<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Lethbridge - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Lethbridge with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-ca</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:31:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Babcock faces former team as Oilers host Leafs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Babcock isn't dwelling on his departure from Toronto as he prepares to face his former team for the first time Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/babcock-faces-former-team-as-oilers-host-leafs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/babcock-faces-former-team-as-oilers-host-leafs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks, Riders turn to backups for season finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a battle of the backups Saturday when the Edmonton Elks face the Saskatchewan Roughriders in their CFL regular-season finale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-riders-turn-to-backups-for-season-finale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-riders-turn-to-backups-for-season-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocates flag contributions, not costs, of newcomers in Alberta referendum aftermath]]></title><description><![CDATA[Critics have warned that the referendum's outcome could make Alberta less attractive to newcomers at a time when jobs desperately need to be filled. ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/advocates-flag-contributions-not-costs-of-newcomers-in-alberta-referendum-aftermath/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/advocates-flag-contributions-not-costs-of-newcomers-in-alberta-referendum-aftermath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nugent-Hopkins has shootout winner in Oilers’ win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored the shootout winner to give the Edmonton Oilers a 6-5 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night. ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/nugent-hopkins-has-shootout-winner-in-oilers-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/nugent-hopkins-has-shootout-winner-in-oilers-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers’ Nugent-Hopkins cleared to face Hurricanes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers activated veteran centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins off injured reserve before their game Thursday night against the visiting Carolina Hurricanes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-nugent-hopkins-cleared-to-face-hurricanes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-nugent-hopkins-cleared-to-face-hurricanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Alberta cabinet minister says Smith can’t survive UCP crisis after referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Alberta cabinet minister says Premier Danielle Smith won't survive the crisis in her United Conservative Party amid fallout from the separation referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/former-alberta-cabinet-minister-says-smith-cant-survive-ucp-crisis-after-referendum/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/former-alberta-cabinet-minister-says-smith-cant-survive-ucp-crisis-after-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World juniors pre-tournament schedule set with six Alberta cities to host 12 games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pre-tournament schedule for the upcoming world junior hockey championship has been set, with six Alberta towns hosting 12 games from Dec. 17-23.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/world-juniors-pre-tournament-schedule-set-with-six-alberta-cities-to-host-12-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/world-juniors-pre-tournament-schedule-set-with-six-alberta-cities-to-host-12-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timing, weather under scrutiny in deadly CFB Wainwright fire investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Military officials said a grass fire broke out on a grenade range before strong winds pushed the flames toward soldiers conducting attack training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/timing-weather-under-scrutiny-in-deadly-cfb-wainwright-fire-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/timing-weather-under-scrutiny-in-deadly-cfb-wainwright-fire-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials to provide update on fatal fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials are set to provide an update Thursday about a devastating fire at a Canadian military base in Alberta that left four soldiers dead and dozens more injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/officials-to-provide-update-on-fatal-fire-at-cfb-wainwright-in-alberta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/officials-to-provide-update-on-fatal-fire-at-cfb-wainwright-in-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire at CFB Wainwright grenade range left crews unable to suppress blaze before winds shifted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials said the fire's location prevented crews from suppressing it before strong winds pushed the flames across the training range.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/fire-at-cfb-wainwright-grenade-range-left-crews-unable-to-suppress-blaze-before-winds-shifted/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/fire-at-cfb-wainwright-grenade-range-left-crews-unable-to-suppress-blaze-before-winds-shifted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFB Wainwright fire: 27 remain in hospital, 13 in critical condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[No new deaths have been reported following a devastating fire at CFB Wainwright, as 27 soldiers remain in hospital in serious condition and 12 have been discharged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cfb-wainwright-fire-27-remain-in-hospital-13-in-critical-condition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cfb-wainwright-fire-27-remain-in-hospital-13-in-critical-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFB Wainwright fire: 27 remain in hospital, 12 discharged]]></title><description><![CDATA[No new deaths have been reported following a devastating fire at CFB Wainwright, as 27 soldiers remain in hospital in serious condition and 12 have been discharged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cfb-wainwright-fire-27-remain-in-hospital-12-discharged/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cfb-wainwright-fire-27-remain-in-hospital-12-discharged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Our hearts beat together’: Wainwright gathers for prayer vigil]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 150 people gathered at Wainwright's Church of the Nazarene Wednesday night for a vigil as the community continued to grieve and support those affected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/our-hearts-beat-together-wainwright-gathers-for-prayer-vigil/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/our-hearts-beat-together-wainwright-gathers-for-prayer-vigil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney won’t rule out giving Alberta a Quebec-style immigration deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said on Tuesday the Liberals have lost control of immigration and provinces should have more control over their intake numbers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-wont-rule-out-giving-alberta-a-quebec-style-immigration-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-wont-rule-out-giving-alberta-a-quebec-style-immigration-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bombers need victory to punch their playoff ticket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vernon Adams Jr. and the Calgary Stampeders will be B.C. Lions fans this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bombers-need-victory-to-punch-their-playoff-ticket/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bombers-need-victory-to-punch-their-playoff-ticket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nations say Elections Alberta unprepared for referendum turnout]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Nations in Alberta are celebrating the win for the pro-Canada side in Monday's referendum but also raising concerns about a shortage of ballots in their communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/first-nations-say-elections-alberta-unprepared-for-referendum-turnout/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/first-nations-say-elections-alberta-unprepared-for-referendum-turnout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record $90M Lotto Max jackpot won in Alberta, OLG says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The record-setting $90 million Lotto Max jackpot was won in Alberta following Tuesday night&rsquo;s draw, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/record-90m-lotto-max-jackpot-won-in-alberta-olg-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/record-90m-lotto-max-jackpot-won-in-alberta-olg-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hurting’: Vigil in Wainwright, Alta., for soldiers caught in deadly fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Wood, pastor of the town's Church of the Nazarene, said it's important those in the Armed Forces know they're not alone after the deadly fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/hurting-vigil-in-wainwright-alta-for-soldiers-caught-in-deadly-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/hurting-vigil-in-wainwright-alta-for-soldiers-caught-in-deadly-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith calls UCP a ‘federalist party’ after Alberta rejects separation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the governing United Conservative Party remains federalist as separatists organize against her following Monday&rsquo;s referendum defeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-calls-ucp-a-federalist-party-after-alberta-rejects-separation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-calls-ucp-a-federalist-party-after-alberta-rejects-separation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to take questions for first time since separation vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Danielle Smith will take questions Wednesday for the first time since Albertans overwhelmingly rejected separation in Monday's referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-premier-danielle-smith-to-take-questions-for-first-time-since-separation-vote/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-premier-danielle-smith-to-take-questions-for-first-time-since-separation-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers continue strong start to NHL season]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a battle of the NHL's big guns, and the Edmonton Oilers' hotshots ended up making the most noise at the end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-continue-strong-start-to-nhl-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-continue-strong-start-to-nhl-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bouchard scores OT winner, Oilers beat Wild 4-3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evan Bouchard scored in overtime for the Edmonton Oilers who continued their strong start to the season with a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bouchard-scores-ot-winner-oilers-beat-wild-4-3/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bouchard-scores-ot-winner-oilers-beat-wild-4-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll suggests PQ referendum pledge cost party majority as Alberta vote fuels sovereignty debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[A post-election poll suggests the Parti Qu&eacute;b&eacute;cois could have won a majority government if it had not pledged to hold a sovereignty referendum in its first mandate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/poll-suggests-pq-referendum-pledge-cost-party-majority-as-alberta-vote-fuels-sovereignty-debate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/poll-suggests-pq-referendum-pledge-cost-party-majority-as-alberta-vote-fuels-sovereignty-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith calls for unity after separatism rejected in Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[A day after Alberta voters rejected the idea of further pursuing separating from Canada, the Premier Danielle Smith delivered a message on where the province goes from here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-calls-for-unity-after-separatism-rejected-in-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-calls-for-unity-after-separatism-rejected-in-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFB Wainwright fire victim ‘always there’ for anyone who needed him: family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tributes have poured in from across Canada from politicians, community leaders and the everyday Canadians,&nbsp;who&nbsp;Wong's family recognized in their statement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cfb-wainwright-fire-victim-always-there-for-anyone-who-needed-him-family/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cfb-wainwright-fire-victim-always-there-for-anyone-who-needed-him-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The end of the beginning: Alberta’s real referendum message for Carney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albertans may have rejected separation for now, but they also endorsed an agenda for changing Canada that has considerable support elsewhere in the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/the-end-of-the-beginning-albertas-real-referendum-message-for-carney/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/the-end-of-the-beginning-albertas-real-referendum-message-for-carney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta referendum result removes a ‘major’ uncertainty, businesses say]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the majority of Albertans voted to remain in Canada, the Canadian dollar increased in value and some business leaders say the result should bring confidence to businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-referendum-result-removes-a-major-uncertainty-businesses-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-referendum-result-removes-a-major-uncertainty-businesses-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military safety rules urged early-morning training before deadly Wainwright fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Military safety rules identify October as high-risk for grass fires at CFB Wainwright and recommend early-morning live-fire exercises, a document obtained by Global News shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/military-safety-rules-urged-early-morning-training-before-deadly-wainwright-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/military-safety-rules-urged-early-morning-training-before-deadly-wainwright-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wainwright fire burned for hours as volatile weather closed in: analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Training continued at CFB Wainwright on Saturday even though a fire had been burning on the base since noon and forecasts warned of high winds and an approaching cold front.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/wainwright-fire-burned-for-hours-as-volatile-weather-closed-in-analysis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/wainwright-fire-burned-for-hours-as-volatile-weather-closed-in-analysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire burned for hours before CFB Wainwright tragedy: satellite data]]></title><description><![CDATA[Training continued at CFB Wainwright on Saturday even though a fire had been burning on the base since noon and forecasts warned of high winds and an approaching cold front.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/fire-burned-for-hours-before-cfb-wainwright-tragedy-satellite-data/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/fire-burned-for-hours-before-cfb-wainwright-tragedy-satellite-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High turnout caused referendum delays for some Indigenous voters: officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta says it delivered additional ballots to several Indigenous communities after unexpectedly high turnout caused voting delays during Monday&rsquo;s referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/high-turnout-caused-referendum-delays-for-some-indigenous-voters-officials/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/high-turnout-caused-referendum-delays-for-some-indigenous-voters-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta referendum vote to remain is ‘great result for Canada,’ Carney says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albertans have opted to remain part of Canada &mdash; decisively voting to reject the idea of holding a formal referendum on separatism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-referendum-vote-to-remain-is-great-result-for-canada-carney-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-referendum-vote-to-remain-is-great-result-for-canada-carney-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albertans mixed on other referendum questions after rejecting separation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albertans decisively rejected moving toward separation in Monday&rsquo;s referendum, while several of the remaining questions produced narrower margins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertans-mixed-on-other-referendum-questions-after-rejecting-separation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertans-mixed-on-other-referendum-questions-after-rejecting-separation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UCP MLA who backed Alberta separatist petition not seeking re-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[A United Conservative Party politician who promoted a petition pushing for a referendum on separation says he will not seek re-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ucp-mla-who-backed-alberta-separatist-petition-not-seeking-re-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ucp-mla-who-backed-alberta-separatist-petition-not-seeking-re-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After decisive defeat, Alberta separatists turn their attention to Smith and the UCP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Separatist leader Jeffrey Rath says they&rsquo;ve built a movement of thousands of committed volunteers and will try to &ldquo;take ownership&rdquo; of Alberta&rsquo;s governing party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/after-decisive-defeat-alberta-separatists-turn-their-attention-to-smith-and-the-ucp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/after-decisive-defeat-alberta-separatists-turn-their-attention-to-smith-and-the-ucp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta referendum a notable chapter in long history of grievance with Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the majority of Albertans opted to stay in Canada, the referendum brought&nbsp;to light grievances towards the federal government that go back nearly a century.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-referendum-a-notable-chapter-in-long-history-of-grievance-with-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-referendum-a-notable-chapter-in-long-history-of-grievance-with-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta referendum voters reject separatism, choose to stay in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of the province of Alberta has rejected a formal referendum on separatism and would rather remain part of Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-referendum-voters-reject-separatism-choose-to-stay-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-referendum-voters-reject-separatism-choose-to-stay-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta voting locations extend hours after late openings, delaying referendum results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta says that for various reasons some locations opened late, so it cannot release unofficial results until 10 p.m. when the last polling station closes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-voting-locations-extend-hours-after-late-openings-delaying-referendum-results/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-voting-locations-extend-hours-after-late-openings-delaying-referendum-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bombers can secure CFL playoff spot with victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Winnipeg Blue Bombers enter the final week of the CFL regular season controlling their playoff fate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bombers-can-secure-cfl-playoff-spot-with-victory/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bombers-can-secure-cfl-playoff-spot-with-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Track the results here for the Alberta referendum on each question]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta voters are heading to the polls Monday to cast their ballots in a historic referendum that asks, among its 10 questions, whether to hold a second referendum on separating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/track-the-results-here-for-the-alberta-referendum-on-each-question/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/track-the-results-here-for-the-alberta-referendum-on-each-question/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RESULTS | How Albertans voted on each referendum question]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta voters are heading to the polls Monday to cast their ballots in a historic referendum that asks, among its 10 questions, whether to hold a second referendum on separating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/results-how-albertans-voted-on-each-referendum-question/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/results-how-albertans-voted-on-each-referendum-question/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live results: How Albertans voted on each referendum question]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta voters are heading to the polls Monday to cast their ballots in a historic referendum that asks, among its 10 questions, whether to hold a second referendum on separating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/live-results-how-albertans-voted-on-each-referendum-question/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/live-results-how-albertans-voted-on-each-referendum-question/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Albertans voted on each referendum question]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta voters are heading to the polls Monday to cast their ballots in a historic referendum that asks, among its 10 questions, whether to hold a second referendum on separating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/how-albertans-voted-on-each-referendum-question/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/how-albertans-voted-on-each-referendum-question/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike mandate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unifor said Monday that 97.3 per cent of members who participated in a vote over the weekend are in favour of authorizing a strike if needed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stellantis-workers-vote-overwhelmingly-in-favour-of-strike-mandate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stellantis-workers-vote-overwhelmingly-in-favour-of-strike-mandate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney expected to speak in House of Commons on CFB Wainwright tragedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four members of the military were killed when a nearby grass fire surged into a training area and overwhelmed soldiers at CFB Wainwright.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-expected-to-speak-in-house-of-commons-on-cfb-wainwright-tragedy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-expected-to-speak-in-house-of-commons-on-cfb-wainwright-tragedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada ‘united in grief’ for CFB Wainwright fire victims, Carney says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four members of the military were killed when a nearby grass fire surged into a training area and overwhelmed soldiers at CFB Wainwright.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canada-united-in-grief-for-cfb-wainwright-fire-victims-carney-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canada-united-in-grief-for-cfb-wainwright-fire-victims-carney-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFB Wainwright training ‘as real as it can be,’ says retired major-general]]></title><description><![CDATA[Training at CFB Wainwright in Alberta is &ldquo;as real as it can be&rdquo; to prepare soldiers for combat operations, says a retired Canadian Armed Forces major-general.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cfb-wainwright-training-as-real-as-it-can-be-says-retired-major-general/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cfb-wainwright-training-as-real-as-it-can-be-says-retired-major-general/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH LIVE | Alberta referendum special coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta referendum polls are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., after which Global News will have in-depth results coverage and analysis online and on air.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/watch-live-alberta-referendum-special-coverage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/watch-live-alberta-referendum-special-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians step up to give blood after fatal fire at Alberta military base]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some are rolling up their sleeves to give blood as the military town of Wainwright, Alta., mourns the four soldiers killed in a weekend training exercise gone fatally wrong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadians-step-up-to-give-blood-after-fatal-fire-at-alberta-military-base/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadians-step-up-to-give-blood-after-fatal-fire-at-alberta-military-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Referendum: Live results and how to vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta referendum polls are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., after which Global News will have in-depth results coverage and analysis online and on air.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-referendum-live-results-and-how-to-vote/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-referendum-live-results-and-how-to-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Referendum: Here’s what to know as voting gets underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta referendum polls are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., after which Global News will have in-depth results coverage and analysis online and on air.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-referendum-heres-what-to-know-as-voting-gets-underway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-referendum-heres-what-to-know-as-voting-gets-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire risk was low before sudden wind shift sparked deadly base fire: CAF memo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The training was to prepare the soldiers for deployment to Latvia in April and May to bolster the brigade there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/fire-risk-was-low-before-sudden-wind-shift-sparked-deadly-base-fire-caf-memo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/fire-risk-was-low-before-sudden-wind-shift-sparked-deadly-base-fire-caf-memo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 killed in CFB Wainwright fire identified as dozens remain in hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four members died in the incident at CFB Wainwright, with Alberta's premier saying more than three dozen have been injured and are in hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/4-killed-in-cfb-wainwright-fire-identified-as-dozens-remain-in-hospital/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/4-killed-in-cfb-wainwright-fire-identified-as-dozens-remain-in-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta’s referendum sees 1.3M votes cast in advance polls: elections body]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News found seven in 10 Albertans plan to vote for Alberta to stay a province of Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertas-referendum-sees-13m-votes-cast-in-advance-polls-elections-body/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertas-referendum-sees-13m-votes-cast-in-advance-polls-elections-body/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1.3M votes cast in referendum advance polls: Elections Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News found seven in 10 Albertans plan to vote for Alberta to stay a province of Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/13m-votes-cast-in-referendum-advance-polls-elections-alberta/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/13m-votes-cast-in-referendum-advance-polls-elections-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFB Wainwright: Latest on deadly explosion, fire at Alberta military base]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest updates on the deadly fire and explosion at CFB Wainwright, which left several soldiers dead and dozens more injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cfb-wainwright-latest-on-deadly-explosion-fire-at-alberta-military-base/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cfb-wainwright-latest-on-deadly-explosion-fire-at-alberta-military-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire at CFB Wainwright wasn’t a concern — until a rapid ‘uncommon’ shift in wind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four men based at the Edmonton Garrison died in the training exercise at CFB Wainwright and more than three dozen were sent to hospital &mdash; 19 of whom are clinging to life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/fire-at-cfb-wainwright-wasnt-a-concern-until-a-rapid-uncommon-shift-in-wind/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/fire-at-cfb-wainwright-wasnt-a-concern-until-a-rapid-uncommon-shift-in-wind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFB Wainwright fire: What we know and don’t know so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least seven people have been killed and dozens more are injured, while a fire remains held south of the town of Wainwright.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cfb-wainwright-fire-what-we-know-and-dont-know-so-far/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cfb-wainwright-fire-what-we-know-and-dont-know-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFB Wainwright fire sparked by live training exercise, causes explosion: sources]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least seven people have been killed and dozens more are injured, while a fire remains held south of the town of Wainwright.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cfb-wainwright-fire-sparked-by-live-training-exercise-causes-explosion-sources/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cfb-wainwright-fire-sparked-by-live-training-exercise-causes-explosion-sources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King Charles expresses sympathy as Canadians mourn CFB Wainwright victims]]></title><description><![CDATA['We send our special thoughts and prayers to the people of Alberta, and to the Canadian Armed Forces and their families,' King Charles and his wife Camilla said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/king-charles-expresses-sympathy-as-canadians-mourn-cfb-wainwright-victims/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/king-charles-expresses-sympathy-as-canadians-mourn-cfb-wainwright-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King Charles expresses sympathy as Canadians mourn CFB Wainwright disaster victims]]></title><description><![CDATA['We send our special thoughts and prayers to the people of Alberta, and to the Canadian Armed Forces and their families,' King Charles and his wife Camilla said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/king-charles-expresses-sympathy-as-canadians-mourn-cfb-wainwright-disaster-victims/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/king-charles-expresses-sympathy-as-canadians-mourn-cfb-wainwright-disaster-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians react to CFB Wainwright explosion and fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is still underway to maintain control of the fire and offers of condolences continue to pour in with dozens injured and at least seven dead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadians-react-to-cfb-wainwright-explosion-and-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadians-react-to-cfb-wainwright-explosion-and-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[COMMENTARY: On immigration, Danielle Smith is closer to Canadians than Mark Carney]]></title><description><![CDATA[A national debate on immigration will likely follow, especially if the Alberta referendum delivers majority support for some of these policy proposals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/commentary-on-immigration-danielle-smith-is-closer-to-canadians-than-mark-carney/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/commentary-on-immigration-danielle-smith-is-closer-to-canadians-than-mark-carney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta separation referendum ‘not very likely’ new poll shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than one quarter of Albertans support a separation vote, but support for the other nine questions on Monday&rsquo;s referendum ballot continues to grow, a new survey shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-separation-referendum-not-very-likely-new-poll-shows/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-separation-referendum-not-very-likely-new-poll-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions seek momentum for CFL’s West semifinal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B.C. Lions conclude their CFL regular season against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, but their playoff path is set as host of the West Division semifinal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lions-seek-momentum-for-cfls-west-semifinal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lions-seek-momentum-for-cfls-west-semifinal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stampeders win and await playoff fate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Stampeders didn't know if they were done for the year after their regular-season finale in the CFL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stampeders-win-and-await-playoff-fate/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stampeders-win-and-await-playoff-fate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stampeders stay in playoff hunt, beat Lions 32-13]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Stampeders avoided elimination from playoff contention Saturday, but must rely on a division rival to extend their CFL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stampeders-stay-in-playoff-hunt-beat-lions-32-13/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stampeders-stay-in-playoff-hunt-beat-lions-32-13/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Significant casualties’ after fire breaks out at CFB Wainwright, MP says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acute Care Alberta says Emergency Health Services are on the scene providing care and transport related to the incident at CFB Wainwright.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/significant-casualties-after-fire-breaks-out-at-cfb-wainwright-mp-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/significant-casualties-after-fire-breaks-out-at-cfb-wainwright-mp-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Significant and tragic’ fire breaks out at CFB Wainwright]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acute Care Alberta says Emergency Health Services are on the scene providing care and transport related to the incident at CFB Wainwright.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/significant-and-tragic-fire-breaks-out-at-cfb-wainwright/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/significant-and-tragic-fire-breaks-out-at-cfb-wainwright/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deaths and injuries reported after fire breaks out at CFB Wainwright]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acute Care Alberta says Emergency Health Services are on the scene providing care and transport related to the incident at CFB Wainwright.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/deaths-and-injuries-reported-after-fire-breaks-out-at-cfb-wainwright/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/deaths-and-injuries-reported-after-fire-breaks-out-at-cfb-wainwright/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadly explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright leads to ‘significant casualties’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acute Care Alberta said EMS crews were on the scene providing care and transports related to the emergency at CFB Wainwright, located southeast of Edmonton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/deadly-explosion-and-fire-at-cfb-wainwright-leads-to-significant-casualties/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/deadly-explosion-and-fire-at-cfb-wainwright-leads-to-significant-casualties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 7 dead, dozens injured in explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright: Sources]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least seven people are dead and dozens more left injured from an explosion and fire at the Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, according to multiple military sources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/at-least-7-dead-dozens-injured-in-explosion-and-fire-at-cfb-wainwright-sources/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/at-least-7-dead-dozens-injured-in-explosion-and-fire-at-cfb-wainwright-sources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 dead, dozens injured in explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least seven people are dead and dozens more left injured from an explosion and fire at the Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, according to multiple military sources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/7-dead-dozens-injured-in-explosion-and-fire-at-cfb-wainwright/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/7-dead-dozens-injured-in-explosion-and-fire-at-cfb-wainwright/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expert says bus model involved in deadly Calgary crash considered ‘extremely safe’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A chain-reaction crash happened when a transit bus hit several vehicles before rear-ending a parked bus, igniting an explosion that left three dead and more than a dozen injured.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/expert-says-bus-model-involved-in-deadly-calgary-crash-considered-extremely-safe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/expert-says-bus-model-involved-in-deadly-calgary-crash-considered-extremely-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two RCMP officers charged after N.W.T. man died in police custody in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta RCMP says the two Yellowknife officers face charges of criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide the necessities of life.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/two-rcmp-officers-charged-after-nwt-man-died-in-police-custody-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/two-rcmp-officers-charged-after-nwt-man-died-in-police-custody-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta referendum expected to bring finality, but also more questions on separation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Polls suggest a majority of Albertans will mark an X to stay in Confederation, and Premier Danielle Smith has said if that&rsquo;s so, she expects everyone to accept it and move on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-referendum-expected-to-bring-finality-but-also-more-questions-on-separation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-referendum-expected-to-bring-finality-but-also-more-questions-on-separation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Canada’s fractured immigration consensus is starting to show up at ballot boxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's no secret the long-held Canadian consensus on immigration has fractured &mdash; pulled apart by a rapid increase in new arrivals post-pandemic and growing affordability challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/how-canadas-fractured-immigration-consensus-is-starting-to-show-up-at-ballot-boxes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/how-canadas-fractured-immigration-consensus-is-starting-to-show-up-at-ballot-boxes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks clinch home field for CFL West playoffs with win over Blue Bombers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Elks will officially host this year's CFL West final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-clinch-home-field-for-cfl-west-playoffs-with-win-over-blue-bombers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-clinch-home-field-for-cfl-west-playoffs-with-win-over-blue-bombers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks clinch home field for CFL West playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Elks will officially host this year's CFL West final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-clinch-home-field-for-cfl-west-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-clinch-home-field-for-cfl-west-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Elks to host CFL West final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Elks will host the CFL West final for the first time in more than a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-elks-to-host-cfl-west-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-elks-to-host-cfl-west-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stampeders face Lions with playoff hopes on line]]></title><description><![CDATA[With their CFL playoff fate out of their hands, the Calgary Stampeders can only try to beat the surging B.C. Lions in their regular-season finale and see where they land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stampeders-face-lions-with-playoff-hopes-on-line/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stampeders-face-lions-with-playoff-hopes-on-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cause of fiery Calgary bus crash that killed 3 passengers, injured 16 under investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police are working to determine the cause of a fiery city bus crash that killed three passengers and injured 16 others, including a police officer who helped save a child.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cause-of-fiery-calgary-bus-crash-that-killed-3-passengers-injured-16-under-investigation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cause-of-fiery-calgary-bus-crash-that-killed-3-passengers-injured-16-under-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Alberta referendum nears, seeds to dispute results planted online: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[McGill&rsquo;s Media Ecosystem Observatory has been keeping tabs on the occasionally fraught online discourse surrounding the Alberta referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/as-alberta-referendum-nears-seeds-to-dispute-results-planted-online-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/as-alberta-referendum-nears-seeds-to-dispute-results-planted-online-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney wraps up pro-Canada barnstorming tour in hometown of Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney, standing with Alberta's premier and other politicians, channelled author Charles Dickens in saying the referendum comes at the best and worst of times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-wraps-up-pro-canada-barnstorming-tour-in-hometown-of-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-wraps-up-pro-canada-barnstorming-tour-in-hometown-of-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney and Smith link up to pitch pro-Canada vote ahead of Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney, standing with Alberta's premier and other politicians, channelled author Charles Dickens in saying the referendum comes at the best and worst of times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-and-smith-link-up-to-pitch-pro-canada-vote-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-and-smith-link-up-to-pitch-pro-canada-vote-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pierre Poilievre urges Albertans not to ‘quit’ on Canada ahead of separation vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he understands the disillusionment with the state of affairs in Canada, but quitting is the easy way out and Albertans are not quitters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/pierre-poilievre-urges-albertans-not-to-quit-on-canada-ahead-of-separation-vote/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/pierre-poilievre-urges-albertans-not-to-quit-on-canada-ahead-of-separation-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Albertans are not quitters’: Poilievre pushes referendum vote to stay in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he understands the disillusionment with the state of affairs in Canada, but quitting is the easy way out and Albertans are not quitters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertans-are-not-quitters-poilievre-pushes-referendum-vote-to-stay-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertans-are-not-quitters-poilievre-pushes-referendum-vote-to-stay-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Albertans need to know about voting in the referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get familiar with the ballot questions ahead of time, which are on the Elections Alberta website. Officials say it will help avoid confusion and delays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/what-albertans-need-to-know-about-voting-in-the-referendum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/what-albertans-need-to-know-about-voting-in-the-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quebec sovereigntists see fundamental rift with Alberta separatists]]></title><description><![CDATA[With just days before Alberta&rsquo;s vote on an independence referendum, longtime Quebec sovereigntists are distancing themselves from the western province's separatists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/quebec-sovereigntists-see-fundamental-rift-with-alberta-separatists/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/quebec-sovereigntists-see-fundamental-rift-with-alberta-separatists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mammoth push past previous struggles vs. Oilers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Utah Mammoth have not had much success against Edmonton in their brief existence.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/mammoth-push-past-previous-struggles-vs-oilers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/mammoth-push-past-previous-struggles-vs-oilers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keller, Mammoth halt Oilers’ streak in 4-2 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clayton Keller scored a pair of goals as the Utah Mammoth emerged with a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/keller-mammoth-halt-oilers-streak-in-4-2-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/keller-mammoth-halt-oilers-streak-in-4-2-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta NDP proposes 3-part plan over custody releases in Edmonton’s Chinatown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The provincial government says it is already taking steps to better connect people leaving custody with housing and other supports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-ndp-proposes-3-part-plan-over-custody-releases-in-edmontons-chinatown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-ndp-proposes-3-part-plan-over-custody-releases-in-edmontons-chinatown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Vote like Canada depends on it’: Carney tells Alberta referendum rally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carney spoke at a Forever Canadian rally ahead of Monday's referendum on the whether the province should stay in Confederation or hold a second, binding referendum on separation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/vote-like-canada-depends-on-it-carney-tells-alberta-referendum-rally/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/vote-like-canada-depends-on-it-carney-tells-alberta-referendum-rally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 dead, at least 16 injured in fiery chain-reaction crash involving 2 Calgary transit busses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people are dead and at least 16 others were injured in a fiery collision involving eight vehicles, including two City of Calgary busses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/3-dead-at-least-16-injured-in-fiery-chain-reaction-crash-involving-2-calgary-transit-busses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/3-dead-at-least-16-injured-in-fiery-chain-reaction-crash-involving-2-calgary-transit-busses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 dead, at least 10 injured in fiery chain-reaction crash involving 2 Calgary transit busses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people are dead and at least 10 others were injured in northeast Calgary, where two transit busses appeared to have been involved in a collision and caught fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/3-dead-at-least-10-injured-in-fiery-chain-reaction-crash-involving-2-calgary-transit-busses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/3-dead-at-least-10-injured-in-fiery-chain-reaction-crash-involving-2-calgary-transit-busses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 dead, at least 10 injured in Calgary transit bus fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people are dead and at least 10 others were injured in northeast Calgary, where two transit busses appeared to have been involved in a collision and caught fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/3-dead-at-least-10-injured-in-calgary-transit-bus-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/3-dead-at-least-10-injured-in-calgary-transit-bus-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact Check: Elections Alberta restricts referendum scrutineers due to limited space]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political scientist Lori Williams said thedecision reflects the challenges Elections Alberta faces when overseeing a provincewide referendum with such high stakes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/fact-check-elections-alberta-restricts-referendum-scrutineers-due-to-limited-space/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/fact-check-elections-alberta-restricts-referendum-scrutineers-due-to-limited-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mail-in ballot delivery rules posing barriers: Alberta’s former top election official]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's former top election official says there's a clause that would permit in-person mail deliveries, but the current chief electoral officer is refusing to use that power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/mail-in-ballot-delivery-rules-posing-barriers-albertas-former-top-election-official/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/mail-in-ballot-delivery-rules-posing-barriers-albertas-former-top-election-official/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warm welcome for Carney in Calgary as Alberta hurtles toward referendum vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Carney and other politicians are converging on Alberta to rally and to urge pro-Canada voters to make sure to mark their ballots on referendum day Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/warm-welcome-for-carney-in-calgary-as-alberta-hurtles-toward-referendum-vote/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/warm-welcome-for-carney-in-calgary-as-alberta-hurtles-toward-referendum-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary Stampeders need help to reach CFL playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Stampeders will be playing for much more than the season series with the B.C. Lions on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-stampeders-need-help-to-reach-cfl-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-stampeders-need-help-to-reach-cfl-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mathis giving Elks a boost ahead of Bombers clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton Elks wide receiver Zach Mathis has an interesting statistic line: one receiving touchdown, one interception return touchdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/mathis-giving-elks-a-boost-ahead-of-bombers-clash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/mathis-giving-elks-a-boost-ahead-of-bombers-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stampeders’ Hopkins to step down after 55 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary Stampeders equipment manager George Hopkins will step down after 55 years with the team at the end of the CFL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stampeders-hopkins-to-step-down-after-55-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stampeders-hopkins-to-step-down-after-55-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney says he expects nations, including U.S., to stay out of Alberta vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa has made it 'absolutely clear' to foreign governments, including U.S., not to meddle in domestic votes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-says-he-expects-nations-including-us-to-stay-out-of-alberta-vote/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-says-he-expects-nations-including-us-to-stay-out-of-alberta-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hardly surprising’ many Alberta business leaders staying mum on separation: expert]]></title><description><![CDATA[The silence from many Alberta business leaders on the upcoming provincial referendum comes as no surprise to one corporate leadership expert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/hardly-surprising-many-alberta-business-leaders-staying-mum-on-separation-expert/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/hardly-surprising-many-alberta-business-leaders-staying-mum-on-separation-expert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major projects CEO faces B.C. First Nations’ frustrations over lack of consultations]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Nations in B.C. are calling on Ottawa to set national standards for Indigenous consultations on major projects, saying they were given limited time to review the proposal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/major-projects-ceo-faces-bc-first-nations-frustrations-over-lack-of-consultations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/major-projects-ceo-faces-bc-first-nations-frustrations-over-lack-of-consultations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith votes to stay in Canada, urges support for other 9 questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smith said in a video on social media about Monday's referendum that it's not the time to give up hope on the country, saying she voted to stay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-votes-to-stay-in-canada-urges-support-for-other-9-questions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-votes-to-stay-in-canada-urges-support-for-other-9-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roughriders hitting tough spell at end of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[These are difficult times for quarterback Trevor Harris and the Saskatchewan Roughriders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/roughriders-hitting-tough-spell-at-end-of-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/roughriders-hitting-tough-spell-at-end-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta’s referendum draws 174K ballots in the 1st day of advance polls]]></title><description><![CDATA['When polling indicates that you&rsquo;re on the winning side, complacency sets in. We saw that with Brexit, we saw that in elections,' Lukaszuk said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertas-referendum-draws-174k-ballots-in-the-1st-day-of-advance-polls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertas-referendum-draws-174k-ballots-in-the-1st-day-of-advance-polls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘This little bit of perfection’: Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk on seeing Earth from space]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kutryk says living in microgravity is like being a child again, as he relearns how to eat, move and sleep in space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/this-little-bit-of-perfection-canadian-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-on-seeing-earth-from-space/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/this-little-bit-of-perfection-canadian-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-on-seeing-earth-from-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Catastrophic’ brake failure led to Columbia Icefield rollover that killed 3 people]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ice Explorer bus lost control on a road leading to the Athabasca Glacier in July 2020, tumbling about 50 metres down an embankment before coming to rest on its roof.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/catastrophic-brake-failure-led-to-columbia-icefield-rollover-that-killed-3-people/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/catastrophic-brake-failure-led-to-columbia-icefield-rollover-that-killed-3-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Carney to attend ‘Forever Canadian’ rallies ahead of Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney, who grew up in Alberta, focused his Thanksgiving Day message on the province's upcoming separation referendum, saying Canada is 'worth fighting for.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/mark-carney-to-attend-forever-canadian-rallies-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/mark-carney-to-attend-forever-canadian-rallies-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mack enjoying career season with Edmonton Elks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reuniting with Cody Fajardo is paying huge dividends for Austin Mack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/mack-enjoying-career-season-with-edmonton-elks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/mack-enjoying-career-season-with-edmonton-elks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney addresses Alberta separation referendum in Thanksgiving message]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney focused his Thanksgiving Day message on Alberta&rsquo;s upcoming separation referendum, saying Canada is "worth fighting for."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-addresses-alberta-separation-referendum-in-thanksgiving-message/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-addresses-alberta-separation-referendum-in-thanksgiving-message/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenney says UCP must choose federalist roots, expel separatists after Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two former premiers who were on the opposite ends of the political spectrum in Alberta united on Tuesday to keep the province from quitting Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/kenney-says-ucp-must-choose-federalist-roots-expel-separatists-after-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/kenney-says-ucp-must-choose-federalist-roots-expel-separatists-after-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former political rivals Notley, Kenney unite at event ahead of referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two former premiers who were on the opposite ends of the political spectrum in Alberta will unite Tuesday to keep the province from quitting Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/former-political-rivals-notley-kenney-unite-at-event-ahead-of-referendum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/former-political-rivals-notley-kenney-unite-at-event-ahead-of-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former political rivals Notley, Kenney to unite at event ahead of separation vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two former premiers who were on the opposite ends of the political spectrum in Alberta will unite Tuesday to keep the province from quitting Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/former-political-rivals-notley-kenney-to-unite-at-event-ahead-of-separation-vote/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/former-political-rivals-notley-kenney-to-unite-at-event-ahead-of-separation-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 300 advance polls open across Alberta in historic referendum on separation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roughly 310 advance polling stations open across Alberta Tuesday in a historic vote on the province's place in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/more-than-300-advance-polls-open-across-alberta-in-historic-referendum-on-separation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/more-than-300-advance-polls-open-across-alberta-in-historic-referendum-on-separation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advance voting opens as experts debate meaning of Alberta referendum results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said she hopes Albertans vote yes to the first nine questions to give her some leverage to negotiate with the federal government.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/advance-voting-opens-as-experts-debate-meaning-of-alberta-referendum-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/advance-voting-opens-as-experts-debate-meaning-of-alberta-referendum-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkey gravy brand recalled due to undeclared mustard]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said Kevin&rsquo;s Natural Foods issued the recall on Friday. It said the product contains mustard, which is not listed on the ingredients label.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/turkey-gravy-brand-recalled-due-to-undeclared-mustard/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/turkey-gravy-brand-recalled-due-to-undeclared-mustard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Albertans can expect when they go to vote in the referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advance voting locations are open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. On referendum day &mdash; Oct. 19 &mdash; just over 1,400 polling stations will open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/what-albertans-can-expect-when-they-go-to-vote-in-the-referendum/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/what-albertans-can-expect-when-they-go-to-vote-in-the-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Albertans can expect when they go to vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advance voting locations are open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. On referendum day &mdash; Oct. 19 &mdash; just over 1,400 polling stations will open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/what-albertans-can-expect-when-they-go-to-vote/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/what-albertans-can-expect-when-they-go-to-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Smith calls out federal interference in Edmonton housing rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smith said the province reversed zoning bylaw changes this week that Edmonton made in 2024 because Ottawa influenced the city's rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-premier-smith-calls-out-federal-interference-in-edmonton-housing-rules/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-premier-smith-calls-out-federal-interference-in-edmonton-housing-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotto Max jackpot set for $85M, largest prize in history of Canadian lotto]]></title><description><![CDATA[With no ticket matching all seven numbers on Friday night&rsquo;s Lotto Max draw, players now have the chance to win $85 million, the largest jackpot in the history of Canadian lotto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lotto-max-jackpot-set-for-85m-largest-prize-in-history-of-canadian-lotto/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lotto-max-jackpot-set-for-85m-largest-prize-in-history-of-canadian-lotto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tension peaking among Albertans on separation vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some families and friends across Alberta are set to gather for a Thanksgiving meal this weekend with the hope that the only thing that gets roasted is the turkey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/tension-peaking-among-albertans-on-separation-vote/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/tension-peaking-among-albertans-on-separation-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Alberta researchers find evidence raptor may have fed on apex predator]]></title><description><![CDATA[University of Alberta researchers say bite marks on an Albertosaurus found near Drumheller could be the first evidence of a small raptor feeding on a tyrannosaur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/university-of-alberta-researchers-find-evidence-raptor-may-have-fed-on-apex-predator/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/university-of-alberta-researchers-find-evidence-raptor-may-have-fed-on-apex-predator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks score fourth-quarter TDs to down Ticats 27-12]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zach Mathis, Cody Fajardo and ShunDerrick Powell scored fourth-quarter touchdowns as the Edmonton Elks captured a 27-12 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-score-fourth-quarter-tds-to-down-ticats-27-12/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-score-fourth-quarter-tds-to-down-ticats-27-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s next for Edmonton infill housing after province orders rule reversal?