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Tessier to lead Canada at women’s Rugby World Cup in England
LANGFORD - Alexandra Tessier will captain Canada's second-ranked squad when the 2025 Rugby World Cup kicks off in England. Rugby Canada announced Thursday its 32-player roster for the elite women's ru...
Jul 24, 2025

Pogačar withstands Vingegaard's attacks to keep yellow jersey after Tour's monster mountain stage
COURCHEVEL, France (AP) - Ben O'Connor won Thursday's monster Alpine stage to the ski resort of Courchevel as three-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogaar responded to attacks from archrival Jonas ...
Jul 24, 2025

Ottawa to appoint Virginia Mearns of Iqaluit as Arctic ambassador
OTTAWA - The government of Prime Minister Mark Carney is naming its Arctic ambassador today as it seeks deeper ties with circumpolar nations at a time of rising security concerns. The office of Foreig...
Jul 24, 2025

Janene Moch appointed Lethbridge Polytechnic board chair
There is a new head of the table at the Lethbridge Polytechnic Board of Governors.Janene Moch has been appointed board chair by the Government of Alberta for a three-year term, effective June 30, 2025...
Jul 24, 2025

Supreme Court won't hear thumbs-up emoji case involving Saskatchewan farmer
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has given a thumbs-down to hearing a legal case involving an emoji. The country's highest court dismissed an application by farmer Chris Achter to appeal a decisio...
Jul 24, 2025

Nominations open for Lethbridge Chamber's Business Awards & Top 40 Under Forty
The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce is looking to recognize outstanding businesses, entrepreneurs, and young professionals.It has opened nominations for both the Top 40 Under 40 and the Lethbridge Busi...
Jul 24, 2025

No bikes or e-bikes on Whoop-Up Drive, says LPS
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is issuing a public safety reminder for cyclists.They say bicycles and e-bikes are not permitted to drive on the road or the shoulder of the road on Whoop-Up Drive....
Jul 24, 2025

Supreme Court of Canada dismisses constitutional challenge of sex-work law
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has rejected a constitutional challenge of the criminal law on sex work, upholding the convictions of two men who argued its provisions are overly broad. Mikhail K...
Jul 24, 2025

Statistics Canada reports May retail sales down 1.1 per cent at $69.2 billion
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says retail sales decreased 1.1 per cent to $69.2 billion in May, driven by sales declines at motor vehicle and parts dealers. However, the agency says its preliminary figur...
Jul 24, 2025

The latest on the expected ruling in the sexual assault trial of five hockey players
LONDON - Here is the latest as an Ontario judge is expected to deliver her ruling in the sexual assault trial for five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team: 7 a.m. Reporters and observe...
Jul 24, 2025