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Ottawa invests $49.5-million into the "future of farming"

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The federal government hopes to boost Canada's agriculture sector and make it more globally-competitive.Natural Resources Minister Navdeep Bains announced Monday the investment of up ...

Jul 22, 2019 Park Lake Dairy Farm. (Lethbridge News Now)

High training and insurance costs bring hiring challenges for small carrier companies

TABER, AB - There are pros and cons to it. That's what Taber-based Gateway Carriers owner Trevor Currie had to say about the Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) program, which was implemented in Alb...

Olivia Thorington Jul 22, 2019

Graysen Cameron looks to defy the odds with Humboldt Broncos comeback

RED DEER -- Graysen Cameron's focus 16 months ago was on helping the Humboldt Broncos to a playoff series win.Now, on the heels of a life-changing journey, playing the game he loves once again is his ...

Jul 21, 2019 Graysen Cameron

Feds redo child-benefit forms amid concerns ‘at-risk’ families missing payments

OTTAWA -- The federal government will roll out a simplified application form for the Canada Child Benefit this month - just as it gets a bump in value - after hearing about barriers for newcomers and ...

Jul 21, 2019 Jean-Yves Duclos,

Early morning fatal house fire under investigation

LETHBRIDGE -- A fatal house fire early Saturday (July 20) morning is being investigated by Lethbridge Police, Fire and Emergency Services are investigating a fatal house fire.Fire fighters from all fo...

Jul 20, 2019 Police vehicle outside location of house fire

Age-old dream to walk on the moon says astronomer, as we mark the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing

It was 50 years ago today that human beings stepped foot on a celestial body other than Earth for the first time.Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to set foot on the moon when Apo...

Jul 20, 2019 Moonwalk -- The Canadian Press

Alberta judge denies B.C.’s bid to block ‘Turn Off the Taps’ bill

CALGARY -- A Calgary judge has denied British Columbia's attempt to block Alberta legislation that would allow that province to stop oil shipments to the coast.In a decision released Friday on the so-...

Jul 20, 2019 Jason Kenney and John Horgan -- The Canadian Press

Coaldale & Lakeview Bakeries in running for "Sweetest Bakery in Canada" contest

COALDALE, AB - Two bakeries from southern Alberta are in the running for a major national competition.Lexy Mcaulay is a cake decorator with the Coaldale Bakery and believes that they are worthy of tak...

Jul 20, 2019 Some of the products for sale at the Coaldale Bakery. (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge Police investigate report of sexual assault

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police are investigating, after a 51-year-old woman reported that she was sexually assaulted in a north side alley Thursday evening.Police say around 10 p.m., the woman was...

Jul 19, 2019 Lethbridge Police vehicle (Lethbridge News NOW)

Taber man arrested for allegedly possessing meth & cocaine

TABER, AB - At approximately 9:30 am on Friday, July 19th, member of the public noted suspicious activities in town and reported it to the Taber Police Service.A 21-year-old man was reportedly found t...

Jul 19, 2019 Taber Police Service vehicle. (Lethbridge News Now)