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tensions have ramped up between Edmonton and Alberta government, after the province ordered the city to roll back zoning rules allowing higher-density infill housing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/whats-next-for-edmonton-infill-housing-after-province-orders-rule-reversal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/whats-next-for-edmonton-infill-housing-after-province-orders-rule-reversal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby Jose returns to Alberta nearly 30 years after life-saving surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the late 1990s, Inclusion Alberta helped a baby named Jose Robles get from Panama to Edmonton for life-saving heart surgery and now, the family has returned to say thank you.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/baby-jose-returns-to-alberta-nearly-30-years-after-life-saving-surgery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/baby-jose-returns-to-alberta-nearly-30-years-after-life-saving-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge rejects NDP court challenge on Alberta’s ‘temporary’ voter list changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Court of King's Bench judge said the province was acting within its authority, particularly in 'preventing unauthorized use and disclosure of personal information of electors.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/judge-rejects-ndp-court-challenge-on-albertas-temporary-voter-list-changes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/judge-rejects-ndp-court-challenge-on-albertas-temporary-voter-list-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Court of Appeal says Impact Assessment Act is still unconstitutional]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Court found that, among other things, the act still grants the power to stop a project in provincial jurisdiction if it has even the smallest impact on federal jurisdiction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-court-of-appeal-says-impact-assessment-act-is-still-unconstitutional/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-court-of-appeal-says-impact-assessment-act-is-still-unconstitutional/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bombers face playoff crunch against Stampeders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The playoffs are still a few weeks away, but the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are already feeling the post-season pinch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bombers-face-playoff-crunch-against-stampeders/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bombers-face-playoff-crunch-against-stampeders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Alberta referendum signs vandalized in Fort McMurray]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than half of the signs encouraging Albertans to vote to have a second, binding referendum to leave Canada were vandalized in Fort McMurray over the past week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/7-alberta-referendum-signs-vandalized-in-fort-mcmurray/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/7-alberta-referendum-signs-vandalized-in-fort-mcmurray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poilievre to campaign for Canadian unity in Alberta next week ahead of referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pierre Poilievre is scheduled to deliver his speech during the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Calgary on Oct. 16, followed by an address from Premier Danielle Smith.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/poilievre-to-campaign-for-canadian-unity-in-alberta-next-week-ahead-of-referendum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/poilievre-to-campaign-for-canadian-unity-in-alberta-next-week-ahead-of-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province interfering in Edmonton housing sets disturbing precedent: Calgary mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[After ordering Edmonton to overturn its bylaws to scale back infill, Jeromy Farkas said there's nothing stopping the province from imposing its will on Calgary over other matters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/province-interfering-in-edmonton-housing-sets-disturbing-precedent-calgary-mayor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/province-interfering-in-edmonton-housing-sets-disturbing-precedent-calgary-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Permanent daylight time brings quirky NHL start times to Western Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some North American hockey fans may have to be night owls at points this season to see their team play, thanks to three Canadian provinces opting to stay on daylight saving time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/permanent-daylight-time-brings-quirky-nhl-start-times-to-western-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/permanent-daylight-time-brings-quirky-nhl-start-times-to-western-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton must reverse infill rules, province says, citing property values]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton city council will have three months to comply, Premier Danielle Smith said, after which it will be required to review and consult on its land use rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-must-reverse-infill-rules-province-says-citing-property-values/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-must-reverse-infill-rules-province-says-citing-property-values/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton mayor pushes back as Alberta orders reversal of infill housing rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton city council will have three months to comply, Premier Danielle Smith said, after which it will be required to review and consult on its land use rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-mayor-pushes-back-as-alberta-orders-reversal-of-infill-housing-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-mayor-pushes-back-as-alberta-orders-reversal-of-infill-housing-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton mayor lashes out as Alberta orders city to reverse infill housing rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton city council will have three months to comply, Premier Danielle Smith said, after which it will be required to review and consult on its land use rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-mayor-lashes-out-as-alberta-orders-city-to-reverse-infill-housing-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-mayor-lashes-out-as-alberta-orders-city-to-reverse-infill-housing-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticats host Elks looking to end ’26 season strong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quarterback Harrison Frost and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats are getting another shot at the Edmonton Elks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ticats-host-elks-looking-to-end-26-season-strong/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ticats-host-elks-looking-to-end-26-season-strong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold Lake First Nations seeks judicial review of Pacific Link pipeline designation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cold Lake First Nations has requested a judicial review in Federal Court, challenging the decision to designate the Pacific Link pipeline a project in the national interest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cold-lake-first-nations-seeks-judicial-review-of-pacific-link-pipeline-designation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cold-lake-first-nations-seeks-judicial-review-of-pacific-link-pipeline-designation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big tech can’t ‘tell us what to do,’ Carney says on Musk’s separatism talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trillionaire tech businessman and former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump said on X that Quebec would benefit from independence, as would Alberta and Saskatchewan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/big-tech-cant-tell-us-what-to-do-carney-says-on-musks-separatism-talk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/big-tech-cant-tell-us-what-to-do-carney-says-on-musks-separatism-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilpatch profits vastly outpacing spending — at least for now: Deloitte]]></title><description><![CDATA[High prices have created a windfall for Canada's oil producers, with that sector the biggest contributor to non-financial industry profits during the second quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilpatch-profits-vastly-outpacing-spending-at-least-for-now-deloitte/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilpatch-profits-vastly-outpacing-spending-at-least-for-now-deloitte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. lenders sue Jeff Rath for $112M, allege he concealed First Nation firing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two American litigation funders allege the Alberta separatist leader misled them into financing First Nations lawsuits even after his firm had been fired.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/us-lenders-sue-jeff-rath-for-112m-allege-he-concealed-first-nation-firing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/us-lenders-sue-jeff-rath-for-112m-allege-he-concealed-first-nation-firing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did Christine Frechette face a ‘glass cliff’? Expert points to broader political pattern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research suggests women are more likely to lead political parties during times of crisis, while facing higher expectations and greater scrutiny than men.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/did-christine-frechette-face-a-glass-cliff-expert-points-to-broader-political-pattern/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/did-christine-frechette-face-a-glass-cliff-expert-points-to-broader-political-pattern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we know about the U.S. suspect connected to the Tumbler Ridge school shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global News knocked on the door of the unit where James Cody Bryant lived, but the person living there responded from behind the door, saying they did not want to comment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/what-we-know-about-the-us-suspect-connected-to-the-tumbler-ridge-school-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/what-we-know-about-the-us-suspect-connected-to-the-tumbler-ridge-school-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Got ripped off’: Calgary woman who fell victim to contractor fraud speaks out]]></title><description><![CDATA[All a Calgary couple wanted was to renovate the front hall of their southeast Calgary home but instead, they lost thousands after falling victim to contractor fraud earlier this year. Homeowner Crystal Arnold &mdash; who lives in Deer Ridge &mdash; says she&rsquo;s reminded of the $8,000 loss every time she walks up and down her...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/got-ripped-off-calgary-woman-who-fell-victim-to-contractor-fraud-speaks-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/got-ripped-off-calgary-woman-who-fell-victim-to-contractor-fraud-speaks-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ability to fix errors in referendum ballot packages shows system works: Alberta premier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smith and Elections Alberta noted the problematic ballot packages represent a small number of those that have been sent back by voters &mdash; only 1.2 per cent of around 250,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ability-to-fix-errors-in-referendum-ballot-packages-shows-system-works-alberta-premier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ability-to-fix-errors-in-referendum-ballot-packages-shows-system-works-alberta-premier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ability to fix errors in referendum ballot packages show system works: Alberta premier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smith and Elections Alberta noted the problematic ballot packages represent a small number of those that have been sent back by voters &mdash; only 1.2 per cent of around 250,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ability-to-fix-errors-in-referendum-ballot-packages-show-system-works-alberta-premier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ability-to-fix-errors-in-referendum-ballot-packages-show-system-works-alberta-premier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta, Saskatchewan premiers shut down Elon Musk’s call for separation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trillionaire tech businessman said on his social media platform X that Quebec would benefit from independence, as would the two Prairie provinces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-saskatchewan-premiers-shut-down-elon-musks-call-for-separation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-saskatchewan-premiers-shut-down-elon-musks-call-for-separation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Smith brushes off NDP’s Alberta voter list court battle, says legislation coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prior to new rules released last month, Elections Alberta was allowed to provide political parties lists with full names, addresses, phone numbers and unique voter I.D. numbers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/premier-smith-brushes-off-ndps-alberta-voter-list-court-battle-says-legislation-coming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/premier-smith-brushes-off-ndps-alberta-voter-list-court-battle-says-legislation-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defence minister delivers pro-Canada message in Alberta, highlights $8B in funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Defence Minister David McGuinty said Confederation is a national bargain renewed through generations by what Canadians do for one another &mdash; particularly in wartime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/defence-minister-delivers-pro-canada-message-in-alberta-highlights-8b-in-funding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/defence-minister-delivers-pro-canada-message-in-alberta-highlights-8b-in-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Permanent daylight time shakes up NHL schedules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's move to permanent daylight time will turn the Calgary Flames and their fans into night owls a few times this NHL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/permanent-daylight-time-shakes-up-nhl-schedules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/permanent-daylight-time-shakes-up-nhl-schedules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta’s stuffed gopher museum closes as owners seek new burrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Famous Gopher Hole Museum, located in Torrington, has been forced to close the doors because the two historical buildings housing the exhibits need to be replaced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertas-stuffed-gopher-museum-closes-as-owners-seek-new-burrow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertas-stuffed-gopher-museum-closes-as-owners-seek-new-burrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of Alberta referendum mail-in ballots invalid due to errors: officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta says some ballot packages have been returned with declaration forms missing, errors or issues with I.D. &mdash; but there's still time to submit the correct info.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/thousands-of-alberta-referendum-mail-in-ballots-invalid-due-to-errors-officials/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/thousands-of-alberta-referendum-mail-in-ballots-invalid-due-to-errors-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta separatists see an ally in Quebec premier-designate St-Pierre Plamondon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Separatist leaders feel the Party Quebecois victory could change the political dynamic of Canada, especially since its leader has shown willingness to support Alberta independence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-separatists-see-an-ally-in-quebec-premier-designate-st-pierre-plamondon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-separatists-see-an-ally-in-quebec-premier-designate-st-pierre-plamondon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta doctors vote to ratify proposed 3-year pay deal with province]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta Medical Association told members it's not the agreement originally sought and came after mediation in a 'difficult and constrained bargaining environment.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-doctors-vote-to-ratify-proposed-3-year-pay-deal-with-province/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-doctors-vote-to-ratify-proposed-3-year-pay-deal-with-province/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary kicker Paredes to retire after season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Stampeders announced Tuesday that kicker Rene Paredes, a two-time Grey Cup champion and five-time CFL all-star, will retire at the end of the 2026 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-kicker-paredes-to-retire-after-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-kicker-paredes-to-retire-after-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emera inks Canadian Utilities merger deal with ATCO to create $72B energy ‘powerhouse’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Existing Emera shareholders are expected to own about 60 per cent of the combined utility, while former Atco and Canadian Utilities shareholders are set to own about 40 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/emera-inks-canadian-utilities-merger-deal-with-atco-to-create-72b-energy-powerhouse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/emera-inks-canadian-utilities-merger-deal-with-atco-to-create-72b-energy-powerhouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. teen faces terrorism charges related to ‘764’ group: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RCMP has urged parents to remain vigilant about their children&rsquo;s online activity and to report any suspicious behaviour to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/sask-teen-faces-terrorism-charges-related-to-764-group-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/sask-teen-faces-terrorism-charges-related-to-764-group-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catholic, Anglican bishops urge Albertans to consider referendum’s impact on vulnerable]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Anglican bishops said they don't normally wade into political issues, but the referendum questions ultimately come down to choosing what kind of society we aspire to have.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/catholic-anglican-bishops-urge-albertans-to-consider-referendums-impact-on-vulnerable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/catholic-anglican-bishops-urge-albertans-to-consider-referendums-impact-on-vulnerable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suncor sells of N.L. offshore assets, other oilsands giant bulks up Alberta holdings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suncor is selling offshore assets in Atlantic Canada as it focuses on its oilsands holdings, while Cenovus is buying a smaller peer to grow its own footprint in northern Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/suncor-sells-of-nl-offshore-assets-other-oilsands-giant-bulks-up-alberta-holdings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/suncor-sells-of-nl-offshore-assets-other-oilsands-giant-bulks-up-alberta-holdings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cenovus Energy looks to grow as it signs $5.7B deal to buy Athabasca Oil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Athabasca Oil has 40,000 barrels per day of oilsands production currently, but Cenovus Energy sees the opportunity to ratchet that up to 115,000 by 2032.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cenovus-energy-looks-to-grow-as-it-signs-57b-deal-to-buy-athabasca-oil/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cenovus-energy-looks-to-grow-as-it-signs-57b-deal-to-buy-athabasca-oil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report of Republicans working with Alberta separatists is ‘concerning,’ says Tory MP]]></title><description><![CDATA['Absolutely nobody has a right to promise away Alberta's birthright, which is our natural resources,' said Dane Lloyd, the Tory MP tasked by with convincing Albertans to stay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/report-of-republicans-working-with-alberta-separatists-is-concerning-says-tory-mp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/report-of-republicans-working-with-alberta-separatists-is-concerning-says-tory-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith unaware of reported Alberta separatist meetings with U.S. strategists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said she will vote against separation but has been accused of not doing enough to quell separatist sentiment in the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-unaware-of-reported-alberta-separatist-meetings-with-us-strategists/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-unaware-of-reported-alberta-separatist-meetings-with-us-strategists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber Alert issued for 7-year-old girl after abduction: Alberta RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Valleyview RCMP have issued an Amber Alert after a seven-year-old girl was reportedly abducted from her home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/amber-alert-issued-for-7-year-old-girl-after-abduction-alberta-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/amber-alert-issued-for-7-year-old-girl-after-abduction-alberta-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber Alert cancelled as child found safe, suspected arrested: Alberta RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Amber Alert for a seven-year-old Alberta girl who was reportedly abducted from her home was cancelled an hour and a half after being issued, after RCMP said she was found safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/amber-alert-cancelled-as-child-found-safe-suspected-arrested-alberta-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/amber-alert-cancelled-as-child-found-safe-suspected-arrested-alberta-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber Alert cancelled as child found safe, suspect arrested: Alberta RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Amber Alert for a seven-year-old Alberta girl who was reportedly abducted from her home was cancelled an hour and a half after being issued, after RCMP said she was found safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/amber-alert-cancelled-as-child-found-safe-suspect-arrested-alberta-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/amber-alert-cancelled-as-child-found-safe-suspect-arrested-alberta-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clocks stay in daylight saving, but analysis backs permanent standard time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ralph Mistlberger's light is adjustable, allowing him to have the full spectrum of options depending on what his internal clock needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/clocks-stay-in-daylight-saving-but-analysis-backs-permanent-standard-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/clocks-stay-in-daylight-saving-but-analysis-backs-permanent-standard-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Silence could be consent’: Alberta First Nations push to get out vote for referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angel Houle, who has never voted in a provincial election, is helping outfit First Nations' leaders with everything they need to get out the vote on Oct. 19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/silence-could-be-consent-alberta-first-nations-push-to-get-out-vote-for-referendum/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/silence-could-be-consent-alberta-first-nations-push-to-get-out-vote-for-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta First Nations gearing up for referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angel Houle, who has never voted in a provincial election, is helping outfit First Nations' leaders with everything they need to get out the vote on Oct. 19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-first-nations-gearing-up-for-referendum/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-first-nations-gearing-up-for-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Merilainen making most of chance with Canucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goaltender Leevi Merilainen wants to make the most of the opportunity the Vancouver Canucks have given him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/merilainen-making-most-of-chance-with-canucks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/merilainen-making-most-of-chance-with-canucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers find defensive footing in win over Kraken]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers have proven they can get it done without running and gunning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-find-defensive-footing-in-win-over-kraken/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-find-defensive-footing-in-win-over-kraken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers top Kraken 3-1 for second straight win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist to give him nine points through three games as the Edmonton Oilers won their second game in a row, defeating the Seattle Kraken 3-1 on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-top-kraken-3-1-for-second-straight-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-top-kraken-3-1-for-second-straight-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eyes on AI as factor in Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you ask a popular artificial intelligence chatbot and a search engine whether taxes in an independent Alberta would be higher, it might say yes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/eyes-on-ai-as-factor-in-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/eyes-on-ai-as-factor-in-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another oilsands boom? Smith, Carney say this time Canada will be ready]]></title><description><![CDATA[The last boom from the mid-2000s to 2010s came with the side-effects of cost inflation, labour scarcity and housing shortages &mdash; the industry has changed significantly since then.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/another-oilsands-boom-smith-carney-say-this-time-canada-will-be-ready/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/another-oilsands-boom-smith-carney-say-this-time-canada-will-be-ready/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 injured in CNRL gas plant fire east of Calgary; 1 in critical condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[STARS air ambulance said a man in his 70s was transported from the gas plant, about 88 kilometres east of Calgary, to hospital in critical condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-injured-in-cnrl-gas-plant-fire-east-of-calgary-1-in-critical-condition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-injured-in-cnrl-gas-plant-fire-east-of-calgary-1-in-critical-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Mountie found not guilty of using database to help Rwanda]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP Const. Eli Ndatuje was charged under the Criminal Code and the Security of Information Act for alleged illegal use of the police database but has been found not guilty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-mountie-found-not-guilty-of-using-database-to-help-rwanda/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-mountie-found-not-guilty-of-using-database-to-help-rwanda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta separatists say Ottawa prioritizing pipeline doesn’t halt independence push]]></title><description><![CDATA[In just over two weeks, Albertans will go to the polls in an Oct. 19 referendum on whether to stay in Canada or launch a second, binding referendum on separating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-separatists-say-ottawa-prioritizing-pipeline-doesnt-halt-independence-push/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-separatists-say-ottawa-prioritizing-pipeline-doesnt-halt-independence-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers, Canucks take lessons from wild games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neither the Vancouver Canucks nor the Edmonton Oilers were entirely happy with their first two games of the season.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-canucks-take-lessons-from-wild-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-canucks-take-lessons-from-wild-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian astronaut reaches International Space Station for six-month mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA says the Crew 13 mission had the fastest flight ever to the International Space Station, taking just under eight hours to reach the facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadian-astronaut-reaches-international-space-station-for-six-month-mission/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadian-astronaut-reaches-international-space-station-for-six-month-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton teen carjacked during Facebook Marketplace exchange]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 18-year-old who thought he was helping his brother with a Facebook Marketplace sale instead found himself being the victim of an armed carjacking in southwest Edmonton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-teen-carjacked-during-facebook-marketplace-exchange/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-teen-carjacked-during-facebook-marketplace-exchange/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASIRT looking into Edmonton woman’s allegation of unprovoked police assault: ‘Smashed my face’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's police watchdog is looking into a complaint from a woman who alleges unnecessary force was used during an interaction with Edmonton police in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/asirt-looking-into-edmonton-womans-allegation-of-unprovoked-police-assault-smashed-my-face/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/asirt-looking-into-edmonton-womans-allegation-of-unprovoked-police-assault-smashed-my-face/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton man charged after online death threats made against Prime Minister Carney]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP Supt. Matt Johnson says criminal actions online have real-world consequences, regardless of whether they're made behind a screen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-man-charged-after-online-death-threats-made-against-prime-minister-carney/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-man-charged-after-online-death-threats-made-against-prime-minister-carney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indigenous groups given just 2 months to consult on Pacific Link pipeline designation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government said it will work over the next year to complete consultations on the project itself, and to secure environmental safeguards, financing and Indigenous partnerships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/indigenous-groups-given-just-2-months-to-consult-on-pacific-link-pipeline-designation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/indigenous-groups-given-just-2-months-to-consult-on-pacific-link-pipeline-designation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riders look to solve red-zone woes against Stamps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite struggling in the red zone in recent weeks, the Saskatchewan Roughriders aren't about to wave the red flag heading into Friday's matchup with the Calgary Stampeders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/riders-look-to-solve-red-zone-woes-against-stamps/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/riders-look-to-solve-red-zone-woes-against-stamps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horvath closing in on two CFL touchdown records]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zander Horvath has Hall of Famers Mike Pringle and Milt Stegall in his sights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/horvath-closing-in-on-two-cfl-touchdown-records/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/horvath-closing-in-on-two-cfl-touchdown-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers put Nugent-Hopkins on injured reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will miss his second straight game Thursday as the Edmonton Oilers visit the Vancouver Canucks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-put-nugent-hopkins-on-injured-reserve/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-put-nugent-hopkins-on-injured-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Coast pipeline deadline day: Carney, Smith to make announcement in Fort McMurray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday marks Ottawa's deadline to decide whether to designate a proposed pipeline from Alberta to British Columbia's south coast as a project of national interest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/west-coast-pipeline-deadline-day-carney-smith-to-make-announcement-in-fort-mcmurray/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/west-coast-pipeline-deadline-day-carney-smith-to-make-announcement-in-fort-mcmurray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacific Link pipeline to the West Coast officially designated a ‘national interest’ project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed Pacific Link pipeline would see up to one million barrels of oil per day flow from Alberta to the BC. Lower Mainland for export to Asian markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/pacific-link-pipeline-to-the-west-coast-officially-designated-a-national-interest-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/pacific-link-pipeline-to-the-west-coast-officially-designated-a-national-interest-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney designates West Coast pipeline as a ‘national interest’ project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed new pipeline would see up to one million barrels per day flow from Alberta to Delta, B.C., for export to Asian markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-designates-west-coast-pipeline-as-a-national-interest-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-designates-west-coast-pipeline-as-a-national-interest-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marking National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Fort Edmonton Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton's oldest historic site served as a place to remember the history of Canada's Indigenous people on the sixth annual National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/marking-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-at-fort-edmonton-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/marking-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-at-fort-edmonton-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta aims to crack down on illegal garbage dumping with tougher legislation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed Alberta legislation would allow for up to $100,000 in fines for individuals, or $1 million for corporations &mdash; doubling the maximum penalties now on the books.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-aims-to-crack-down-on-illegal-garbage-dumping-with-tougher-legislation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-aims-to-crack-down-on-illegal-garbage-dumping-with-tougher-legislation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Separation will not solve problems’: Poilievre speaks in Alberta ahead of referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who is from Alberta, said separatists have a problem with the federal Liberal government &mdash; not with Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/separation-will-not-solve-problems-poilievre-speaks-in-alberta-ahead-of-referendum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/separation-will-not-solve-problems-poilievre-speaks-in-alberta-ahead-of-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Canadians less hopeful about future of democracy: Statistics Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prairie provinces, including Alberta, had the highest percentage of respondents who felt no hope at all about democracy while British Columbia led with those who felt very hopeful.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/young-canadians-less-hopeful-about-future-of-democracy-statistics-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/young-canadians-less-hopeful-about-future-of-democracy-statistics-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary cyclotron to make radiopharmaceuticals for fighting cancer expected by 2029]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cyclotron speeds up tiny charged particles and shoots them at a target to make radioactive materials for medical scans and treatments for diseases such as cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-cyclotron-to-make-radiopharmaceuticals-for-fighting-cancer-expected-by-2029/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-cyclotron-to-make-radiopharmaceuticals-for-fighting-cancer-expected-by-2029/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta extends deadline to apply for $100 energy rebate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 3.4 million adult Albertans are eligible for the rebate, but Finance Minister Jason Nixon says so far only about 1.5 million people have applied.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-extends-deadline-to-apply-for-100-energy-rebate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-extends-deadline-to-apply-for-100-energy-rebate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riders host Stamps in important division showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's another important West Division contest for Trevor Harris and the Saskatchewan Roughriders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/riders-host-stamps-in-important-division-showdown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/riders-host-stamps-in-important-division-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton man accused of abducting his 2 kids wanted on Canada-wide warrant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton police issued a Canada-wide warrant on Sept. 23 for Scot MacDermid, 42, in relation to two counts of abduction in contravention of a custody order.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-man-accused-of-abducting-his-2-kids-wanted-on-canada-wide-warrant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-man-accused-of-abducting-his-2-kids-wanted-on-canada-wide-warrant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We owe them action,’ Carney says on Truth and Reconciliation Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Truth and Reconciliation Commission concluded in its landmark 2015 final report that the school system was a central element of a state-backed policy of cultural genocide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/we-owe-them-action-carney-says-on-truth-and-reconciliation-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/we-owe-them-action-carney-says-on-truth-and-reconciliation-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severely disabled 18-year-old denied AISH benefits — until media made aware]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite her son being unable to walk, talk and requiring 24/7 care, including an overnight nurse, Kristi Hall-Busque was dumbfounded when told by AISH that he was employable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/severely-disabled-18-year-old-denied-aish-benefits-until-media-made-aware/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/severely-disabled-18-year-old-denied-aish-benefits-until-media-made-aware/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton condo owners accuse investment firms of ‘predatory’ takeovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Edmonton condo owners say investment firms are making individual offers on multiple units at the same time, in order to gain enough control to turn the property into rentals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-condo-owners-accuse-investment-firms-of-predatory-takeovers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-condo-owners-accuse-investment-firms-of-predatory-takeovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Doing God’s will’: Accused in Edmonton Corn Maze stabbing claims victim was a Nazi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Ferzli is on trial for murder in the August 2024 corn maze stabbing of Joseph Farnsworth, but is seeking to be found not criminally responsible due to having schizophrenia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/doing-gods-will-accused-in-edmonton-corn-maze-stabbing-claims-victim-was-a-nazi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/doing-gods-will-accused-in-edmonton-corn-maze-stabbing-claims-victim-was-a-nazi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sherwood Park man charged with using AI to make child sexual abuse materials]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALERT said Christopher Kalbfleisch, 51, was arrested for a second time since June and is now charged with using AI to sexualize photos and videos of young victims he knows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/sherwood-park-man-charged-with-using-ai-to-make-child-sexual-abuse-materials/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/sherwood-park-man-charged-with-using-ai-to-make-child-sexual-abuse-materials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta CEOs join ‘stay’ camp as Calgary Chamber warns of separatism economic fallout]]></title><description><![CDATA[A University of Calgary study estimates trade costs would rise by five to eight per cent and Alberta could see up to 175,000jobs cut and a $62-billion annual hit to the economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-ceos-join-stay-camp-as-calgary-chamber-warns-of-separatism-economic-fallout/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-ceos-join-stay-camp-as-calgary-chamber-warns-of-separatism-economic-fallout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nugent-Hopkins out for Oilers’ opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will miss the Edmonton Oilers' season opener with a lower-body injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/nugent-hopkins-out-for-oilers-opener/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/nugent-hopkins-out-for-oilers-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton plane pull supports Hope Air flights taking Canadians to medical appointments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Haul for Hope supports Hope Air, a national charity that provides free medical flights for Canadians who can&rsquo;t afford it, from remote regions across the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-plane-pull-supports-hope-air-flights-taking-canadians-to-medical-appointments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-plane-pull-supports-hope-air-flights-taking-canadians-to-medical-appointments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta teen accused of ‘764’ terrorism, sexual extortion and animal cruelty crimes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Predators with the 764 network routinely lure youth and encourage them to commit sexual acts, child sexual abuse and exploitation, self-harm, and the torture of animals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-teen-accused-of-764-terrorism-sexual-extortion-and-animal-cruelty-crimes-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-teen-accused-of-764-terrorism-sexual-extortion-and-animal-cruelty-crimes-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta teen accused of 764 terrorism, sexual extortion and animal cruelty crimes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Predators with the 764 network routinely lure youth and encourage them to commit sexual acts, child sexual abuse and exploitation, self-harm, and the torture of animals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-teen-accused-of-764-terrorism-sexual-extortion-and-animal-cruelty-crimes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-teen-accused-of-764-terrorism-sexual-extortion-and-animal-cruelty-crimes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta announces next step in high-speed rail plan to connect Edmonton, Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Danielle Smith says Ottawa has agreed to refer the project to its major projects office once a proponent has been selected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-announces-next-step-in-high-speed-rail-plan-to-connect-edmonton-calgary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-announces-next-step-in-high-speed-rail-plan-to-connect-edmonton-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocates plea for feds to call inquiry into Alberta, Sask. trans laws]]></title><description><![CDATA[LGBTQ+ advocates say members of Parliament need to hear from those impacted by these laws, adding that some have taken their own lives since the policies were enacted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/advocates-plea-for-feds-to-call-inquiry-into-alberta-sask-trans-laws/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/advocates-plea-for-feds-to-call-inquiry-into-alberta-sask-trans-laws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former British PM David Cameron says Alberta separatism vote unlike Brexit]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Cameron led the United Kingdom for six years leading up to the 2016 vote to split the United Kingdom from the European Union.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/former-british-pm-david-cameron-says-alberta-separatism-vote-unlike-brexit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/former-british-pm-david-cameron-says-alberta-separatism-vote-unlike-brexit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are underway. Here’s each province’s approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario has started its vaccination rollout for COVID-19 and flu vaccines, with high-risk recipients up first, while some provinces have not yet given details of their schedule.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/flu-and-covid-19-vaccinations-are-underway-heres-each-provinces-approach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/flu-and-covid-19-vaccinations-are-underway-heres-each-provinces-approach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[About 658K mail-in ballots requested for Alberta referendum, half the workers hired]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta says it received 11 times more requests for mail-in ballots and has hired thousands more workers for the referendum than it did in the last provincial election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/about-658k-mail-in-ballots-requested-for-alberta-referendum-half-the-workers-hired/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/about-658k-mail-in-ballots-requested-for-alberta-referendum-half-the-workers-hired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 times more ballots requested for Alberta referendum than last provincial election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta says it received roughly 658,000 requests for special ballots for the Oct. 19 referendum, and about 100,000 of those electors have already voted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/11-times-more-ballots-requested-for-alberta-referendum-than-last-provincial-election/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/11-times-more-ballots-requested-for-alberta-referendum-than-last-provincial-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta, Ontario premiers set to share stage in Calgary to talk energy policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leaders will be in the city's downtown to talk about how to best get Canada's natural resources to market in a world of fluctuating politics and conflicts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-ontario-premiers-set-to-share-stage-in-calgary-to-talk-energy-policy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-ontario-premiers-set-to-share-stage-in-calgary-to-talk-energy-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albertans to vote on 10 questions in October referendum. Here’s what they ask]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's not only deciding whether to hold a referendum on Alberta separation next month, there's several other questions Albertans will vote on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertans-to-vote-on-10-questions-in-october-referendum-heres-what-they-ask/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertans-to-vote-on-10-questions-in-october-referendum-heres-what-they-ask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s premiers tight-lipped on constitutional changes in Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albertans will vote on several proposals, including three of which would likely require the support of more than half of Canada's legislatures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadas-premiers-tight-lipped-on-constitutional-changes-in-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadas-premiers-tight-lipped-on-constitutional-changes-in-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Babcock ‘OK’ with taking media heat off players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Babcock's hiring by the Edmonton Oilers has been a distraction in more ways that one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/babcock-ok-with-taking-media-heat-off-players/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/babcock-ok-with-taking-media-heat-off-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks outlast Ticats 37-35 in overtime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joshua Cephus caught a three-yard pass in the endzone during the two-point shootout as the Edmonton Elks returned to their winning ways with a dramatic 37-35 overtime victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-outlast-ticats-37-35-in-overtime/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-outlast-ticats-37-35-in-overtime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary Stampeders beat Ottawa Redblacks 45-31]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deonta McMahon scored a pair of touchdowns for the Calgary Stampeders in a 45-31 win over the Ottawa Redblacks in the CFL on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-stampeders-beat-ottawa-redblacks-45-31/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-stampeders-beat-ottawa-redblacks-45-31/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawyer wins case against multinational firm behind day school settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[A First Nations lawyer who started the quest for justice for day school survivors has won a lawsuit against a firm regarding compensation for her work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lawyer-wins-case-against-multinational-firm-behind-day-school-settlement/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lawyer-wins-case-against-multinational-firm-behind-day-school-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[COMMENTARY: Why turnout matters in Alberta’s vote on a future separation referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Polls suggest support for a future separation vote remains limited, but the kind of crowds that turn up could significantly shape the final result.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/commentary-why-turnout-matters-in-albertas-vote-on-a-future-separation-referendum/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/commentary-why-turnout-matters-in-albertas-vote-on-a-future-separation-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal intelligence agency contacted amid U.S. interference allegations in Quebec election]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Quebec's election enters its final stretch, U.S. interference allegations prompted a CSIS contact and calls for from party leaders for transparency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/federal-intelligence-agency-contacted-amid-us-interference-allegations-in-quebec-election/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/federal-intelligence-agency-contacted-amid-us-interference-allegations-in-quebec-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planned driving safety training campus in Beaumont gets $38.5M from province]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta Motor Transport Association Safety Campus, or AMTA Safety Campus, will provide specialized, hands-on training for law enforcement and commercial drivers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/planned-driving-safety-training-campus-in-beaumont-gets-385m-from-province/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/planned-driving-safety-training-campus-in-beaumont-gets-385m-from-province/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airdrie man charged with sexual assault after 6 women groped at big-box stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 30-year-old from Airdrie has been arrested and charged with half a dozen counts of sexual assault after women were groped at big-box stores in the Calgary area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/airdrie-man-charged-with-sexual-assault-after-6-women-groped-at-big-box-stores/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/airdrie-man-charged-with-sexual-assault-after-6-women-groped-at-big-box-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Human error’ saw detainees dropped off in Edmonton streets: Alberta safety minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis said he's been told corrections will be taking measures to ensure the same Chinatown drop-offs don't happen again, but didn't provide details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/human-error-saw-detainees-dropped-off-in-edmonton-streets-alberta-safety-minister/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/human-error-saw-detainees-dropped-off-in-edmonton-streets-alberta-safety-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta NDP files court challenge over province’s new restricted voter list rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's Opposition NDP is challenging the legality of new government rules that severely restrict the amount of voter information that can be shared with political parties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-ndp-files-court-challenge-over-provinces-new-restricted-voter-list-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-ndp-files-court-challenge-over-provinces-new-restricted-voter-list-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 2 youths stalked on Snapchat, review your kid’s settings, police urge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the arrest of a child luring suspect in Edmonton, police are urging parents to review their kid's location sharing settings on social media apps like Snapchat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/after-2-youths-stalked-on-snapchat-review-your-kids-settings-police-urge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/after-2-youths-stalked-on-snapchat-review-your-kids-settings-police-urge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Return to home dominance fuelling Elks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton's CFL franchise has won 14 Grey Cup championships, and the one constant in those years was domination at home.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/return-to-home-dominance-fuelling-elks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/return-to-home-dominance-fuelling-elks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Application period for mail-in Alberta referendum ballots ending, 673K requested]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta says it will stop accepting applications as of midnight and that mail-in ballots must be returned by Oct. 16 at 5 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/application-period-for-mail-in-alberta-referendum-ballots-ending-673k-requested/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/application-period-for-mail-in-alberta-referendum-ballots-ending-673k-requested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As referendum looms, 70% of Albertans want province to remain in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ipsos found a strong majority (76 per cent) of Albertans are aware there are several questions in the upcoming referendum, and 62 per cent plan to vote on all 10 questions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/as-referendum-looms-70-of-albertans-want-province-to-remain-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/as-referendum-looms-70-of-albertans-want-province-to-remain-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton man who printed 3D guns sentenced to 3 years in prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[The judge said in his decision while there's no evidence to suggest Roy Tucker attempted to sell the weapon parts, making them in the first place created an inherent danger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-man-who-printed-3d-guns-sentenced-to-3-years-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-man-who-printed-3d-guns-sentenced-to-3-years-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Business Forum kicks off in Banff under theme ‘thriving in chaos’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lois Mitchell, the former Alberta lieutenant-governor who co-chairs the forum, says rarely have participants seen such turmoil and rupture in the international order.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/global-business-forum-kicks-off-in-banff-under-theme-thriving-in-chaos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/global-business-forum-kicks-off-in-banff-under-theme-thriving-in-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Business Forum kicks off in Banff, Alta. under theme ‘thriving in chaos’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lois Mitchell, the former Alberta lieutenant-governor who co-chairs the forum, says rarely have participants seen such turmoil and rupture in the international order.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/global-business-forum-kicks-off-in-banff-alta-under-theme-thriving-in-chaos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/global-business-forum-kicks-off-in-banff-alta-under-theme-thriving-in-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$11.5M from Sturgeon Lake trust helped fund Rath firm’s Tallcree payment: receiver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta separatist leader Jeffrey Rath&rsquo;s firm took $11.5 million from one First Nation trust to help him make a court-ordered refund to another First Nation, court documents show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/115m-from-sturgeon-lake-trust-helped-fund-rath-firms-tallcree-payment-receiver/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/115m-from-sturgeon-lake-trust-helped-fund-rath-firms-tallcree-payment-receiver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albertans only have until Friday to request referendum mail-in ballots]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than half a million people have already signed up to receive their 10 ballots for the Alberta referendum in the mail, ahead of the Oct. 19 vote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertans-only-have-until-friday-to-request-referendum-mail-in-ballots/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertans-only-have-until-friday-to-request-referendum-mail-in-ballots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact check: Can non-Albertans mail in referendum votes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta says it checks all special ballot applications against its voter registration system to exclude any fake ones, and proof of ID is also required to cast a vote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/fact-check-can-non-albertans-mail-in-referendum-votes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/fact-check-can-non-albertans-mail-in-referendum-votes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwest Territories latest to stay on daylight time year-round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clocks will not have to go back an hour on Nov. 1, the government says, when time change would occur in the Northwest Territories.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/northwest-territories-latest-to-stay-on-daylight-time-year-round/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/northwest-territories-latest-to-stay-on-daylight-time-year-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions host Riders in important West Division clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a long way back for Nathan Rourke and the B.C. Lions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lions-host-riders-in-important-west-division-clash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lions-host-riders-in-important-west-division-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Referendum mail-in ballot requests surpass 610K, Elections Alberta says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albertans have until Friday at midnight to apply to Elections Alberta for a special mail-in ballot, which must be returned by Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. in order to be counted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/referendum-mail-in-ballot-requests-surpass-610k-elections-alberta-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/referendum-mail-in-ballot-requests-surpass-610k-elections-alberta-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Trump mulls diesel export ban, what would it mean for Canada?]