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Trump impeached by U.S. House on charge of abuse of power

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday night, becoming only the third American chief executive to be formally charged under the Constitution's...

Dec 18, 2019 The U.S. House. (Supplied by The Canadian Press)

Alberta made four of Canada's top 10 weather stories of 2019

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Environment Canada has published its list of the top 10 weather stories of 2019."Canadians had plenty to "weather" in 2019: Winter froze and buried us; summer soaked and frightened us...

Dec 18, 2019 A squash, decimated by hail in early August at Molnar's Taber Corn. (Lethbridge News Now)

Provincial government won't cap rates, but strikes panel to review auto insurance

EDMONTON -- In an effort to ensure the industry remains viable and drivers get affordable coverage, the provincial government has launched a review of auto insuranceWhile Albertans are paying some of ...

Dec 18, 2019 Minister Toews, along with expert advisory committee members Chris Daniel, Shelley Miller, QC and Dr. Larry Ohlhauser - Govt of Alberta

Salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey & chicken

LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you are planning on plowing down a plate of poultry over the holidays, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) wants to ensure it is fully cooked.They are currently investigating...

Dec 18, 2019 A thermometer checks on the temperature of a turkey. (Supplied by The Kitchn)

Local fire crews preach safety over the holidays

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Christmas is a time to celebrate with family, not to put out fires.With that, the City of Lethbridge's fire department is offering up some safety tips so everyone can have a safe and ...

Dec 18, 2019 The City of Lethbridge Fire Department's headquarters at 207 4th Avenue South (Lethbridge News Now)

Horse killed in collision south of Lethbridge

RAYMOND, AB - Raymond-Magrath RCMP are reporting a collision that resulted in the death of a horse.Corporal Don Nelson says it happened at approximately 5:15 pm on Tuesday, December 17th near the inte...

Dec 18, 2019 RCMP sign. (Lethbridge News Now)

"Sensory room" being built at Taber's St. Mary School

TABER, AB - Overwhelmed students in Taber will soon have a new way of calming themselves down and back into a mindset where they can learn.Associate Principal Mark DeJong says staff at St. Mary School...

Dec 18, 2019 St. Mary School. (Supplied by M. Appleton)

Train and SUV collide just east of Taber

TABER, AB - One person was sent to hospital after a train collided with a vehicle.The M.D. of Taber Regional Fire Service was called to the intersection of Highway 3 and Range Road 16-1 at 8:00 pm Tue...

Dec 17, 2019 Emergency crews attending to the collision just east of Taber Tuesday evening. (Supplied by M.D. of Taber Regional Fire Service)

Raymond man found guilty of sexual assault at second trial

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 51-year-old man from Raymond, already convicted of three counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault as a youth, has now been convicted of two counts of sexual assau...

Dec 17, 2019 Lethbridge Courthouse

Canadians will see drop in carbon tax rebates in 2020

OTTAWA -- The federal government has decreased the carbon tax rebates Canadians can expect in the new year in three provinces. These provinces have not adopted carbon pricing models that meet federal ...

Dec 17, 2019 Tractor in the field