potentially leaving large numbers of people who might be able to help f...
Sep 11, 2019
Lutz's 58-yard field goal lifts Saints over Texans, 30-28
NEW ORLEANS - Drew Brees and Wil Lutz supplied the accuracy and poise New Orleans needed to overcome another officiating gaffe and its defence's late collapse. Lutz made a 58-yard field goal as time e...
Sep 11, 2019
Tellez and Hernandez homer as Blue Jays dump slumping Red Sox 8-0
TORONTO - Rowdy Tellez and Teoscar Hernandez homered and four Toronto pitchers combined on a two-hit shutout as the Blue Jays dumped the Boston Red Sox 8-0 on Wednesday n...
Sep 11, 2019
In new book, Times reporters detail Weinstein investigation
NEW YORK - A new book by The New York Times reporters who uncovered sexual misconduct accusations against Harvey Weinstein reveals the identities of some of the whistleblowers who aided their investig...
Sep 11, 2019
Fallen Firefighters Memorial ceremony - a moving tradition
LETHBRIDGE -- Those who were along fourth avenue in the downtown area Wednesday morning just after 10:30, likely stopped to watch a parade of local firefighters, emergency personnel and police. They L...
Sep 11, 2019 Firefighter's Pipes and Drums lead contingent out of headquarters
Trump says peace talks with Taliban are now 'dead'
WASHINGTON - U.S. peace talks with the Taliban are now "dead," President Donald Trump declared Monday, two days after he abruptly cancelled a secret meeting he had arranged with Taliban and Afghan lea...
Sep 11, 2019
Fire advisory for Lethbridge County lifted
LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - Due to cooler temperatures and wetter conditions lately, Lethbridge County no longer believes that a heightened risk of fires exists.The advisory was first issued on August 2nd...
Sep 11, 2019 Lethbridge County office. (Lethbridge News Now)