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What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: October 27, 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB -There are plenty of events to check out in Lethbridge and southern Alberta for Halloween weekend, and Lethbridge News Now has you covered with the details.Lethbridge Hurricanes vs. Cal...
Oct 27, 2023
Canada's Kerri Einarson aims to reach top step of Pan Continental podium
Kerri Einarson has been a force on the Canadian women's curling scene in recent years with four straight national titles - and counting - on her resume. She's hoping to start matching those strong dom...
Oct 27, 2023
Ex-Canadiens, Oilers recall first Heritage Classic two decades on: 'It was so cold'
Jose Theodore just wanted a keepsake. He didn't envision the idea becoming iconic. The Montreal Canadiens goaltender headed into the 2003 Heritage Classic - the NHL's first regular-season outdoor game...
Oct 27, 2023
Study: Touchdown Atlantic generated $10-million economic impact
TORONTO - This year's edition of Touchdown Atlantic had an overall economic impact of $10 million, according to an independent study by Sport Tourism Canada. The study said the overall impact included...
Oct 27, 2023
Immigration minister announces new rules to curb international student fraud schemes
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced new rules aimed at protecting international students from fraud, following an investigation this summer into more than 100 cases involving fake ...
Oct 27, 2023
Even without poutine and ketchup chips, 4 players from Toronto aim to get Miami back to NCAAs
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) - There are some serious complaints being aired by a handful of Miami women's basketball players. For example, finding good poutine in South Florida isn't easy. Ketchup-flavour...
Oct 27, 2023
Oilers look to reboot season in Heritage Classic showdown with archrival Flames
EDMONTON - No matter if Connor McDavid is on the ice or sitting in a warm suite, the Edmonton Oilers are viewing the Heritage Classic like a chance to hit the reset button on their season. The Oilers ...
Oct 27, 2023
Family, birth certificate raise questions about Buffy Sainte-Marie's Indigenous claim
CBC says legendary musician Buffy Sainte-Marie's birth certificate, other documents and details from family members contradict the singer's claim that she is Indigenous. Sainte-Marie said Thursday ahe...
Oct 27, 2023
Pope orders Vatican to reopen case of priest ousted from Jesuits after claims of adult abuse
ROME (AP) - Pope Francis has ordered the Vatican to reopen the case of a well-known priest-artist accused of sexually, psychologically and spiritually abusing adult women, and removed the statute of l...
Oct 27, 2023
Communities across southern Alberta set cold weather records Oct. 26
CLARESHOLM, AB - Environment Canada said the "unseasonably cold temperatures" continued across the region on Thursday, October 26, 2023.That has lead to a total of eight new daily minimum temperature ...
Oct 27, 2023