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump&nbsp;on Tuesday said he backed the idea of a U.S. diesel export ban as a way to lower prices for Americans, which experts say may backfire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/as-trump-mulls-diesel-export-ban-what-would-it-mean-for-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/as-trump-mulls-diesel-export-ban-what-would-it-mean-for-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foreign influence watchdog ‘aware of concerns’ about Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadians acting on behalf of foreign nations to influence Alberta referendum question must register with new foreign influence commissioner or face penalties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/foreign-influence-watchdog-aware-of-concerns-about-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/foreign-influence-watchdog-aware-of-concerns-about-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta craft whisky lands on Costco shelves as trade war looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta whisky appearing on Costco shelves gives distillers access to one of the province's largest retail audiences, as they head into a crucial season with U.S. tariffs looming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-craft-whisky-lands-on-costco-shelves-as-trade-war-looms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-craft-whisky-lands-on-costco-shelves-as-trade-war-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petition launched to end activity at ECCO landfill in southeast Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two weeks on from the ECCO landfill fire in Calgary's southeast, a local resident has launched a petition to decommission activity at the site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/petition-launched-to-end-activity-at-ecco-landfill-in-southeast-calgary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/petition-launched-to-end-activity-at-ecco-landfill-in-southeast-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says U.S. to continue buying Canadian potash — but wants cheaper price]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada is the world's leading exporter of potash &mdash; a key component of fertilizers &mdash; and the United States is its biggest customer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/trump-says-us-to-continue-buying-canadian-potash-but-wants-cheaper-price/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/trump-says-us-to-continue-buying-canadian-potash-but-wants-cheaper-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta to pause provincial fuel tax until 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government says it is suspending the 13-cent-a-litre provincial fuel tax on gasoline and diesel, starting in October, after months of calls to do so.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-to-pause-provincial-fuel-tax-until-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-to-pause-provincial-fuel-tax-until-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sobeys’ parent agrees to ease property controls after watchdog’s probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empire, the parent company of Sobeys', Farm Boy and other store banners, agreed to relax its use of property controls following a probe by the Competition Bureau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/sobeys-parent-agrees-to-ease-property-controls-after-watchdogs-probe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/sobeys-parent-agrees-to-ease-property-controls-after-watchdogs-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search for Parker Wells was delayed by 911 issues: City of Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parker's disappearance in July sparked a massive search in Calgary that went on for two weeks until his body was found in a system of pipes under the city's Deerfoot freeway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/search-for-parker-wells-was-delayed-by-911-issues-city-of-calgary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/search-for-parker-wells-was-delayed-by-911-issues-city-of-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search for Parker Wells was delayed by 911 issues: Calgary police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parker's disappearance in July sparked a massive search in Calgary that went on for two weeks until his body was found in a system of pipes under the city's Deerfoot freeway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/search-for-parker-wells-was-delayed-by-911-issues-calgary-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/search-for-parker-wells-was-delayed-by-911-issues-calgary-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family remembers Darius MacDougall one year after disappearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[A year after his disappearance, the family of Darius MacDougall still returns to the campsite where he was last seen, hoping answers will one day come to light.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/family-remembers-darius-macdougall-one-year-after-disappearance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/family-remembers-darius-macdougall-one-year-after-disappearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forever Canadian officially becomes third-party advertiser in upcoming Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forever Canadian will officially participate in the campaign as a third-party advertiser despite being registered as one with Elections Alberta since June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/forever-canadian-officially-becomes-third-party-advertiser-in-upcoming-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/forever-canadian-officially-becomes-third-party-advertiser-in-upcoming-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elections Alberta shares referendum vote locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albertans can now find out where they'll vote for the Oct. 19 referendum as the provincial election agency has published the locations of just over 1,400 polling stations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elections-alberta-shares-referendum-vote-locations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elections-alberta-shares-referendum-vote-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices and bond yields give back some of last week’s jumps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices are swinging as some crude from the Middle East is able to sail through the&nbsp;Strait of Hormuz, though nowhere nearly as much as the industry and customers would like.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oil-prices-and-bond-yields-give-back-some-of-last-weeks-jumps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oil-prices-and-bond-yields-give-back-some-of-last-weeks-jumps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmontonians gather for clothing repair event: ‘Quiet act of rebellion’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pearce Carpenter says fixing the holes in the black balloon bottoms they bought from an Edmonton thrift store is their way of tackling fast fashion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmontonians-gather-for-clothing-repair-event-quiet-act-of-rebellion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmontonians-gather-for-clothing-repair-event-quiet-act-of-rebellion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protesters gather in Edmonton before Oilers game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of protesters chanted "no means no" and "drunk isn't consent" outside Rogers Place arena ahead of the Edmonton Oilers' first home game on Saturday, which featured the team's controversial new forward Alex Formenton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/protesters-gather-in-edmonton-before-oilers-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/protesters-gather-in-edmonton-before-oilers-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Career kick by Paredes lifts Stampeders to win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Stampeders stayed in the CFL playoff conversation, thanks to a lengthy field goal by Rene Paredes, while the Ottawa Redblacks remained winless after Calgary's 40-38 victory over Ottawa on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/career-kick-by-paredes-lifts-stampeders-to-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/career-kick-by-paredes-lifts-stampeders-to-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary Stampeders down Ottawa Redblacks 40-38]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 62-yard field goal by Rene Paredes, for the longest of his career, with two seconds remaining gave the Calgary Stampeders a 40-38 win over the visiting Ottawa Redblacks in the CFL on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-stampeders-down-ottawa-redblacks-40-38/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-stampeders-down-ottawa-redblacks-40-38/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argos clinch playoff berth with victory over Elks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts are playoff bound.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/argos-clinch-playoff-berth-with-victory-over-elks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/argos-clinch-playoff-berth-with-victory-over-elks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Why walk away?’: Emotional Danielle Smith speaks against separation at online forum]]></title><description><![CDATA[An emotional Premier Danielle Smith held back tears Saturday as she recounted a long list of historic indignities Albertans have suffered at the hands of the federal government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/why-walk-away-emotional-danielle-smith-speaks-against-separation-at-online-forum/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/why-walk-away-emotional-danielle-smith-speaks-against-separation-at-online-forum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jarry hopes to stand out in crowded Oilers crease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anxious to put last season's struggled in the rear-view mirror, goaltender Tristan Jarry spent the summer preparing for what he and the Edmonton Oilers hope is a positive bounce-back season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/jarry-hopes-to-stand-out-in-crowded-oilers-crease/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/jarry-hopes-to-stand-out-in-crowded-oilers-crease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander leads Alouettes to 37-25 win over Ticats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Davis Alexander threw two touchdown passes to power the Montreal Alouettes past the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37-25 in the annual Hall of Fame game Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alexander-leads-alouettes-to-37-25-win-over-ticats/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alexander-leads-alouettes-to-37-25-win-over-ticats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Desperate Stampeders host winless Redblacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two CFL teams on the ropes for different reasons seek traction Saturday at McMahon Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/desperate-stampeders-host-winless-redblacks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/desperate-stampeders-host-winless-redblacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta children who were subject of Amber Alert found safe in B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA["They were located on a rural property in West Kelowna," Staff/Sgt. Derrick Gladdish with the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit said on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-children-who-were-subject-of-amber-alert-found-safe-in-bc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-children-who-were-subject-of-amber-alert-found-safe-in-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sean Millington soaking in Hall of Fame induction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sean Millington always saw himself as a journeyman player but he'll now forever be remembered as one the CFL's best.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/sean-millington-soaking-in-hall-of-fame-induction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/sean-millington-soaking-in-hall-of-fame-induction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harvest delayed across the Prairies as farmers deal with waterlogged fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grain farmers on the Prairies are managing a challenging harvest this year, following a stormy summer across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/harvest-delayed-across-the-prairies-as-farmers-deal-with-waterlogged-fields/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/harvest-delayed-across-the-prairies-as-farmers-deal-with-waterlogged-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary fire officials say landfill blaze could last months]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stubborn blaze that has been burning for the last 10 days at a Calgary landfill could take months to fizzle out, the fire service said Wednesday.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-fire-officials-say-landfill-blaze-could-last-months/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-fire-officials-say-landfill-blaze-could-last-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced to 12 years for Alberta sex attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge has sentenced a man to 12 years in prison for a series of sexual assaults on vulnerable women at a rural home near Calgary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/man-sentenced-to-12-years-for-alberta-sex-attacks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/man-sentenced-to-12-years-for-alberta-sex-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta woman saves 2 strangers with living organ donations: ‘She’s a hero’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sherwood Park's Meghan Rozema is the first person in Alberta to become a living double organ donor, giving both a kidney and part of her liver to save two different lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-woman-saves-2-strangers-with-living-organ-donations-shes-a-hero/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-woman-saves-2-strangers-with-living-organ-donations-shes-a-hero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta drivers face another jump at the pump after Illinois refinery outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[This latest price jump isn't the first this year, as the ongoing war in Iran and blockage of the Strait of Hormuz are causing costs to soar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-drivers-face-another-jump-at-the-pump-after-illinois-refinery-outage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-drivers-face-another-jump-at-the-pump-after-illinois-refinery-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preston Manning ‘baffled’ by those who view Danielle Smith as an Alberta separatist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative elder statesman Preston Manning says Canadians will get a renewed look at Danielle Smith when she speaks at a virtual two-day forum he is co-hosting next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/preston-manning-baffled-by-those-who-view-danielle-smith-as-an-alberta-separatist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/preston-manning-baffled-by-those-who-view-danielle-smith-as-an-alberta-separatist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Oilers open camp mired in controversy around Formenton signing, Babcock hiring]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a 2025-26 season full of criticism, from a slow start to a first-round playoff exit, the Edmonton Oilers opened training camp Wednesday mired in new off-ice controversy.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-oilers-open-camp-mired-in-controversy-around-formenton-signing-babcock-hiring/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-oilers-open-camp-mired-in-controversy-around-formenton-signing-babcock-hiring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Distraction robberies targeting senior South Asian women rising in Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since Aug. 19, Edmonton police said they've received at least 20 reports of distraction-style robberies involving theft of jewellery, typically targeting older South Asian women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/distraction-robberies-targeting-senior-south-asian-women-rising-in-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/distraction-robberies-targeting-senior-south-asian-women-rising-in-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redblacks, Stampeders are both in need of victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[McLeod Bethel-Thompson and the Ottawa Redblacks won't be the only ones in dire need of a win this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/redblacks-stampeders-are-both-in-need-of-victory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/redblacks-stampeders-are-both-in-need-of-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cost of Alberta separation could be up to $170B: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The report looks at two scenarios involving how separation would occur, but in both cases the short-term costs of leaving Confederation would be high.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cost-of-alberta-separation-could-be-up-to-170b-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cost-of-alberta-separation-could-be-up-to-170b-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Galaxyland’s new Nerf roller-coaster nearly complete at West Edmonton Mall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The roller-coaster opening in 2027 can be ridden two ways: the&nbsp;family-friendly 'Core' mode and the more a thrilling 'Quantum' mode with added inversions, twists, and higher speeds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/galaxylands-new-nerf-roller-coaster-nearly-complete-at-west-edmonton-mall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/galaxylands-new-nerf-roller-coaster-nearly-complete-at-west-edmonton-mall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta on track to see the most traffic deaths in a decade: ‘Disaster waiting to happen’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta RCMP said based on historical trends, if the fatal collision pattern continues, 2026 could end with 274 deaths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-on-track-to-see-the-most-traffic-deaths-in-a-decade-disaster-waiting-to-happen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-on-track-to-see-the-most-traffic-deaths-in-a-decade-disaster-waiting-to-happen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are restrictive covenants and why this Edmonton infill is stirring debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[From restrictive covenants to buying the neighbouring property, the sharp rise in multi-unit infill builds in recent years has led some Edmonton homeowners to take drastic action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/what-are-restrictive-covenants-and-why-this-edmonton-infill-is-stirring-debate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/what-are-restrictive-covenants-and-why-this-edmonton-infill-is-stirring-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier’s office blames byelection loss on vote split, others cite Alberta referendum anger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Kenney is linking the governing United Conservative Party's stunning byelection loss in Calgary to the province's looming vote on separation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/premiers-office-blames-byelection-loss-on-vote-split-others-cite-alberta-referendum-anger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/premiers-office-blames-byelection-loss-on-vote-split-others-cite-alberta-referendum-anger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Kenney links stunning UCP byelection loss in Calgary to Alberta separatism vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Kenney is linking the governing United Conservative Party's stunning byelection loss in Calgary to the province's looming vote on separation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/jason-kenney-links-stunning-ucp-byelection-loss-in-calgary-to-alberta-separatism-vote/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/jason-kenney-links-stunning-ucp-byelection-loss-in-calgary-to-alberta-separatism-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Alberta premier Kenney links stunning UCP byelection loss to separation vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney is linking the governing United Conservative Party's stunning byelection loss in Calgary to the province's looming vote on separation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/former-alberta-premier-kenney-links-stunning-ucp-byelection-loss-to-separation-vote/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/former-alberta-premier-kenney-links-stunning-ucp-byelection-loss-to-separation-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary man charged for alleged YouTube threat to kill Carney, RCMP says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Calgary resident is facing criminal charges for allegedly issuing threats to Prime Minister Mark Carney on YouTube, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-man-charged-for-alleged-youtube-threat-to-kill-carney-rcmp-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-man-charged-for-alleged-youtube-threat-to-kill-carney-rcmp-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary man charged for alleged threat to kill Carney on YouTube, RCMP says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Calgary resident is facing criminal charges for allegedly issuing threats to Prime Minister Mark Carney on YouTube, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-man-charged-for-alleged-threat-to-kill-carney-on-youtube-rcmp-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-man-charged-for-alleged-threat-to-kill-carney-on-youtube-rcmp-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 men dead in separate hikes in Banff National Park: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first man was found with climbing equipment and a helmet, with Parks Canada saying he was a hiking guide but was off-duty at the time of his death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-men-dead-in-separate-hikes-in-banff-national-park-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-men-dead-in-separate-hikes-in-banff-national-park-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TC Energy urges co-operation on growing natural gas network to meet ‘generational’ demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[A leaked UCP cabinet report raised concern over TC Energy's ability to serve Alberta's nascent A.I. data centre industry, oilsands projects and other sources of demand growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/tc-energy-urges-co-operation-on-growing-natural-gas-network-to-meet-generational-demand/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/tc-energy-urges-co-operation-on-growing-natural-gas-network-to-meet-generational-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air quality data to be released on smoke from stubborn Calgary landfill fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire has been smouldering in piles of material at the ECCO Recycling landfill for more than a week, with smoke drifting into nearby southern Calgary communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/air-quality-data-to-be-released-on-smoke-from-stubborn-calgary-landfill-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/air-quality-data-to-be-released-on-smoke-from-stubborn-calgary-landfill-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detainee releases raise concerns over Chinatown being used as a ‘dumping ground’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Security footage, obtained by Global News, is raising concerns as to why detainees being released from custody are being dropped off at all hours in Edmonton's Chinatown area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/detainee-releases-raise-concerns-over-chinatown-being-used-as-a-dumping-ground/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/detainee-releases-raise-concerns-over-chinatown-being-used-as-a-dumping-ground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta legislature seat up for grabs in Calgary-Shaw byelection]]></title><description><![CDATA[A longtime Tory stronghold, the riding of Calgary-Shaw has been without a legislature member since May, when former cabinet minister Rebecca Schulz resigned her seat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-legislature-seat-up-for-grabs-in-calgary-shaw-byelection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-legislature-seat-up-for-grabs-in-calgary-shaw-byelection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks clinch playoff spot via 53-16 win over Stamps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Robustelli caught a pair of touchdown passes as the Edmonton Elks clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2019 with a 53-16 rout over the rival Calgary Stampeders in the Labour Day rematch on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-clinch-playoff-spot-via-53-16-win-over-stamps/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-clinch-playoff-spot-via-53-16-win-over-stamps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton business, hit by crime several times, frustrated with police releasing suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[A south Edmonton family business is fed up with being the victim of several break-ins and thefts, only to catch on surveillance video a suspect being released by police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-business-hit-by-crime-several-times-frustrated-with-police-releasing-suspect/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-business-hit-by-crime-several-times-frustrated-with-police-releasing-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lethbridge firefighters honoured at annual memorial: ‘What we signed up to do’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty-five years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks killed hundreds of firefighters, members across North America still gather to honour the fallen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lethbridge-firefighters-honoured-at-annual-memorial-what-we-signed-up-to-do/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lethbridge-firefighters-honoured-at-annual-memorial-what-we-signed-up-to-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Carney meets with ‘Forever Canadian’ campaigners in Banff]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister was cheered by about 50 supporters of the Forever Canadian campaign, almost all holding red and white signs and some wearing the maple leaf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/mark-carney-meets-with-forever-canadian-campaigners-in-banff/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/mark-carney-meets-with-forever-canadian-campaigners-in-banff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘E-dirt bikes are not toys’: E.R. doc fears more injuries after 2 kids hit in Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton police said two boys, aged 11 and 12, on an e-dirt bike allegedly cut off a car turning onto Terwillegar Drive, triggering a crash that left them with serious injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/e-dirt-bikes-are-not-toys-er-doc-fears-more-injuries-after-2-kids-hit-in-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/e-dirt-bikes-are-not-toys-er-doc-fears-more-injuries-after-2-kids-hit-in-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks close to playoff spot after five-year drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riding the high of a three-game win streak and first place in the CFL West Division, the Edmonton Elks are on the verge of going where the team hasn't been in six years &mdash; the playoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-close-to-playoff-spot-after-five-year-drought/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-close-to-playoff-spot-after-five-year-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[25 years later, how 9/11 influenced the careers of an Edmonton firefighting family]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the 9/11 attacks in New York City happened thousands of miles away in another country, it had a profound impact on those working in emergency services around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/25-years-later-how-911-influenced-the-careers-of-an-edmonton-firefighting-family/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/25-years-later-how-911-influenced-the-careers-of-an-edmonton-firefighting-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith takes hands-off approach to First Nation’s trans care safe haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's premier is taking a hands-off approach to a Saddle Lake Cree Nation defying the government by announcing it will offer a safe haven for gender-affirming medical care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-takes-hands-off-approach-to-first-nations-trans-care-safe-haven/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-takes-hands-off-approach-to-first-nations-trans-care-safe-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s army overhaul aims to be ‘more agile, lethal’ amid threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[CFB Edmonton will now be home to the 1st Canadian Division &mdash; the main force responsible for deploying large-scale combat operations and responding to crises at home and abroad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadas-army-overhaul-aims-to-be-more-agile-lethal-amid-threats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadas-army-overhaul-aims-to-be-more-agile-lethal-amid-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation needed into how Iranian VP’s son got government contracts, groups say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Global News investigation found an Edmonton resident won millions in federal contracts while under investigation for allegedly helping Iran's missile program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/investigation-needed-into-how-iranian-vps-son-got-government-contracts-groups-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/investigation-needed-into-how-iranian-vps-son-got-government-contracts-groups-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers defend Formenton signing as superfan ‘Mama Stanley’ withdraws support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers' decision to sign a former Team Canada junior player acquitted of sexual assault last year has come as a massive body check to one longtime superfan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-defend-formenton-signing-as-superfan-mama-stanley-withdraws-support/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-defend-formenton-signing-as-superfan-mama-stanley-withdraws-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zelenskyy arrives in Calgary ahead of Carney meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ukrainian President Volodymyr&nbsp;Zelenskyy and his wife, Olena Zelenska, are also set to visit Toronto and North Bay, Ont., before leaving Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/zelenskyy-arrives-in-calgary-ahead-of-carney-meeting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/zelenskyy-arrives-in-calgary-ahead-of-carney-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta First Nation invokes treaty clause to set up gender-affirming care safe haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saddle Lake Cree Nation says it aims to defy Premier Danielle Smith&rsquo;s government by establishing a safe haven for gender-affirming medical care &mdash; contrary to provincial law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-first-nation-invokes-treaty-clause-to-set-up-gender-affirming-care-safe-haven/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-first-nation-invokes-treaty-clause-to-set-up-gender-affirming-care-safe-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Alberta carbon capture hub on track to be largest in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Origins carbon capture and storage hub, located east of Lacombe, is to initially have capacity to permanently store up to 1.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/central-alberta-carbon-capture-hub-on-track-to-be-largest-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/central-alberta-carbon-capture-hub-on-track-to-be-largest-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enbridge makes US$2.55B acquisition of pipeline, storage systems in U.S. midwest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enbridge's acquisition of Tallgrass Energy includes a 75 per cent interest in the Pony Express Pipeline system that transports oil to a major storage hub in Cushing, Oklahoma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/enbridge-makes-us255b-acquisition-of-pipeline-storage-systems-in-us-midwest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/enbridge-makes-us255b-acquisition-of-pipeline-storage-systems-in-us-midwest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton police ‘concerned’ for welfare of dad, 2 kids missing for 12 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Police Service is asking for help finding a 42-year-old man and his two children &mdash; a nine-year-old girl and six-year-old boy &mdash; who've been missing since Aug. 28.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-police-concerned-for-welfare-of-dad-2-kids-missing-for-12-days/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-police-concerned-for-welfare-of-dad-2-kids-missing-for-12-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks return home chasing sweep versus Stampeders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vernon Adams Jr. and the Calgary Stampeders don't have time to lament their Labour Day loss to the Edmonton Elks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-return-home-chasing-sweep-versus-stampeders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-return-home-chasing-sweep-versus-stampeders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa, Alberta pledge to build 1,460 affordable houses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa will provide up to $220 million through Build Canada Homes, a federal agency formed to speed up the delivery of the housing, while&nbsp;Alberta&nbsp;will pay up to $165 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ottawa-alberta-pledge-to-build-1460-affordable-houses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ottawa-alberta-pledge-to-build-1460-affordable-houses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surface Green Line LRT route in downtown Calgary endorsed by city committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The surface alignment for the Green Line LRT through Calgary's downtown core chosen by a city committee was the only option that fell within the project's available budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/surface-green-line-lrt-route-in-downtown-calgary-endorsed-by-city-committee/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/surface-green-line-lrt-route-in-downtown-calgary-endorsed-by-city-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NAIT breaks ground on Advanced Skills Centre, adding 5,500 student spaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Advanced Skills Centre will have 29 programs teaching construction, transportation, manufacturing and energy &mdash; increasing NAIT's capacity to more than 15,000 students a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/nait-breaks-ground-on-advanced-skills-centre-adding-5500-student-spaces/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/nait-breaks-ground-on-advanced-skills-centre-adding-5500-student-spaces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City councillor apologetic but unrepentant over leaking Calgary budget documents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary city councillors have been told they can&rsquo;t do anything to sanction Landon Johnston for the leak, because law changes by the provincial government took that power away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/city-councillor-apologetic-but-unrepentant-over-leaking-calgary-budget-documents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/city-councillor-apologetic-but-unrepentant-over-leaking-calgary-budget-documents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choose Canada, businesses urge Albertans ahead of ‘risky gamble’ referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Business Council of Alberta is joining the chorus of other groups who warn a vote to quit Canada will create massive uncertainty, putting jobs and the economy at risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/choose-canada-businesses-urge-albertans-ahead-of-risky-gamble-referendum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/choose-canada-businesses-urge-albertans-ahead-of-risky-gamble-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta landowners challenge ‘chronic underfunding’ for orphan well cleanup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landowners are going to court over what they allege is the Alberta Energy Regulator's failure to fund the cleanup of oil and gas sites with no company responsible for them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-landowners-challenge-chronic-underfunding-for-orphan-well-cleanup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-landowners-challenge-chronic-underfunding-for-orphan-well-cleanup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta separatist leader Rath faces $109M debt claim from US investors ]]></title><description><![CDATA[An American litigation funder is threatening to call in more than $100 million in alleged debt from Alberta separatist leader and lawyer Jeffrey Rath and his firm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-separatist-leader-rath-faces-109m-debt-claim-from-us-investors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-separatist-leader-rath-faces-109m-debt-claim-from-us-investors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rankin touchdown spurs Elks to Labour Day win]]></title><description><![CDATA[What had been a quiet game for the Edmonton Elks' leading rusher suddenly turned into a roar Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/rankin-touchdown-spurs-elks-to-labour-day-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/rankin-touchdown-spurs-elks-to-labour-day-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks win third in a row, down Stampeders 38-28]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Elks erased an 18-point deficit to beat the Calgary Stampeders 38-28 in the CFL on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-win-third-in-a-row-down-stampeders-38-28/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-win-third-in-a-row-down-stampeders-38-28/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stakes high in Labour Day’s Battle of Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ball security was in the spotlight ahead of Monday's Labour Day game between the Edmonton Elks and Calgary Stampeders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stakes-high-in-labour-days-battle-of-alberta/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stakes-high-in-labour-days-battle-of-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indigenous filmmaker Georgina Lightning mourned by family, friends: ‘Shattered’]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP confirmed a woman died after a horse veered off the track and struck a woman. Her family confirmed it was Lightning who was hit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/indigenous-filmmaker-georgina-lightning-mourned-by-family-friends-shattered/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/indigenous-filmmaker-georgina-lightning-mourned-by-family-friends-shattered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wife’s death after 1.5-hour wait for ambulance has Edmonton doctor demanding change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly widowed Dr. Guy Blais is speaking out about the state of Alberta's health-care system, after his wife waited nearly 90 minutes for an ambulance and died shortly thereafter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/wifes-death-after-15-hour-wait-for-ambulance-has-edmonton-doctor-demanding-change/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/wifes-death-after-15-hour-wait-for-ambulance-has-edmonton-doctor-demanding-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Tories launch ‘Conservatives for Canada’ campaign ahead of Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal Conservatives have launched a campaign to engage their supporters and encourage them to vote to stay in Canada in the upcoming Alberta referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/federal-tories-launch-conservatives-for-canada-campaign-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/federal-tories-launch-conservatives-for-canada-campaign-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family friend of 2 young girls charged with sexual assault in Lethbridge: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 30-year-old man has been charged after Lethbridge police received reports of sexual assaults and interference involving two young girls.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/family-friend-of-2-young-girls-charged-with-sexual-assault-in-lethbridge-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/family-friend-of-2-young-girls-charged-with-sexual-assault-in-lethbridge-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to sign order making it easier for U.S. ranchers to sell, process own beef]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump&nbsp;said he would take steps to require country-of-origin labelling for imported beef and make it easier for ranchers and farmers to sell food they have processed themselves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/trump-to-sign-order-making-it-easier-for-us-ranchers-to-sell-process-own-beef/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/trump-to-sign-order-making-it-easier-for-us-ranchers-to-sell-process-own-beef/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta introduces $14 solar panel recycling fee, landfill ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Solar industry associations and advocates have said the Alberta government's $14 price tag is far too steep, punitive and being imposed without clear accounting to back it up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-introduces-14-solar-panel-recycling-fee-landfill-ban/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-introduces-14-solar-panel-recycling-fee-landfill-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Wild West’: Teachers, experts call for unified policies to address AI in classrooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Educators across Canada are grappling with how best to incorporate AI in their classrooms while fostering critical thinking and intellectual honesty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/wild-west-teachers-experts-call-for-unified-policies-to-address-ai-in-classrooms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/wild-west-teachers-experts-call-for-unified-policies-to-address-ai-in-classrooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special city council meeting called over leak of confidential Calgary budget docs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preliminary budget documents obtained by Global News show a large property tax increase would be required to pay for the funding requests in front of Calgary city council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/special-city-council-meeting-called-over-leak-of-confidential-calgary-budget-docs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/special-city-council-meeting-called-over-leak-of-confidential-calgary-budget-docs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jann Arden to appear at pro-Canada concert ahead of Alberta separation vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jann Arden is set to join a cohort of&nbsp;Alberta&nbsp;performers for a free concert promoting national unity ahead of the province's fall referendum on quitting Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/jann-arden-to-appear-at-pro-canada-concert-ahead-of-alberta-separation-vote/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/jann-arden-to-appear-at-pro-canada-concert-ahead-of-alberta-separation-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary mayor claims confidential budget docs show ‘wishlist’ as whistleblower revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA['This is a wishlist. Everybody comes out of the woodwork around budget time and asks for all of the stuff,' Mayor Jeromy Farkas told reporters Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-mayor-claims-confidential-budget-docs-show-wishlist-as-whistleblower-revealed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-mayor-claims-confidential-budget-docs-show-wishlist-as-whistleblower-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP investigate after one lamb shot, another killed near Wainwright]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's believed the lambs were shot when someone trespassed onto the pasture along Highway 14, near Wainwright, sometime between the morning of Aug. 23, and noon on Aug. 24.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/rcmp-investigate-after-one-lamb-shot-another-killed-near-wainwright/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/rcmp-investigate-after-one-lamb-shot-another-killed-near-wainwright/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some referendum ballots missing as Albertans begin to receive mail-in paperwork]]></title><description><![CDATA[As demand for mail-in ballots climbs ahead of the Alberta referendum, some voters are reporting problems with the packages they have received from Elections Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/some-referendum-ballots-missing-as-albertans-begin-to-receive-mail-in-paperwork/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/some-referendum-ballots-missing-as-albertans-begin-to-receive-mail-in-paperwork/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snowbirds to make final flight at Grey Cup in Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will make their final flight at the 113th Grey Cup in Calgary on Nov. 15, the CFL announced Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/snowbirds-to-make-final-flight-at-grey-cup-in-calgary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/snowbirds-to-make-final-flight-at-grey-cup-in-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadline moved up as demand surges for Alberta referendum mail-in ballots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta says interest is so high that it's moving up the deadline to apply for mail-in ballots by two weeks, with the new cut off set for Sept. 25 instead of Oct. 9.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/deadline-moved-up-as-demand-surges-for-alberta-referendum-mail-in-ballots/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/deadline-moved-up-as-demand-surges-for-alberta-referendum-mail-in-ballots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winnipeg is seen as Canada’s least safe city, Ottawa considered safest: polling]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than half of people polled by Liaison Strategies said they perceive Winnipeg to be very or somewhat unsafe, it found. Ottawa topped the list as safest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/winnipeg-is-seen-as-canadas-least-safe-city-ottawa-considered-safest-polling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/winnipeg-is-seen-as-canadas-least-safe-city-ottawa-considered-safest-polling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime unveils ‘Wednesday Night Hockey’ schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon's Prime Video has unveiled the schedule for its first season of "Wednesday Night Hockey."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/prime-unveils-wednesday-night-hockey-schedule/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/prime-unveils-wednesday-night-hockey-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community sentence for Edmonton woman whose dogs killed 11-year-old Kache Grist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crystal MacDonald was given a conditional sentence to be served in the community after her two cane corso dogs mauled Kache Grist, 11, in her south Edmonton home in April 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/community-sentence-for-edmonton-woman-whose-dogs-killed-11-year-old-kache-grist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/community-sentence-for-edmonton-woman-whose-dogs-killed-11-year-old-kache-grist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We have to move quickly’: Canadians lend a hand as massive relief effort in Nepal begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Calgary aid worker is helping Nepal earthquake survivors while the city's Nepalese community supports loved ones affected by the disaster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/we-have-to-move-quickly-canadians-lend-a-hand-as-massive-relief-effort-in-nepal-begins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/we-have-to-move-quickly-canadians-lend-a-hand-as-massive-relief-effort-in-nepal-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staffer injured in Columbia Icefield all-terrain vehicle rollover]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Pursuit staff member was conducting an operational maintenance check on the Ice Odyssey all-terrain tour vehicle when the rollover happened at the Columbia Icefield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/staffer-injured-in-columbia-icefield-all-terrain-vehicle-rollover/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/staffer-injured-in-columbia-icefield-all-terrain-vehicle-rollover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20.2% property tax increase required if Calgary funds all 2027 budget requests]]></title><description><![CDATA[The figures were included in a number of confidential, preliminary budget documents obtained by Global News after being presented to Calgary city council earlier this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/202-property-tax-increase-required-if-calgary-funds-all-2027-budgetrequests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/202-property-tax-increase-required-if-calgary-funds-all-2027-budgetrequests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apology sanction struck for Red Deer school trustee who compared Pride to Nazism]]></title><description><![CDATA[The issue erupted in the summer of 2023 and led Monique LaGrange to resign from the board of Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools after fellow members voted to disqualify her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/apology-sanction-struck-for-red-deer-school-trustee-who-compared-pride-to-nazism/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/apology-sanction-struck-for-red-deer-school-trustee-who-compared-pride-to-nazism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argos, Ticats meet in pivotal Labour Day contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's much more on the line for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts than just Labour Day bragging rights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/argos-ticats-meet-in-pivotal-labour-day-contest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/argos-ticats-meet-in-pivotal-labour-day-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two more B.C. Conservatives quit caucus citing ‘Alberta separatist’ hirings by Findlay]]></title><description><![CDATA['I remain a conservative. My principles have not changed,' MLA Donegal Wilson said. 'What has changed is my confidence in Kerry-Lynne Findlay&rsquo;s leadership.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/two-more-bc-conservatives-quit-caucus-citing-alberta-separatist-hirings-by-findlay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/two-more-bc-conservatives-quit-caucus-citing-alberta-separatist-hirings-by-findlay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two more B.C. Conservative quit caucus cites ‘Alberta separatist’ hirings by Findlay]]></title><description><![CDATA['I remain a conservative. My principles have not changed,' MLA Donegal Wilson said. 'What has changed is my confidence in Kerry-Lynne Findlay&rsquo;s leadership.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/two-more-bc-conservative-quit-caucus-cites-alberta-separatist-hirings-by-findlay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/two-more-bc-conservative-quit-caucus-cites-alberta-separatist-hirings-by-findlay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. Conservative Donegal Wilson quits caucus, cites ‘Alberta separatist’ hirings by Findlay]]></title><description><![CDATA['I remain a conservative. My principles have not changed,' MLA Donegal Wilson said. 'What has changed is my confidence in Kerry-Lynne Findlay&rsquo;s leadership.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bc-conservative-donegal-wilson-quits-caucus-cites-alberta-separatist-hirings-by-findlay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bc-conservative-donegal-wilson-quits-caucus-cites-alberta-separatist-hirings-by-findlay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa set to extend the pause on federal fuel excise tax: source]]></title><description><![CDATA[A planned renewal of the federal excise tax on fuel that was to kick in after Labour Day will be paused, Canada's finance minister is to announce Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ottawa-set-to-extend-the-pause-on-federal-fuel-excise-tax-source/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ottawa-set-to-extend-the-pause-on-federal-fuel-excise-tax-source/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa extends the pause on federal fuel excise tax to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[A planned renewal of the federal excise tax on fuel that was to kick in after Labour Day will be paused, Canada's finance minister is to announce Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ottawa-extends-the-pause-on-federal-fuel-excise-tax-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ottawa-extends-the-pause-on-federal-fuel-excise-tax-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada gave contracts to Iran VP’s son while investigating role in regime missile program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RCMP and Canadian military were among the agencies that hired companies run by Edmonton resident 'Sal Ghafouri,' a Global News investigation has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canada-gave-contracts-to-iran-vps-son-while-investigating-role-in-regime-missile-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canada-gave-contracts-to-iran-vps-son-while-investigating-role-in-regime-missile-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lethbridge protesters rally as Alberta’s Bill 11 takes effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill 11 allows physicians to work in both the public and private systems, including providing paid services while continuing to work in the public system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lethbridge-protesters-rally-as-albertas-bill-11-takes-effect/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lethbridge-protesters-rally-as-albertas-bill-11-takes-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Motor Association student patrollers return to province’s crosswalks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Classes are back in Lethbridge, Alta., and that means the Alberta Motor Association's student patrollers are once again holding their stop signs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-motor-association-student-patrollers-return-to-provinces-crosswalks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-motor-association-student-patrollers-return-to-provinces-crosswalks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier says mistake fixed after First Nations removed from Alberta Day statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Within an hour of sending an Alberta Day statement on Tuesday, the government sent an updated version removing the sentence including Indigenous Peoples from its English version.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/premier-says-mistake-fixed-after-first-nations-removed-from-alberta-day-statement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/premier-says-mistake-fixed-after-first-nations-removed-from-alberta-day-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary man charged with running $164M Ponzi scheme involving more than 1,000 victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Calgary man is accused of stealing investment funds from more than 1,000 people in an alleged $164-million fraud and money laundering Ponzi scheme over the course of four years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-man-charged-with-running-164m-ponzi-scheme-involving-more-than-1000-victims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-man-charged-with-running-164m-ponzi-scheme-involving-more-than-1000-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith says Tennessee trip isn’t sending wrong message during trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danielle Smith says she believes in diplomacy and it's her job to work with officials of all types to remind them of the importance of the relationship between the two countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-says-tennessee-trip-isnt-sending-wrong-message-during-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-says-tennessee-trip-isnt-sending-wrong-message-during-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary home sales fall 16% in August, overall prices down year-over-year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Real Estate Board while sales are growing in the upper end of the market, the same hasn't been seen in lower price ranges as the rental market becomes more favorable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-home-sales-fall-16-in-august-overall-prices-down-year-over-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-home-sales-fall-16-in-august-overall-prices-down-year-over-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary home with pro-Trump flags vandalized amid cross-border trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asked why they remain in Canada even with their support for the Trump administration, the U.S. homeowner who came here for work said it's because they have built a life in Calgary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-home-with-pro-trump-flags-vandalized-amid-cross-border-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-home-with-pro-trump-flags-vandalized-amid-cross-border-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elections Alberta to start distributing mail-in ballots for October referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta's website says those who have previously registered for a special ballot will soon start receiving their packages in the mail or they can pick them up in person.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elections-alberta-to-start-distributing-mail-in-ballots-for-october-referendum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elections-alberta-to-start-distributing-mail-in-ballots-for-october-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elections Alberta starts distributing mail-in ballots for October referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta said those who have previously registered for a special ballot will soon start receiving their packages in the mail or they can pick them up in person.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elections-alberta-starts-distributing-mail-in-ballots-for-october-referendum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elections-alberta-starts-distributing-mail-in-ballots-for-october-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 teens charged in airsoft pistol confrontation at Lethbridge mall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Lethbridge have charged four boys between the ages of 13 to 15 after one of them allegedly brandished an airsoft gun at Park Place Mall on Friday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/4-teens-charged-in-airsoft-pistol-confrontation-at-lethbridge-mall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/4-teens-charged-in-airsoft-pistol-confrontation-at-lethbridge-mall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 400 physicians interested in joining dual practice system: Alberta government]]></title><description><![CDATA[The model is set to allow doctors to offer private services while also working in the public system, starting with elective surgeries like hip and knee replacements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/nearly-400-physicians-interested-in-joining-dual-practice-system-alberta-government/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/nearly-400-physicians-interested-in-joining-dual-practice-system-alberta-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elections Alberta receives 225K requests for referendum mail-in ballots]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of Aug. 31, Elections Alberta says around 225,000 people have applied for the ballot. In the 2023 provincial election, that number was 59,589.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elections-alberta-receives-225k-requests-for-referendum-mail-in-ballots/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elections-alberta-receives-225k-requests-for-referendum-mail-in-ballots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bare shelves at Alberta food banks as demand soar: ‘Very difficult year’]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the first six month the year, Food Banks Alberta distributed almost as much food as it did in all of 2025 &mdash; and the busiest months are yet to come.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bare-shelves-at-alberta-food-banks-as-demand-soar-very-difficult-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bare-shelves-at-alberta-food-banks-as-demand-soar-very-difficult-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith says Canadians ‘confused’ by Trump’s targeting of Lake Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[While appearing on U.S. network television, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Canadians are confused and disappointed by Trump's move to rebrand Lake Ontario as 'Lake America.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-says-canadians-confused-by-trumps-targeting-of-lake-ontario/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-says-canadians-confused-by-trumps-targeting-of-lake-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AgriStability reopened for Alberta farmers impacted by extensive summer rains]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AgriStability enrolment deadline was April 30, but it has been reopened to give farmers impacted by excessive rainfall until Oct. 1 to sign up for assistance.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/agristability-reopened-for-alberta-farmers-impacted-by-extensive-summer-rains/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/agristability-reopened-for-alberta-farmers-impacted-by-extensive-summer-rains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New beetle species linked to rise in Dutch elm disease in Edmonton trees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Edmonton says the banded elm bark beetle is playing a significant role in spreading Dutch elm disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/new-beetle-species-linked-to-rise-in-dutch-elm-disease-in-edmonton-trees/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/new-beetle-species-linked-to-rise-in-dutch-elm-disease-in-edmonton-trees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith avoids talk of separation at Alberta Day as referendum looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smith has called a vote for Oct. 19 that will ask Albertans whether the province should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on leaving the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-avoids-talk-of-separation-at-alberta-day-as-referendum-looms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-avoids-talk-of-separation-at-alberta-day-as-referendum-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith to speak at Alberta Day celebration as referendum nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta officially became a Canadian province on Sept. 1, 1905, and various festivities were planned this weekend ahead of the province's birthday on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-to-speak-at-alberta-day-celebration-as-referendum-nears/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-to-speak-at-alberta-day-celebration-as-referendum-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stampeders score late for 28-23 win over Ticats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although his team was trailing late in the game, Dedrick Mills just knew there was a big play coming for the Calgary Stampeders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stampeders-score-late-for-28-23-win-over-ticats/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stampeders-score-late-for-28-23-win-over-ticats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to meet with U.S. officials amid trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was originally heading to the U.S. on a pre-planned trip, but her office says she's now going to meet with officials amid the trade war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-premier-danielle-smith-to-meet-with-us-officials-amid-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-premier-danielle-smith-to-meet-with-us-officials-amid-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Immigrant groups say racism rising in Alberta as referendum looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[University of Alberta political science professor Jared Wesley says the upcoming referendum in Alberta is at least partially to blame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/immigrant-groups-say-racism-rising-in-alberta-as-referendum-looms/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/immigrant-groups-say-racism-rising-in-alberta-as-referendum-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary uses AI to determine the 50 highest-risk intersections for pedestrians]]></title><description><![CDATA[The list of the highest-risk intersections comes after the City of Calgary used AI to assess and assign a risk score to more than 17,000 intersections across the city.