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More than 100 military procurements facing delays: Defence Department

OTTAWA - The Department of National Defence has identified delays in more than 100 planned military purchases and facility upgrades, most of which have flown under the radar as attention has focused o...

Olivia Thorington Feb 05, 2020

Chronic sex offender played video games, refused to complete prison programs

ILETHBRIDGE, AB - A Court of Queen's Bench Justice presiding over a Dangerous Offender Hearing for 35-year-old chronic sex offender Trevor Pritchard, heard that he was distracted by video games, refus...

Feb 04, 2020 Trevor Pritchard

Public feedback wanted on rules for municipal and school board elections

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta is launching public consultations on the Local Authorities Election Act.The Act governs elections for cities, towns, villages, summer villages, municipal dis...

Feb 04, 2020 Lethbridge City Hall. (Lethbridge News Now)

Cardston motel closed for cockroach infestation, no smoke alarms, other infractions

CARDSTON, AB - Alberta Health Services has issued a notice to The Outpost Motel at 36 8 Ave West in Cardston.An inspection was done on January 28, resulting in five infractions against the business.No...

Feb 04, 2020 The Outpost Motel. (Supplied by Hotels.ca)

Alberta RCMP to play Cupid this month, attempting to 'shoot down' vehicle thefts

EDMONTON, AB - Alberta RCMP will play Cupid for the month of February - trying to protect Albertans' vehicles through social media with #VehicleValentines.The reason behind the effort is very simple! ...

Feb 04, 2020 RCMP #VehicleValentines

Lethbridge School Division hosting town hall to prioritize spending

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Families who have students attending Lethbridge's public schools, as well as members of the public, are invited to give their feedback on spending priorities.Board Chair Clark Bosch s...

Feb 04, 2020 Victoria Park High School. (Supplied by Lethbridge School Division)

Cancer survivor shares her blood donation story at the U of L

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Taking an hour out of your day can help save a life.That's from Kate Potts, who was at the University of Lethbridge Tuesday sharing her story during a Canadian Blood Services blood ty...

Feb 04, 2020 Kate Potts at the University of Lethbridge (Lethbridge News Now)

LPS hoping Council maintains crime suppression initiatives

LETHBRIDGE, AB- Lethbridge City Council sitting as Community Issues Committee on Monday (Feb 3), heard numerous presentations from local organizations and businesses, including the Lethbridge Police S...

Feb 04, 2020 Acting Police Chief Scott Woods -- LNN

Vulcan County-area solar project finds investment partner

VULCAN COUNTY, AB - Greengate Power Corporation has found a new partner.They've entered into an agreement with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for the Travers Solar project. Copenhagen will provide...

Feb 04, 2020 A rendered image of the Travers Solar project (Photo courtesy Greengate Power)

Federal Court of Appeal sides with Ottawa on Trans Mountain Pipeline challenge

OTTAWA - The Federal Court of Appeal says the government's decision to approve the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion a second time is reasonable and will stand.In a unanimous 3-0 decision Tuesday, Feb...

Feb 04, 2020 (Supplied by The Canadian Press)