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Governor General remembers death of Queen Elizabeth II in annual New Year's address
OTTAWA - Canada's Governor General says 2022 was a "difficult and monumental year" marked by the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, who serves as the monarch's representative in Canada...
Dec 30, 2022
Lethbridge-West MLA Shannon Phillips to focus on affordability, health care and economic resilience in 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The NDP MLA for Lethbridge-West has had a busy year, but Shannon Phillips is looking forward to taking action in 2023 ahead of the provincial election.Lethbridge News Now had the oppo...
Dec 30, 2022
Alberta won’t be announcing New Year’s babies for third year
CALGARY, AB - According to Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Covenant Health, the province's New Year's babies won't be announced or identified for the third year in a row. Back in 2020, both agencies...
Dec 29, 2022
Bassano Health Centre emergency department to re-open to 24-hour service
BASSANO, AB - After seven months, the Bassano Health Centre emergency department (ED) will reopen to full 24-hour, seven days per week coverage starting in the new year. Back in June 2022, Alberta Hea...
Dec 29, 2022
Nanton man charged in connection to homicide
NANTON, AB - RCMP are continuing to investigate after an incident that reportedly lead to the death of one person and injuries to several others.On Tuesday, December 27, 2022, Nanton RCMP received a r...
Dec 29, 2022
Banff officials investigating fatal pedestrian collision involving train
BANFF, AB - Banff RCMP and Canadian Pacific Police (CPP) are continuing to investigate after a pedestrian was struck by a train.At approximately 9:50 a.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2022, officials say...
Dec 29, 2022
Health Canada recalls Halloween cop costume due to possible chemical hazard
CANADA - Health Canada has issued a recall on various Spirit Halloween police uniform costumes that were sold between September 2022 and October 2022. The recall specifically involves the police hats ...
Dec 29, 2022
Lethbridge man charged with first-degree murder
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Charges have been laid in connection to a woman's death in Lethbridge.Just after 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, officers were called to a home on the 2500 block of 13 Avenu...
Dec 29, 2022
Federal government will reimburse Windsor for Ambassador Bridge blockade
WINDSOR, ON - The federal government is giving the City of Windsor up to $6.9 million in compensation for dealing with "Freedom Convoy" protests that blocked the Ambassador Bridge in the southwestern ...
Dec 29, 2022
Canada-wide warrant issued for Alberta man accused of Christmas shooting
CALGARY, AB - The Calgary Police Service is looking to locate a local man who is accused of a fatal shooting that happened on Sunday, December 25, 2022. Around 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, police responded to...
Dec 29, 2022