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RCMP investigating after two semi-trucks collide near Brooks
Officers are continuing to look into what they say was a "serious" collision in southern Alberta.Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Highways 1 and 36 west of Brooks at 6:00 a.m. on Thu...
Nov 20, 2025
Lethbridge woman earns Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford University
The University of Lethbridge (U of L) says one of its students has been awarded a major opportunity to study at one of the world's most renowned universities.Sydney Whiting has been named a 2026 Rhode...
Nov 20, 2025
KB Heating contributing $70K to Pronghorn Athletics
A local company is investing in the future of student-athletes in Lethbridge.The University of Lethbridge (U of L) has announced a five-year partnership with KB Heating, Plumbing & Air Conditionin...
Nov 20, 2025
Alberta teachers head to court amid labour and Charter dispute with province
Alberta's teachers are heading to court today to try to get a judge to take immediate action on a provincial law ordering them back to work.Lawyers for the Alberta Teachers' Association will ask a jud...
Nov 20, 2025
Daily physical activity among Canadian adults gets low grades, per latest ParticipACTION report
ParticipACTION has released its 2025 Adult Report Card entitled 'Moving Beyond Stagnation: Elevating Physical Activity in Canada.'In the report's words, stagnation refers to a persistent lack of progr...
Nov 19, 2025
Alberta's auditor says taxpayers lost $109M in lab testing debacle
Alberta's auditor general estimates the government's failed effort to privatize community lab testing services left taxpayers on the hook for about $109 million.Auditor General Doug Wylie says in a ne...
Nov 19, 2025
Middle lane of westbound Whoop-Up Drive to close Thursday
Work continues on what the City of Lethbridge says is the final stage of repairs to Whoop-Up Drive.Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, the south lane of westbound Whoop-Up Drive will reopen, w...
Nov 19, 2025
Province aiming to create safer homes, brighter futures for youth
Alberta's government says it is supporting and strengthening occupational health and safety practices in child and youth facilities.Over the next two years, the province says it is investing more than...
Nov 19, 2025
Smith details Alberta plans to open door for doctors to work publicly and privately
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is offering details of her government's plan to introduce legislation to let doctors choose to work in the public and private health systems simultaneously.Smith says it...
Nov 19, 2025
Coaldale man dies in collision south of Brooks
A Coaldale man has died after a multi-vehicle collision south of Brooks on Tuesday.Reports of the collision at the intersection of Highway 36 and Highway 873, near Rainier, were responded to by Brooks...
Nov 19, 2025