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-uses-ai-to-determine-the-50-highest-risk-intersections-for-pedestrians/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-uses-ai-to-determine-the-50-highest-risk-intersections-for-pedestrians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What could Alberta do with its budget surplus?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta is now forecasting a $2 billion surplus this fiscal year. That's an $11.4 billion swing, after initially projecting a deficit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/what-could-alberta-do-with-its-budget-surplus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/what-could-alberta-do-with-its-budget-surplus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges laid in St. Albert electric dirt bike crash as e-mobility hospitalizations spike]]></title><description><![CDATA['These are dangerous, high-speed, off-highway vehicles that need to be ridden out in the back 40 and not in the cities,' RCMP said of electric dirt bikes on municipal streets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/charges-laid-in-st-albert-electric-dirt-bike-crash-as-e-mobility-hospitalizations-spike/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/charges-laid-in-st-albert-electric-dirt-bike-crash-as-e-mobility-hospitalizations-spike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 100 dogs rescued from home in Fort McMurray]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dogs have been placed in the care of the Fort McMurray SPCA, which says it will let the public know when the animals are ready for adoption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/nearly-100-dogs-rescued-from-home-in-fort-mcmurray/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/nearly-100-dogs-rescued-from-home-in-fort-mcmurray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stampeders turn to Love with starting QB Adams out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Stampeders will be without the services of starting quarterback Vernon Adam Jr. for the immediate future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stampeders-turn-to-love-with-starting-qb-adams-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stampeders-turn-to-love-with-starting-qb-adams-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton-born father back in Canada after 9 months in ICE detention]]></title><description><![CDATA['I've been removed for a mistake I made 22 years ago, when I was a 17-year-old kid in high school. And now two American children are going to be left without their father.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-born-father-back-in-canada-after-9-months-in-ice-detention/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-born-father-back-in-canada-after-9-months-in-ice-detention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead following fire in Calgary home basement, police investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police are investigating what they call a 'suspicious death' following a fire at a home in the Tuxedo Park neighbourhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/1-dead-following-fire-in-calgary-home-basement-police-investigating/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/1-dead-following-fire-in-calgary-home-basement-police-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Pocklington’s former mansion on City of Edmonton’s auction list: ‘It’s iconic’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Edmonton's assessed value for 8638 Saskatchewan Drive is $2.7 million &mdash; which for 2026, translates to a municipal property tax bill of more than $28,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/peter-pocklingtons-former-mansion-on-city-of-edmontons-auction-list-its-iconic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/peter-pocklingtons-former-mansion-on-city-of-edmontons-auction-list-its-iconic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta expands access to cancer treatment with Calgary radiopharmaceutical facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction is underway on the Calgary Radiopharmaceutical Centre and cyclotron &mdash; expanding access to advanced cancer imaging and treatments across southern Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-expands-access-to-cancer-treatment-with-calgary-radiopharmaceutical-facility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-expands-access-to-cancer-treatment-with-calgary-radiopharmaceutical-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver who caused 2024 Boxing Day crash that killed 9-year-old girl sentenced to 10 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duane Nepoose, 32, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after speeding from Calgary police in a stolen minivan, causing a crash that killed nine-year-old Victoria Desjardins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/driver-who-caused-2024-boxing-day-crash-that-killed-9-year-old-girl-sentenced-to-10-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/driver-who-caused-2024-boxing-day-crash-that-killed-9-year-old-girl-sentenced-to-10-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta predicting 2026 budget surplus thanks to oil prices, Middle East war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province&rsquo;s latest fiscal update predicts a $2-billion surplus &mdash; a huge turnaround from the $9.4-billion deficit originally expected for the 2026 fiscal year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-predicting-2026-budget-surplus-thanks-to-oil-prices-middle-east-war/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-predicting-2026-budget-surplus-thanks-to-oil-prices-middle-east-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No prison absences for man who murdered 5-year-old Jessica Koopmans in Lethbridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Parole Board of Canada has denied unescorted temporary absences to Anthony Gallup, who kidnapped and killed five-year-old Jessica Koopmans in Lethbridge in 2001.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/no-prison-absences-for-man-who-murdered-5-year-old-jessica-koopmans-in-lethbridge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/no-prison-absences-for-man-who-murdered-5-year-old-jessica-koopmans-in-lethbridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith to take part in virtual town hall on AI data centres in Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danielle Smith and her technology minister are set to take part in a virtual town hall Thursday about developing artificial intelligence data centres in Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-to-take-part-in-virtual-town-hall-on-ai-data-centres-in-alberta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-to-take-part-in-virtual-town-hall-on-ai-data-centres-in-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta’s Smith to take part in virtual town hall on AI data centre development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danielle Smith and her technology minister are set to take part in a virtual town hall Thursday about developing artificial intelligence data centres in the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertas-smith-to-take-part-in-virtual-town-hall-on-ai-data-centre-development/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertas-smith-to-take-part-in-virtual-town-hall-on-ai-data-centre-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta’s Smith takes questions at less rowdy AI town hall, NDP calls for freeze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danielle Smith and her technology minister are set to take part in a virtual town hall Thursday about developing artificial intelligence data centres in Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertas-smith-takes-questions-at-less-rowdy-ai-town-hall-ndp-calls-for-freeze/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertas-smith-takes-questions-at-less-rowdy-ai-town-hall-ndp-calls-for-freeze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith rejects taxing oil exports, pushes increased diplomacy efforts with U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danielle Smith says she wants to avoid further trade war escalations and instead double down on diplomacy efforts &mdash; cautioning the U.S. has the power to cripple Canada energy-wise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-rejects-taxing-oil-exports-pushes-increased-diplomacy-efforts-with-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-rejects-taxing-oil-exports-pushes-increased-diplomacy-efforts-with-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan to tax U.S. booze, but premier says potash and oil are off the table]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Scott Moe and members of his cabinet are expected to speak with the media 1 p.m. on Wednesday in Prince Albert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/saskatchewan-to-tax-us-booze-but-premier-says-potash-and-oil-are-off-the-table/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/saskatchewan-to-tax-us-booze-but-premier-says-potash-and-oil-are-off-the-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is restricting U.S. from Canada’s oil ‘crazy’? Here’s what happened before]]></title><description><![CDATA[The escalating trade war between Canada and the U.S. has reignited the debate over whether to use Canadian energy exports as leverage over the Trump administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/is-restricting-us-from-canadas-oil-crazy-heres-what-happened-before/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/is-restricting-us-from-canadas-oil-crazy-heres-what-happened-before/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman dies in police shooting as Calgary officers respond to mental health call]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was shot and killed by members of the Calgary Police Service overnight when officers responded to a mental health call f in the city's southeast Legacy neighbourhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/woman-dies-in-police-shooting-as-calgary-officers-respond-to-mental-health-call/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/woman-dies-in-police-shooting-as-calgary-officers-respond-to-mental-health-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead following officer-involved shooting in Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is dead and police remain on scene following an officer-involved shooting in southeast Calgary overnight Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/1-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-calgary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/1-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta NDP urges Smith to cancel separation vote amid Canada-US trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's Opposition leader says now is not the time to hold a referendum on leaving Canada as the country wages a consequential trade war with its southern neighbors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-ndp-urges-smith-to-cancel-separation-vote-amid-canada-us-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-ndp-urges-smith-to-cancel-separation-vote-amid-canada-us-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith wants Ottawa to resume negotiations with U.S. before counter-tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's premier has been a holdout among provincial and territorial leaders when it comes to putting their support behind Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan for counter-tariffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-wants-ottawa-to-resume-negotiations-with-us-before-counter-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-wants-ottawa-to-resume-negotiations-with-us-before-counter-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recovery Alberta closes Edmonton addiction treatment program, drops hundreds from wait list]]></title><description><![CDATA[For hundreds of Albertans on the waiting list at the Henwood Treatment Centre, the loss of the program means they are back to square one in their search for addiction treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/recovery-alberta-closes-edmonton-addiction-treatment-program-drops-hundreds-from-wait-list/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/recovery-alberta-closes-edmonton-addiction-treatment-program-drops-hundreds-from-wait-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Kenney says oil needs to be on the table in U.S. tariff war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statistics peg the value of Alberta's oil exports to the U.S. in 2025 at close to $111 billion &mdash; representing much of the province's nearly $177 billion worth of global exports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/jason-kenney-says-oil-needs-to-be-on-the-table-in-us-tariff-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/jason-kenney-says-oil-needs-to-be-on-the-table-in-us-tariff-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manning teen arrested after school shooting threat made in northern Alberta town]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teenager from a northern Alberta community has been arrested and seven guns seized after RCMP learned someone had threatened to shoot students on the first day of school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/manning-teen-arrested-after-school-shooting-threat-made-in-northern-alberta-town/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/manning-teen-arrested-after-school-shooting-threat-made-in-northern-alberta-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TSB calls for stricter medical fitness assessment rules after Alberta train crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The call comes after an investigation into a 2023 collision between two Canadian National Railway trains near Wainwright, about 200 kilometres southeast of Edmonton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/tsb-calls-for-stricter-medical-fitness-assessment-rules-after-alberta-train-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/tsb-calls-for-stricter-medical-fitness-assessment-rules-after-alberta-train-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notley, Kenney join forces to co-chair business campaign against Alberta separation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says former premiers Jason Kenney and Rachel Notley are co-chairing its campaign to keep the country united.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/notley-kenney-join-forces-to-co-chair-business-campaign-against-alberta-separation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/notley-kenney-join-forces-to-co-chair-business-campaign-against-alberta-separation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frenemies for Canada: Notley, Kenney join forces to prevent Alberta separation]]></title><description><![CDATA["I'm always happy to put patriotism ahead of partisanship,&rdquo; Jason Kenney said of partnering with fellow former premier Rachel Notley to fight for Alberta staying in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/frenemies-for-canada-notley-kenney-join-forces-to-prevent-alberta-separation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/frenemies-for-canada-notley-kenney-join-forces-to-prevent-alberta-separation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern Alberta charity closes permanently following AHS shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A charity in Raymond, Alta., is closing the doors to both its food bank and thrift store, after Alberta Health Services ordered a shutdown earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/southern-alberta-charity-closes-permanently-following-ahs-shutdown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/southern-alberta-charity-closes-permanently-following-ahs-shutdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Victoire’s missing Walter Cup trophy found and reunited with team]]></title><description><![CDATA[The replica PWHL championship trophy went missing last week when it failed to arrive in Lethbridge, where it was to spend Thursday with Montreal Victoire forward Dara Greig.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/montreal-victoires-missing-walter-cup-trophy-found-and-reunited-with-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/montreal-victoires-missing-walter-cup-trophy-found-and-reunited-with-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teens make their mark at CPKC Women’s Open, signalling bright future for women’s golf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four Canadians aged 18 and under made the cut for the 2026 CPKC Women's Open &mdash; a first for the tournament held in Edmonton this past weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/teens-make-their-mark-at-cpkc-womens-open-signalling-bright-future-for-womens-golf/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/teens-make-their-mark-at-cpkc-womens-open-signalling-bright-future-for-womens-golf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opposition urges Saskatchewan premier pull U.S. booze as tariff war spirals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan NDP&nbsp;are calling on&nbsp;Premier&nbsp;Scott&nbsp;Moe&nbsp;to put his elbows up and&nbsp;pull&nbsp;U.S. liquor from shelves amid the renewed trade&nbsp;war&nbsp;with the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/opposition-urges-saskatchewan-premier-pull-us-booze-as-tariff-war-spirals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/opposition-urges-saskatchewan-premier-pull-us-booze-as-tariff-war-spirals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Booze down, elbows up: Prairie politicians, consumers react as tariff war heats up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan NDP&nbsp;are calling on&nbsp;Premier&nbsp;Scott&nbsp;Moe&nbsp;to put his elbows up and&nbsp;pull&nbsp;U.S. liquor from shelves amid the renewed trade&nbsp;war&nbsp;with the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/booze-down-elbows-up-prairie-politicians-consumers-react-as-tariff-war-heats-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/booze-down-elbows-up-prairie-politicians-consumers-react-as-tariff-war-heats-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Push to bring women’s professional soccer to Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hoping to capitalize on the popularity of women's sports - local women are trying to convince the Northern Super League to expand - and bring pro soccer to Alberta's capital.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/push-to-bring-womens-professional-soccer-to-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/push-to-bring-womens-professional-soccer-to-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds commemorate Edmonton correctional officer Ramandeep Kaur Maan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ramandeep Kaur Maan was one of two Edmonton correctional officers killed in a crash in early August. Family, friends and first responders attended her funeral Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/hundreds-commemorate-edmonton-correctional-officer-ramandeep-kaur-maan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/hundreds-commemorate-edmonton-correctional-officer-ramandeep-kaur-maan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From trust funds to bullion: Inside the court battles surrounding Jeff Rath]]></title><description><![CDATA[An $8-million bullion purchase is at the heart of Alberta separatist leader Jeffrey Rath's legal woes - a purchase that Tallcree First Nation alleges should have gone to its trust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/from-trust-funds-to-bullion-inside-the-court-battles-surrounding-jeff-rath/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/from-trust-funds-to-bullion-inside-the-court-battles-surrounding-jeff-rath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds gather for funeral of correctional officer Nicolae Serban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funerals for the two correctional officers who died in a crash at the start of August are being held this weekend. The service for Nicolae Serban was on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/hundreds-gather-for-funeral-of-correctional-officer-nicolae-serban/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/hundreds-gather-for-funeral-of-correctional-officer-nicolae-serban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after shooting in N.W.T. prompts shelter-in-place order]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a shooting in Northwest Territories Saturday, the male suspect fled the scene, prompting a shelter-in-place order to be issued.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/man-arrested-after-shooting-in-nwt-prompts-shelter-in-place-order/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/man-arrested-after-shooting-in-nwt-prompts-shelter-in-place-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.-Canada trade talks have collapsed. Carney says these 3 issues torpedoed them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tariffs of 50 per cent on billions of dollars of Canadian goods are now in effect after talks between the United States and Canada collapsed on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/us-canada-trade-talks-have-collapsed-carney-says-these-3-issues-torpedoed-them/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/us-canada-trade-talks-have-collapsed-carney-says-these-3-issues-torpedoed-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Carney to speak as U.S.-Canada trade talks fall apart, 50% tariffs hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 11 a.m., Carney will address reporters, as he prepares for a 1:30 p.m. meeting with the premiers of Canada's provinces and territories.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/watch-carney-to-speak-as-us-canada-trade-talks-fall-apart-50-tariffs-hit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/watch-carney-to-speak-as-us-canada-trade-talks-fall-apart-50-tariffs-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Carney says Canada ‘walking away from a bad deal’ as 50% tariffs hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 11 a.m., Carney will address reporters, as he prepares for a 1:30 p.m. meeting with the premiers of Canada's provinces and territories.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/watch-carney-says-canada-walking-away-from-a-bad-deal-as-50-tariffs-hit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/watch-carney-says-canada-walking-away-from-a-bad-deal-as-50-tariffs-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney to speak as U.S.-Canada trade talks fall apart, 50% tariffs hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 11 a.m., Carney will address reporters, as he prepares for a 1:30 p.m. meeting with the premiers of Canada's provinces and territories.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-to-speak-as-us-canada-trade-talks-fall-apart-50-tariffs-hit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-to-speak-as-us-canada-trade-talks-fall-apart-50-tariffs-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney says Canada ‘walking away from a bad deal’ as 50% tariffs hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 11 a.m., Carney will address reporters, as he prepares for a 1:30 p.m. meeting with the premiers of Canada's provinces and territories.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-says-canada-walking-away-from-a-bad-deal-as-50-tariffs-hit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-says-canada-walking-away-from-a-bad-deal-as-50-tariffs-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blanchard hits walk-off field goal in Elks’ win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vincent Blanchard kicked a 40-yard field goal as time expired to give the Edmonton Elks a 22-19 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/blanchard-hits-walk-off-field-goal-in-elks-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/blanchard-hits-walk-off-field-goal-in-elks-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where’s the Walter Cup? PWHL trophy missing after not arriving in Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unlike the NHL and the Stanley Cup, the PWHL does not have a person dedicated to travel with the Walter Cup when the trophy goes on the road with players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/wheres-the-walter-cup-pwhl-trophy-missing-after-not-arriving-in-alberta/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/wheres-the-walter-cup-pwhl-trophy-missing-after-not-arriving-in-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer baby boom at Lois Hole Hospital for Women in Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal Alex has been busy with more than 1,700 babies born between May and July 2026 at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women &mdash; including dozens of twins and even some triplets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/summer-baby-boom-at-lois-hole-hospital-for-women-in-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/summer-baby-boom-at-lois-hole-hospital-for-women-in-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Sikh temple stabbing suspect just released from prison: ‘History of violent offences’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man entered the Nanaksar gurdwara just off Manning Drive in northeast Edmonton and attacked members during morning prayers that were happening ahead of a wedding on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-sikh-temple-stabbing-suspect-just-released-from-prison-history-of-violent-offences/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-sikh-temple-stabbing-suspect-just-released-from-prison-history-of-violent-offences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 men stabbed during prayers at Sikh temple in north Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man entered the Nanaksar gurdwara just off Manning Drive in northeast Edmonton and attacked members during morning prayers that were happening ahead of a wedding on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-men-stabbed-during-prayers-at-sikh-temple-in-north-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-men-stabbed-during-prayers-at-sikh-temple-in-north-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 men stabbed during prayers at Sikh temple in Edmonton; suspect has history of violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man entered the Nanaksar gurdwara just off Manning Drive in northeast Edmonton and attacked members during morning prayers that were happening ahead of a wedding on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-men-stabbed-during-prayers-at-sikh-temple-in-edmonton-suspect-has-history-of-violence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-men-stabbed-during-prayers-at-sikh-temple-in-edmonton-suspect-has-history-of-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rescuers use new tech to save caver trapped vertically in Alberta’s ‘Psych Squeeze’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A caver has been rescued after being trapped underground in Canmore, Alta., in an operation that deployed volunteer-built underground radio technology for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/rescuers-use-new-tech-to-save-caver-trapped-vertically-in-albertas-psych-squeeze/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/rescuers-use-new-tech-to-save-caver-trapped-vertically-in-albertas-psych-squeeze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta minister faces more fury at second town hall on AI data centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's technology minister faced another firing line of fury at the government's second town hall hearing from residents over its plan for artificial intelligence data centres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-minister-faces-more-fury-at-second-town-hall-on-ai-data-centres/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-minister-faces-more-fury-at-second-town-hall-on-ai-data-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miyu Yamashita secures early leader at CPKC Women’s Open, Canadian teens chasing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian teenagers were within striking distance of clubhouse leader Miyu Yamashita of Japan in the first round of the CPKC Women's Open at Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/miyu-yamashita-secures-early-leader-at-cpkc-womens-open-canadian-teens-chasing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/miyu-yamashita-secures-early-leader-at-cpkc-womens-open-canadian-teens-chasing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary’s tech sector sees North America’s highest growth 3 years and counting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report from CBRE Group shows that job growth in Calgary's tech sector was more than 50% between 2022 and 2025, more than 20 points ahead of the next metropolitan area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgarys-tech-sector-sees-north-americas-highest-growth-3-years-and-counting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgarys-tech-sector-sees-north-americas-highest-growth-3-years-and-counting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Pride parade organizers defend police presence amid backlash from advocates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton PrideFest Association said police involvement is a reasonable precaution to protect attendees and ensure they return home safely after the parade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-pride-parade-organizers-defend-police-presence-amid-backlash-from-advocates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-pride-parade-organizers-defend-police-presence-amid-backlash-from-advocates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brief shutdown of Bearspaw water main coming in September for Calgary region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of Calgary and surrounding communities, freed nearly five months ago from water restrictions, are being warned of another possible Bearspaw feeder main shutdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/brief-shutdown-of-bearspaw-water-main-coming-in-september-for-calgary-region/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/brief-shutdown-of-bearspaw-water-main-coming-in-september-for-calgary-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton’s ball hawks ready for Bombers]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Tyrell Ford was growing up in Niagara Falls, Ont., his offensive skills got to a point where he decided he needed a new challenge. So he gave up carrying and catching the football to try his hand at defence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmontons-ball-hawks-ready-for-bombers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmontons-ball-hawks-ready-for-bombers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet ordered to scrap wheelchair weight cap]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet is imposing an "undue barrier" on travellers living with a disability by effectively barring some power wheelchairs from its planes, says Canada's transport regulator.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/westjet-ordered-to-scrap-wheelchair-weight-cap/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/westjet-ordered-to-scrap-wheelchair-weight-cap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta minister to host second AI data centre town hall for Sturgeon County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta&nbsp;Technology Minister Nate Glubish will be on hand to host the provincial government's second town hall on its plan for artificial intelligence centres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-minister-to-host-second-ai-data-centre-town-hall-for-sturgeon-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-minister-to-host-second-ai-data-centre-town-hall-for-sturgeon-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta minister to host second AI data centre town hall for northern Sturgeon County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta&nbsp;Technology Minister Nate Glubish will be on hand to host the provincial government's second town hall on its plan for artificial intelligence centres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-minister-to-host-second-ai-data-centre-town-hall-for-northern-sturgeon-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-minister-to-host-second-ai-data-centre-town-hall-for-northern-sturgeon-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta minister hosts second AI data centre town hall in Sturgeon County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta&nbsp;Technology Minister Nate Glubish will be on hand to host the provincial government's second town hall on its plan for artificial intelligence centres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-minister-hosts-second-ai-data-centre-town-hall-in-sturgeon-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-minister-hosts-second-ai-data-centre-town-hall-in-sturgeon-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian military history on display at Whoop-Up Days]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, the Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) visited Lethbridge during Whoop-Up Days to showcase its cavalry heritage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadian-military-history-on-display-at-whoop-up-days/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadian-military-history-on-display-at-whoop-up-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big auntie earring competitions a standout event at Treaty Days celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big auntie earring competitions have taken Treaty Days celebrations by storm on many First Nations across the Prairies as a tongue-in-cheek ode to Indigenous-made earrings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/big-auntie-earring-competitions-a-standout-event-at-treaty-days-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/big-auntie-earring-competitions-a-standout-event-at-treaty-days-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Keystone XL—and why does Trump want to bring it back to life?]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump says he is looking to revive the the Keystone XL pipeline expansion project as part of a pending trade deal with Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/what-is-keystone-xland-why-does-trump-want-to-bring-it-back-to-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/what-is-keystone-xland-why-does-trump-want-to-bring-it-back-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks look to win season series with Blue Bombers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cody Fajardo and the Edmonton Elks can help themselves in two ways Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-look-to-win-season-series-with-blue-bombers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-look-to-win-season-series-with-blue-bombers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is ‘Lucky’? Dutch police believe mystery man may have ties to Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man collapsed in Amsterdam in 2023 from a hemorrhage or stroke but police in the city have been unable to identify him for three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/who-is-lucky-dutch-police-believe-mystery-man-may-have-ties-to-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/who-is-lucky-dutch-police-believe-mystery-man-may-have-ties-to-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta to hold first AI data centre town halls this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data&nbsp;centre&nbsp;development has been met with fierce pushback from some residents concerned about water use, pollution and the potential impact on electricity bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-to-hold-first-ai-data-centre-town-halls-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-to-hold-first-ai-data-centre-town-halls-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary Chamber says trade negotiations ‘a tipping point’ in relationship with U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is the latest round of trade negotiations with the U.S. the "new normal?" That's the question the Calgary Chamber of Commerce says is on the mind of many of its members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-chamber-says-trade-negotiations-a-tipping-point-in-relationship-with-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-chamber-says-trade-negotiations-a-tipping-point-in-relationship-with-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wetaskiwin mayor returning to city hall after being banned]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Wetaskiwin and its mayor Joe Branco have come to a court approved agreement to allow the mayor back inside city hall after being banned in mid-January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/wetaskiwin-mayor-returning-to-city-hall-after-being-banned/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/wetaskiwin-mayor-returning-to-city-hall-after-being-banned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton teenage homicide victim called ‘a bright light’ by family members]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton police said Tuesday they have made an arrest in the shooting death of a 16-year-old girl on Sunday. Family members have identified the victim as Jazmin Dhesi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-teenage-homicide-victim-called-a-bright-light-by-family-members/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-teenage-homicide-victim-called-a-bright-light-by-family-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alouettes’ receiver Tyson Philpot on historic pace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyson Philpot is on a historic clip.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alouettes-receiver-tyson-philpot-on-historic-pace/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alouettes-receiver-tyson-philpot-on-historic-pace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sentencing hearing underway for Calgary man who preyed on sex trade workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sentencing hearing is underway in a Calgary courtroom for Richard Mantha, who was found guilty of drugging and sexually assaulting several women employed in the city's sex trade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/sentencing-hearing-underway-for-calgary-man-who-preyed-on-sex-trade-workers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/sentencing-hearing-underway-for-calgary-man-who-preyed-on-sex-trade-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sentencing hearing held in Calgary Tuesday for man who preyed on sex trade workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sentencing hearing took place in Calgary on Tuesday for Richard Mantha, who was found guilty of drugging and sexually assaulting several women employed in the city's sex trade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/sentencing-hearing-held-in-calgary-tuesday-for-man-who-preyed-on-sex-trade-workers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/sentencing-hearing-held-in-calgary-tuesday-for-man-who-preyed-on-sex-trade-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith calls byelection in Calgary-Shaw, vote to take place Sept. 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents&nbsp;in&nbsp;Calgary-Shaw have been without a legislature representative since May, when former United Conservative Party cabinet minister Rebecca Schulz resigned her seat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/smith-calls-byelection-in-calgary-shaw-vote-to-take-place-sept-14/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/smith-calls-byelection-in-calgary-shaw-vote-to-take-place-sept-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton police continue to search for answers in death of 16-year-old girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators with the Edmonton police homicide unit were back on scene Monday at Park Hill Condominiums searching for clues in the suspicious death of a 16-year-old girl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-police-continue-to-search-for-answers-in-death-of-16-year-old-girl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-police-continue-to-search-for-answers-in-death-of-16-year-old-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton police contine to search for answers in death of 16-year-old girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators with the Edmonton police homicide unit were back on scene Monday at Park Hill Condominiums searching for clues in the suspicious death of a 16-year-old girl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-police-contine-to-search-for-answers-in-death-of-16-year-old-girl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-police-contine-to-search-for-answers-in-death-of-16-year-old-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Not suitable’: Utilities commission rejects power plant for Olds, Alta., data centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A setback for plans to build a massive data centre complex near Olds, Alta. after the Alberta Utilities Commission denied an application to build a huge natural gas power plant .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/not-suitable-utilities-commission-rejects-power-plant-for-olds-alta-data-centre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/not-suitable-utilities-commission-rejects-power-plant-for-olds-alta-data-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chief calls for respect from Alberta after government misses Treaty anniversary event]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Nations are calling for more respect from the Alberta government after the Indigenous relations minister missed a celebration marking the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/chief-calls-for-respect-from-alberta-after-government-misses-treaty-anniversary-event/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/chief-calls-for-respect-from-alberta-after-government-misses-treaty-anniversary-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government of Alberta praises Ontario court ruling on bike lanes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's Transportation Minister has welcomed an Ontario court ruling upholding the province's efforts to remove several bike lanes, calling it 'a win for common sense.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/government-of-alberta-praises-ontario-court-ruling-on-bike-lanes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/government-of-alberta-praises-ontario-court-ruling-on-bike-lanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jann Arden shares pictures of wedding to Icelandic author Thordis Elva]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary-born singer, author and actor announced her nuptials on Sunday in an Instagram post with the caption, 'Wife and wife.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/jann-arden-shares-pictures-of-wedding-to-icelandic-author-thordis-elva/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/jann-arden-shares-pictures-of-wedding-to-icelandic-author-thordis-elva/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton police investigating suspicious death of teen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homicide investigators have been called in to investigate the suspicious death of a 16-year-old girl in northeast Edmonton early Sunday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-police-investigating-suspicious-death-of-teen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-police-investigating-suspicious-death-of-teen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Married women share problems renewing Alberta driver’s licences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Married women like Christine Orme say they're having problems when their documents don't match, because some have their maiden name and others have their married name.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/married-women-share-problems-renewing-alberta-drivers-licences/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/married-women-share-problems-renewing-alberta-drivers-licences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Elks thump Toronto Argonauts 42-12]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 85-yard interception return for a touchdown by J.J. Ross helped the Edmonton Elks halt a two-game losing skid with a 42-12 victory over the visiting Toronto Argonauts on Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-elks-thump-toronto-argonauts-42-12/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-elks-thump-toronto-argonauts-42-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta teen’s family sues government after nearly $200K out-of-country surgical bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Alberta teen's family is heading to court after spending nearly $200,000 on U.S. scoliosis surgery, arguing healthcare delays violated her constitutional rights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-teens-family-sues-government-after-nearly-200k-out-of-country-surgical-bill/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-teens-family-sues-government-after-nearly-200k-out-of-country-surgical-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta mayors welcome more money for local housing infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new bilateral program to accelerate homebuilding was announced in July with the funding set aside being used to set up water and wastewater infrastructure for homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-mayors-welcome-more-money-for-local-housing-infrastructure/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-mayors-welcome-more-money-for-local-housing-infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elections Alberta addresses concerns about voter registration misinformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta says its monitoring 'several streams' of misinformation that have been increasing as the Oct. 19 referendum vote draws near.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elections-alberta-addresses-concerns-about-voter-registration-misinformation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elections-alberta-addresses-concerns-about-voter-registration-misinformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta delays new restrictions on flags in schools, national anthem mandate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new rules were expected to take effect on Sept. 1, stemming from a bill that Premier Danielle Smith's government has said is meant to remove ideology from the classroom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-delays-new-restrictions-on-flags-in-schools-national-anthem-mandate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-delays-new-restrictions-on-flags-in-schools-national-anthem-mandate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court approves $4.5M settlement in WestJet flight attendant harassment case]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agreement requires WestJet to conduct an assessment that looks at the prevalence of harassment in the workplace, underreporting and how response systems can be improved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/court-approves-45m-settlement-in-westjet-flight-attendant-harassment-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/court-approves-45m-settlement-in-westjet-flight-attendant-harassment-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions top Stampeders 30-26 for third straight win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B.C. Lions downed the Calgary Stampeders 30-26 for their third straight victory Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lions-top-stampeders-30-26-for-third-straight-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lions-top-stampeders-30-26-for-third-straight-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legendary Calgary Flames broadcaster Peter Maher dead at 79]]></title><description><![CDATA[The legendary voice spent more than three decades filling the vehicles and living rooms of Flames fans, calling 2,954 Flames games -- including their 1989 Stanley Cup victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/legendary-calgary-flames-broadcaster-peter-maher-dead-at-79/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/legendary-calgary-flames-broadcaster-peter-maher-dead-at-79/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Canadian youths died from injuries during e-scooter, e-bike use in 2025: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doctors say the provinces and territories have a "patchwork" of rules surrounding what age youth can use the devices, but injuries and deaths are happening to youth of all ages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/10-canadian-youths-died-from-injuries-during-e-scooter-e-bike-use-in-2025-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/10-canadian-youths-died-from-injuries-during-e-scooter-e-bike-use-in-2025-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pumpkin problems: Alberta’s wet summer affecting annual crop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pumpkin patch owners in northern Alberta are looking at unprecedented options, like charging admission, or shipping in pumpkins, as the wet summer wreaks havoc on their crops.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/pumpkin-problems-albertas-wet-summer-affecting-annual-crop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/pumpkin-problems-albertas-wet-summer-affecting-annual-crop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary Stampeders aim to make hay at home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Stampeders and B.C. Lions both sought more traction in the CFL's West Division heading into the second half of their seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-stampeders-aim-to-make-hay-at-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-stampeders-aim-to-make-hay-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta RCMP officers set to switch to new uniforms this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new navy blue uniforms will begin to be worn by front-line officers starting on Aug. 15. Some officers may continue wearing the current grey uniforms for some time, RCMP say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-rcmp-officers-set-to-switch-to-new-uniforms-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-rcmp-officers-set-to-switch-to-new-uniforms-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rankin’s rushing dip coincides with fewer carries]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's a very simple explanation for Justin Rankin's rushing struggles of late.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/rankins-rushing-dip-coincides-with-fewer-carries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/rankins-rushing-dip-coincides-with-fewer-carries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta seeks proposals for gambling addiction services as part of iGaming launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province says it's looking to fund services that will be in addition to what's available through Recovery&nbsp;Alberta, such as 21-day bed-based treatment programs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-seeks-proposals-for-gambling-addiction-services-as-part-of-igaming-launch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-seeks-proposals-for-gambling-addiction-services-as-part-of-igaming-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary Flames coming home to QR Calgary 770 AM radio]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Flames have a new radio broadcaster, following the signing of a five-year partnership for all home and away games to be aired on QR Calgary 770 AM.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-flames-coming-home-to-qr-calgary-770-am-radio/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-flames-coming-home-to-qr-calgary-770-am-radio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police officer injured in city park shootout released from hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary Police say an officer who was shot on Monday during a brazen gunfight in Edworthy Park, with a member of organized crime, has been released from hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-officer-injured-in-city-park-shootout-released-from-hospital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-officer-injured-in-city-park-shootout-released-from-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surge in overnight calls to Kids Help Phone ‘a canary in the coal mine,’ CEO says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kids Help Phone says the number of young people reaching out to the service overnight is increasing. It said it has seen a 24 per cent increase in&nbsp;overnight&nbsp;requests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/surge-in-overnight-calls-to-kids-help-phone-a-canary-in-the-coal-mine-ceo-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/surge-in-overnight-calls-to-kids-help-phone-a-canary-in-the-coal-mine-ceo-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surge in overnight calls to Kids Help Phone ‘a canary in the coal mine’: CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Requests via text in the evening and overnight hours are 183 per cent higher than those received during the day, Kids Help Phone said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/surge-in-overnight-calls-to-kids-help-phone-a-canary-in-the-coal-mine-ceo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/surge-in-overnight-calls-to-kids-help-phone-a-canary-in-the-coal-mine-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curaleaf looks to buy Aurora Cannabis, takes bid directly to shareholders]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. company Curaleaf Holdings is launching an unsolicited takeover bid for Aurora Cannabis &mdash; a proposal the Edmonton-based company is discouraging shareholders from entertaining.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/curaleaf-looks-to-buy-aurora-cannabis-takes-bid-directly-to-shareholders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/curaleaf-looks-to-buy-aurora-cannabis-takes-bid-directly-to-shareholders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strategic oil stockpiles have hit a 40-year low amid the Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices spiked Tuesday as the Iran war continues to jeopardize global supplies, with U.S. strategic stockpiles falling to the lowest level in more than 40 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/strategic-oil-stockpiles-have-hit-a-40-year-low-amid-the-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/strategic-oil-stockpiles-have-hit-a-40-year-low-amid-the-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police charge 8 people in organized crime investigation involving drugs, guns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police have laid almost 60 charges against eight people following an 11-month-long investigation into organized crime and drug trafficking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-charge-8-people-in-organized-crime-investigation-involving-drugs-guns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-charge-8-people-in-organized-crime-investigation-involving-drugs-guns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta man plans to protest AI data centres as province announces town halls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta has already said the tech giant Meta is building a massive facility north of Edmonton, and several other AI data centres are in the works across the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-man-plans-to-protest-ai-data-centres-as-province-announces-town-halls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-man-plans-to-protest-ai-data-centres-as-province-announces-town-halls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environment Canada implements new alert system for extreme weather warnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beginning Tuesday, ECCC is using a system that allows them to draw a polygon over an area encompassing a severe weather alert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/environment-canada-implements-new-alert-system-for-extreme-weather-warnings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/environment-canada-implements-new-alert-system-for-extreme-weather-warnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton City Centre Mall to see big redevelopment under new owner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westrich Pacific said it plans to undertake a major, multi-phase redevelopment of Edmonton City Centre mall, with new residential, retail, entertainment and wellness options.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-city-centre-mall-to-see-big-redevelopment-under-new-owner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-city-centre-mall-to-see-big-redevelopment-under-new-owner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in Edmonton fentanyl overdose death]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 41-year-old woman pleaded guilty to manslaughter at the Edmonton law courts, after her partner was injected with a mixture of fentanyl and cocaine and died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/woman-pleads-guilty-to-manslaughter-in-edmonton-fentanyl-overdose-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/woman-pleads-guilty-to-manslaughter-in-edmonton-fentanyl-overdose-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta to review Amber Alert criteria and day home after death of Calgary boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amber Alerts are mainly reserved for when it's believe a child has been abducted and in danger, but the province granted an exception in Parker's case due to his vulnerable state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-to-review-amber-alert-criteria-and-day-home-after-death-of-calgary-boy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-to-review-amber-alert-criteria-and-day-home-after-death-of-calgary-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police officer appears in court, charged with 2nd-degree murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The preliminary hearing for a 13-year veteran of the Calgary Police Service who is charged with two counts of second degree murder got underway Monday in a Calgary courtroom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-officer-appears-in-court-charged-with-2nd-degree-murder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-officer-appears-in-court-charged-with-2nd-degree-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police respond to reports of shooting, warn residents to stay inside]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police issued a "dangerous person" alert for the area around Edworthy Park in the city's southwest Friday afternoon after responding to reports of a shooting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-respond-to-reports-of-shooting-warn-residents-to-stay-inside/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-respond-to-reports-of-shooting-warn-residents-to-stay-inside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police officer shot, suspect dead after dramatic chase and gunfire in city park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police officer was shot Monday in what began as a traffic stop but within seconds spiralled into a foot chase, carjacking and broad-daylight gun battle in a Calgary park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-officer-shot-suspect-dead-after-dramatic-chase-and-gunfire-in-city-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-officer-shot-suspect-dead-after-dramatic-chase-and-gunfire-in-city-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police officer shot during traffic stop, suspect later found dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police issued a "dangerous person" alert for the area around Edworthy Park in the city's southwest Friday afternoon after an officer was shot during a traffic stop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-officer-shot-during-traffic-stop-suspect-later-found-dead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-officer-shot-during-traffic-stop-suspect-later-found-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homicide investigation into death of Edmonton boy, 12, found near Athabasca]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RCMP Major Crimes Unit is investigating the death of 12-year-old Fiasal Hussein from Edmonton, after the child's body was found in a rural area north of Athabasca.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/homicide-investigation-into-death-of-edmonton-boy-12-found-near-athabasca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/homicide-investigation-into-death-of-edmonton-boy-12-found-near-athabasca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nations chiefs in B.C. urge feds, Alberta to halt pipeline advancement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group said it wanted to reaffirm that it's against the pipeline because government has not consulted and co-operated in good faith with the First Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/first-nations-chiefs-in-bc-urge-feds-alberta-to-halt-pipeline-advancement/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/first-nations-chiefs-in-bc-urge-feds-alberta-to-halt-pipeline-advancement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major changes in store for Memorial Drive as part of east Calgary development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developers broke ground Friday on two new communities east of Stoney Trail in Calgary, with work already underway to extend Memorial Drive to connect them to the rest of the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/major-changes-in-store-for-memorial-drive-as-part-of-east-calgary-development/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/major-changes-in-store-for-memorial-drive-as-part-of-east-calgary-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prairie producers filed more than 4,000 crop insurance claims in stormy July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of storm-related crop insurance claims were filed in July as harvest season approaches, according to the Canadian Hail Crop Association.