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Outage problems at Rogers Wireless causing voice service issues

TORONTO - Rogers Wireless says customers may experience intermittent issues making or receiving wireless voice calls. In a message on its website, the company said it was experiencing an outage that w...

Olivia Thorington Jul 08, 2019

Spies welcomed energy industry info about alleged threats, documents show

OTTAWA - Canada's spy service routinely welcomed reports from the energy industry about perceived threats, and kept such information in its files in case it might prove useful later, newly disclosed d...

Olivia Thorington Jul 08, 2019

Premiers to meet at Calgary Stampede in advance of Council of the Federation

CALGARY - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney will host the premiers of Ontario, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and the Northwest Territories at the Calgary Stampede.A news release from the province says the pr...

Jul 07, 2019 Alberta Premier Kenney and Ontario Premier Ford - The Canadian Press

UNESCO adds Writing-on-Stone to Alberta’s list of World Heritage Sites

OTTAWA -- It's surprising it wasn't added sooner but, an announcement on Saturday (July 6) will bring greater notoriety to another Alberta gem. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural ...

Jul 07, 2019 Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park - LethbridgeNewsNOW

Work on Park "n" Ride Transit Terminal to force downtown road closures

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Construction is set to wrap up on downtown Lethbridge's new parking and transit terminal.To complete their work, the intersection of 5th Ave and 8th Street will close on Monday, July ...

Jul 07, 2019 Park n Ride Terminal. Photo taken July 5, 2019. (Lethbridge News Now)

Voices support harm reduction - for all

LETHBRIDGE -- Concern was expressed across social media Saturday morning about the potential for trouble as opposing voices gathered in support of ARCHES or the business community surrounding the Safe...

Jul 07, 2019 Supporters at the rear of Hamilton Carpets - LethbridgeNewsNOW

Southern Alberta First Nation basketball players to hit court despite referee dispute

CALGARY - Young basketball players from a southern Alberta First Nation will be able to play in a tournament this week despite a dispute with a Calgary referee group. Truman Soop, a coach for two Indi...

Jul 06, 2019 Kainai basketball team -- The Canadian Press

More cameras, tight security at this year's Calgary Stampede

CALGARY -- There will be more security cameras, metal detectors and bag searches at this year's Calgary Stampede.Officials say there's no concern about an attack - it's just a matter of public safety....

Jul 06, 2019 Stampede Park - The Canadian Press

$71,605 in grants given to groups in Lethbridge County

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge County has awarded grants to six non-profits in the rural areas surrounding the city.This includes:McNally Community Association: $20,000 for a heating replacement proj...

Jul 06, 2019 Lethbridge County office. (Lethbridge News Now)

Alberta Government claims it reduced taxes more than any other in a single legislative session

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta is making a powerful statement about the level of tax cuts it has provided Albertans in its first few months in office.Premier Jason Kenney says the largest ...

Jul 05, 2019 Alberta Premier Jason Kenney (Supplied by Canadian Press)