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Starmer says UK will recognize Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire
LONDON (AP) - Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday the U.K. will recognize a Palestinian state in September - unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza and takes steps toward long-term peace. St...
Jul 29, 2025

Taber Police charge man in 'road rage incident'
A reported incident of road rage in Taber has led to a southern Alberta man facing criminal charges.The Taber Police Service (TPS) says that, around 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, they received comp...
Jul 29, 2025

Funding to support southern Alberta rangelands
The Alberta Government has announced grants aimed at strengthening the health, biodiversity and long-term resilience of rangelands.A total of $1.3 million from the Rangeland Sustainability Program wil...
Jul 29, 2025

Venus Williams receives a wild-card entry with Reilly Opelka to play mixed doubles at the US Open
NEW YORK (AP) - Venus Williams' comeback is headed to the U.S. Open next month, when she will enter the redesigned mixed doubles tournament with Reilly Opelka via a wild-card entry. The 45-year-old Wi...
Jul 29, 2025

Trainer Mark Casse says Oaks winner No Time will run in $1-million King's Plate
TORONTO - Woodbine Oaks winner No Time will run in the $1-million King's Plate next month. Trainer Mark Casse said Tuesday that No Time had emerged well from her Oaks win July 20 at Woodbine and the f...
Jul 29, 2025

Blue Jays recall left-hander Easton Lucas, set to start versus Orioles
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled left-hander Easton Lucas from triple-A Buffalo. Lucas will also start the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles. In a corresp...
Jul 29, 2025

Taber Charity Auction celebrates $1M fundraising milestone for STARS
STARS Air Ambulance is honouring a significant achievement for a small town's efforts to raise money for emergency air rescue services.A total of $1,030,008 has been raised for STARS by the Taber Char...
Jul 29, 2025

Murder charges laid following fatal hit-and-run in Siksika Nation
The RCMP has laid a trio of charges against a southern Alberta man who is accused of killing two people and critically injuring another.LNN previously reported that, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, five p...
Jul 29, 2025

Toronto Argonauts sign veteran Canadians Jordan Herdman-Reed, Felix Garand-Gauthier
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts signed veteran Canadians Jordan Herdman-Reed and Felix Garand-Gauthier on Tuesday. The six-foot, 235-pound Herdman-Reed, a linebacker, attended the Saskatchewan Roughri...
Jul 29, 2025

Ivory Coast's president announces bid for a fourth term after changing the constitution
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) - Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara said Tuesday he will seek a fourth term leading the West African nation, which is due to hold elections in October. His candidacy is con...
Jul 29, 2025