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/prairie-producers-filed-more-than-4000-crop-insurance-claims-in-stormy-july/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/prairie-producers-filed-more-than-4000-crop-insurance-claims-in-stormy-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary Fire Department issues warning about danger of lithium-ion battery fires]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Fire Department has issued a reminder about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries after firefighters responded to three fires over a 24-hour period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-fire-department-issues-warning-about-danger-of-lithium-ion-battery-fires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-fire-department-issues-warning-about-danger-of-lithium-ion-battery-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Als face injury troubles on defence as Elks visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was expected given the absence of key players in practice, but the Alouettes' roster released Friday morning confirmed what was feared: a reshaped Montreal defence will have to slow down the Edmonton Elks at Molson Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/als-face-injury-troubles-on-defence-as-elks-visit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/als-face-injury-troubles-on-defence-as-elks-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lidster’s field goal rallies Argos past Stampeders 33-30]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brady Lidster's 11-yard field goal with 11 seconds remaining capped a wild fourth quarter and earned the Toronto Argonauts a 33-30 win over the Calgary Stampeders on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lidsters-field-goal-rallies-argos-past-stampeders-33-30/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lidsters-field-goal-rallies-argos-past-stampeders-33-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lidster’s field goal rallies Argos past Stampeders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brady Lidster's 11-yard field goal with 11 seconds remaining capped a wild fourth quarter and earned the Toronto Argonauts a 33-30 win over the Calgary Stampeders on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lidsters-field-goal-rallies-argos-past-stampeders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lidsters-field-goal-rallies-argos-past-stampeders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 correctional officers, offender dead after transfer accident: CSC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two correctional officers died in the line of duty Thursday, according to Correctional Service of Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-correctional-officers-offender-dead-after-transfer-accident-csc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-correctional-officers-offender-dead-after-transfer-accident-csc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 correctional officers, inmate killed in rural Alberta collision during transfer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two correctional officers and the inmate they were transfering from the Edmonton Institution for Women were killed in a crash near Wainwright.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-correctional-officers-inmate-killed-in-rural-alberta-collision-during-transfer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-correctional-officers-inmate-killed-in-rural-alberta-collision-during-transfer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta woman says airline lost husband’s ashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twyla Shannahan said she had all of the proper documentation to transport her husband's ashes, but at the airport, she was told she&rsquo;d have to put them in a checked bag.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-woman-says-airline-lost-husbands-ashes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-woman-says-airline-lost-husbands-ashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta woman angry with airline’s handling of husband’s ashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twyla Shannahan said she had all of the proper documentation to transport her husband's ashes, but at the airport, was told she&rsquo;d have to put them in a checked bag.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-woman-angry-with-airlines-handling-of-husbands-ashes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-woman-angry-with-airlines-handling-of-husbands-ashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta woman angry after airline misplaced husband’s ashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twyla Shannahan said she had all of the proper documentation to transport her husband's ashes, but at the airport, she was told she&rsquo;d have to put them in a checked bag.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-woman-angry-after-airline-misplaced-husbands-ashes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-woman-angry-after-airline-misplaced-husbands-ashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Addiction experts say recent flood of gambling ads a problem for some Albertans]]></title><description><![CDATA[A month after Alberta's iGaming system became operational, the ads promoting online gambling are everywhere, and some experts are worried about the impact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/addiction-experts-say-recent-flood-of-gambling-ads-a-problem-for-some-albertans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/addiction-experts-say-recent-flood-of-gambling-ads-a-problem-for-some-albertans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinics, technicians unsure of Alberta’s new self-referral method for health tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Alberta clinics are taking a wait-and-see approach after the provincial government changed the rules to allow patients to book their own medical tests and pay up front.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/clinics-technicians-unsure-of-albertas-new-self-referral-method-for-health-tests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/clinics-technicians-unsure-of-albertas-new-self-referral-method-for-health-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta organized crime investigators seize large quantity of drugs, cash, guns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team announced Thursday that organized crime investigators have seized millions in cash and drugs along with eight vehicles and 17 guns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-organized-crime-investigators-seize-large-quantity-of-drugs-cash-guns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-organized-crime-investigators-seize-large-quantity-of-drugs-cash-guns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Key members of India’s Bishnoi gang named in Canadian intelligence report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The gang&rsquo;s leaders are profiled in the report by the Canada Border Services Agency&rsquo;s Intelligence and Investigations Directorate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/exclusive-key-members-of-indias-bishnoi-gang-named-in-canadian-intelligence-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/exclusive-key-members-of-indias-bishnoi-gang-named-in-canadian-intelligence-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern Alberta men’s health group member steps up to raise cancer awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[It started as a few guys looking for camaraderie after the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Men's Sheds Lethbridge and Coaldale has become a thriving non-profit in southern Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/southern-alberta-mens-health-group-member-steps-up-to-raise-cancer-awareness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/southern-alberta-mens-health-group-member-steps-up-to-raise-cancer-awareness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family stranded overnight as storm blocks road near Seibert Lake: ‘Couldn’t see anything’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A severe thunderstorm swept across the Lac La Biche region, leaving a swath of destruction in the Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area and trapping a family near Seibert Lake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/family-stranded-overnight-as-storm-blocks-road-near-seibert-lake-couldnt-see-anything/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/family-stranded-overnight-as-storm-blocks-road-near-seibert-lake-couldnt-see-anything/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta lawyer says referendum questions about immigration ‘harmful,’ ‘unnecessary’]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are 10 questions on the ballot in October's referendum, but so far the question about Alberta's future place in Canada appears to be the only one getting much debate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-lawyer-says-referendum-questions-about-immigration-harmful-unnecessary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-lawyer-says-referendum-questions-about-immigration-harmful-unnecessary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trucking, transportation businesses cautioned of ‘large-scale fraud’: RCMP ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twelve businesses spanning across Saskatchewan told police they were scammed after people purchased goods with fraudulent credit cards over the phone, the RCMP say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/trucking-transportation-businesses-cautioned-of-large-scale-fraud-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/trucking-transportation-businesses-cautioned-of-large-scale-fraud-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Education launches review after child hit with belt at private religious school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's education minister has the authority to investigate registered independent schools, and shut them down if the school doesn't comply with the province's regulations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-education-launches-review-after-child-hit-with-belt-at-private-religious-school/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-education-launches-review-after-child-hit-with-belt-at-private-religious-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argonauts happy to finally be back at BMO Field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Be it ever so humble, there really is no place like home for Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/argonauts-happy-to-finally-be-back-at-bmo-field/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/argonauts-happy-to-finally-be-back-at-bmo-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary’s iconic Stephen Avenue transformed in effort to attract more visitors]]></title><description><![CDATA["See You on Stephen Avenue." That's the slogan of the city of Calgary's new campaign to attract more visitors to the heart of the downtown core which was launched Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgarys-iconic-stephen-avenue-transformed-in-effort-to-attract-more-visitors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgarys-iconic-stephen-avenue-transformed-in-effort-to-attract-more-visitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Alouettes look to even the score versus Edmonton Elks]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a chance for Davis Alexander and the Alouettes to get even when Montreal (7-1) hosts Edmonton (6-2) on Saturday afternoon at Molson Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/montreal-alouettes-look-to-even-the-score-versus-edmonton-elks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/montreal-alouettes-look-to-even-the-score-versus-edmonton-elks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Als face Elks in showdown of CFL division leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a chance for Davis Alexander and the Montreal Alouettes to get even.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/als-face-elks-in-showdown-of-cfl-division-leaders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/als-face-elks-in-showdown-of-cfl-division-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too soon to say whether pipeline agreement could change Suncor’s outlook: CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suncor's CEO says he's encouraged by the tone in Canada surrounding the energy sector but it's too early to tell whether recent government commitments can help spur future growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/too-soon-to-say-whether-pipeline-agreement-could-change-suncors-outlook-ceo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/too-soon-to-say-whether-pipeline-agreement-could-change-suncors-outlook-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An unforgettable night of football and fun at ladies’ night with the Calgary Stampeders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join Global Calgary's Leslie Horton and the Calgary Stampeders for Ladies Night Out as they take on their West Coast rivals the BC Lions on Aug. 13.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/an-unforgettable-night-of-football-and-fun-at-ladies-night-with-the-calgary-stampeders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/an-unforgettable-night-of-football-and-fun-at-ladies-night-with-the-calgary-stampeders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BP doubles profit, defends exit from Bay du Nord oil project off Newfoundland]]></title><description><![CDATA[British Petroleum reported a profit of US$3.9 billion in the second quarter of this year, more than double its profit from the same period last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bp-doubles-profit-defends-exit-from-bay-du-nord-oil-project-off-newfoundland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bp-doubles-profit-defends-exit-from-bay-du-nord-oil-project-off-newfoundland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta ministry hit with charges after death of wildland firefighter in Jasper]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charges under the Occupational Health and Safety act were laid on July 29, just a few days away from the second anniversary of Morgan Kitchen&rsquo;s death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-ministry-hit-with-charges-after-death-of-wildland-firefighter-in-jasper/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-ministry-hit-with-charges-after-death-of-wildland-firefighter-in-jasper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta ministry hit with charges after death of wildland firefighter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charges under the Occupational Health and Safety act were laid on July 29, just a few days away from the second anniversary of Morgan Kitchen&rsquo;s death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-ministry-hit-with-charges-after-death-of-wildland-firefighter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-ministry-hit-with-charges-after-death-of-wildland-firefighter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Classified report reveals how India’s Bishnoi gang uses Canada’s student visa program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CBSA intelligence report suggests that a controversial government foreign student program opened the door to India&rsquo;s most notorious crime group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/exclusive-classified-report-reveals-how-indias-bishnoi-gang-uses-canadas-student-visa-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/exclusive-classified-report-reveals-how-indias-bishnoi-gang-uses-canadas-student-visa-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower-priced Australian beef could help stabilize Canadian market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imported Australian beef, currently selling for well-below Canadian prices at grocery stores in Alberta, could foster competition and stabilize domestic meat costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lower-priced-australian-beef-could-help-stabilize-canadian-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lower-priced-australian-beef-could-help-stabilize-canadian-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton couple stuck in Caribbean amid WestJet strike aftermath]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edmonton couple is stuck in St. Lucia as citizenship status has prevented one of them from taking the flight WestJet wanted to rebook them on, which would go through the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-couple-stuck-in-caribbean-amid-westjet-strike-aftermath/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-couple-stuck-in-caribbean-amid-westjet-strike-aftermath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manitoba RCMP respond to possible drowning of Alberta man in Nelson River]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manitoba RCMP and a private diving company are searching a portion of the Nelson River near the Kelsey Generating Station for James Redmond, a 60-year-old from Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/manitoba-rcmp-respond-to-possible-drowning-of-alberta-man-in-nelson-river/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/manitoba-rcmp-respond-to-possible-drowning-of-alberta-man-in-nelson-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suncor beats quarterly profit estimates on higher crude prices, refining margins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The profits continue to soar at Canada's biggest oil companies with Suncor Energy reporting Tuesday that it beat analysts profit estimates for the second quarter of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/suncor-beats-quarterly-profit-estimates-on-higher-crude-prices-refining-margins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/suncor-beats-quarterly-profit-estimates-on-higher-crude-prices-refining-margins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton’s summer of rain has Folk Fest trucking in sand, Fringe hiring meteorologist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton's signature outdoor music festival is trucking in tonnes of sand and pumping out water to avoid becoming the latest casualty of the city&rsquo;s wettest summer on record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmontons-summer-of-rain-has-folk-fest-trucking-in-sand-fringe-hiring-meteorologist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmontons-summer-of-rain-has-folk-fest-trucking-in-sand-fringe-hiring-meteorologist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student given strap at northern Alberta Mennonite school leads to assault charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman has been charged with assault after RCMP said a student was physically disciplined with a belt at a private religious school in the La Crete area of northwestern Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/student-given-strap-at-northern-alberta-mennonite-school-leads-to-assault-charge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/student-given-strap-at-northern-alberta-mennonite-school-leads-to-assault-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Change of command marks new chapter for 4 Wing Cold Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[As commander, Col. Tim Woods will be responsible for maintaining 4 Wing Cold Lake&rsquo;s current operations, while preparing the Alberta air force base for the transition to the F-35.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/change-of-command-marks-new-chapter-for-4-wing-cold-lake/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/change-of-command-marks-new-chapter-for-4-wing-cold-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary man charged after 2 people shot at downtown CTrain station]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 25-year-old Calgary man faces a long list of firearms charges after two men were shot Saturday evening at the Victoria Park/Stampede CTrain station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-man-charged-after-2-people-shot-at-downtown-ctrain-station/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-man-charged-after-2-people-shot-at-downtown-ctrain-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big oil companies continue to post banner profits as fighting in Iran drives costs higher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many of the world's biggest oil companies continue to record massive profits as fighting in Iran disrupts energy markets and sends oil and gasoline prices sharply higher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/big-oil-companies-continue-to-post-banner-profits-as-fighting-in-iran-drives-costs-higher/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/big-oil-companies-continue-to-post-banner-profits-as-fighting-in-iran-drives-costs-higher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa moves to list Alberta-backed West Coast pipeline as national interest project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has taken another step to designate a proposed oil pipeline from Alberta to the West Coast as a "national interest" project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ottawa-moves-to-list-alberta-backed-west-coast-pipeline-as-national-interest-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ottawa-moves-to-list-alberta-backed-west-coast-pipeline-as-national-interest-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Canadian is preparing to head to space, this time for ISS mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joshua Kutryck from Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta., is one of four members assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew 13 mission set to spend six months at the ISS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/another-canadian-is-preparing-to-head-to-space-this-time-for-iss-mission/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/another-canadian-is-preparing-to-head-to-space-this-time-for-iss-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta, Canada flags creating division ahead of referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta and Canadian flags have taken on new meaning as the province nears a vote on if the province should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on leaving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-canada-flags-creating-division-ahead-of-referendum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-canada-flags-creating-division-ahead-of-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet strike ends after tentative deal reached]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good news for the travelling public, the strike by WestJet flight attendants has ended after a tentative agreement was reached overnight.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/westjet-strike-ends-after-tentative-deal-reached/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/westjet-strike-ends-after-tentative-deal-reached/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moscow’s mayor calls deadly restaurant bomb attack a ‘brutal terrorist act’]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least 21 people were wounded when the explosive device detonated at the restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square, the National Anti-Terrorism Committee said late on Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/moscows-mayor-calls-deadly-restaurant-bomb-attack-a-brutal-terrorist-act/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/moscows-mayor-calls-deadly-restaurant-bomb-attack-a-brutal-terrorist-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet flight attendants on strike as company suspends most bookings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union representing 4,400 WestJet flight employees says its members are on strike after last-minute negotiations failed to reach a deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/westjet-flight-attendants-on-strike-as-company-suspends-most-bookings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/westjet-flight-attendants-on-strike-as-company-suspends-most-bookings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stevens helps Riders edge West-leading Elks 28-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Backup quarterback Tommy Stevens scored three touchdowns as the Saskatchewan Roughriders evened their season series with Edmonton, defeating the Elks 28-26 on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stevens-helps-riders-edge-west-leading-elks-28-26/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stevens-helps-riders-edge-west-leading-elks-28-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adams Jr. leads Stampeders past Tiger-Cats 44-20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vernon Adams Jr. threw his CFL-best 21st touchdown pass of the season as the Calgary Stampeders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 44-20 on Saturday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/adams-jr-leads-stampeders-past-tiger-cats-44-20/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/adams-jr-leads-stampeders-past-tiger-cats-44-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grieving Albertans seek ways to protect vulnerable children after Parker’s death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the death of 11-year-old Parker, Autism Edmonton is urging Albertans to learn how to safely help lost or distressed neurodivergent children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/grieving-albertans-seek-ways-to-protect-vulnerable-children-after-parkers-death/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/grieving-albertans-seek-ways-to-protect-vulnerable-children-after-parkers-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kraft Hockeyville-winning town of Taber reopens ice rink after 2025 explosion]]></title><description><![CDATA[An explosion in 2025 heavily damaged the ice arena in Taber, which then won the 2026 Kraft Hockeyville contest&mdash; now, the rebuild is now almost complete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/kraft-hockeyville-winning-town-of-taber-reopens-ice-rink-after-2025-explosion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/kraft-hockeyville-winning-town-of-taber-reopens-ice-rink-after-2025-explosion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Possible WestJet strike leaves dog competitor out thousands in rebooking fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edmonton dog trainer who has to travel for agility competitions felt she had no choice but to spend thousands to re-book her flights with WestJet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/possible-westjet-strike-leaves-dog-competitor-out-thousands-in-rebooking-fees/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/possible-westjet-strike-leaves-dog-competitor-out-thousands-in-rebooking-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High River, Alta. man faces charges of domestic homicide in court appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jarret Stobbe, 36, of High River appeared in court via CCTV on Friday, charged with the second-degree murder of his former partner at a house in High River on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/high-river-alta-man-faces-charges-of-domestic-homicide-in-court-appearance/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/high-river-alta-man-faces-charges-of-domestic-homicide-in-court-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A tale of 2 cities: Edmonton floods while Calgary bakes in the sun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's two biggest cities have had starkly different weather over the past month with Edmonton getting nearly 25 times the amount of rain that's fallen on Calgary in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/a-tale-of-2-cities-edmonton-floods-while-calgary-bakes-in-the-sun/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/a-tale-of-2-cities-edmonton-floods-while-calgary-bakes-in-the-sun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing B.C. hiker found dead in Alberta national park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parks Canada said they received a report on July 23 that Bob Toothill, who was travelling the Great Divide Trail between Waterton Lakes National Park and Coleman, AB, was missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/missing-bc-hiker-found-dead-in-alberta-national-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/missing-bc-hiker-found-dead-in-alberta-national-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticats prepare for Adams, high-scoring Stampeders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linebacker Reggie Stubblefield and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' defence again face another tough quarterback challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ticats-prepare-for-adams-high-scoring-stampeders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ticats-prepare-for-adams-high-scoring-stampeders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kilam’s culture change fuels Elks’ resurgence]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Mark Kilam was named head coach of the Edmonton Elks in December 2024, he didn't even have a projector in his office to watch game film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/kilams-culture-change-fuels-elks-resurgence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/kilams-culture-change-fuels-elks-resurgence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Wilson, one of Canada’s last Second World War veterans, dies at 101]]></title><description><![CDATA[The obituary for William (Bill) Wilson, who partook in the bloody D-Day landings, said "Captain Bill" helped create the Naval Museum of Alberta and The Military Museums in Calgary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bill-wilson-one-of-canadas-last-second-world-war-veterans-dies-at-101/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bill-wilson-one-of-canadas-last-second-world-war-veterans-dies-at-101/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pembina says proposed West Coast pipeline stake fits its broader strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pembina says its participation in a proposed West Coast pipeline fits the company's overall strategy ahead of a potential designation as a project of national interest in the fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/pembina-says-proposed-west-coast-pipeline-stake-fits-its-broader-strategy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/pembina-says-proposed-west-coast-pipeline-stake-fits-its-broader-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Enbridge postpones plans for second phase of Mainline oil pipeline expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enbridge announced Friday that it is postponing a 250 barrel per day expansion of its Mainline pipeline network used to transport Canadian crude oil to U.S. markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadas-enbridge-postpones-plans-for-second-phase-of-mainline-oil-pipeline-expansion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadas-enbridge-postpones-plans-for-second-phase-of-mainline-oil-pipeline-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet begins parking 737 aircraft as talks with union yield little result]]></title><description><![CDATA[If&nbsp;a negotiated agreement on a new contract can&rsquo;t be reached by Aug. 2 at midnight mountain time, those unionized flight attendants could walk off the job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/westjet-begins-parking-737-aircraft-as-talks-with-union-yield-little-result/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/westjet-begins-parking-737-aircraft-as-talks-with-union-yield-little-result/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet begins parking 737 aircraft as strike deadline approaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[If&nbsp;a negotiated agreement on a new contract can&rsquo;t be reached by Aug. 2 at midnight mountain time, those unionized flight attendants could walk off the job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/westjet-begins-parking-737-aircraft-as-strike-deadline-approaches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/westjet-begins-parking-737-aircraft-as-strike-deadline-approaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As WestJet flight attendant strike looms, union ‘focused’ on reaching deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[If&nbsp;a negotiated agreement on a new contract can&rsquo;t be reached by Aug. 2 at midnight mountain time, those unionized flight attendants could walk off the job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/as-westjet-flight-attendant-strike-looms-union-focused-on-reaching-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/as-westjet-flight-attendant-strike-looms-union-focused-on-reaching-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta lets the dogs out, recruits more canine muscle in fight against mussels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hilo, Jane and Winnie are a part of Alberta's muscle against invasive mussels that have spread throughout the Great Lakes and Canadian waterways since the 1980s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-lets-the-dogs-out-recruits-more-canine-muscle-in-fight-against-mussels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-lets-the-dogs-out-recruits-more-canine-muscle-in-fight-against-mussels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death of Calgary boy with autism hits home for Conservative MP and party leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta MP Mike Lake said kids with autism can be drawn to things like traffic or water and their understanding of dangers &mdash; and the way they experience fear &mdash; may be different.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/death-of-calgary-boy-with-autism-hits-home-for-conservative-mp-and-party-leader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/death-of-calgary-boy-with-autism-hits-home-for-conservative-mp-and-party-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern Alberta hemodialysis laboratory receives multi-million-dollar boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kidney disease can cause life to become a real struggle, but with an upgraded hemodialysis lab at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, Alta., patient comfort has improved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/southern-alberta-hemodialysis-laboratory-receives-multi-million-dollar-boost/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/southern-alberta-hemodialysis-laboratory-receives-multi-million-dollar-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sentencing delayed for semi-driver who killed 2 charity ride motorcyclists in northern Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Maurice Koochin, 40, of Slave Lake, has pleaded guilty to two counts of dangerous driving causing death and six counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/sentencing-delayed-for-semi-driver-who-killed-2-charity-ride-motorcyclists-in-northern-alberta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/sentencing-delayed-for-semi-driver-who-killed-2-charity-ride-motorcyclists-in-northern-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wetaskiwin Mayor Joe Branco files lawsuit against city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wetaskiwin Mayor Joe Branco has filed a lawsuit against the Alberta city he was elected last fall to represent, in the hopes restrictions on him placed in January will be lifted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/wetaskiwin-mayor-joe-branco-files-lawsuit-against-city/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/wetaskiwin-mayor-joe-branco-files-lawsuit-against-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat warnings issued for cities of Calgary, Medicine Hat]]></title><description><![CDATA[With temperatures expected to increase into the low to mid 30s in both Calgary and Medicine Hat over the next few days, both cities have been placed under 'yellow' heat warnings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/heat-warnings-issued-for-cities-of-calgary-medicine-hat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/heat-warnings-issued-for-cities-of-calgary-medicine-hat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat, air quality warnings issued for areas of central and southern Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[With temperatures expected to increase into the low to mid 30s in both Calgary and Medicine Hat over the next few days, both cities have been placed under 'yellow' heat warnings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/heat-air-quality-warnings-issued-for-areas-of-central-and-southern-alberta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/heat-air-quality-warnings-issued-for-areas-of-central-and-southern-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TC Energy increases demand outlook for natural gas amid data centre boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Canada, data centre industry growth has been centred on Alberta, which has been actively courting big tech titans to set up shop in the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/tc-energy-increases-demand-outlook-for-natural-gas-amid-data-centre-boom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/tc-energy-increases-demand-outlook-for-natural-gas-amid-data-centre-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sawmill closures ‘gut-wrenching’ amid lumber industry headwinds: Canfor CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fox Creek, Alta. sawmill is closing because there's not enough fibre in the region to sustain it long-term, coupled with U.S. tariffs and weak markets, the company said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/sawmill-closures-gut-wrenching-amid-lumber-industry-headwinds-canfor-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/sawmill-closures-gut-wrenching-amid-lumber-industry-headwinds-canfor-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Makeshift memorial started in Calgary for 11-year-old Parker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parker, who had autism and was non-verbal, wandered away from a daycare home two weeks ago. His body was found in a pipe connected to a culvert in north Calgary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/makeshift-memorial-started-in-calgary-for-11-year-old-parker/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/makeshift-memorial-started-in-calgary-for-11-year-old-parker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judicial review request challenges denial of Corb Lund’s ‘Water Not Coal’ petition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corb Lund says the more than 200,000 Albertans who signed the Water Not Coal petition in good faith deserve a fair and reasonable process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/judicial-review-request-challenges-denial-of-corb-lunds-water-not-coal-petition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/judicial-review-request-challenges-denial-of-corb-lunds-water-not-coal-petition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of weapons seized during Lethbridge drug trafficking investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of guns, knives, swords, brass knuckles and even a set of Freddy Krueger-like claws are among the items seized during an investigation into drug trafficking in Lethbridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/hundreds-of-weapons-seized-during-lethbridge-drug-trafficking-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/hundreds-of-weapons-seized-during-lethbridge-drug-trafficking-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police homicide unit investigating after man killed in stabbing overnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary police homicide unit is investigating a fatal stabbing in the southwest community of Rosscarrock that happened just before 11 p.m. on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-homicide-unit-investigating-after-man-killed-in-stabbing-overnight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-homicide-unit-investigating-after-man-killed-in-stabbing-overnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation underway into early morning police shooting in Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating a police shooting in the southwest Calgary community of Bridlewood early Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/investigation-underway-into-early-morning-police-shooting-in-calgary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/investigation-underway-into-early-morning-police-shooting-in-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer of storms keeps Edmonton-area festival organizers on their toes]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Big Valley Jamboree is still waiting to see how the weather turns out, other festivals in the Edmonton region have already experienced Mother Nature's wrath firsthand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/summer-of-storms-keeps-edmonton-area-festival-organizers-on-their-toes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/summer-of-storms-keeps-edmonton-area-festival-organizers-on-their-toes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young woman slips and dies while hiking in Kananaskis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canmore RCMP said four people were completing a loop hike in Kananaskis, when a woman in her 20s lost her footing and fell to her death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/young-woman-slips-and-dies-while-hiking-in-kananaskis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/young-woman-slips-and-dies-while-hiking-in-kananaskis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBSA seizes 380 kg of methamphetamine, cocaine from commercial truck at Alberta border]]></title><description><![CDATA[The seizure was made July 2 after border officers inspected a truck that had entered Canada from California and was headed to Vilna, Alta., CBSA said in a news release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cbsa-seizes-380-kg-of-methamphetamine-cocaine-from-commercial-truck-at-alberta-border/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cbsa-seizes-380-kg-of-methamphetamine-cocaine-from-commercial-truck-at-alberta-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary coming for Slurpee Capital of the World title held by Winnipeg for 2 decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crime and corporate restructuring has Winnipeg feeling iced-out as 7-Eleven's Slurpee Capital of the World and now Calgary is coming for the title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-coming-for-slurpee-capital-of-the-world-title-held-by-winnipeg-for-2-decades/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-coming-for-slurpee-capital-of-the-world-title-held-by-winnipeg-for-2-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police to provide update on missing 11-year-old boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police announced Wednesday afternoon that they were resuming a ground search for a missing 11-year-old boy in an area near the Beaver Dam Business Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-to-provide-update-on-missing-11-year-old-boy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-to-provide-update-on-missing-11-year-old-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police resume ground search for missing 11-year-old boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police announced Wednesday afternoon that they were resuming a ground search for a missing 11-year-old boy in an area near the Beaver Dam Business Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-resume-ground-search-for-missing-11-year-old-boy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-resume-ground-search-for-missing-11-year-old-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body of child, believed to be missing 11-year-old Parker, found in north Calgary: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[The body of a child has been found in Calgary, where police believe it's 11-year-old Parker &mdash;the boy with autism who has been missing since July 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/body-of-child-believed-to-be-missing-11-year-old-parker-found-in-north-calgary-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/body-of-child-believed-to-be-missing-11-year-old-parker-found-in-north-calgary-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigation underway in High River]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit are on scene at a home just north of High River conducting an investigation, but so far have released few details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-rcmp-major-crimes-unit-investigation-underway-in-high-river/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-rcmp-major-crimes-unit-investigation-underway-in-high-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deal to fund water, wastewater infrastructure for housing signed by Alberta and Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agreement, announced by the prime minister and premier in Red Deer, allows Alberta municipalities to access more than $510 million in federal funding over eight years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/deal-to-fund-water-wastewater-infrastructure-for-housing-signed-by-alberta-and-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/deal-to-fund-water-wastewater-infrastructure-for-housing-signed-by-alberta-and-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New mussel detection dogs join Alberta’s fight against invasive species]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two more trained detection dogs, named Jane and Winnie, are joining Hilo, to sniff out invasive mussel species before they can enter Alberta's waterways.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/new-mussel-detection-dogs-join-albertas-fight-against-invasive-species/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/new-mussel-detection-dogs-join-albertas-fight-against-invasive-species/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney won’t say if Canadian energy sector will be a trade bargaining chip]]></title><description><![CDATA['We're engaged in those negotiations to find a mutually beneficial solution. We're only going to accept a solution that works for Canadians,' Mark Carney said Wednesday in Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-wont-say-if-canadian-energy-sector-will-be-a-trade-bargaining-chip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-wont-say-if-canadian-energy-sector-will-be-a-trade-bargaining-chip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cenovus set to surpass million-barrel per day production as it digests MEG purchase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cenovus Energy said most of the production bump has been from its largest asset, the steam-driven Christina Lake project near Colklin, located south of Fort McMurray.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cenovus-set-to-surpass-million-barrel-per-day-production-as-it-digests-meg-purchase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cenovus-set-to-surpass-million-barrel-per-day-production-as-it-digests-meg-purchase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks host Riders to complete home-and-home series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cody Fajardo and the Edmonton Elks have a tough act to follow Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-host-riders-to-complete-home-and-home-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-host-riders-to-complete-home-and-home-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices jump again following renewed fighting in the Middle East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices were on the rise again Wednesday on news a brief ceasefire in fighting between the United States and Iran was shattered by renewed missile attacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oil-prices-jump-again-following-renewed-fighting-in-the-middle-east/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oil-prices-jump-again-following-renewed-fighting-in-the-middle-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 out of 5 American toddler foods are ultra-processed, research says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly half of the items analyzed also failed to meet at least one nutritional benchmark for children set by the World Health Organization and the Promotion Profile Model.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/4-out-of-5-american-toddler-foods-are-ultra-processed-research-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/4-out-of-5-american-toddler-foods-are-ultra-processed-research-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto man faces 68 charges in multi-country child exploitation case]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Toronto man faces multiple charges after police say victims were identified in several provinces including Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and several countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/toronto-man-faces-68-charges-in-multi-country-child-exploitation-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/toronto-man-faces-68-charges-in-multi-country-child-exploitation-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes possible across Alberta, in Edmonton region Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are several overlapping advisories for both severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes, with storms expected to materialize in the late afternoon across central Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/severe-thunderstorms-and-tornadoes-possible-across-alberta-in-edmonton-region-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/severe-thunderstorms-and-tornadoes-possible-across-alberta-in-edmonton-region-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 is the wettest summer on record in Edmonton  — with more storms expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since the beginning of 2026, the Edmonton region has recorded 655.7 mm of precipitation&nbsp; &mdash; both heavy snowfalls in the winter and rain now &mdash; and the year is far from over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2026-is-the-wettest-summer-on-record-in-edmonton-with-more-storms-expected/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2026-is-the-wettest-summer-on-record-in-edmonton-with-more-storms-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillors in Rocky View County, bordering Calgary vote to pause data centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors in Rocky View County have voted to put a moratorium on the building of any new data centres until the county establishes regulations for such developments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/councillors-in-rocky-view-county-bordering-calgary-vote-to-pause-data-centres/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/councillors-in-rocky-view-county-bordering-calgary-vote-to-pause-data-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evenson, Ivy round out Hall of Fame’s 2026 class]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running back Jim Evenson and head coach Frank (Pop) Ivy will round out the Canadian Football Hall of Fame's 2026 class.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/evenson-ivy-round-out-hall-of-fames-2026-class/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/evenson-ivy-round-out-hall-of-fames-2026-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary’s Cowboys Dance Hall closing its doors after 30 years in business]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a statement on social media on Monday, the popular nightclub said it is 'turning the page &mdash; and riding into a new exciting chapter.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgarys-cowboys-dance-hall-closing-its-doors-after-30-years-in-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgarys-cowboys-dance-hall-closing-its-doors-after-30-years-in-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some psychiatric patients wait days in the ER for a hospital admission. Why?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disparity in wait time&nbsp;has been the case for decades, experts say, and it&rsquo;s only getting worse as demand outpaces funding across the spectrum of mental health care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/some-psychiatric-patients-wait-days-in-the-er-for-a-hospital-admission-why/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/some-psychiatric-patients-wait-days-in-the-er-for-a-hospital-admission-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians returning from ISIS ‘highly likely’ to pose threat, intelligence report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The report by Canada's threat assessment agency highlights the risks posed by veterans of the terror group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadians-returning-from-isis-highly-likely-to-pose-threat-intelligence-report-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadians-returning-from-isis-highly-likely-to-pose-threat-intelligence-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterflow to Chestermere Lake temporarily shut off following upstream oil spill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Water levels in Chestermere Lake, just east of Calgary, were expected to return to normal on Monday after the flow into the lake was paused on Friday due to an oil spill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/waterflow-to-chestermere-lake-temporarily-shut-off-following-upstream-oil-spill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/waterflow-to-chestermere-lake-temporarily-shut-off-following-upstream-oil-spill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monday thunderstorm floods roads, halts traffic and transit across Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three waves of heavy rainfall doused the Edmonton region in quick succession Monday afternoon, flooding roads, downing trees and halting traffic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/monday-thunderstorm-floods-roads-halts-traffic-and-transit-across-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/monday-thunderstorm-floods-roads-halts-traffic-and-transit-across-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police scaling back physical search for missing 11-year-old boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police have announced they are 'refocusing' its efforts to find a missing 11-year-old Calgary boy by scaling back 'physical search' efforts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-scaling-back-physical-search-for-missing-11-year-old-boy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-scaling-back-physical-search-for-missing-11-year-old-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran CFL receiver Mack has Randy Moss moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Mack had a Randy Moss moment Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/veteran-cfl-receiver-mack-has-randy-moss-moment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/veteran-cfl-receiver-mack-has-randy-moss-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta out-of-pocket payments for private medical testing beginning this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients will pay for the tests when they receive them and potentially be reimbursed if the results lead to a cancer diagnosis, the Alberta government said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-out-of-pocket-payments-for-private-medical-testing-beginning-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-out-of-pocket-payments-for-private-medical-testing-beginning-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold Lake café closes after losing customers over separatist event: ‘Nail in the coffin’]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Alberta caf&eacute;, whose owner said the business was already struggling due to inflation, has shuttered after hosting separatists and then losing customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cold-lake-caf-closes-after-losing-customers-over-separatist-event-nail-in-the-coffin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cold-lake-caf-closes-after-losing-customers-over-separatist-event-nail-in-the-coffin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TD report predicts ‘meaningful’ GDP boost from West Coast pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report from TD Economics predicts a new pipeline to the west coast would boost Alberta's GDP by 2 per cent and Canada's by .3 per cent. That's less than government forecasts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/td-report-predicts-meaningful-gdp-boost-from-west-coast-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/td-report-predicts-meaningful-gdp-boost-from-west-coast-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal, Alberta governments invest $52 million in Calgary Olympic Oval upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is known as "the fastest ice in the world" for speedskating.Now Calgary's aging Olympic Speedskating Oval is getting $52 million worth of upgrades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/federal-alberta-governments-invest-52-million-in-calgary-olympic-oval-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/federal-alberta-governments-invest-52-million-in-calgary-olympic-oval-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta premier says she won’t retaliate Trump’s latest threats with alcohol ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she won't ban U.S. alcohol in response to President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat, saying she wants to "stay calm" rather than retaliate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-premier-says-she-wont-retaliate-trumps-latest-threats-with-alcohol-ban/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-premier-says-she-wont-retaliate-trumps-latest-threats-with-alcohol-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary’s Nose Hill parking lot, pathway closed as search continues for Parker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police are closing part of Nose Hill Park this weekend as search crews continue looking for 11-year-old Parker, who has been missing since July 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgarys-nose-hill-parking-lot-pathway-closed-as-search-continues-for-parker/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgarys-nose-hill-parking-lot-pathway-closed-as-search-continues-for-parker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stampeders stomp on Blue Bombers 52-30]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyreik McAllister put together among the rarest of performances in the CFL on Friday night, scoring three different ways to lead the Calgary Stampeders to a dominating 52-30 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stampeders-stomp-on-blue-bombers-52-30/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stampeders-stomp-on-blue-bombers-52-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forever Canadian says books are clean as Danielle Smith questions 3rd-party finances]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Alberta's Elections Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act, the Forever Canadian campaign isn't doing anything wrong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/forever-canadian-says-books-are-clean-as-danielle-smith-questions-3rd-party-finances/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/forever-canadian-says-books-are-clean-as-danielle-smith-questions-3rd-party-finances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton organizations watch out for seniors during hot, smoky conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meals on Wheels, which delivers more than 300 meals each day throughout Edmonton, says the extreme weather has made regular wellness checks even more important.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-organizations-watch-out-for-seniors-during-hot-smoky-conditions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-organizations-watch-out-for-seniors-during-hot-smoky-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police relocate command post as search for missing boy continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police announced Friday that the command post that was set up at Thorncliffe School to aid in the search for a missing 11-year-old boy, is being moved to Nose Hill Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-relocate-command-post-as-search-for-missing-boy-continues/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-relocate-command-post-as-search-for-missing-boy-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’m not leaving’: Some B.C. residents vow to defend homes from wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[As wildfires intensify across Canada, a transportation expert says governments need a national firefighting strategy focused on prevention instead of evacuation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/im-not-leaving-some-bc-residents-vow-to-defend-homes-from-wildfires-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/im-not-leaving-some-bc-residents-vow-to-defend-homes-from-wildfires-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’m not leaving’: Some B.C residents vow to defend homes from wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[As wildfires intensify across Canada, a transportation expert says governments need a national firefighting strategy focused on prevention instead of evacuation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/im-not-leaving-some-bc-residents-vow-to-defend-homes-from-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/im-not-leaving-some-bc-residents-vow-to-defend-homes-from-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elections Alberta validates separatist petition that’s tied up in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[A citizen petition aiming to force a vote on Alberta leaving Canada has been verified as successful &mdash; however, it still can't proceed as it remains tied up in a court dispute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elections-alberta-validates-separatist-petition-thats-tied-up-in-court/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elections-alberta-validates-separatist-petition-thats-tied-up-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges laid against 2 hikers with off-leash dog followed by grizzly in Banff]]></title><description><![CDATA[The video of the encounter depicts two people &mdash;a man visible on camera and a woman recording &mdash; backing up along a trail as the grizzly follows closely in Banff National Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/charges-laid-against-2-hikers-with-off-leash-dog-followed-by-grizzly-in-banff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/charges-laid-against-2-hikers-with-off-leash-dog-followed-by-grizzly-in-banff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s driving WestJet strike threat? Union says ‘unpaid work’ is key issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strike would effectively ground Canada&rsquo;s second-largest airline in the middle of the August long weekend, a major travel period between Aug. 1 and the Aug. 3 statutory holiday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/whats-driving-westjet-strike-threat-union-says-unpaid-work-is-key-issue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/whats-driving-westjet-strike-threat-union-says-unpaid-work-is-key-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary paddleboarder in critical condition after being pulled from Bow River]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Fire Department has issued a warning about paddleboarders using ankle leashes after a man was pulled from the Bow River in critical condition on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-paddleboarder-in-critical-condition-after-being-pulled-from-bow-river/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-paddleboarder-in-critical-condition-after-being-pulled-from-bow-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet passengers can change or cancel flights ahead of looming strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, WestJet flight attendants voted 99.4 per cent in favour of a strike, meaning that 4,400 union members could legally walk off the job as early as Aug. 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/westjet-passengers-can-change-or-cancel-flights-ahead-of-looming-strike/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/westjet-passengers-can-change-or-cancel-flights-ahead-of-looming-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blanchard’s 57-yard field goal lifts Elks to win]]></title><description><![CDATA[A career night from quarterback Cody Fajardo and a clutch field goal from Vincent Blanchard has put the Edmonton Elks into the driver's seat of the CFL's West Division.