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Alberta First Nations appeal suspension of environmental monitoring in oilpatch
EDMONTON - Three northern Alberta First Nations want to appeal the province's decision to suspend environmental monitoring in the oilpatch. The Mikisew Cree First Nation, the Fort McKay First Nat...
Jun 08, 2020

Amid unrest, songs continue to voice the black experience
NEW YORK - After watching the ghastly video of George Floyd dying as a police officer pressed a knee on his neck, Grammy-nominated R&B singer Trey Songz couldn't sleep. He felt a pain in his gut s...
Jun 08, 2020

Lethbridge Speed Skating Association announces season award winners
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Local skaters have been recognized for their work on the ice.The Lethbridge Speed Skating Association (LSSA) has announced the recipients of their 2019-2020 awards. Announcements were...
Jun 08, 2020

Hockey players of colour form Hockey Diversity Alliance to combat racism
A group of hockey players of colour have formed the Hockey Diversity Alliance in an effort to combat racism in the game. The group announced its formation in a statement released Monday. San Jose Shar...
Jun 08, 2020

Town of Bow Island & former employee face charges related to water quality monitoring
BOW ISLAND, AB - The Government of Alberta has laid seven charges against the Town of Bow Island and a now-former employee.The municipality is charged with five counts related to failing to take speci...
Jun 08, 2020

Border Services announces changes to travel restrictions for immediate family members
OTTAWA, ON - The federal government has announced some changes for Canada's borders.The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) stated that as of 11:59 P.M. EDT on Monday, June 8, foreign nationals who a...
Jun 08, 2020

Free face masks at fast-food chains in Alberta now available
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Nearly 600 A&W, McDonald's, and Tim Hortons locations across the province are now distributing non-medical face masks.LNN reported in late May that the Government of Alberta would...
Jun 08, 2020

Former CFL player Marsh passes on same message to son that he received
Decades later, Dante Marsh finds himself following in his parents' footsteps. The former CFL star remembers the advice his parents gave him regarding the challenges an African American man f...
Jun 08, 2020

Lethbridge School Division launches survey for parents on 2020-2021 year
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Parents can share their input on how their children should be educated next year.The Lethbridge School Division has launched a survey for parents, with the goal of gathering feedback ...
Jun 08, 2020

Oilers open Rogers Place for small-group training as Phase 2 of NHL return begins
The Edmonton Oilers have opened Rogers Place for small-group training as Phase 2 of the NHL's plan to return to action kicked off today. Oilers players now have the option to work out at their home fa...
Jun 08, 2020