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Bison in Prince Albert National Park declining from overhunting

PRINCE ALBERT -- Research into free-roaming plains bison in Saskatchewan's Prince Albert National Park says the herd could go extinct from overhunting in fields outside the protected area.The study, p...

Jun 30, 2019 Bison herd - The Canadian Press

Stephen Mandel steps down as Alberta Party leader

EDMONTON - The leader of the Alberta Party is stepping down.Stephen Mandel says in a release that his last day on the job will be Sunday and that he will be pursuing the role of Chancellor at Concordi...

Jun 29, 2019 Stephen Mandel - Credit CHAT News

Alberta government ends the year with deficit $2B smaller than predicted

EDMONTON - Newly released figures show the Alberta government ended the last fiscal year with a deficit more than $2 billion smaller than originally predicted in the budget.Higher oil prices and more ...

Jun 29, 2019 Alberta Legislature - LethbridgeNewsNOW

Alberta government opposed to Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta is expressing "strong opposition" to reports that country of original labelling (COOL) could become mandatory across North America.Although it is already the...

Jun 29, 2019 Banana with country of origin label sticker (Supplied by Flickr)

Cody Tyler Black Forehead sentenced to one year in jail

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 34-year-old man who pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual interference in relation to two 15-year-old boys back in April 2017, has been sentenced to one year in jail, and 18-months...

Jun 28, 2019 Cody Tyler Black Forehead (Lethbridge News NOW)

Coaldale Fire Department - a chance to have some fun

COALDALE -- The Coaldale and District Fire department used the last week of June to get in a last practice before the summer break. Those viewing the events in front of the Coaldale arena might have w...

Jun 28, 2019 Coaldale Fire Dept. wives - LethbridgeNewsNOW

CORRECTION: Taber considers lifting ban on horse riding in town

TABER, AB - Note: This story has been corrected. During Lethbridge News Now's interview with Taber Mayor Andrew Prokop, it was indicated that council was considering implementing a ban on horse riding...

Jun 28, 2019 (Supplied by Pixabay)

With installation of solar carport, Raymond claims it's officially "net-zero"

RAYMOND, AB - The prospect of never having to pay an electricity bill again is an exciting one for the Town of Raymond, especially if it means they can also reduce their environmental impact at the sa...

Jun 28, 2019 Solar carport at Victoria Sports Park in Raymond. (Supplied by Town of Raymond)

Judgement and sentencing, psychiatric assessment ordered - among several cases heard in Lethbridge court Friday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A judgement and sentencing date has been set for a 33-year-old Lethbridge man, in connection with a shooting at a home on Heritage Boulevard West, April 18, 2018. Robert John Sheppard...

Jun 28, 2019 Lethbridge Courthouse

B.C. to argue for injunction on Alberta’s turn-off-the-taps law in Calgary court

CALGARY -- British Columbia's request for an injunction against Alberta's so-called turn-off-the-taps law is to be heard in a Calgary courtroom today. The legislation allows Alberta to crimp energy sh...

Jun 28, 2019 Pipeline work -- The Canadian Press