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/blanchards-57-yard-field-goal-lifts-elks-to-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/blanchards-57-yard-field-goal-lifts-elks-to-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blanchard’s 57-yard field goal lifts Elks to 36- 34 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vincent Blanchard kicked a 57-yard field goal on the final play of the game to lift the Edmonton Elks to an exciting 36-34 CFL victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/blanchards-57-yard-field-goal-lifts-elks-to-36-34-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/blanchards-57-yard-field-goal-lifts-elks-to-36-34-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thorhild, Westlock counties declare state of agricultural disasters due to rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Record June rainfall and several intense July storms has put a damper on the growing season, with states of agricultural disaster declared in Thorhild County and Westlock County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/thorhild-westlock-counties-declare-state-of-agricultural-disasters-due-to-rain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/thorhild-westlock-counties-declare-state-of-agricultural-disasters-due-to-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary realtors join forces to help search for missing 11-year-old boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary realtors say they are answering the call for help from Calgary police as a massive search continues for an 11-year-old Calgary boy who went missing eight days ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-realtors-join-forces-to-help-search-for-missing-11-year-old-boy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-realtors-join-forces-to-help-search-for-missing-11-year-old-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of Roughrider killed in collision says he will be ‘missed beyond words’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Jayden Dalke, the Saskatchewan Roughrider who died last weekend, expressed grief not only over their loss, but also that of Bhishma Rajyaguru, who was killed as well.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/family-of-roughrider-killed-in-collision-says-he-will-be-missed-beyond-words/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/family-of-roughrider-killed-in-collision-says-he-will-be-missed-beyond-words/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlicensed Alberta driver caught speeding 230 km/h near Fairmont Hot Springs]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Audi was seized and an Alberta man charged with driving impaired and without a licence, after the car was caught speeding nearly three times the limit near Fairmont Hot Springs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/unlicensed-alberta-driver-caught-speeding-230-kmh-near-fairmont-hot-springs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/unlicensed-alberta-driver-caught-speeding-230-kmh-near-fairmont-hot-springs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta premier says Carney ‘wise’ not to retaliate over U.S. tariff threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Carney is treating the tariff threat with the urgency it deserves, noting the countdown to Aug. 19 when the duties are set to take effect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-premier-says-carney-wise-not-to-retaliate-over-us-tariff-threat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-premier-says-carney-wise-not-to-retaliate-over-us-tariff-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Prolonged stretch of hot air,’ poor air quality advisories blanket the Prairies]]></title><description><![CDATA[With temperatures in the mid to low 30s C expected to blanket the Prairie provinces over the next few days, much the area is under both heat and air quality warnings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/prolonged-stretch-of-hot-air-poor-air-quality-advisories-blanket-the-prairies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/prolonged-stretch-of-hot-air-poor-air-quality-advisories-blanket-the-prairies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta referendum costs climbing with another $365K in promotion, says Nenshi]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leader of Alberta's NDP opposition party says the cost of the government's publicity campaign for October's referendum keeps climbing with another $365K spent on promotion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-referendum-costs-climbing-with-another-365k-in-promotion-says-nenshi/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-referendum-costs-climbing-with-another-365k-in-promotion-says-nenshi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Calgary scrambling to fix another major water main break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another serious water main break in the City of Calgary has shut down a large section of Macleod Trail, causing big problems for commuters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/city-of-calgary-scrambling-to-fix-another-major-water-main-break/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/city-of-calgary-scrambling-to-fix-another-major-water-main-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lethbridge Crime Severity Index ranks 6th highest in the country: Statistics Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a strong 2024 with a steep decrease in Crime Severity Index, Lethbridge saw a small jump of two per cent in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lethbridge-crime-severity-index-ranks-6th-highest-in-the-country-statistics-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lethbridge-crime-severity-index-ranks-6th-highest-in-the-country-statistics-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta distillery welcomes easing of interprovincial liquor trade barriers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MOU allows consumers to buy beer, wine and spirits from different provinces &mdash; but those producers want barriers lifted on selling to restaurants, bars and liquor stores too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-distillery-welcomes-easing-of-interprovincial-liquor-trade-barriers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-distillery-welcomes-easing-of-interprovincial-liquor-trade-barriers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Blood Services plea for donations as supply drops 20% — below typical summer slump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian Blood Services says over the past six weeks, donation appointments have fallen short by 1,500 to 2,500 each week and are now failing to keep pace with hospital demand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadian-blood-services-plea-for-donations-as-supply-drops-20-below-typical-summer-slump/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadian-blood-services-plea-for-donations-as-supply-drops-20-below-typical-summer-slump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police to keep phones, including one by ex-Calgary mayor Gondek, in corruption probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will be next year before former Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek gets her phones back, after a judge ruled police can keep them as part of an investigation into municipal corruption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/police-to-keep-phones-including-one-by-ex-calgary-mayor-gondek-in-corruption-probe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/police-to-keep-phones-including-one-by-ex-calgary-mayor-gondek-in-corruption-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary Police Service renews call for people to search properties for missing boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the search for 11-year-old Parker into its seventh day, police are renewing a call for home and business owners to search their properties for any sign of the missing boy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-service-renews-call-for-people-to-search-properties-for-missing-boy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-service-renews-call-for-people-to-search-properties-for-missing-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 tornadoes touched down in Rocky Mountain House, Environment Canada confirms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two tornadoes with a rating of EF2 touched down within 20 minutes of each other in Rocky Mountain House and Clearwater County on July 18, Environment Canada has confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-tornadoes-touched-down-in-rocky-mountain-house-environment-canada-confirms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-tornadoes-touched-down-in-rocky-mountain-house-environment-canada-confirms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roughriders try to focus on football with Elks visiting following Dalke’s death]]></title><description><![CDATA[As they process their emotions over the recent death of teammate Jayden Dalke, the Roughriders are still attempting to focus on Thursday's CFL game against the Edmonton Elks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/roughriders-try-to-focus-on-football-with-elks-visiting-following-dalkes-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/roughriders-try-to-focus-on-football-with-elks-visiting-following-dalkes-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riders try to focus on football after Dalke death]]></title><description><![CDATA[As they process their emotions over the recent death of teammate Jayden Dalke, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are still attempting to focus on Thursday's CFL game against the Edmonton Elks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/riders-try-to-focus-on-football-after-dalke-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/riders-try-to-focus-on-football-after-dalke-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Als can clinch season series with win over Ticats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Davis Alexander and the Montreal Alouettes can really help themselves Sunday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/als-can-clinch-season-series-with-win-over-ticats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/als-can-clinch-season-series-with-win-over-ticats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds should increase federal health funding, but with strings attached: Friends of Medicare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friends of Medicare is urging the federal government to increase health care funding and impose more conditions on what the provinces can do with that money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/feds-should-increase-federal-health-funding-but-with-strings-attached-friends-of-medicare/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/feds-should-increase-federal-health-funding-but-with-strings-attached-friends-of-medicare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The number of wildfires in Alberta has dropped but air quality remains poor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Wildfire says the 2026 fire season has been an improvement on previous years so far. But it hasn't stopped poor air quality in the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/the-number-of-wildfires-in-alberta-has-dropped-but-air-quality-remains-poor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/the-number-of-wildfires-in-alberta-has-dropped-but-air-quality-remains-poor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of missing 11-year-old boy thanks Calgarians as desperate search continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is day six of the search for an 11-year-old boy missing in Calgary and police and family have provided an update on their search plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/family-of-missing-11-year-old-boy-thanks-calgarians-as-desperate-search-continues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/family-of-missing-11-year-old-boy-thanks-calgarians-as-desperate-search-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI data centres have 4 in 5 Albertans concerned over environment, electricity costs: Poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Alberta encourages more AI data centre investment and more projects are proposed in the province, a new poll shows most residents are concerned over the potential impacts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ai-data-centres-have-4-in-5-albertans-concerned-over-environment-electricity-costs-poll/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ai-data-centres-have-4-in-5-albertans-concerned-over-environment-electricity-costs-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Northern Tornadoes Project helps verify twisters as Alberta on track for record year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The director of the Northern Tornadoes Project explains the work his research team does and what observations they've made about Alberta's 2026 summer storm season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/how-the-northern-tornadoes-project-helps-verify-twisters-as-alberta-on-track-for-record-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/how-the-northern-tornadoes-project-helps-verify-twisters-as-alberta-on-track-for-record-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother calling for ‘indigo alerts’ amid search for Calgary boy with autism]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Calgary mother has launched a campaign calling for faster public notification for missing vulnerable children, even when there's no evidence they have been abducted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/mother-calling-for-indigo-alerts-amid-search-for-calgary-boy-with-autism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/mother-calling-for-indigo-alerts-amid-search-for-calgary-boy-with-autism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Ivor Strong Bridge on Calgary’s Deerfoot Trail to open on July 27]]></title><description><![CDATA[The daily commute along Deerfoot Trail in south Calgary is expected to take drivers a bit less time with the opening of a new bridge over the Bow River on July 27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/new-ivor-strong-bridge-on-calgarys-deerfoot-trail-to-open-on-july-27/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/new-ivor-strong-bridge-on-calgarys-deerfoot-trail-to-open-on-july-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 premiers agree to lift interprovincial trade barriers on alcohol products]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under a new deal, the premiers say they are updating rules to allow more Canadian brewers and distillers to sell alcohol directly to Canadians outside of their home provinces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/9-premiers-agree-to-lift-interprovincial-trade-barriers-on-alcohol-products/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/9-premiers-agree-to-lift-interprovincial-trade-barriers-on-alcohol-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dreeshen skirts questions about Alberta separation vote but says it’s an important topic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen was asked repeatedly whether he'd vote for Alberta to stay or vote to hold a second referendum on quitting Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/dreeshen-skirts-questions-about-alberta-separation-vote-but-says-its-an-important-topic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/dreeshen-skirts-questions-about-alberta-separation-vote-but-says-its-an-important-topic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s first ‘dementia-inclusive’ park set to open in Calgary in fall 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Martin Family Legacy Garden, designed to help people living with dementia "immerse themselves in the therapeutic benefits of nature," is expected to open in the fall of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadas-first-dementia-inclusive-park-set-to-open-in-calgary-in-fall-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadas-first-dementia-inclusive-park-set-to-open-in-calgary-in-fall-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary emergency crews say more water rescue calls coming in 2026 than 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgarians are making their way onto the city's rivers after safety advisories dropped. Emergency crews are answering more water rescue calls so far this summer compared to 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-emergency-crews-say-more-water-rescue-calls-coming-in-2026-than-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-emergency-crews-say-more-water-rescue-calls-coming-in-2026-than-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquiry hears avalanche danger moderate on day of 2021 fatal Banff snow slide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Parks Canada official in charge of visitor safety said the avalanche danger was rated moderate and didn&rsquo;t need updating on the day of a fatal 2021 snow slide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/inquiry-hears-avalanche-danger-moderate-on-day-of-2021-fatal-banff-snow-slide/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/inquiry-hears-avalanche-danger-moderate-on-day-of-2021-fatal-banff-snow-slide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search for missing Calgary boy prompts concerns over when Amber Alerts are issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[The search for a missing 11-year-old Calgary boy is into its fifth day.As the search drags on, questions are being asked about why an Amber Alert wasn't issued sooner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/search-for-missing-calgary-boy-prompts-concerns-over-when-amber-alerts-are-issued/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/search-for-missing-calgary-boy-prompts-concerns-over-when-amber-alerts-are-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air quality warning in Edmonton, much of Alberta due to N.W.T. wildfire smoke]]></title><description><![CDATA[From hot and muggy to torrential downpours, it's been a dramatic few weeks of weather and now, a condition Albertans had hoped to evade has drifted down from the N.W.T.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/air-quality-warning-in-edmonton-much-of-alberta-due-to-nwt-wildfire-smoke/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/air-quality-warning-in-edmonton-much-of-alberta-due-to-nwt-wildfire-smoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannabis, alcohol found in SUV of Saskatchewan Roughrider killed in fatal collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Roughriders captain Jayden Dalke was driving on the wrong side of Highway 11 between Lumsden and Regina&nbsp;when he was involved in a fatal head-on collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cannabis-alcohol-found-in-suv-of-saskatchewan-roughrider-killed-in-fatal-collision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cannabis-alcohol-found-in-suv-of-saskatchewan-roughrider-killed-in-fatal-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Court orders Edmonton prison to act on complaints about extreme heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[One affidavit from an inmate in 2018 who was housedin a corner cell nicknamed "the oven" says a maintenance worker recorded a temperature of over 40 C in her cell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/federal-court-orders-edmonton-prison-to-act-on-complaints-about-extreme-heat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/federal-court-orders-edmonton-prison-to-act-on-complaints-about-extreme-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elections Alberta opens applications for special referendum mail-in ballots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applications for mail-in ballots close Oct. 9, and voters have until Oct. 16 to return the envelopes by mail, with photocopies of their identification.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elections-alberta-opens-applications-for-special-referendum-mail-in-ballots/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elections-alberta-opens-applications-for-special-referendum-mail-in-ballots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction to begin on $2.9B natural gas pipeline in central Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATCO has billed the $2.9-billion Yellowhead pipeline as its largest-ever energy infrastructure project, stretching 235-kilometres from Peers to Fort Saskatchewan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/construction-to-begin-on-29b-natural-gas-pipeline-in-central-alberta/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/construction-to-begin-on-29b-natural-gas-pipeline-in-central-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 8,000 on evacuation alert as wildfire threatens Kimberley, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of about 8,000 people in the East Kootenay region is located east of the Matthew Creek wildfire, which was sparked on Saturday by lightning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/more-than-8000-on-evacuation-alert-as-wildfire-threatens-kimberley-bc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/more-than-8000-on-evacuation-alert-as-wildfire-threatens-kimberley-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta, Saskatchewan make compelling case for supplying U.S. with oil: Hoekstra]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. ambassador to Canada says his country will need to find four million more barrels of oil per day over the next decade and Canada might be one of the best places to get it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-saskatchewan-make-compelling-case-for-supplying-us-with-oil-hoekstra/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-saskatchewan-make-compelling-case-for-supplying-us-with-oil-hoekstra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alouettes down Stampeders 38-32 in CFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander set a CFL record for consecutive passes without an interception and led his team to a 38-32 win over the host Calgary Stampeders on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alouettes-down-stampeders-38-32-in-cfl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alouettes-down-stampeders-38-32-in-cfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks ride Blanchard’s leg to win over Lions 19-17]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vincent Blanchard kicked four field goals as the Edmonton Elks continued their stellar start to the CFL season, holding on for a 19-17 victory over the B.C. Lions on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-ride-blanchards-leg-to-win-over-lions-19-17/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-ride-blanchards-leg-to-win-over-lions-19-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks ride Blanchard’s leg, defence to win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Elks are showing signs they may have finally gotten their act together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-ride-blanchards-leg-defence-to-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-ride-blanchards-leg-defence-to-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern Alberta business concerned about copycat website]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marshall Auto Wreckers has been trusted in the Lethbridge area for decades, but a website mimicking their business is causing confusion and frustration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/southern-alberta-business-concerned-about-copycat-website/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/southern-alberta-business-concerned-about-copycat-website/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 kids from northern Alberta still missing, mom and her partner wanted for abduction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lanakai Morrison, six, and his half-brother Karl Morrison, four, are believed to be somewhere in Western Canada with their mom Krista Morrison and her partner Daniel Ludwig.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-kids-from-northern-alberta-still-missing-mom-and-her-partner-wanted-for-abduction/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-kids-from-northern-alberta-still-missing-mom-and-her-partner-wanted-for-abduction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stampeders, Alouettes clash in CFL rematch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cue the CFL season's second instalment of Philpot brotherly love shoved to the sidelines when the Calgary Stampeders host the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stampeders-alouettes-clash-in-cfl-rematch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stampeders-alouettes-clash-in-cfl-rematch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accused Bishnoi gang associate agrees to deportation order]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sahibjot Singh is the latest of dozens of Indian nationals to face deportation for their involvement in extortion gangs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/accused-bishnoi-gang-associate-agrees-to-deportation-order/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/accused-bishnoi-gang-associate-agrees-to-deportation-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nenshi seeks Calgary seat in next election as Estabrooks vies for Edmonton-Strathcona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi says in the next election he'll seek a seat in Calgary, where he grew up and was mayor, instead of running for re-election in Edmonton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/nenshi-seeks-calgary-seat-in-next-election-as-estabrooks-vies-for-edmonton-strathcona/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/nenshi-seeks-calgary-seat-in-next-election-as-estabrooks-vies-for-edmonton-strathcona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary area ‘very uniquely situated’ for study of hailstorms, says researcher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers with the Northern Hail Project deploying some new 'hail sensors' this year to collect information on size and impact of storms in Canada's 'hail alley.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-area-very-uniquely-situated-for-study-of-hailstorms-says-researcher/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-area-very-uniquely-situated-for-study-of-hailstorms-says-researcher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Byelection in Calgary to be called when people can pay attention to politics: premier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says an announcement about a provincial byelection in the riding of Calgary-Shaw will be made in the coming weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/byelection-in-calgary-to-be-called-when-people-can-pay-attention-to-politics-premier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/byelection-in-calgary-to-be-called-when-people-can-pay-attention-to-politics-premier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver accused of deliberately hitting Muslim woman due to race: Edmonton police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton police allege the accused boxed in the victim's vehicle and prevented her from leaving a north-side parking lot while making racist and xenophobic comments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/driver-accused-of-deliberately-hitting-muslim-woman-due-to-race-edmonton-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/driver-accused-of-deliberately-hitting-muslim-woman-due-to-race-edmonton-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bow Glacier Falls Trail, site of two deaths in 2025 rock slide, reopens to hikers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A popular hiking trail in Banff National Park has been reopened, following a fatal rockslide in June 2025 that killed two people, but warnings about the dangers remain in place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bow-glacier-falls-trail-site-of-two-deaths-in-2025-rock-slide-reopens-to-hikers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bow-glacier-falls-trail-site-of-two-deaths-in-2025-rock-slide-reopens-to-hikers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where cyclosporiasis cases stand in Canada as U.S. parasite outbreak rages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyclosporiasis is an illness of the intestines caused by a parasite called cyclospora, which is only spread through eating food or drinking water that contains the parasite.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/where-cyclosporiasis-cases-stand-in-canada-as-us-parasite-outbreak-rages/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/where-cyclosporiasis-cases-stand-in-canada-as-us-parasite-outbreak-rages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Close to 800,000 have applied for $100 rebate, payments coming: Alberta’s Smith]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says those people who applied for her government's $100 energy rebate should start receiving payments within the next few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/close-to-800000-have-applied-for-100-rebate-payments-coming-albertas-smith/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/close-to-800000-have-applied-for-100-rebate-payments-coming-albertas-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASIRT investigating after fatal police shooting in Brooks]]></title><description><![CDATA[ASIRT is investigating after a man was killed after a member with Brooks RCMP discharged their service weapon during a confrontation Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/asirt-investigating-after-fatal-police-shooting-in-brooks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/asirt-investigating-after-fatal-police-shooting-in-brooks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bringing Hearts Home Campaign in Lethbridge reaches $30 million goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several months ahead of schedule, the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation has achieved its fundraising goal for a new Cardiac Centre of Excellence in southern Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bringing-hearts-home-campaign-in-lethbridge-reaches-30-million-goal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bringing-hearts-home-campaign-in-lethbridge-reaches-30-million-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Pattern of behaviour’: Rath faces mounting questions over First Nation trusts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another First Nation is questioning millions in alleged withdrawals from a trust overseen by Alberta separatist lawyer Jeffrey Rath and his corporation, court documents reveal.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/pattern-of-behaviour-rath-faces-mounting-questions-over-first-nation-trusts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/pattern-of-behaviour-rath-faces-mounting-questions-over-first-nation-trusts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Asia Highlands exhibit, with some new species, opens at the Calgary Zoo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snow leopards, Sichuan takins and the return of the red pandas &mdash; those are some of the species of animals included in the Calgary Zoo's newly-opened Asian Highlands exhibit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/new-asia-highlands-exhibit-with-some-new-species-opens-at-the-calgary-zoo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/new-asia-highlands-exhibit-with-some-new-species-opens-at-the-calgary-zoo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta First Nation sues Ottawa over $5 treaty annuity, argues amount stuck in 1899]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chief of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation says the annual treaty payments that members receive from Ottawa hasn't increased in more than a century.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-first-nation-sues-ottawa-over-5-treaty-annuity-argues-amount-stuck-in-1899/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-first-nation-sues-ottawa-over-5-treaty-annuity-argues-amount-stuck-in-1899/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trapped grandparents die in north Edmonton apartment fire: ‘They were best friends’]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 60 years ago, Major Singh Bhandal and Surinderjit Kaur Bhandal exchanged vows to spend their life together &mdash; a promise they kept, to their very devastating end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/trapped-grandparents-die-in-north-edmonton-apartment-fire-they-were-best-friends/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/trapped-grandparents-die-in-north-edmonton-apartment-fire-they-were-best-friends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jobs hang in the balance as Ekati diamond mine in N.W.T. closing early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's diamond mines were never going to operate forever, but the industry's decline has been accelerated by the growing popularity of lab-grown diamonds and U.S. tariffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/jobs-hang-in-the-balance-as-ekati-diamond-mine-in-nwt-closing-early/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/jobs-hang-in-the-balance-as-ekati-diamond-mine-in-nwt-closing-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nickelback announces new album, ‘Everything Under the Sun’]]></title><description><![CDATA['There are songs that hit as hard as anything we've ever done, songs that take chances, and songs that remind us why we&rsquo;ve been doing this together for so long,' Chad Kroeger said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/nickelback-announces-new-album-everything-under-the-sun/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/nickelback-announces-new-album-everything-under-the-sun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. Lions chase a second straight win versus Elks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roughly two weeks ago, Nathan Rourke and the B.C. Lions did something no other CFL team has been able to this season: Defeat the Edmonton Elks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bc-lions-chase-a-second-straight-win-versus-elks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bc-lions-chase-a-second-straight-win-versus-elks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta government creates bike lane complaint line ahead of fall legislation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen said he wants to hear if bike lanes are creating traffic congestion, hurting businesses or prolonging emergency response times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-government-creates-bike-lane-complaint-line-ahead-of-fall-legislation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-government-creates-bike-lane-complaint-line-ahead-of-fall-legislation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quebec and Alberta announce plan to work together to deploy AI in government]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Quebec and Alberta governments are planning to work together to implement artificial intelligence in public administration as part of new initiatives in the tech industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/quebec-and-alberta-announce-plan-to-work-together-to-deploy-ai-in-government/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/quebec-and-alberta-announce-plan-to-work-together-to-deploy-ai-in-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet flight attendants vote in favour of strike as soon as Aug. 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strike by flight attendants would effectively ground Canada's second-largest airline the day before a statutory holiday in many provinces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/westjet-flight-attendants-vote-in-favour-of-strike-as-soon-as-aug-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/westjet-flight-attendants-vote-in-favour-of-strike-as-soon-as-aug-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary 911 employee charged with breach of trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police have announced a 43-year-old 911 dispatcher has been charged with breach of trust for the alleged unauthorized sharing of personal information from 911 calls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-911-employee-charged-with-breach-of-trust/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-911-employee-charged-with-breach-of-trust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court battle involving Alberta separatist leader who had assets frozen set to resume]]></title><description><![CDATA[That injunction is set to be reviewed as part of a legal battle between Rath and Tallcree First Nation over a multimillion-dollar trust fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/court-battle-involving-alberta-separatist-leader-who-had-assets-frozen-set-to-resume/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/court-battle-involving-alberta-separatist-leader-who-had-assets-frozen-set-to-resume/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary massage therapist charged in connection with sexual assault of client]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police have charged a 52-year-old massage therapist with sexual assault after a client alleged they were inappropriately touched during a massage in August 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-massage-therapist-charged-in-connection-with-sexual-assault-of-client/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-massage-therapist-charged-in-connection-with-sexual-assault-of-client/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary dog park safety in question over city-planted Ohio Buckeye trees]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tree that produces nuts that is toxic to pets has been planted by the City of Calgary in a dog park. The Cambrian Heights community says they filed reports two years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-dog-park-safety-in-question-over-city-planted-ohio-buckeye-trees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-dog-park-safety-in-question-over-city-planted-ohio-buckeye-trees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta program helping inmates with FASD adjust to life beyond bars hailed a success]]></title><description><![CDATA[On average, 30 per cent of adults leaving an Alberta jail re-offend within months &mdash; but of the 400 FASD program participants who've enrolled since 2025, only 13 per cent have.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-program-helping-inmates-with-fasd-adjust-to-life-beyond-bars-hailed-a-success/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-program-helping-inmates-with-fasd-adjust-to-life-beyond-bars-hailed-a-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta entering prolonged mosquito season not seen in decades: ‘Eaten alive’]]></title><description><![CDATA['There's water in places I haven't seen in literally decades. The mosquitoes are being produced from those habitats,' said Edmonton biological sciences technician Mike Jenkins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-entering-prolonged-mosquito-season-not-seen-in-decades-eaten-alive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-entering-prolonged-mosquito-season-not-seen-in-decades-eaten-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How extreme heat and humidity fuels more dangerous storms — and tornadoes]]></title><description><![CDATA[As heat waves blanket parts of Canada, experts say the extreme heat and humidity can also 'fuel' severe thunderstorms &mdash; and even tornadoes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/how-extreme-heat-and-humidity-fuels-more-dangerous-storms-and-tornadoes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/how-extreme-heat-and-humidity-fuels-more-dangerous-storms-and-tornadoes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeffrey Rath fought for First Nations. Now former clients are fighting him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeffrey Rath built a career winning settlements for First Nations. But court records show former clients are challenging the lawyer's fees, conduct and control of settlement funds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/jeffrey-rath-fought-for-first-nations-now-former-clients-are-fighting-him/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/jeffrey-rath-fought-for-first-nations-now-former-clients-are-fighting-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet flight attendants hold information pickets as strike vote takes place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost a year after Air Canada's flight attendants went on strike over the issue of unpaid work, flight attendants at WestJet and WestJet Encore are threatening to do the same.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/westjet-flight-attendants-hold-information-pickets-as-strike-vote-takes-place/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/westjet-flight-attendants-hold-information-pickets-as-strike-vote-takes-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge freezes $8.5M of Alberta separatist lawyer’s assets amid First Nation trust fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge has temporarily frozen up to $8.5 million in assets belonging to Jeffrey Rath and his professional corporation in an escalating court fight with Tallcree First Nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/judge-freezes-85m-of-alberta-separatist-lawyers-assets-amid-first-nation-trust-fight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/judge-freezes-85m-of-alberta-separatist-lawyers-assets-amid-first-nation-trust-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 person dead after vehicle hits Edmonton building, causing explosion and massive fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eleven fire crews responded and evacuated the building. Fire officials confirmed one fatality. Between eight and 10 ambulances were also at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/1-person-dead-after-vehicle-hits-edmonton-building-causing-explosion-and-massive-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/1-person-dead-after-vehicle-hits-edmonton-building-causing-explosion-and-massive-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 person dead after vehicle hits Edmonton apartment building, causing massive fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eleven fire crews responded and evacuated the building. Fire officials confirmed one fatality. Between eight and 10 ambulances were also at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/1-person-dead-after-vehicle-hits-edmonton-apartment-building-causing-massive-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/1-person-dead-after-vehicle-hits-edmonton-apartment-building-causing-massive-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 person dead after northeast Edmonton apartment building fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eleven fire crews responded and evacuated the building. Fire officials confirmed one fatality. Between eight and 10 ambulances were also at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/1-person-dead-after-northeast-edmonton-apartment-building-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/1-person-dead-after-northeast-edmonton-apartment-building-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead, 2 missing after vehicle hits Edmonton building, causing fiery explosion]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is dead, two more are missing and several others injured after a vehicle collided with an apartment building, causing a gas explosion and massive fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/1-dead-2-missing-after-vehicle-hits-edmonton-building-causing-fiery-explosion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/1-dead-2-missing-after-vehicle-hits-edmonton-building-causing-fiery-explosion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deep sinkhole opens up in north Edmonton after weekend thunderstorms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Edmonton and EPCOR say Mother Nature has pushed the wastewater system to its limits in recent weeks, as several thunderstorms have dumped massive amounts of rain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/deep-sinkhole-opens-up-in-north-edmonton-after-weekend-thunderstorms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/deep-sinkhole-opens-up-in-north-edmonton-after-weekend-thunderstorms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta police watchdog agency investigating in-custody Calgary death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta Serious Incident Response team has been called in to investigate the death of a man after he was taken into custody by Calgary police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-police-watchdog-agency-investigating-in-custody-calgary-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-police-watchdog-agency-investigating-in-custody-calgary-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I almost died’: Alberta psychologist shares traumatic birth story to help others]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reproductive and Perinatal Trauma Centre owner Dr. Teela Tomassetti is sharing her story in hopes others who experienced a traumatic childbirth will get the help they need.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/i-almost-died-alberta-psychologist-shares-traumatic-birth-story-to-help-others/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/i-almost-died-alberta-psychologist-shares-traumatic-birth-story-to-help-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary Stampede attendance declines slightly for 2nd season running]]></title><description><![CDATA[Total attendance for this year's Calgary Stampede was down over last year &mdash; the second year in a row fewer people passed through the gates of 'The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-stampede-attendance-declines-slightly-for-2nd-season-running/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-stampede-attendance-declines-slightly-for-2nd-season-running/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[bet365 expands Canadian footprint with launch in Alberta’s gaming market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta officially opened its regulated sports betting and iGaming market Monday, becoming the second Canadian province to do so.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bet365-expands-canadian-footprint-with-launch-in-albertas-gaming-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bet365-expands-canadian-footprint-with-launch-in-albertas-gaming-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta opens regulated online gaming market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trip Stoddard and bet365 are expanding their Canadian footprint.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-opens-regulated-online-gaming-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-opens-regulated-online-gaming-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lethbridge charitable agencies partner for Christmas in July gift card campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organizations involved in Christmas Hope are already getting prepped for the holiday season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lethbridge-charitable-agencies-partner-for-christmas-in-july-gift-card-campaign/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lethbridge-charitable-agencies-partner-for-christmas-in-july-gift-card-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train derailment in southwest Calgary sends several railcars tumbling into water]]></title><description><![CDATA[An early morning train derailment caused more than a dozen railcars to jump the tracks, sending some of them tumbling into a southwest Calgary wetland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/train-derailment-in-southwest-calgary-sends-several-railcars-tumbling-into-water/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/train-derailment-in-southwest-calgary-sends-several-railcars-tumbling-into-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young child dead after drowning in southeast Calgary stormwater pond]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Fire Department said a young child has died after drowning in a stormwater pond in the southeast community of Legacy on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/young-child-dead-after-drowning-in-southeast-calgary-stormwater-pond/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/young-child-dead-after-drowning-in-southeast-calgary-stormwater-pond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa, Alberta sign Pathways carbon capture agreement with oil companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa has committed to extending investment tax credits for various carbon capture equipment to 2035. Alberta says it will finalize its own incentive program for carbon capture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ottawa-alberta-sign-pathways-carbon-capture-agreement-with-oil-companies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ottawa-alberta-sign-pathways-carbon-capture-agreement-with-oil-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regulated iGaming market goes live in Alberta, government aims to box out grey market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's regulated iGaming system is now live, starting the race for private sports betting companies and online casinos to stake their shares in the provincial gambling market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/regulated-igaming-market-goes-live-in-alberta-government-aims-to-box-out-grey-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/regulated-igaming-market-goes-live-in-alberta-government-aims-to-box-out-grey-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More tornadoes recorded in Canada’s Prairies amid humid heat wave]]></title><description><![CDATA[A red tornado warning was issued by Environment Canada around 5:30 p.m. Saturday for the County of Vermilion River, Alta., but was cancelled roughly 30 minutes later.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/more-tornadoes-recorded-in-canadas-prairies-amid-humid-heat-wave/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/more-tornadoes-recorded-in-canadas-prairies-amid-humid-heat-wave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers sign Colton Dach to two-year extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Colton Dach to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$1.2 million, the NHL club announced Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-sign-colton-dach-to-two-year-extension/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-sign-colton-dach-to-two-year-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s looking good’: Carney chats pipelines while mingling at Calgary Stampede]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carney said he's optimistic the pipeline will get done and that polling across the country shows it has majority support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/its-looking-good-carney-chats-pipelines-while-mingling-at-calgary-stampede/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/its-looking-good-carney-chats-pipelines-while-mingling-at-calgary-stampede/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford and Unifor strike tentative deal for three-year labour contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tentative agreement covers roughly 5,000 workers at five plants in southern Ontario and one in Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ford-and-unifor-strike-tentative-deal-for-three-year-labour-contract/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ford-and-unifor-strike-tentative-deal-for-three-year-labour-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney heading to Alberta for Calgary Stampede]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Calgary today for Stampede events, including meetings with Treaty 6, 7 and 8 First Nations leaders after returning from a Middle East trip.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-heading-to-alberta-for-calgary-stampede/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-heading-to-alberta-for-calgary-stampede/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kananaskis drying up after recent floods but some trails remain closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been two weeks since heavy rainfall flooded parts of Kananaskis, resulting in evacuations and a bridge collapse. Now the land is recovering and drying up for summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/kananaskis-drying-up-after-recent-floods-but-some-trails-remain-closed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/kananaskis-drying-up-after-recent-floods-but-some-trails-remain-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soaring number of Alberta tornadoes blamed on ‘perfect concoction of ingredients’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across the three prairie provinces there have been 48 tornadoes so far this year. The annual average is 34.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/soaring-number-of-alberta-tornadoes-blamed-on-perfect-concoction-of-ingredients/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/soaring-number-of-alberta-tornadoes-blamed-on-perfect-concoction-of-ingredients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASIRT releases more details in shooting death of man by police near Irricana, Alta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two RCMP officers were responding to a domestic call at a rural home near Irricana when the shooting happened, ASIRT said in a news release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/asirt-releases-more-details-in-shooting-death-of-man-by-police-near-irricana-alta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/asirt-releases-more-details-in-shooting-death-of-man-by-police-near-irricana-alta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta data centre in Alberta to start up ahead of adjacent Greenlight power plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[META's new data centre, being built north of Edmonton, will be allowed to connect to Alberta's electrical grid before its new natural gas-fired power plant is ready]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/meta-data-centre-in-alberta-to-start-up-ahead-of-adjacent-greenlight-power-plant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/meta-data-centre-in-alberta-to-start-up-ahead-of-adjacent-greenlight-power-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta RCMP investigating reports of ‘multiple fatalities’ in crash near Gibbons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta RCMP are investigating after a fatal crash, just north of the town of Gibbons on Thursday evening, that has resulted in "multiple fatalities."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-rcmp-investigating-reports-of-multiple-fatalities-in-crash-near-gibbons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-rcmp-investigating-reports-of-multiple-fatalities-in-crash-near-gibbons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada orders deportation of ‘bottom-tier’ member of Bishnoi gang]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Bishnoi gang leaders face racketeering charges, Jashandeep Singh is among the lower-level suspects Canada has opted to deport rather than prosecute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canada-orders-deportation-of-bottom-tier-member-of-bishnoi-gang/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canada-orders-deportation-of-bottom-tier-member-of-bishnoi-gang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rankin, Elks run over winless Redblacks 40-17]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Rankin scored three big-play touchdowns as the Edmonton Elks returned to their winning ways with a 40-17 victory over the struggling Ottawa Redblacks on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/rankin-elks-run-over-winless-redblacks-40-17/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/rankin-elks-run-over-winless-redblacks-40-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elections Alberta says ‘spoof’ website’s voter info is all fake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure says his office doesn't have the legislative authority or jurisdiction to investigate the fake website.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elections-alberta-says-spoof-websites-voter-info-is-all-fake/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elections-alberta-says-spoof-websites-voter-info-is-all-fake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta government announces plans for new schools, critics say it’s just politics]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government of Alberta says it is "fast tracking" the construction of dozens of new schools, but the education advocacy group "Support Our Students" says it's just politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-government-announces-plans-for-new-schools-critics-say-its-just-politics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-government-announces-plans-for-new-schools-critics-say-its-just-politics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor injuries reported after tornado hits campground near Alberta-Saskatchewan border]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta RCMP are expected to provide an update Thursday afternoon after two tornadoes are reported to have touched down Wednesday evening in eastern Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/minor-injuries-reported-after-tornado-hits-campground-near-alberta-saskatchewan-border/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/minor-injuries-reported-after-tornado-hits-campground-near-alberta-saskatchewan-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 people injured after tornado hits campground near Alberta-Saskatchewan border]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta RCMP are expected to provide an update Thursday afternoon after two tornadoes are reported to have touched down Wednesday evening in eastern Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/5-people-injured-after-tornado-hits-campground-near-alberta-saskatchewan-border/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/5-people-injured-after-tornado-hits-campground-near-alberta-saskatchewan-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber Alert updated for six-year-old boy last seen in Fort St. John B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[They say Lanakai Morrison was taken on Tuesday from the hamlet of Valhalla Centre, roughly 63 kilometres northwest of Grande Prairie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/amber-alert-updated-for-six-year-old-boy-last-seen-in-fort-st-john-bc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/amber-alert-updated-for-six-year-old-boy-last-seen-in-fort-st-john-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber Alert updated for 6-year-old boy last seen in Fort St. John B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[They say Lanakai Morrison was taken on Tuesday from the hamlet of Valhalla Centre, roughly 63 kilometres northwest of Grande Prairie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/amber-alert-updated-for-6-year-old-boy-last-seen-in-fort-st-john-bc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/amber-alert-updated-for-6-year-old-boy-last-seen-in-fort-st-john-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber Alert cancelled for missing 6-year-old boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say there have been multiple reported sightings in British Columbia and investigators have ruled out parts of Alberta in their search.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/amber-alert-cancelled-for-missing-6-year-old-boy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/amber-alert-cancelled-for-missing-6-year-old-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta RCMP issue Amber Alert for six-year-old boy last seen in Fort St. John]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mounties from Beaverlodge, Alta. have issued an Amber Alert for a six-year-old boy who is believed to be travelling with his mother, her partner and possibly another child.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-rcmp-issue-amber-alert-for-six-year-old-boy-last-seen-in-fort-st-john/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-rcmp-issue-amber-alert-for-six-year-old-boy-last-seen-in-fort-st-john/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta RCMP issue Amber Alert for six-year-old boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mounties near the Alberta-British Columbia boundary have issued an Amber Alert for a six-year-old boy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-rcmp-issue-amber-alert-for-six-year-old-boy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-rcmp-issue-amber-alert-for-six-year-old-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of woman fatally shot by Calgary police on Deerfoot Trail speaks out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of a 53-year-old Edmonton woman, who died after being shot by Calgary police along Deerfoot Trail last month say she was suffering from mental health issues at the time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/family-of-woman-fatally-shot-by-calgary-police-on-deerfoot-trail-speaks-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/family-of-woman-fatally-shot-by-calgary-police-on-deerfoot-trail-speaks-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta auditor general expects to finish probe into health-contracts by end of year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's auditor general expects to complete an investigation into allegations of political interference and conflicts of interest in health care contracts by the end of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-auditor-general-expects-to-finish-probe-into-health-contracts-by-end-of-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-auditor-general-expects-to-finish-probe-into-health-contracts-by-end-of-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pre-trial date set for Lethbridge man accused of sexual assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Lethbridge, Alta., man faces charges of forcible confinement, sexual assault of a child, and other related offences dating back to a December incident on the city's south side.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/pre-trial-date-set-for-lethbridge-man-accused-of-sexual-assault/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/pre-trial-date-set-for-lethbridge-man-accused-of-sexual-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accused in Edmonton Chinatown killings tells trial he doesn’t remember attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Bone, the man accused of beating Hung Trang and Ban Phuc Hoang to death in Edmonton in May 2022, took the stand in his own defence at his trial on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/accused-in-edmonton-chinatown-killings-tells-trial-he-doesnt-remember-attacks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/accused-in-edmonton-chinatown-killings-tells-trial-he-doesnt-remember-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta to build $13 billion data centre in Alberta, largest outside the U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta, the parent company of such social media platforms as Facebook and Instagra, has announced plans to build a $13-billion data centre in Sturgeon County, north of Edmonton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/meta-to-build-13-billion-data-centre-in-alberta-largest-outside-the-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/meta-to-build-13-billion-data-centre-in-alberta-largest-outside-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks, Redblacks seek running game fixes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Elks host the Ottawa Redblacks on Thursday night in a matchup of two teams coming off losses and looking for an improved running attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-redblacks-seek-running-game-fixes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-redblacks-seek-running-game-fixes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stampeders visit Als chasing a third straight win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vernon Adams Jr. will have a tough act to follow Saturday night in Montreal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stampeders-visit-als-chasing-a-third-straight-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stampeders-visit-als-chasing-a-third-straight-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockslide in Banff National Park closes popular climbing area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parks Canada has shut down an area just east of the Banff Springs Golf Course after a rockslide happened Tuesday in a popular climbing area. Fortunately there were no injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/rockslide-in-banff-national-park-closes-popular-climbing-area/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/rockslide-in-banff-national-park-closes-popular-climbing-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A look at defunct past pipeline pitches and their recent revivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several pipeline proposals, long considered dead and buried, are coming back from the grave, with plans to send oilsands crude from Alberta to the west, east and south.