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Verdict expected in Mountie's manslaughter case; drunk driver shot nine times

THOMPSON, Man. - A judge is expected to give a verdict today in the manslaughter trial of an RCMP officer in northern Manitoba who fired a dozen shots into a Jeep following a police chase. Crown prose...

Olivia Thorington Aug 19, 2019

‘It’s just the freedom:’ Paralyzed Broncos player pursuing life on the water

SASKATOON - A minor injury cost former Humboldt Broncos hockey player Jacob Wassermann an opportunity to compete at last month's adaptive water-ski world championship in Norway.But he says that just g...

Aug 17, 2019 Former Bronco goaltender Jacob Wassermann

Stats Can survey: Illegal pot still a source for 4 in 10 cannabis users

OTTAWA - Six months after Canada legalized marijuana for recreational use more than 40 per cent of Canadians who said they used pot still bought it from illegal sources, a new Statistics Canada report...

Aug 17, 2019 Illegal pot use - The Canadian Press

Windfarm powering local economy

Bow Island, AB - It's a beehive of activity at the site of the Whitla Windfarm south of Bow Island as the 56 turbine project begins taking shape amongst the canola, lentil and wheat fields.Gravel road...

Aug 17, 2019 One of 56 turbines takes shape at Whitla Windfarm south of Bow Island – credit Alex McCuaig

Lethbridge West MLA critical of UCP government's response to new performing arts centre funding

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge West NDP MLA Shannon Phillips says the United Conservative Party government "doesn't appear to care about Lethbridge."The comment is in response to a letter received by her...

Aug 16, 2019 MLA Shannon Phillips speaks to reporters Thursday Aug. 15

Canadian Crop Hail Association receives more than 10,000 damage claims this year

The Canadian Crop Hail Association says more than 10-thousand damage claims have been received by its member companies so far this year.At the mid-point of the year, Saskatchewan farmers have filed ne...

Aug 16, 2019 Molnar corn field hit by hail Aug 6 -- LNN

Lethbridge Police searching for missing man, Brandon Douglas Rourke

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Brandon Douglas Rourke was last heard from by family members on Monday, August 5th, 2019.Police have made several attempts to find the 32-year-old, but have been unsuccessful so far.A...

Aug 16, 2019 Brandon Douglas Rourke. (Supplied by Lethbridge Police Service)

Police investigating armed robbery at north Lethbridge gas station

LETHBRIDGE, AB - At approximately 4:50 am on Friday, August 16th, police say a masked man and woman entered the Circle K/Esso gas station on Bluefox Boulevard North.While the man stayed at the entranc...

Aug 16, 2019 Lethbridge Police Service station. (Lethbridge News Now)

Several changes made to Highway 3 speed limits through Crowsnest Pass

CROWSNEST PASS, AB - Drivers heading through the Crowsnest Pass will need to be aware of a series of changes to the speed limit.Municipality of Crowsnest Pass CAO Patrick Thomas says the alterations w...

Aug 16, 2019 One of the new speed limit signs in the Crowsnest Pass on Highway 3. (Supplied by Municipality of Crowsnest Pass)

Farmers granted extension to repay cash advances

OTTAWA -- Farmers with cash advances for grains, oilseeds and pulse crops are being granted more time to pay the money back.The federal government is extending the stay of default from the end of Sept...

Aug 16, 2019 Canola Field - LNN