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Kenney stays on as leader, media invited to watch cabinet deliver standing ovation
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he will stay in the top job to maintain continuity and stability in government until a new United Conservative Party leader is chosen. Kenney says it's important to r...
May 20, 2022
Road maintenance taking place on Whoop-Up Drive this weekend
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Crews will begin some road maintenance work on Whoop-Up Drive this weekend.On Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 8 a.m., work will commence on the Whoop-Up Drive emergency crossover gate. The ...
May 20, 2022
Gas prices down slightly from record highs heading into long weekend
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Gasoline prices in Canada have declined slightly just before the start of the May long weekend.Fuel price tracking service GasBuddy.com says the average retail price at the pump acros...
May 20, 2022
Kenney to remain UCP leader until new leader is chosen
CALGARY, AB - The current head of Alberta's United Conservative Party (UCP) will stay on the job until a new leader can be selected.Jason Kenney announced his resignation on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, f...
May 20, 2022
Israel Premier-Tech signs another Canadian rider to WorldTour team
The Israel-Premier Tech cycling team added another Canadian rider to its WorldTour squad, signing Derek Gee to a three-year contract while promoting him from its academy. Israel Premier-Tech is home t...
May 20, 2022
World junior champion Nam Nguyen is retiring from competitive figure skating
OTTAWA - Two-time Canadian champion Nam Nguyen is retiring from competitive figure skating. The 24-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., captured gold at the 2014 world junior championships and went on t...
May 20, 2022
Russian vodka, caviar and diamonds on new Canadian sanctions list
OTTAWA - Foreign Minister Mlanie Joly is today announcing a fresh wave of sanctions against Vladimir Putin's regime including a ban on importing Russian vodka, caviar and diamonds. The ban on the impo...
May 20, 2022
Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse among King Clancy Trophy finalists
NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse is among the finalists for this season's King Clancy Memorial Trophy. The award is given out annually by the NHL who "best exemplifies leadership qu...
May 20, 2022
RCMP charge two people following Ranchland area break and enter, still seeking second suspect
M.D. OF RANCHLAND, AB - Two people have been charged following reports of a break and enter in Southern Alberta.At 4:10 a.m. on May 18, 2022, the RCMP received reports of a break and enter in progress...
May 20, 2022
Time to cool off: Spray parks in Lethbridge open for the season
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Just in time for the May long weekend, the City of Lethbridge's spray parks are officially open for the season as of Friday, May 20, 2022.The largest spray park in the city is the Leg...
May 20, 2022