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/a-look-at-defunct-past-pipeline-pitches-and-their-recent-revivals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/a-look-at-defunct-past-pipeline-pitches-and-their-recent-revivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some structures lost at resort due to Fraser Canyon fires]]></title><description><![CDATA[A growing B.C. wildfire has forced more evacuations and closed part of the Trans-Canada Highway as officials warn gusty winds could intensify the blaze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/some-structures-lost-at-resort-due-to-fraser-canyon-fires/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/some-structures-lost-at-resort-due-to-fraser-canyon-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second wildfire north of Boston Bar now more than 8,000 hectares]]></title><description><![CDATA[A growing B.C. wildfire has forced more evacuations and closed part of the Trans-Canada Highway as officials warn gusty winds could intensify the blaze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/second-wildfire-north-of-boston-bar-now-more-than-8000-hectares/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/second-wildfire-north-of-boston-bar-now-more-than-8000-hectares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleanup underway but Alberta town faces long road to recovery after recent rains]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cleanup from the recent heavy rains and flooding that hit the town of Tofield, Alta., will take months. But some residents say it's a miracle the damage wasn't even worse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cleanup-underway-but-alberta-town-faces-long-road-to-recovery-after-recent-rains/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cleanup-underway-but-alberta-town-faces-long-road-to-recovery-after-recent-rains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian Paisley, founder of North America’s longest-running Fringe festival, has died]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Paisley, the founder of The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival has died in Mexico, following a long struggle with pneumonia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/brian-paisley-founder-of-north-americas-longest-running-fringe-festival-has-died/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/brian-paisley-founder-of-north-americas-longest-running-fringe-festival-has-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community pushback forces City of Edmonton to change gears on bike lane plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Edmonton is changing gears on its plan to remove a large section of on-street parking along 50 Street to allow for the installation of bike lanes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/community-pushback-forces-city-of-edmonton-to-change-gears-on-bike-lane-plans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/community-pushback-forces-city-of-edmonton-to-change-gears-on-bike-lane-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary Fire Department lifts safety advisory for Bow, Elbow rivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Fire Department says flow rates on the Bow and Elbow Rivers have slowed enough to allow a river advisory to be lifted and for river users to resume normal activities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-fire-department-lifts-safety-advisory-for-bow-elbow-rivers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-fire-department-lifts-safety-advisory-for-bow-elbow-rivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers shutters six radio stations, 80 jobs cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rogers Sports and Media is shutting down its Sportsnet 650 radio station in Vancouver and Sportsnet 960 station in Calgary, as well as four other stations across four cities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/rogers-shutters-six-radio-stations-80-jobs-cut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/rogers-shutters-six-radio-stations-80-jobs-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers shutters six local radio stations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rogers Sports and Media is shutting down its Sportsnet 650 radio station in Vancouver and Sportsnet 960 station in Calgary, as well as four other stations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/rogers-shutters-six-local-radio-stations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/rogers-shutters-six-local-radio-stations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 people charged after police seize drugs, firearms in Fort McMurray, Alta.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team seized $100,000 worth of drugs, several firearms and a large amount of cash, during an investigation in Fort McMurray, Alta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-people-charged-after-police-seize-drugs-firearms-in-fort-mcmurray-alta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-people-charged-after-police-seize-drugs-firearms-in-fort-mcmurray-alta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Calgary has received 70 noise complaints so far during 2026 Stampede]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year, the city said it received 225 noise complaints during the entire Stampede, with Cowboys Music Festival being the subject of 125 of those complaints.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/city-of-calgary-has-received-70-noise-complaints-so-far-during-2026-stampede/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/city-of-calgary-has-received-70-noise-complaints-so-far-during-2026-stampede/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta anti-coal mining group looks into legal options after citizen petition fails]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group Water Not Coal, led by country music singer Corb Lund, says it's exploring its legal options after being told its citizen petition against coal mining has failed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-anti-coal-mining-group-looks-into-legal-options-after-citizen-petition-fails/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-anti-coal-mining-group-looks-into-legal-options-after-citizen-petition-fails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elections Alberta set to verify separatist referendum petition after court stay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta says it should be able to verify by July 27 the results of a petition calling for a referendum on the province separating from Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elections-alberta-set-to-verify-separatist-referendum-petition-after-court-stay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elections-alberta-set-to-verify-separatist-referendum-petition-after-court-stay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Mind-blowing’: Video reportedly shows driver asleep in self-driving Tesla on B.C. highway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A shocking sight was captured on a busy Interior B.C. highway over the weekend with a driver apparently asleep at the wheel of a self-driving Tesla.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/mind-blowing-video-reportedly-shows-driver-asleep-in-self-driving-tesla-on-bc-highway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/mind-blowing-video-reportedly-shows-driver-asleep-in-self-driving-tesla-on-bc-highway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andersen expects to share the load under Babcock]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Edmonton Oilers goaltender Frederik Andersen doesn't expect to start as many games under coach Mike Babcock as he did when they were Toronto Maple Leafs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/andersen-expects-to-share-the-load-under-babcock/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/andersen-expects-to-share-the-load-under-babcock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police say DNA evidence used to charge man in large industrial theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police have charged a 54-year-old man with stealing more than $250,000 worth of copper wire and industrial equipment during a recent break and enter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-say-dna-evidence-used-to-charge-man-in-large-industrial-theft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-say-dna-evidence-used-to-charge-man-in-large-industrial-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario, Alberta push to advance 3,300 km east-west oil pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plan follows an agreement signed between Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan to explore an east-west energy corridor and railway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ontario-alberta-push-to-advance-3300-km-east-west-oil-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ontario-alberta-push-to-advance-3300-km-east-west-oil-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration not meeting or strategizing with Alberta separatists: Hoekstra]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration is not meeting or strategizing with Alberta separatists, U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra told Global News in an interview.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/trump-administration-not-meeting-or-strategizing-with-alberta-separatists-hoekstra/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/trump-administration-not-meeting-or-strategizing-with-alberta-separatists-hoekstra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[General Motors says renewal of CUSMA ‘very important’ for auto industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[As uncertainty remains around North American trade relations, General Motors says CUSMA, the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, is 'very important' for the automobile industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/general-motors-says-renewal-of-cusma-very-important-for-auto-industry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/general-motors-says-renewal-of-cusma-very-important-for-auto-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers sign d-men Mukhamadullin, Statsney]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Shakir Mukhamadullin to a two-year contract extension, the NHL club announced Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-sign-d-men-mukhamadullin-statsney/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-sign-d-men-mukhamadullin-statsney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers sign d-men Mukhamadullin, Stastney]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Shakir Mukhamadullin to a two-year contract extension, the NHL club announced Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-sign-d-men-mukhamadullin-stastney/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-sign-d-men-mukhamadullin-stastney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions net first win with 36-24 decision over Elks]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Butler rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns as the B.C. Lions roared to their first win of the CFL season, beating the previously undefeated Edmonton Elks 36-24 on Saturday in front of another sellout crowd at the Apple Bowl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lions-net-first-win-with-36-24-decision-over-elks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lions-net-first-win-with-36-24-decision-over-elks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internal PMO polls told Carney Canadians backed pipeline plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twice last November, the Privy Council Office (PCO) included polling questions to see how Canadians felt about a pipeline and other energy and natural resource projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/internal-pmo-polls-told-carney-canadians-backed-pipeline-plan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/internal-pmo-polls-told-carney-canadians-backed-pipeline-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[STARS dispatched to RCMP incident scene near Irricana]]></title><description><![CDATA[A section of Highway 9 on the edge of the community was cordoned off with police tape as several RCMP vehicles remained at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stars-dispatched-to-rcmp-incident-scene-near-irricana/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stars-dispatched-to-rcmp-incident-scene-near-irricana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASIRT investigating fatal officer-involved shooting near Irricana]]></title><description><![CDATA[A section of Highway 9 on the edge of the community was cordoned off with police tape as several RCMP vehicles remained at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/asirt-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-near-irricana/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/asirt-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-near-irricana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The stampede Edge: Father, son compete at the Calgary Stampede 100 years apart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lynn Edge is a steer breeder from Cochrane, Alta., and has been competing in the horse cutting competition at the Calgary Stampede for the past 25 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/the-stampede-edge-father-son-compete-at-the-calgary-stampede-100-years-apart/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/the-stampede-edge-father-son-compete-at-the-calgary-stampede-100-years-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal government invests $9 million into southern Alberta projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian government has allocated nearly $10 million in funding for several trades-related projects in southern Alberta, with the aim of creating more than 200 jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/federal-government-invests-9-million-into-southern-alberta-projects/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/federal-government-invests-9-million-into-southern-alberta-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta proposes new pipeline, but hurdles to construction, profitability remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the governments of Canada and Alberta have agreed to take the proposal for a new pipeline to the next step, oil industry insiders say some big hurdles remain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-proposes-new-pipeline-but-hurdles-to-construction-profitability-remain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-proposes-new-pipeline-but-hurdles-to-construction-profitability-remain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental groups wanted to see clear decarbonization commitment in pipeline plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environmental groups say they wanted to see more of a commitment to decarbonization included in Alberta's proposal for a new pipeline to the west coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/environmental-groups-wanted-to-see-clear-decarbonization-commitment-in-pipeline-plan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/environmental-groups-wanted-to-see-clear-decarbonization-commitment-in-pipeline-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who are the partners behind a proposed new West Coast oil pipeline?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are several players involved in the private-public partnership with plans to build a new pipeline from Alberta to the B.C. coast, and all bring different things to the table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/who-are-the-partners-behind-a-proposed-new-west-coast-oil-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/who-are-the-partners-behind-a-proposed-new-west-coast-oil-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anti-coal mining petition led by musician Corb Lund fails in Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[The anti-coal mining petition in Alberta, spearheaded by country music singer Corb Lund, has failed to collect enough verified signatures, according to Elections Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/anti-coal-mining-petition-led-by-musician-corb-lund-fails-in-alberta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/anti-coal-mining-petition-led-by-musician-corb-lund-fails-in-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pipelines faced key challenges in the past. Can Alberta’s overcome them?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s track record of proposing and building pipelines means that the newly announced project from Alberta to B.C.'s coast is likely going to face several key challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/pipelines-faced-key-challenges-in-the-past-can-albertas-overcome-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/pipelines-faced-key-challenges-in-the-past-can-albertas-overcome-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions eye first win of season versus unbeaten Elks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B.C. Lions have done a lot of things right, but it's what they've done wrong that has resulted in them starting the CFL season 0-3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lions-eye-first-win-of-season-versus-unbeaten-elks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lions-eye-first-win-of-season-versus-unbeaten-elks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adams leads Stampeders to 58-36 win over Argonauts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. threw six touchdown passes and rushed for one in a 58-36 win over the visiting Toronto Argonauts in the CFL on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/adams-leads-stampeders-to-58-36-win-over-argonauts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/adams-leads-stampeders-to-58-36-win-over-argonauts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary man facing attempted murder charges in Lethbridge sees case adjourned until next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Calgary man facing five charges of attempted murder in Lethbridge will not return to court for another month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-man-facing-attempted-murder-charges-in-lethbridge-sees-case-adjourned-until-next-month/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-man-facing-attempted-murder-charges-in-lethbridge-sees-case-adjourned-until-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton traffic stop leads to extortion-related arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton Police Service has arrested Safaldeep Singh who faces several charges and is wanted on Canada-wide warrants for conspiracy to commit murder and extortion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-traffic-stop-leads-to-extortion-related-arrest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-traffic-stop-leads-to-extortion-related-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green light for Greenlight: Pembina, partners go ahead with gas plant for data centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pembina Pipeline Corp. and its partners have given the go-ahead to a $4.2 billion, 932-megawatt natural gas plant being built to serve a new data centre in Sturgeon County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/green-light-for-greenlight-pembina-partners-go-ahead-with-gas-plant-for-data-centre/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/green-light-for-greenlight-pembina-partners-go-ahead-with-gas-plant-for-data-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary mayor says he wants to hold advocacy campaign opposing separation, but can’t]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mayor of Calgary says he wants the city of be able to campaign against Alberta's separation from Canada but provincial rules prevent the city from taking that step.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-mayor-says-he-wants-to-hold-advocacy-campaign-opposing-separation-but-cant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-mayor-says-he-wants-to-hold-advocacy-campaign-opposing-separation-but-cant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 106K Albertans sign up for $100 affordability rebates as applications open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albertans have until Sept. 30 to sign up to receive the provincial government's $100 affordability relief cheques. People with household incomes of $225,000 or less are eligible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/more-than-106k-albertans-sign-up-for-100-affordability-rebates-as-applications-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/more-than-106k-albertans-sign-up-for-100-affordability-rebates-as-applications-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. will not fight decision in court if pipeline is built from Alberta to the coast: Eby]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. Premier David Eby made it clear on Thursday that if a pipeline is built from Alberta to B.C.'s coast, the provincial government will not fight that decision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bc-will-not-fight-decision-in-court-if-pipeline-is-built-from-alberta-to-the-coast-eby/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bc-will-not-fight-decision-in-court-if-pipeline-is-built-from-alberta-to-the-coast-eby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New pipeline from Alberta to B.C. coast to be built as a private-public partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, is aiming for the pipeline to be designated a project of national interest by October and get shovels in the ground as early as September 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/new-pipeline-from-alberta-to-bc-coast-to-be-built-as-a-private-public-partnership/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/new-pipeline-from-alberta-to-bc-coast-to-be-built-as-a-private-public-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction of new oil pipeline to B.C. coast won’t include lifting oil tanker ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, is aiming for the pipeline to be designated a project of national interest by October and get shovels in the ground as early as September 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/construction-of-new-oil-pipeline-to-bc-coast-wont-include-lifting-oil-tanker-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/construction-of-new-oil-pipeline-to-bc-coast-wont-include-lifting-oil-tanker-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta’s Smith set to unveil details of proposed oil pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government is aiming for the pipeline to be designated a project of national interest by October and get shovels in the ground as early as September 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertas-smith-set-to-unveil-details-of-proposed-oil-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertas-smith-set-to-unveil-details-of-proposed-oil-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McAllister back in CFL groove with big returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyreik McAllister didn't know much about the Stampede Bowl, but the Calgary Stampeders' big-play returner donned a cowboy hat Wednesday and said he's ready to find out more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/mcallister-back-in-cfl-groove-with-big-returns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/mcallister-back-in-cfl-groove-with-big-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers trade Darnell Nurse to Sharks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darnell Nurse is done in the Alberta capital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-trade-darnell-nurse-to-sharks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-trade-darnell-nurse-to-sharks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albertans can now apply for $100 energy rebate payouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Danielle Smith announced earlier this month that residents can get the cash instead of the province reducing its tax on gasoline at the pumps.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertans-can-now-apply-for-100-energy-rebate-payouts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertans-can-now-apply-for-100-energy-rebate-payouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Day heat wave prompts warnings in several provinces]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the heat wave is expected to continue across parts of the country into the weekend, people are reminded to take action to protect themselves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canada-day-heat-wave-prompts-warnings-in-several-provinces/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canada-day-heat-wave-prompts-warnings-in-several-provinces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Day heat wave prompts warnings in multiple provinces]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the heat wave is expected to continue across parts of the country into the weekend, people are reminded to take action to protect themselves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canada-day-heat-wave-prompts-warnings-in-multiple-provinces/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canada-day-heat-wave-prompts-warnings-in-multiple-provinces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticats’ Bo Levi Mitchell on a nice roll of late]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bo Levi Mitchell has been on a nice roll of late.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ticats-bo-levi-mitchell-on-a-nice-roll-of-late/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ticats-bo-levi-mitchell-on-a-nice-roll-of-late/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Day a moment of pride, patriotism and melanchony in Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Oct. 19, voters are to decide whether they want the province to remain in Canada or to start the process for holding a second, binding vote on quitting Confederation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canada-day-a-moment-of-pride-patriotism-and-melanchony-in-alberta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canada-day-a-moment-of-pride-patriotism-and-melanchony-in-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Day a moment of pride, patriotism and melancholy in Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Oct. 19, voters are to decide whether they want the province to remain in Canada or to start the process for holding a second, binding vote on quitting Confederation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canada-day-a-moment-of-pride-patriotism-and-melancholy-in-alberta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canada-day-a-moment-of-pride-patriotism-and-melancholy-in-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers invite 3 female hockey players to join NHL development camp roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty-seven rising hockey stars took to the ice inside Rogers Place. For the first time ever, a trio of female players were invited to the NHL Development Camp..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-invite-3-female-hockey-players-to-join-nhl-development-camp-roster/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-invite-3-female-hockey-players-to-join-nhl-development-camp-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa giving Jasper an additional $520 million for wildfire recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal finance minister paid a visit to Jasper, Alta., on Tuesday and brought with him a huge funding announcement towards recovery efforts from the 2024 wildfire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ottawa-giving-jasper-an-additional-520-million-for-wildfire-recovery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/ottawa-giving-jasper-an-additional-520-million-for-wildfire-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta’s Smith is shrugging off UCP backbencher’s condemnation of MOU with Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office is shrugging off criticism from a UCP backbenchers over the government's deal with Ottawa to get an oil pipeline built.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertas-smith-is-shrugging-off-ucp-backbenchers-condemnation-of-mou-with-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertas-smith-is-shrugging-off-ucp-backbenchers-condemnation-of-mou-with-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit filed over voter privacy breach affecting almost three million Albertans]]></title><description><![CDATA[A class action lawsuit has been filed over the leak of a voters list containing the names and other personal information of over 3 million Albertans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lawsuit-filed-over-voter-privacy-breach-affecting-almost-three-million-albertans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lawsuit-filed-over-voter-privacy-breach-affecting-almost-three-million-albertans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme heat, flooding pose safety concerns for Canada Day celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[As communities across Canada prepare for Canada Day, extreme heat and flooding are proving logistically challenging for typical celebrations like fireworks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/extreme-heat-flooding-pose-safety-concerns-for-canada-day-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/extreme-heat-flooding-pose-safety-concerns-for-canada-day-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney says energy plan will unify Canada but ’emissions will be higher’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The comments in a pre-recorded video released Tuesday marked Carney's starkest criticisms yet of his predecessor Justin Trudeau's climate policies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-says-energy-plan-will-unify-canada-but-emissions-will-be-higher/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-says-energy-plan-will-unify-canada-but-emissions-will-be-higher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary, Lethbridge supervised consumption sites close, province shifts to treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government is shutting down supervised consumption sites in Calgary and Lethbridge, effective today, as it shifts focus to funding treatment centres instead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-lethbridge-supervised-consumption-sites-close-province-shifts-to-treatment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-lethbridge-supervised-consumption-sites-close-province-shifts-to-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta expands accessible parking permit system to cover those with vision loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government of Alberta is expanding its accessible parking permit system to cover people with vision loss, but applicants will first need approval from a medical professional.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-expands-accessible-parking-permit-system-to-cover-those-with-vision-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-expands-accessible-parking-permit-system-to-cover-those-with-vision-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta to detail ‘million-barrel-per-day’ pipeline to West Coast Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Hodgson, federal minister of energy and natural resources, said Monday that negotiations between Ottawa and Alberta toward a pipeline deal were 'going well.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-to-detail-million-barrel-per-day-pipeline-to-west-coast-thursday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-to-detail-million-barrel-per-day-pipeline-to-west-coast-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood watches, warnings remain in place as cleanup takes place across Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the worst of the rain may be over following a massive storm that slammed into central and southern Alberta on the weekend, huge cleanup efforts are now underway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/flood-watches-warnings-remain-in-place-as-cleanup-takes-place-across-alberta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/flood-watches-warnings-remain-in-place-as-cleanup-takes-place-across-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report finds Canadian caregivers perform $97B worth of unpaid labour]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report from the Canadian Centre of Caregiving Excellence highlights the growing pressure on loved ones to provide care for their families and friends.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/report-finds-canadian-caregivers-perform-97b-worth-of-unpaid-labour/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/report-finds-canadian-caregivers-perform-97b-worth-of-unpaid-labour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta separatists win partial victory in court on referendum petition]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Alberta Court of Appeal judge ruled Monday that Elections Alberta can begin verifying signatures on a citizens' petition calling for a referendum on the province's independence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-separatists-win-partial-victory-in-court-on-referendum-petition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-separatists-win-partial-victory-in-court-on-referendum-petition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canmore, Alta. woman killed in crash in Banff National Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta RCMP say a 24-year-old woman from Camrose is dead following a crash on the Trans Canada Highway, just inside the gates of Banff National Park, early Sunday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canmore-alta-woman-killed-in-crash-in-banff-national-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canmore-alta-woman-killed-in-crash-in-banff-national-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire forces evacuation of remote Northwest Territories village]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Northwest Territories government's website says the Dehcho fire is roughly seven kilometres west of the Fort Simpson Airport and remains out of control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/wildfire-forces-evacuation-of-remote-northwest-territories-village/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/wildfire-forces-evacuation-of-remote-northwest-territories-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stampeders spoil Lions’ party with 41-33 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[There wasn't a shortage of touchdowns &mdash; nine in total &mdash; but when the dust settled, Vernon Adams Jr. and the Calgary Stampeders played spoiler by prevailing 41-33 over the B.C. Lions on Saturday evening for their first win of the young CFL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stampeders-spoil-lions-party-with-41-33-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stampeders-spoil-lions-party-with-41-33-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stampeders ruin Lions’ party with 41-33 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vernon Adams Jr. and the Calgary Stampeders played spoiler in front of a capacity crowd at the Apple Bowl, prevailing 41-33 over the B.C. Lions on Saturday evening for their first win of the young CFL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stampeders-ruin-lions-party-with-41-33-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stampeders-ruin-lions-party-with-41-33-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flooding concerns, tornado threats sweep across Canadian Prairies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flooding concerns are mounting in Alberta as Edmonton nears a June rainfall record, while tornado watches and severe storms threaten parts of Saskatchewan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/flooding-concerns-tornado-threats-sweep-across-canadian-prairies/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/flooding-concerns-tornado-threats-sweep-across-canadian-prairies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton police shoot man dead after alleged assaults during hit-and-runs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 59-year-old man is dead after Edmonton police say he allegedly assaulted emergency workers and fled before an officer-involved shooting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-police-shoot-man-dead-after-alleged-assaults-during-hit-and-runs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-police-shoot-man-dead-after-alleged-assaults-during-hit-and-runs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penguins keep Ruck twins together at NHL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Markus Ruck was ecstatic for his sibling. There was also a significant level of anxiety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/penguins-keep-ruck-twins-together-at-nhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/penguins-keep-ruck-twins-together-at-nhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed in police shooting in Cold Lake, Alberta: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's police watchdog is investigating the RCMP's fatal shooting of a man in Cold Lake as officers responded to a domestic call.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/man-killed-in-police-shooting-in-cold-lake-alberta-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/man-killed-in-police-shooting-in-cold-lake-alberta-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lethbridge neighbour of alleged Montreal shooter speaks out]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Lethbridge neighbour of Seth Scott Hatfield, the man accused in the shooting, says she saw Hatfield in passing, but never knew him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lethbridge-neighbour-of-alleged-montreal-shooter-speaks-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lethbridge-neighbour-of-alleged-montreal-shooter-speaks-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lethbridge Shakespeare Performance Society celebrates 15th year with King Lear]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Lethbridge, Alta., performers are celebrating their 15th anniversary with a first for them &mdash; a production of William Shakespeare's King Lear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lethbridge-shakespeare-performance-society-celebrates-15th-year-with-king-lear/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lethbridge-shakespeare-performance-society-celebrates-15th-year-with-king-lear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada, Alberta flags fly high at town parade during separatism debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were lots of Canadian and Alberta flags on display during the annual parade making the kickoff to the Ponoka Rodeo this weekend in the central Alberta town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canada-alberta-flags-fly-high-at-town-parade-during-separatism-debate/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canada-alberta-flags-fly-high-at-town-parade-during-separatism-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta woman catches encounter with Kananaskis grizzly bear on camera]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman who was out walking her dog near a wilderness campground, west of Calgary, had a frightening encounter with a grizzly bear this week, and it was all caught on camera.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-woman-catches-encounter-with-kananaskis-grizzly-bear-on-camera/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-woman-catches-encounter-with-kananaskis-grizzly-bear-on-camera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta woman catches close encounter with Kananaskis grizzly bear on camera]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman who was out walking her dog near a wilderness campground, west of Calgary, had a frightening encounter with a grizzly bear this week, and it was all caught on camera.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-woman-catches-close-encounter-with-kananaskis-grizzly-bear-on-camera/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-woman-catches-close-encounter-with-kananaskis-grizzly-bear-on-camera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary man charged with manslaugter after teen girl dies of drug overdose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police have charged a Calgary man with manslaughter after a teen girl died from a lethal dose of carfentanil, an extremely potent opioid, 100 times stronger than fentanyl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-man-charged-with-manslaugter-after-teen-girl-dies-of-drug-overdose/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-man-charged-with-manslaugter-after-teen-girl-dies-of-drug-overdose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gibbons, Alta. residents vote by a large majority to remain a town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of the town of Gibbons, Alta., have voted by a large majority to remain a town, rejecting the idea of dissolving into a hamlet governed by Sturgeon Country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/gibbons-alta-residents-vote-by-a-large-majority-to-remain-a-town/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/gibbons-alta-residents-vote-by-a-large-majority-to-remain-a-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices plummet on hopes of increased supply, high gasoline prices persist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pause in hostilities between the U.S. and Iran has led to a decline in future oil prices, but industry analysts say it will take time to trickle down to lower gasoline prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oil-prices-plummet-on-hopes-of-increased-supply-high-gasoline-prices-persist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oil-prices-plummet-on-hopes-of-increased-supply-high-gasoline-prices-persist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police misconduct information must be disclosed in criminal case, Supreme Court says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that details about an Edmonton police officer's past misconduct need to be disclosed in the case against a man he helped investigate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/police-misconduct-information-must-be-disclosed-in-criminal-case-supreme-court-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/police-misconduct-information-must-be-disclosed-in-criminal-case-supreme-court-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sherritt shutting down Alberta refinery as feed from Moa mine in Cuba runs out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sherritt International has shut down its Alberta refinery after running out of feed from its Cuba mine, as the company faces operational and financial challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/sherritt-shutting-down-alberta-refinery-as-feed-from-moa-mine-in-cuba-runs-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/sherritt-shutting-down-alberta-refinery-as-feed-from-moa-mine-in-cuba-runs-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christensen embraces CFL visit to Kelowna]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B.C. Lions have touched down in Jay Christensen's backyard, bringing his football career full circle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/christensen-embraces-cfl-visit-to-kelowna/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/christensen-embraces-cfl-visit-to-kelowna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neighbour shaken after police search Alberta apartment linked to Montreal shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The search came a day after a man who lived in the complex was linked to the midday shooting that left a Montreal police officer and a bystander dead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/neighbour-shaken-after-police-search-alberta-apartment-linked-to-montreal-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/neighbour-shaken-after-police-search-alberta-apartment-linked-to-montreal-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Elks beat Blue Bombers 23-18]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton quarterback Cody Fajardo led the Elks on a late touchdown drive in a 23-18 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers before a sold-out crowd of 32,343 at Princess Auto Stadium on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-elks-beat-blue-bombers-23-18/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-elks-beat-blue-bombers-23-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer skiing at Sunshine Village draws skiers from Alberta and beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just a week before the Calgary Stampede starts, skiers from all over North America are taking advantage of skiing in shorts and a T-shirt at Sunshine Village.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/summer-skiing-at-sunshine-village-draws-skiers-from-alberta-and-beyond/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/summer-skiing-at-sunshine-village-draws-skiers-from-alberta-and-beyond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WILDNorth warns public to think twice before ‘rescuing’ baby animals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WILDNorth Rehabilitation Centre takes in more than 4,000 orphaned, abandoned or injured animals every year &mdash; wards the staff say didn't all necessarily need to end up there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/wildnorth-warns-public-to-think-twice-before-rescuing-baby-animals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/wildnorth-warns-public-to-think-twice-before-rescuing-baby-animals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary mayor says Stampede noise debate is over, despite premier’s demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government has given the City of Calgary a Tuesday deadline to rethink its rules over Stampede concert noise, but Mayor Jeromy Farkas says a decision has been made.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-mayor-says-stampede-noise-debate-is-over-despite-premiers-demand/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-mayor-says-stampede-noise-debate-is-over-despite-premiers-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal names Brendan Gallagher ‘honorary citizen’ as player departs Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada presented the honour to the 34-year-old, who spent 14 seasons with the Canadiens and has long been a prominent figure in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/montreal-names-brendan-gallagher-honorary-citizen-as-player-departs-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/montreal-names-brendan-gallagher-honorary-citizen-as-player-departs-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta man, charged with sex crimes against girls, was twice released from custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grande Prairie man is accused of sexual assault, harassment, assault while choking, abduction, forcible confinement and more, involving four girls &mdash; one, as young as 12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-man-charged-with-sex-crimes-against-girls-was-twice-released-from-custody/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-man-charged-with-sex-crimes-against-girls-was-twice-released-from-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skijor no more: Banff says so long to skijoring events as popularity strains townsite]]></title><description><![CDATA[The town of Banff says skijoring will no longer be part of the Rocky Mountain town's annual winter festival because the crowds attending the event have become too big.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/skijor-no-more-banff-says-so-long-to-skijoring-events-as-popularity-strains-townsite/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/skijor-no-more-banff-says-so-long-to-skijoring-events-as-popularity-strains-townsite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney coming to Calgary Stampede, carrying message that separation is no magic wand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney says the tenth anniversary of Brexit (June 23) should serve as a cautionary tale in the debate over Alberta's separation from Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-coming-to-calgary-stampede-carrying-message-that-separation-is-no-magic-wand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/carney-coming-to-calgary-stampede-carrying-message-that-separation-is-no-magic-wand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 people killed after plane fighting wildfire crashes near Fort Simpson, N.W.T.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people were found dead after their fixed-wing Turbo Commander AC960, which was fighting a wildfire in the Northwest Territories, crashed near Fort Simpson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/3-people-killed-after-plane-fighting-wildfire-crashes-near-fort-simpson-nwt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/3-people-killed-after-plane-fighting-wildfire-crashes-near-fort-simpson-nwt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police release photos of suspects in South Asian extortion investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police have released photos of suspects in the investigation into South Asian extortions in an effort to solicit information about them and their associates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-release-photos-of-suspects-in-south-asian-extortion-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-release-photos-of-suspects-in-south-asian-extortion-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Deer high school students come together to help classmate fighting cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lachlan Ross, a Grade 11 student at Ecole Secondaire Notre Dame High School, was born with a genetic condition causing him to be him non-verbal and have complex medical needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/red-deer-high-school-students-come-together-to-help-classmate-fighting-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/red-deer-high-school-students-come-together-to-help-classmate-fighting-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Invasive Prussian carp showing up in Sylvan Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lab results confirm Prussian carp are now living in Sylvan Lake. Similar to goldfish, they are an invasive species that causes all sorts of problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/invasive-prussian-carp-showing-up-in-sylvan-lake/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/invasive-prussian-carp-showing-up-in-sylvan-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gym’s small gesture makes a big difference for Alberta man’s mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damien Uzelman is sharing his appreciation after staff at his Sherwood Park gym helped spread some sunshine during some of his darkest days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/gyms-small-gesture-makes-a-big-difference-for-alberta-mans-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/gyms-small-gesture-makes-a-big-difference-for-alberta-mans-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online activity suggest conspiracies fed accused Montreal gunman’s ‘buffet extremism’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The shooter's manifesto detailed grievances against capitalism, pornography and bourgeois society, and a hatred of women aligned with the incel or 'involuntarily celibate' mindset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/online-activity-suggest-conspiracies-fed-accused-montreal-gunmans-buffet-extremism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/online-activity-suggest-conspiracies-fed-accused-montreal-gunmans-buffet-extremism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton region to be deluged by 30-60 mm of rain — possibly setting a new record]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month has been the second-wettest June ever in Edmonton and is now on track to break the record that has existed since 1914.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-region-to-be-deluged-by-30-60-mm-of-rain-possibly-setting-a-new-record/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-region-to-be-deluged-by-30-60-mm-of-rain-possibly-setting-a-new-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks’ Rankin feels elusive CFL mark ‘attainable’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Rankin believes he can do what's never been done before in the CFL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-rankin-feels-elusive-cfl-mark-attainable/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-rankin-feels-elusive-cfl-mark-attainable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Country Thunder cancels Calgary concert, blames noise bylaw and construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a surprise announcement the organizers of the Country Thunder Alberta 2026 music festival have cancelled this year's event and are placing the blame on the city of Calgary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/country-thunder-cancels-calgary-concert-blames-noise-bylaw-and-construction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/country-thunder-cancels-calgary-concert-blames-noise-bylaw-and-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7-year-old Calgary girl discovers rare fossil at local playground]]></title><description><![CDATA[Archeologists from Alberta's Royal Tyrrell Museum confirmed a seven-year-old Calgary girl made an extremely rare find while recently spending time in a local playground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/7-year-old-calgary-girl-discovers-rare-fossil-at-local-playground/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/7-year-old-calgary-girl-discovers-rare-fossil-at-local-playground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions, Stamps looking for first wins of CFL season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Something has to give Saturday night for Nathan Rourke and Vernon Adams Jr.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lions-stamps-looking-for-first-wins-of-cfl-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lions-stamps-looking-for-first-wins-of-cfl-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half of Calgary Chamber members would consider leaving if Alberta separates: poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new poll commissioned by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce says nearly half of its members would leave Alberta if the province votes to separate from Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/half-of-calgary-chamber-members-would-consider-leaving-if-alberta-separates-poll/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/half-of-calgary-chamber-members-would-consider-leaving-if-alberta-separates-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunny skies return to central Alberta but flooding continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Alberta is getting a break from the rain but areas are still dealing with the fall out. High river levels and floods are posing a safety risk in some situations.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/sunny-skies-return-to-central-alberta-but-flooding-continues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/sunny-skies-return-to-central-alberta-but-flooding-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Complexity growing as 911 fields more than 1 million calls for help each year in Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary's 911 emergency call centre officers are answering more calls for emergency services, with more complex issues. Over a million calls were answered last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/complexity-growing-as-911-fields-more-than-1-million-calls-for-help-each-year-in-calgary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/complexity-growing-as-911-fields-more-than-1-million-calls-for-help-each-year-in-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta government planning questioned after backtrack on another health care decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[After being forced to backtrack on two controversial health care decisions, questions are being raised about the effectiveness of the Alberta government's planning process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-government-planning-questioned-after-backtrack-on-another-health-care-decision/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-government-planning-questioned-after-backtrack-on-another-health-care-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta government planning questioned after 2nd health-care decision backtrack]]></title><description><![CDATA[After being forced to backtrack on two controversial health care decisions, questions are being raised about the effectiveness of the Alberta government's planning process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-government-planning-questioned-after-2nd-health-care-decision-backtrack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-government-planning-questioned-after-2nd-health-care-decision-backtrack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary Transit unveils new light rail vehicles that go into service this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary Transit is rolling out some new light rail transit vehicles this week to replace some of the oldest vehicles in its fleet that have been in use since the 1980s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-transit-unveils-new-light-rail-vehicles-that-go-into-service-this-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-transit-unveils-new-light-rail-vehicles-that-go-into-service-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 people charged following March 2026 fire at Calgary luxury car dealership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police say three people have been charged with arson, following a fire at a luxury car dealership that caused an estimated $10 million in damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/3-people-charged-following-march-2026-fire-at-calgary-luxury-car-dealership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/3-people-charged-following-march-2026-fire-at-calgary-luxury-car-dealership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy who allegedly assaulted 9-week-old baby wanted by Calgary police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators say the incident happened between 4:30 and 5 p.m. on Monday, June 15, along a sidewalk in the 0 to 100 block of Country Village Gate Northeast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/boy-who-allegedly-assaulted-9-week-old-baby-wanted-by-calgary-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/boy-who-allegedly-assaulted-9-week-old-baby-wanted-by-calgary-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These are the most affordable cities in Canada, Royal LePage says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian cities like Lethbridge, Alta., Saint John, N.B., and Thunder Bay, Ont., are some of the most affordable for those looking to own a home amid the cost-of-living crunch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/these-are-the-most-affordable-cities-in-canada-royal-lepage-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/these-are-the-most-affordable-cities-in-canada-royal-lepage-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These are the 15 most affordable cities in Canada, Royal LePage says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian cities like Lethbridge, Red Deer, Saint John and Thunder Bay are some of the most affordable for those looking to own a home amid the cost-of-living crunch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/these-are-the-15-most-affordable-cities-in-canada-royal-lepage-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/these-are-the-15-most-affordable-cities-in-canada-royal-lepage-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton Oilers hire Mike Babcock as head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven years after he coached his last NHL game, Mike Babcock is back behind an NHL bench.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-oilers-hire-mike-babcock-as-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-oilers-hire-mike-babcock-as-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competition Bureau expands probe of Sobeys owner’s use of property controls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Competition Bureau is expanding an investigation into Empire Company Ltd., the parent of Sobeys, over whether its use of property controls harms competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/competition-bureau-expands-probe-of-sobeys-owners-use-of-property-controls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/competition-bureau-expands-probe-of-sobeys-owners-use-of-property-controls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal shooting suspect identified as 25-year-old Alberta man]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP sent a bulletin to multiple police agencies across the country warning about possible copycats in other cities after a 104-page manifesto was traced back to Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/montreal-shooting-suspect-identified-as-25-year-old-alberta-man/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/montreal-shooting-suspect-identified-as-25-year-old-alberta-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alleged Montreal shooter identified as 25-year-old Alberta man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quebec's police watchdog is investigating Monday's shooting, while Quebec provincial police have launched a parallel criminal probe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alleged-montreal-shooter-identified-as-25-year-old-alberta-man/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alleged-montreal-shooter-identified-as-25-year-old-alberta-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alleged Montreal shooter identified as 25-year-old Alberta male]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quebec's police watchdog is investigating Monday's shooting, while Quebec provincial police have launched a parallel criminal probe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alleged-montreal-shooter-identified-as-25-year-old-alberta-male/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alleged-montreal-shooter-identified-as-25-year-old-alberta-male/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New federal funding to support Canadian women in business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister of Women and Gender Equality Rechie Valdez announced the investment of $173.7 million to help businesswomen access financial resources, training and mentorship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/new-federal-funding-to-support-canadian-women-in-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/new-federal-funding-to-support-canadian-women-in-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flooded Alberta farmland raises concerns about crop losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farming fields in low-lying areas across Alberta have become rivers and ponds after the continuous downpour of rain over the weekend, raising concerns about crop losses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/flooded-alberta-farmland-raises-concerns-about-crop-losses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/flooded-alberta-farmland-raises-concerns-about-crop-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victim of fatal Calgary assault identified, manslaughter charge laid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police have charged a man with manslaughter following a fatal assault that took place in Tomkins park, located in the Beltline, over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/victim-of-fatal-calgary-assault-identified-manslaughter-charge-laid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/victim-of-fatal-calgary-assault-identified-manslaughter-charge-laid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town of Tofield floods after massive rainfall: ‘Never seen this much water here’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southeast of Edmonton, an overland flooding alert was issued for Tofield after two days of heavy rain turned roads, fields, parking lots and other low-lying areas into lakes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/town-of-tofield-floods-after-massive-rainfall-never-seen-this-much-water-here/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/town-of-tofield-floods-after-massive-rainfall-never-seen-this-much-water-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Entire dock, with boats attached, swept away after heavy rainfall in Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a heavy rainfall, one might expect to see debris floating down the North Saskatchewan River &mdash; but one sight late Monday morning caught some by surprise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/entire-dock-with-boats-attached-swept-away-after-heavy-rainfall-in-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/entire-dock-with-boats-attached-swept-away-after-heavy-rainfall-in-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgarians forecast to experience a ‘typical’ mosquito season this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Based on sampling done so far by the city of Calgary and University of Calgary, researchers are predicting this year will be a 'typical' mosquito season in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgarians-forecast-to-experience-a-typical-mosquito-season-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgarians-forecast-to-experience-a-typical-mosquito-season-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta nixes booze price hike after premier, Calgary mayor snipe at each other]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government of Alberta has backed away from an earlier decision to increase the minimum cost for cans and bottles of beer sold in bars and restaurantsto $4 from $2.75.