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Australian Michael Matthews wins Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec
QUEBEC - Australian Michael Matthews joined a select group of cyclists on Friday when he sprinted to a photo-finish victory in the Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec. The 28-year-old be...
Sep 13, 2019
Toronto Raptors launch team-branded hijabs as form of outreach to fans
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors say a new line of team-branded hijabs is part of a broader effort to be more inclusive to fans of all cultures. The team's parent company, Maple Leaf Sports and Ente...
Sep 13, 2019
Wednesday night north-side assault under investigation
LETHBRIDGE -- Police are investigating a north-side assault that took place just after 8:00-pm on Wednesday, (Sept 11). Officers responded with EMS to an injured man laying on the ground near Mildred ...
Sep 13, 2019 LPS Crest
Whitecaps return from break looking for strong finish to dismal season
VANCOUVER - It's been a disappointing season for the Vancouver Whitecaps, but coach Marc Dos Santos says the team isn't quitting with just four games to go. "We respect way too much the league and we ...
Sep 13, 2019
States split by party on accepting Purdue Pharma settlement
MINNEAPOLIS - The opioid crisis has hit virtually every pocket of the U.S., from rural towns in deeply conservative states to big cities in liberal-leaning ones. But a curious divide has opened up. Th...
Sep 13, 2019
Vancouver library loans out dogs in poetry promotion for 15-minute outings
VANCOUVER - You can take out almost anything from libraries these days, but this one requires a leash. Eight therapy dogs will be available to borrow from the Canine Library on Saturday for ...
Sep 13, 2019
Lethbridge Police Service names Interim Chief
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Scott Woods has been appointed as the new Interim Police Chief in Lethbridge.Now-former Chief Rob Davis worked his last day Thursday and is heading to Brantford, Ontario to be their n...
Sep 13, 2019 Lethbridge Police Service's Interim Police Chief Scott Woods. (Lethbridge News Now)
Man charged in death of Pikanii Band Councillor to stand trial on three charges
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 63-year-old man facing three impaired driving related offences involving the death of a prominent Pikanii Band Councillor and sobriety advocate will stand trial on those offences. H...
Sep 13, 2019 Kristy Provost (Left) and Riel Provost (far Right) outside of Lethbridge Courthouse Friday
Political parties face fatigue as Manitoba moves from one campaign to the next
WINNIPEG - Politicians and supporters in Manitoba had less than 24 hours to take in the results of a provincial election before diving into the federal one. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday&...
Sep 13, 2019
U of L officially opens Science Commons building with "Big Bang" celebration
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge's new state-of-the-art science centre is now open.A packed atrium with hundreds of students, staff, and dignitaries watched the ceremony, which, in additi...
Sep 13, 2019 Premier Jason Kenney speaks at the Big Bang grand opening celebration for the Science Commons building. (Lethbridge News Now)