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The politics of abortion: why the parties are talking about it in the campaign
OTTAWA - The abortion issue has been getting renewed attention ahead of the October election, which could be one way the political conversation in the United States is flowing across the border - some...
Sep 12, 2019
'Alternative measures' pursued in B.C. mayor's sexual assault case: defence
PORT MOODY, B.C. - A sexual assault case involving the mayor of Port Moody, B.C., will return to court on Nov. 13, but the politician's lawyer says "alternative measures" are being pursued t...
Sep 12, 2019
All eyes on Connor McDavid's rehabbed left knee as Edmonton Oilers begin camp
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers opened training camp Thursday with all eyes on, well, Connor McDavid's left knee. The Oilers' star centre has been skating strong and, based on recent pre-camp prac...
Sep 12, 2019
Lawyer: John Hinckley interested in music industry job
WASHINGTON - The man who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan is interested in getting a job in the music industry, possibly in California, his lawyer said at a court hearing in Washington on ...
Sep 12, 2019
Robin Fraser on a roll as he returns to to BMO Field with the Colorado Rapids
TORONTO - Robin Fraser has done nothing but win since leaving Toronto FC to coach Colorado. The former TFC assistant coach returns Sunday, looking for his fourth straight victory in charge o...
Sep 12, 2019
Halifax Thunderbirds' first NLL game will be against visiting New York
PHILADELPHIA - The Halifax Thunderbirds will open their inaugural National Lacrosse League season with a game against a fellow NLL newcomer. The Thunderbirds' 2019-20 season opener will be Dec. 7 agai...
Sep 12, 2019
Agriculture, directly and indirectly, makes up half of Lethbridge's economy and jobs
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Economic Development Lethbridge's CEO Trevor Lewington spoke on Thursday about the impact that agriculture in Lethbridge and the surrounding area has on the city.Just in terms of thos...
Sep 12, 2019 A dairy cow at Park Lake Dairy Farm. (Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge hosts Alberta Mid-sized Mayors’ and CAOs’ Caucus
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Over 20 municipalities are being represented in Lethbridge today, Sept. 12.The City is hosting the Alberta Mid-sized Mayors' and CAOs' Caucus at the Galt Museum. Lethbridge Mayor Chri...
Sep 12, 2019 Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf (left) with City Mayor Chris Spearman before Spearman's participation in the caucus on Sept. 12, 2019 (Lethbridge News Now)
The politics of abortion: why the parties are talking about it in the campaign
OTTAWA - The abortion issue has been getting renewed attention ahead of the October election, which could be one way the political conversation in the United States is flowing across the border -...
Sep 12, 2019
Lethbridge Police recover BB Gun after weapons scare at Galt Gardens
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 17-year-old youth is facing a weapons charge, after an incident in Galt Gardens on Wednesday afternoon (Sept.11).Lethbridge Police say around 2:30 p.m., they received a report of so...
Sep 12, 2019 BB Gun recovered by LPS - Photo Courtesy: Lethbridge Police Service