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-nixes-booze-price-hike-after-premier-calgary-mayor-snipe-at-each-other/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-nixes-booze-price-hike-after-premier-calgary-mayor-snipe-at-each-other/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 people killed, another critical after deadly weekend on Calgary roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a deadly weekend on Calgary roads with two fatal collisions and another person who was sent to hospital in critical condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-people-killed-another-critical-after-deadly-weekend-on-calgary-roads/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-people-killed-another-critical-after-deadly-weekend-on-calgary-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers sign defenceman Murphy to five-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers signed defenceman Connor Murphy to a five-year contract extension on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-sign-defenceman-murphy-to-five-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-sign-defenceman-murphy-to-five-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency alerts across Edmonton area as rainfall pushes stormwater systems to capacity]]></title><description><![CDATA[So far this June, Edmonton has recorded 189 mm of rain &mdash; the most in more than 60 years &mdash; and more rain is expected before the end of the month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/emergency-alerts-across-edmonton-area-as-rainfall-pushes-stormwater-systems-to-capacity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/emergency-alerts-across-edmonton-area-as-rainfall-pushes-stormwater-systems-to-capacity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton region under emergency alerts as rainfall pushes stormwater systems to capacity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The alert, issued Sunday, is one of seven to be sent out for areas near Edmonton due to heavy rainfall over the weekend, which dropped nearly a metre in the city itself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-region-under-emergency-alerts-as-rainfall-pushes-stormwater-systems-to-capacity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-region-under-emergency-alerts-as-rainfall-pushes-stormwater-systems-to-capacity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman dead following officer-involved shooting during traffic stop in Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police said the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating the matter, which unfolded on Deerfoot Trail at roughly 4:17 p.m. on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/woman-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-during-traffic-stop-in-calgary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/woman-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-during-traffic-stop-in-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parks Canada working to curb spread of deadly white-nose syndrome in Alberta bats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parks Canada crews are at work in Alberta's bat caves, spreading a blend of bacteria to try to save the flying night mammals from a deadly, and accelerating, fungal infection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/parks-canada-working-to-curb-spread-of-deadly-white-nose-syndrome-in-alberta-bats/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/parks-canada-working-to-curb-spread-of-deadly-white-nose-syndrome-in-alberta-bats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern Alberta family dog recovering after being shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meanwhile, the RCMP were made aware of the incident, but no charges have been laid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/southern-alberta-family-dog-recovering-after-being-shot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/southern-alberta-family-dog-recovering-after-being-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roughriders down Stampeders 40-37 in overtime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Stevens scored the winning touchdown in overtime for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in a 40-37 victory over the host Calgary Stampeders on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/roughriders-down-stampeders-40-37-in-overtime/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/roughriders-down-stampeders-40-37-in-overtime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks beat Alouettes 32-29 in overtime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Rankin ran in a pair of touchdowns and quarterback Cody Fajardo carried in the winner himself as the Edmonton Elks stopped previously-unbeatable quarterback Davis Alexander, holding on to win their home opener 32-29 in overtime over the Montreal Alouettes on a rainy Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-beat-alouettes-32-29-in-overtime/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-beat-alouettes-32-29-in-overtime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta First Nation Chief demands apology from Premier Danielle Smith’s office]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chief of the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is demanding an apology from Premier Danielle Smith's office over comments a senior staffer made on social media disparaging the chiefs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-first-nation-chief-demands-apology-from-premier-danielle-smiths-office/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-first-nation-chief-demands-apology-from-premier-danielle-smiths-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Still some unanswered questions about Alberta’s ‘dual practice’ health care model]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the Alberta government claims its new "dual practice" health care model will reduce wait times for some surgeries, critics say missing details mean that might not be true.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/still-some-unanswered-questions-about-albertas-dual-practice-health-care-model/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/still-some-unanswered-questions-about-albertas-dual-practice-health-care-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stampeders seek to rein in Roughriders’ offence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Roughriders showed what quarterback Trevor Harris can do with healthy receivers in the CFL team's season-opener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stampeders-seek-to-rein-in-roughriders-offence/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stampeders-seek-to-rein-in-roughriders-offence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds add $5.4B to address ‘pressures’ facing $10-a-day child-care program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu said she has heard provinces and territories' calls for more federal money, as many struggle to reduce fees, add spaces and recruit staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/feds-add-54b-to-address-pressures-facing-10-a-day-child-care-program/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/feds-add-54b-to-address-pressures-facing-10-a-day-child-care-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta separatists launch campaign, say province has resources to go it alone]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 35 people rallied today at a Calgary hotel ballroom as a new group called "Let Alberta Decide" launches a campaign to convince Albertans it's time to quit Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-separatists-launch-campaign-say-province-has-resources-to-go-it-alone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-separatists-launch-campaign-say-province-has-resources-to-go-it-alone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17-year-old charged with attempted murder of Calgary high school student]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 17-year-old former student of Calgary's Lester B. Pearson High School has been charged with attempted murder after the school was placed in lockdown Thursday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/17-year-old-charged-with-attempted-murder-of-calgary-high-school-student/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/17-year-old-charged-with-attempted-murder-of-calgary-high-school-student/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regina hailstorm sees $80M in damages and over 10K insurance claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 10,000 claims have been filed after Regina's June hailstorm, the latest in a string of costly severe weather events across Western Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/regina-hailstorm-sees-80m-in-damages-and-over-10k-insurance-claims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/regina-hailstorm-sees-80m-in-damages-and-over-10k-insurance-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$80M in Regina hailstorm damage highlights growing cost of intense weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 10,000 claims have been filed after Regina's June hailstorm, the latest in a string of costly severe weather events across Western Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/80m-in-regina-hailstorm-damage-highlights-growing-cost-of-intense-weather/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/80m-in-regina-hailstorm-damage-highlights-growing-cost-of-intense-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks embrace rain ahead of home opener against Als]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Elks moved back into the familiar confines of Commonwealth Stadium this week, but they still couldn't escape the rain that has been their almost constant companion since early in training camp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-embrace-rain-ahead-of-home-opener-against-als/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-embrace-rain-ahead-of-home-opener-against-als/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP police dog injured while tracking armed robbery suspect in High River, Alta.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dog's handler immediately rushed his canine companion to a veterinarian in Calgary. Pascal has since been released and is recovering at his handler's home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/rcmp-police-dog-injured-while-tracking-armed-robbery-suspect-in-high-river-alta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/rcmp-police-dog-injured-while-tracking-armed-robbery-suspect-in-high-river-alta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton police release photos, ask for public help in child luring investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmonton police have released photos of a vehicle and a person of interest in an alleged child luring investigation in hopes someone may have information about their identity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-police-release-photos-ask-for-public-help-in-child-luring-investigation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-police-release-photos-ask-for-public-help-in-child-luring-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks president: Name change a ‘disaster’ for club]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Edmonton Elks prepare for their home opener Saturday, team president Chris Morris says the fallout from the club's 2021 name change remains one of the biggest obstacles in rebuilding support among fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-president-name-change-a-disaster-for-club/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elks-president-name-change-a-disaster-for-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme weather driving sharp rise in Alberta insurance premiums]]></title><description><![CDATA[Industry officials say the cost of home insurance in Alberta has surged dramatically as insurers grapple with mounting claims tied to natural disasters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/extreme-weather-driving-sharp-rise-in-alberta-insurance-premiums/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/extreme-weather-driving-sharp-rise-in-alberta-insurance-premiums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta dual-practice doctors could begin offering private surgeries in fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surgical Services Minister Adriana LaGrange says the status quo isn't working as too many Albertans are sitting&nbsp;in&nbsp;the queue too long to get surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-dual-practice-doctors-could-begin-offering-private-surgeries-in-fall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-dual-practice-doctors-could-begin-offering-private-surgeries-in-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver missing after crane goes over bridge and into river in northern Alberta: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RCMP says the driver of a crane is missing after the vehicle he was driving crashed off a bridge and into the Wapiti River near Grand Prairie, Alta. on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/driver-missing-after-crane-goes-over-bridge-and-into-river-in-northern-alberta-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/driver-missing-after-crane-goes-over-bridge-and-into-river-in-northern-alberta-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtual reality pilot project gives Alberta nursing students hands-on-experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[A virtual reality pilot project at the University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing is giving students hands-on experience to deal with real-life nursing scenarios.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/virtual-reality-pilot-project-gives-alberta-nursing-students-hands-on-experience/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/virtual-reality-pilot-project-gives-alberta-nursing-students-hands-on-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior aide to Alberta premier urges First Nations chiefs to fix their communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The executive director of Danielle Smith&rsquo;s Calgary office says First Nations chiefs should fix their communities rather than have "the gall" to accuse the premier of treason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/senior-aide-to-alberta-premier-urges-first-nations-chiefs-to-fix-their-communities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/senior-aide-to-alberta-premier-urges-first-nations-chiefs-to-fix-their-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[War of words continues between First Nations chiefs, Alberta premier]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grand Chief of Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta is defending the decision to call for Premier Danielle Smith to be investigated for possible treason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/war-of-words-continues-between-first-nations-chiefs-alberta-premier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/war-of-words-continues-between-first-nations-chiefs-alberta-premier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta government expects $100 payouts to arrive within 2 weeks of applications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albertans who apply for $100 affordability payments from the province could see the money deposited in their bank accounts within two weeks of applying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-government-expects-100-payouts-to-arrive-within-2-weeks-of-applications/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-government-expects-100-payouts-to-arrive-within-2-weeks-of-applications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banff staff explore unknown underground structure found at Lake Minnewanka]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has not been determined what the structure actually is, as there is no historical or photographic record of it, Parks Canada said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/banff-staff-explore-unknown-underground-structure-found-at-lake-minnewanka/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/banff-staff-explore-unknown-underground-structure-found-at-lake-minnewanka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court hears Alberta separatist group’s plea for stay of referendum petition ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge ruled last month that the Stay Free&nbsp;Alberta&nbsp;petition shouldn't have been issued and that Premier Danielle Smith's government neglected its duty to consult First Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/court-hears-alberta-separatist-groups-plea-for-stay-of-referendum-petition-ruling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/court-hears-alberta-separatist-groups-plea-for-stay-of-referendum-petition-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers cleared to hire Mike Babcock as coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers have been given clearance by the NHL to hire Mike Babcock as head coach after the league concluded an investigation into his conduct while with Columbus in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-cleared-to-hire-mike-babcock-as-coach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oilers-cleared-to-hire-mike-babcock-as-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May be too late to put coal question on October vote: Danielle Smith]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta&nbsp;Premier Danielle Smith is suggesting it's too late to put an anti-coal mining petition question to a provincewide referendum this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/may-be-too-late-to-put-coal-question-on-october-vote-danielle-smith/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/may-be-too-late-to-put-coal-question-on-october-vote-danielle-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta’s Smith says it may be too late to put a question about coal to Oct. vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's Premier suggested Wednesday that it may be too late to add a question about banning coal mining in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains to October's referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertas-smith-says-it-may-be-too-late-to-put-a-question-about-coal-to-oct-vote/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertas-smith-says-it-may-be-too-late-to-put-a-question-about-coal-to-oct-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large area in Banff National Park closed after bear seeking food, damages tents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parks Canada has closed several trails and campsites along the north shore of Lake Minnewanka after reports of a bear damaging several tents while looking for food.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/large-area-in-banff-national-park-closed-after-bear-seeking-food-damages-tents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/large-area-in-banff-national-park-closed-after-bear-seeking-food-damages-tents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Smith tells First Nations chiefs to ‘check themselves’ over treason accusations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chiefs representing First Nations across Alberta have asked the RCMP to look into whether the upcoming fall referendum amounts to criminal treason by Danielle Smith and the UCP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-tells-first-nations-chiefs-to-check-themselves-over-treason-accusations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/danielle-smith-tells-first-nations-chiefs-to-check-themselves-over-treason-accusations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleanup underway after ‘nasty’ Alberta storm topples trees, damages roofs and buildings]]></title><description><![CDATA[A huge cleanup is underway after a nasty storm swept across southern Alberta on Tuesday, leaving toppled trees, ripped off roofs and a trail of destruction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cleanup-underway-after-nasty-alberta-storm-topples-trees-damages-roofs-and-buildings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/cleanup-underway-after-nasty-alberta-storm-topples-trees-damages-roofs-and-buildings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander chases 14th straight regular-season win]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the Edmonton Elks' turn to try and do something no other CFL team has yet: hand Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander his first regular-season loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alexander-chases-14th-straight-regular-season-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alexander-chases-14th-straight-regular-season-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funnel clouds, landspout tornadoes possible across much of central Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conditions will be favourable Wednesday for the development of funnel clouds which could become weak tornadoes, Environment Canada said in a special weather statement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/funnel-clouds-landspout-tornadoes-possible-across-much-of-central-alberta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/funnel-clouds-landspout-tornadoes-possible-across-much-of-central-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dead, boy seriously injured in collision with semi-truck south of Winnipeg]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ontario man is dead and a 13-year-old boy from Steinbach, Man., suffered serious injuries following a collision with a semi-truck on Manitoba Highway 59, the RCMP said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/man-dead-boy-seriously-injured-in-collision-with-semi-truck-south-of-winnipeg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/man-dead-boy-seriously-injured-in-collision-with-semi-truck-south-of-winnipeg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s energy supply ‘potential’ gets G7 backing in push for global pivot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney has been looking to stimulate Canada's economy by pitching the country as a reliable energy exporter, and took that message to the G7 Summit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadas-energy-supply-potential-gets-g7-backing-in-push-for-global-pivot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadas-energy-supply-potential-gets-g7-backing-in-push-for-global-pivot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Edmonton students charged with using AI to sexually exploit classmates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team's Internet Child Exploitation Unit has charged two Edmonton students with using AI to sexually exploit several female classmates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-edmonton-students-charged-with-using-ai-to-sexually-exploit-classmates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-edmonton-students-charged-with-using-ai-to-sexually-exploit-classmates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Edmonton students accused of using AI to make sexually explicit images of classmates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two 14-year-olds are accused of taking photos of girls at school without their consent, as well as pulling pics from their social media, and sexualizing them using AI software.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-edmonton-students-accused-of-using-ai-to-make-sexually-explicit-images-of-classmates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-edmonton-students-accused-of-using-ai-to-make-sexually-explicit-images-of-classmates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta’s Smith to announce government action to help combat high cost of living]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is expected to make an announcement Wednesday afternoon to help with the high cost of living in the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertas-smith-to-announce-government-action-to-help-combat-high-cost-of-living/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertas-smith-to-announce-government-action-to-help-combat-high-cost-of-living/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta government announcement on help with high cost of living]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is expected to make an announcement Wednesday afternoon to help with the high cost of living in the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-government-announcement-on-help-with-high-cost-of-living/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-government-announcement-on-help-with-high-cost-of-living/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta giving $100 energy rebates to some households — is yours one of them?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta Energy Rebate application portal opens on July 1 and closes Sept. 30.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-giving-100-energy-rebates-to-some-households-is-yours-one-of-them/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-giving-100-energy-rebates-to-some-households-is-yours-one-of-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bibby proposes CFL return to American expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quebec City is very much on the CFL's expansion radar but Dr. Reginald Bibby feels the league should again incorporate American-based franchises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bibby-proposes-cfl-return-to-american-expansion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bibby-proposes-cfl-return-to-american-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corb Lund frustrated over uncertain fate of ‘Water Not Coal’ petition]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent comment by Danielle Smith has left Corb Lund frustrated over the uncertainty of if the Water Not Coal petition question will be added to this fall's referendum.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/corb-lund-frustrated-over-uncertain-fate-of-water-not-coal-petition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/corb-lund-frustrated-over-uncertain-fate-of-water-not-coal-petition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sundre rodeo parade cancelled amid harassment over rejected pro-Alberta float]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sundre Pro Rodeo and Race Association said the volume of online criticism, personal attacks, harassment and abusive messages directed at volunteers became overwhelming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/sundre-rodeo-parade-cancelled-amid-harassment-over-rejected-pro-alberta-float/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/sundre-rodeo-parade-cancelled-amid-harassment-over-rejected-pro-alberta-float/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11-year-old boy dies from suspected drowning in Medicine Hat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medicine Hat police confirmed an 11-year-old boy died following a suspected drowning Monday at Echo Dale Regional Park in the southeastern Alberta city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/11-year-old-boy-dies-from-suspected-drowning-in-medicine-hat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/11-year-old-boy-dies-from-suspected-drowning-in-medicine-hat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado warning for rural area between Brooks and Medicine Hat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The severe thunderstorm was over a rural area between Brooks, Medicine Hat and Lethbridge, and was moving was moving to the southeast at 40 km/h.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/tornado-warning-for-rural-area-between-brooks-and-medicine-hat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/tornado-warning-for-rural-area-between-brooks-and-medicine-hat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado warning for Medicine Hat, rural southeastern Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[The severe thunderstorm was over a rural area between Brooks, Medicine Hat and Lethbridge, and was moving was moving to the southeast at 40 km/h.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/tornado-warning-for-medicine-hat-rural-southeastern-alberta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/tornado-warning-for-medicine-hat-rural-southeastern-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado warning downgraded as thunderstorm sweeps over Medicine Hat, southeastern Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[The severe thunderstorm was over a rural area between Brooks, Medicine Hat and Lethbridge, and was moving was moving to the southeast at 40 km/h.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/tornado-warning-downgraded-as-thunderstorm-sweeps-over-medicine-hat-southeastern-alberta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/tornado-warning-downgraded-as-thunderstorm-sweeps-over-medicine-hat-southeastern-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado touches down in Peace River region of northwestern Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada confirmed a tornado touched down and said the storm developed suddenly, with no watches or warnings issued beforehand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/tornado-touches-down-in-peace-river-region-of-northwestern-alberta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/tornado-touches-down-in-peace-river-region-of-northwestern-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Calgary, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for much of southeastern Alberta on Tuesday, with the possibility of large hail and a slight chance of a tornado.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-calgary-lethbridge-medicine-hat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-calgary-lethbridge-medicine-hat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices fall back to US$80 per barrel amid optimism over Mideast peace deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Optimism over a tentative peace deal between the U.S. and Iran continues to push world oil prices lower, despite concerns it could take weeks for oil to start flowing freely again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oil-prices-fall-back-to-us80-per-barrel-amid-optimism-over-mideast-peace-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/oil-prices-fall-back-to-us80-per-barrel-amid-optimism-over-mideast-peace-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home insurance costs soared 45% in 6 years due to extreme weather: StatCan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vehicle insurance premiums also rose 23.9 per cent due to extreme weather claims, according to Statistics Canada in newly released data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/home-insurance-costs-soared-45-in-6-years-due-to-extreme-weather-statcan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/home-insurance-costs-soared-45-in-6-years-due-to-extreme-weather-statcan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta separation billboard still standing in Taber]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global News reached out to the Town of Taber. The municipality declined to comment and say they stand by their previously released statement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-separation-billboard-still-standing-in-taber/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-separation-billboard-still-standing-in-taber/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary photographers, bird watchers flock to catch a glimpse of rare woodpecker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birds Canada estimates that there to around 6,000 of the red-headed woodpecker living in Canada, according to its most recent count.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-photographers-bird-watchers-flock-to-catch-a-glimpse-of-rare-woodpecker/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-photographers-bird-watchers-flock-to-catch-a-glimpse-of-rare-woodpecker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police ask for public’s help in extortion investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police have released photos of two suspects and a vehicle believed to be involved in the ongoing series of extortions against members of the city's South Asian community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-ask-for-publics-help-in-extortion-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-ask-for-publics-help-in-extortion-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bearspaw South Feeder Main replacement project on schedule, City of Calgary says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Calgary says installation of a new steel pipe to replace the existing South Bearspaw Feeder Main is on schedule to be completed by the end of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bearspaw-south-feeder-main-replacement-project-on-schedule-city-of-calgary-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bearspaw-south-feeder-main-replacement-project-on-schedule-city-of-calgary-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We panic’: Smith offers insights into deal with Donald Trump and trade threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told delegates at The New North America Summit in Calgary that Canadians need to stop panicking every time Donald Trump threatens a new tariff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/we-panic-smith-offers-insights-into-deal-with-donald-trump-and-trade-threats/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/we-panic-smith-offers-insights-into-deal-with-donald-trump-and-trade-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refugee board orders deportation of Bishnoi extortion gang gunman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abjeet Kingra is the latest to face deportation amid a nation-wide crackdown on extortion gangs preying on Canada&rsquo;s South Asian communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/refugee-board-orders-deportation-of-bishnoi-extortion-gang-gunman/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/refugee-board-orders-deportation-of-bishnoi-extortion-gang-gunman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta man who died by suicide blamed AISH-to-ADAP transition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albertan man Bruce Johnson said the impending change from AISH to ADAP, which will provide less money to those who receive disability benefits, pushed him over the edge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-man-who-died-by-suicide-blamed-aish-to-adap-transition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-man-who-died-by-suicide-blamed-aish-to-adap-transition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will the Alberta government suspend the provincial gas tax?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta drivers hoping for some relief at the pumps should learn this week whether the provincial government will ease the fuel tax or not.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/will-the-alberta-government-suspend-the-provincial-gas-tax/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/will-the-alberta-government-suspend-the-provincial-gas-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Alberta NDP MLAs announce they will not run in next provincial election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four of the Alberta NDPs current MLAs have announced they will not be running in the next provincial election, which is expected to be held in October of 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/4-alberta-ndp-mlas-announce-they-will-not-run-in-next-provincial-election/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/4-alberta-ndp-mlas-announce-they-will-not-run-in-next-provincial-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pro-separation billboard in Alberta town remains up after removal deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The electronic billboard, located on town land, shows the Alberta shield surrounded by the words: "Send Ottawa a Message! Choose Alberta."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/pro-separation-billboard-in-alberta-town-remains-up-after-removal-deadline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/pro-separation-billboard-in-alberta-town-remains-up-after-removal-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An army of ‘very hungry caterpillars’ invades a popular Alberta campground]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visitors to Pigeon Lake Provincial Park, southwest of Edmonton, are being forced to contend with an army of visitors that are in the midst of a 'cyclical boom.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/an-army-of-very-hungry-caterpillars-invades-a-popular-alberta-campground/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/an-army-of-very-hungry-caterpillars-invades-a-popular-alberta-campground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 students taken to hospital after school bus crashes into ditch in Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Catholic School Division confirms four students have been taken to hospital after a school bus crashed into a ditch on Yellowhead Trail, in Edmonton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/4-students-taken-to-hospital-after-school-bus-crashes-into-ditch-in-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/4-students-taken-to-hospital-after-school-bus-crashes-into-ditch-in-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary, Edmonton police forces pay tribute to slain Ontario officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary police service has lowered flags outside all detachments to half-mast in honour of two police officers in Ontario who were slain in the line of duty this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-edmonton-police-forces-pay-tribute-to-slain-ontario-officers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-edmonton-police-forces-pay-tribute-to-slain-ontario-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta picks university to cost out separation, panel to assess ahead of referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Calgary has been chosen by the Alberta government to study the potential costs of the province leaving Canada with a report to be made public before the vote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-picks-university-to-cost-out-separation-panel-to-assess-ahead-of-referendum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-picks-university-to-cost-out-separation-panel-to-assess-ahead-of-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary supervised drug consumption site to close on June 30]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's minister of mental health and addiction has confirmed that Calgary's only supervised drug consumption site will be closing at the end of June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-supervised-drug-consumption-site-to-close-on-june-30/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-supervised-drug-consumption-site-to-close-on-june-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grazing goats return to snacking duties in Lethbridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[These hard-working farm animals are back for another year of crunching, chomping and chewing away at invasive plants in Lethbridge River Valley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/grazing-goats-return-to-snacking-duties-in-lethbridge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/grazing-goats-return-to-snacking-duties-in-lethbridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lethbridge city council’s cost-cutting for 2027 would impact waste services, transit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a day of budget deliberations, Lethbridge city council has reduced costs in several areas, ending up with a tax increase of 2.67 per cent for 2027, pending approval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lethbridge-city-councils-cost-cutting-for-2027-would-impact-waste-services-transit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lethbridge-city-councils-cost-cutting-for-2027-would-impact-waste-services-transit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP investigating Calgary city hall corruption allegations, court documents reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary mayor Jeromy Farkas plans to introduce a motion to establish a municipal lobbyist registry in response to the RCMP investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/rcmp-investigating-calgary-city-hall-corruption-allegations-court-documents-reveal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/rcmp-investigating-calgary-city-hall-corruption-allegations-court-documents-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lethbridge police equip officers with body cams as program to roll out in phases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a provincial mandate, the Lethbridge Police Service says it will be rolling out body-worn cameras to its officers next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lethbridge-police-equip-officers-with-body-cams-as-program-to-roll-out-in-phases/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lethbridge-police-equip-officers-with-body-cams-as-program-to-roll-out-in-phases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular hiking area west of Canmore closed because of rockslide danger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Parks has shut down a large area around a series of popular hiking trails just west of Canmore because of the dangers caused by a recent rockslide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/popular-hiking-area-west-of-canmore-closed-because-of-rockslide-danger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/popular-hiking-area-west-of-canmore-closed-because-of-rockslide-danger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular hiking area west of Canmore, Alta. closed because of rockslide danger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Parks has shut down a large area around a series of popular hiking trails just west of Canmore because of the dangers caused by a recent rockslide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/popular-hiking-area-west-of-canmore-alta-closed-because-of-rockslide-danger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/popular-hiking-area-west-of-canmore-alta-closed-because-of-rockslide-danger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary woman died by suicide after killing her son at home in Temple: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary homicide investigators say the woman and young child found dead in a home in Temple on Wednesday, June 10, were victims of a murder-suicide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-woman-died-by-suicide-after-killing-her-son-at-home-in-temple-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-woman-died-by-suicide-after-killing-her-son-at-home-in-temple-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed up in Fort Mac: Residents take Highway 63 road repairs into their own hands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fed up with waiting for the province or municipality to carry out repairs to Highway 63, some residents of Fort McMurray are taking matters into their own hands.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/fed-up-in-fort-mac-residents-take-highway-63-road-repairs-into-their-own-hands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/fed-up-in-fort-mac-residents-take-highway-63-road-repairs-into-their-own-hands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian oil outages, bad weather to tighten inventories at key US storage hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wet weather and a power outage at Cenovus oilsands operations have helped push American oil reserves to their lowest level since 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadian-oil-outages-bad-weather-to-tighten-inventories-at-key-us-storage-hub/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadian-oil-outages-bad-weather-to-tighten-inventories-at-key-us-storage-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta files appeal on court decision to throw out separatist referendum petition]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the appeal filed Thursday in Edmonton court, the Alberta government says it plans to argue the judge made 14 errors in her decision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-files-appeal-on-court-decision-to-throw-out-separatist-referendum-petition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-files-appeal-on-court-decision-to-throw-out-separatist-referendum-petition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bishnoi extortion gang gunman testifies he was paid $4,000 for B.C. shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abjeet Kingra is one of the first convicted Bishnoi extortion gang members to face a public deportation hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bishnoi-extortion-gang-gunman-testifies-he-was-paid-4000-for-bc-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bishnoi-extortion-gang-gunman-testifies-he-was-paid-4000-for-bc-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm warning for Calgary area]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Calgary and areas to the south were placed under a severe thunderstorm watch by Environment Canada Thursday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/environment-canada-issues-severe-thunderstorm-warning-for-calgary-area/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/environment-canada-issues-severe-thunderstorm-warning-for-calgary-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP investigate ‘shameful’ case of theft, vandalism in Banff National Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RCMP are making a public plea for information about those responsible for vandalizing a memorial at the Castle Mountain Internment Camp in Banff National Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/rcmp-investigate-shameful-case-of-theft-vandalism-in-banff-national-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/rcmp-investigate-shameful-case-of-theft-vandalism-in-banff-national-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASIRT to probe unprecedented conduct of Edmonton police in child manslaughter case]]></title><description><![CDATA[ASIRT is investigating the Edmonton Police Service's unprecedented move last fall to issue a scathing letter over the Crown's acceptance of a manslaughter plea in a child's death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/asirt-to-probe-unprecedented-conduct-of-edmonton-police-in-child-manslaughter-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/asirt-to-probe-unprecedented-conduct-of-edmonton-police-in-child-manslaughter-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police release sketch of suspect in Fish Creek Park sex assaults]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police have released a composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with the recent sexual assaults of three women in Fish Creek Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-release-sketch-of-suspect-in-fish-creek-park-sex-assaults/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-release-sketch-of-suspect-in-fish-creek-park-sex-assaults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camrose students protest disturbing rape, mutilation messages shared on Snapchat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The anger stems from a series of sexually violent, disturbing group chat messages dating back to the fall of 2025 in Camrose, appearing to target several girls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/camrose-students-protest-disturbing-rape-mutilation-messages-shared-on-snapchat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/camrose-students-protest-disturbing-rape-mutilation-messages-shared-on-snapchat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating deaths of woman and child in northeast Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police are investigating after a woman in her 40s and a child under the age of 10 were found dead inside a home in the community of Temple on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/police-investigating-deaths-of-woman-and-child-in-northeast-calgary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/police-investigating-deaths-of-woman-and-child-in-northeast-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India eyes Canada as potential crude oil supplier in deepening energy ties]]></title><description><![CDATA[High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik said at the Global Energy Show in Calgary that officials from the two countries are meeting regularly to discuss Canadian energy opportunities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/india-eyes-canada-as-potential-crude-oil-supplier-in-deepening-energy-ties/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/india-eyes-canada-as-potential-crude-oil-supplier-in-deepening-energy-ties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta government orders stop to rebranding of paramedic service provider]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's minister of hospitals has announced an end to plans for a contentions rebranding campaign for ambulances and paramedic's uniforms in the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-government-orders-stop-to-rebranding-of-paramedic-service-provider/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-government-orders-stop-to-rebranding-of-paramedic-service-provider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton buy and sell fraud convict wanted for allegedly resuming scheme upon release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Kenzie, 46, was previously found guilty of meeting with sellers and leaving with their items, saying he'd sent an e-transfer &mdash; but the seller never got their money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-buy-and-sell-fraud-convict-wanted-for-allegedly-resuming-scheme-upon-release/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-buy-and-sell-fraud-convict-wanted-for-allegedly-resuming-scheme-upon-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senate committee report calls for better co-ordination of wildfire response]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry says Canada needs to fund a national fleet of modern firefighting aircraft and create an office to co-ordinate wildfire responses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/senate-committee-report-calls-for-better-co-ordination-of-wildfire-response/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/senate-committee-report-calls-for-better-co-ordination-of-wildfire-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary police say 4 people now charged in connection with Ogden homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police say four people have now been arrested and charged for their alleged roles in the murder of a man in the southeast community of Ogden in December 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-say-4-people-now-charged-in-connection-with-ogden-homicide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/calgary-police-say-4-people-now-charged-in-connection-with-ogden-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta looking at allowing politicians to expense e-scooter, bike rides]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLAs and caucus staff can be reimbursed for work-related taxi rides, car rentals and some airfare, and a committee is exploring adding electric scooter and bike rides to the list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-looking-at-allowing-politicians-to-expense-e-scooter-bike-rides/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-looking-at-allowing-politicians-to-expense-e-scooter-bike-rides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Calgary residents face firearms trafficking charges related to 2025 homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary police say two people are now facing firearms trafficking charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old woman inside a Haysboro parkade in July 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-calgary-residents-face-firearms-trafficking-charges-related-to-2025-homicide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/2-calgary-residents-face-firearms-trafficking-charges-related-to-2025-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players’ union asks NHL for Mike Babcock investigation if Oilers want to hire him: Sources]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once considered one of the best in the profession, former players have spoken out about Mike Babcock's old-school tendencies that some say can be considered bullying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/players-union-asks-nhl-for-mike-babcock-investigation-if-oilers-want-to-hire-him-sources/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/players-union-asks-nhl-for-mike-babcock-investigation-if-oilers-want-to-hire-him-sources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta country music artist Corb Lund expected to hand in anti-coal petition]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Elections&nbsp;Alberta&nbsp;verifies it, Premier Danielle Smith's government would be forced to consider passing a law banning coal mining or sending it to a provincewide referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-country-music-artist-corb-lund-expected-to-hand-in-anti-coal-petition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-country-music-artist-corb-lund-expected-to-hand-in-anti-coal-petition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. energy minister frustrated with communications over potential Alberta pipeline routes]]></title><description><![CDATA[With less than a month before the Alberta government hopes to present a pipeline proposal to Ottawa, the B.C. government says it's being left out of the discussions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bc-energy-minister-frustrated-with-communications-over-potential-alberta-pipeline-routes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/bc-energy-minister-frustrated-with-communications-over-potential-alberta-pipeline-routes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interest in ‘The Clifton’ multi-million dollar condos a reflection of Edmonton real estate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The building called 'The Clifton' will have 12 floors and 18 luxury units overlooking Edmonton's river valley, with prices ranging from $2.7 million to nearly $9.5 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/interest-in-the-clifton-multi-million-dollar-condos-a-reflection-of-edmonton-real-estate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/interest-in-the-clifton-multi-million-dollar-condos-a-reflection-of-edmonton-real-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stars airlifts patient to hospital after his ambulance, tractor collide north of Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP said the ambulance, driving quickly with its lights and sirens activated, and the tractor were both headed west on Highway 9 when they collided in Rocky View County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stars-airlifts-patient-to-hospital-after-his-ambulance-tractor-collide-north-of-calgary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/stars-airlifts-patient-to-hospital-after-his-ambulance-tractor-collide-north-of-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada ‘rising to the moment,’ federal energy minister tells Global Energy Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta separation, war in the Middle East and Ottawa's plans to make Canada an energy superpower are just a few of the issues of discussion at the Global Energy Show in Calgary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canada-rising-to-the-moment-federal-energy-minister-tells-global-energy-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canada-rising-to-the-moment-federal-energy-minister-tells-global-energy-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breakfast brewskies: Alberta bars, restaurants now allowed to serve alcohol at 6 a.m.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses used to need special permission to serve alcohol before 9 a.m, for events like the Olympics or Calgary Stampede, but the AGLC said that process was too cumbersome.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/breakfast-brewskies-alberta-bars-restaurants-now-allowed-to-serve-alcohol-at-6-am/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/breakfast-brewskies-alberta-bars-restaurants-now-allowed-to-serve-alcohol-at-6-am/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lobbyist, former Alberta MP to help re-draw Alberta’s electoral boundaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NDP claims the UCP is trying to silence urban voters after a man who recommended several mixed rural-urban Calgary ridings was appointed to help redraw Alberta's electoral map.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lobbyist-former-alberta-mp-to-help-re-draw-albertas-electoral-boundaries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lobbyist-former-alberta-mp-to-help-re-draw-albertas-electoral-boundaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global oil inventories headed to lowest level in decades, U.S. EIA warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Middle East conflict has caused global stockpiles of oil to plummet to their lowest level since 2003 while petroleum prices have spiked, according to a new energy data report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/global-oil-inventories-headed-to-lowest-level-in-decades-us-eia-warns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/global-oil-inventories-headed-to-lowest-level-in-decades-us-eia-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta pitches cheap natural gas for data center boom, at odds with Canada’s clean power aims]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government's efforts to attract data centres by touting access to an abundant supply of cheap fossil fuels threatens to undermine Canada's clean power goals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-pitches-cheap-natural-gas-for-data-center-boom-at-odds-with-canadas-clean-power-aims/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-pitches-cheap-natural-gas-for-data-center-boom-at-odds-with-canadas-clean-power-aims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Energy Show to kick off with natural resources minister, Alberta premier]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;Alberta&nbsp;government is aiming to file an application by July 1 to the federal major projects office for the pipeline, which so far has no private-sector backer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/global-energy-show-to-kick-off-with-natural-resources-minister-alberta-premier/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/global-energy-show-to-kick-off-with-natural-resources-minister-alberta-premier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School shooting threat in northern Alberta leads to teen being charged, gun seized]]></title><description><![CDATA[A gun was seized from the home of a teenager, who has now been charged with uttering threats after a school shooting threat was made in the Alberta community of Sexsmith.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/school-shooting-threat-in-northern-alberta-leads-to-teen-being-charged-gun-seized/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/school-shooting-threat-in-northern-alberta-leads-to-teen-being-charged-gun-seized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta First Nation in court over massive proposed ‘Wonder Valley’ AI data centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The $70-billion Wonder Valley project backed by celebrity investor Kevin O&rsquo;Leary aims to become the largest AI data center industrial park in the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-first-nation-in-court-over-massive-proposed-wonder-valley-ai-data-centre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-first-nation-in-court-over-massive-proposed-wonder-valley-ai-data-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vaping causes lung and heart damage faster than cigarettes, U of A research suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vape study participants, all in their early 20s, had lung impairments &mdash; such as reduced blood flow &mdash; as well as heart dysfunction that could lead to more serious complications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/vaping-causes-lung-and-heart-damage-faster-than-cigarettes-u-of-a-research-suggests/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/vaping-causes-lung-and-heart-damage-faster-than-cigarettes-u-of-a-research-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flesh-eating screwworm in U.S. cows not cause for concern in Canada: association]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Cattle Association said the New World screwworm, the parasite at the centre of the CFIA's pause on Texas livestock imports, shouldn't be too harmful in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/flesh-eating-screwworm-in-us-cows-not-cause-for-concern-in-canada-association/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/flesh-eating-screwworm-in-us-cows-not-cause-for-concern-in-canada-association/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corb Lund says ‘Water Not Coal’ petition drive has collected enough signatures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corb Lund says his Water Not Coal team has collected enough signatures to compel the Alberta government to take action on stopping mining on the eastern slopes of the Rockies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/corb-lund-says-water-not-coal-petition-drive-has-collected-enough-signatures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/corb-lund-says-water-not-coal-petition-drive-has-collected-enough-signatures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elections Alberta launches ‘largest recruitment drive’ in province’s history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections Alberta has launched a recruitment drive to hire 60,000 workers for the Oct. 19 referendum, calling it 'the largest recruitment drive in Alberta's history.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elections-alberta-launches-largest-recruitment-drive-in-provinces-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/elections-alberta-launches-largest-recruitment-drive-in-provinces-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online harms bill to include social media ban for children under 16: Source]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed social media ban for youth under 16 would mirror action first taken in Australia, where the measure took effect last December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/online-harms-bill-to-include-social-media-ban-for-children-under-16-source/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/online-harms-bill-to-include-social-media-ban-for-children-under-16-source/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta’s Smith says the law will be enforced if separation vote spurs civil disobedience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the law will be enforced if First Nation communities engage in civil disobedience over her government's separation referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertas-smith-says-the-law-will-be-enforced-if-separation-vote-spurs-civil-disobedience/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertas-smith-says-the-law-will-be-enforced-if-separation-vote-spurs-civil-disobedience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal policy changes needed to ease separatist concerns: Poilievre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Conservative leader will argue in the address that Albertans could benefit from changes that issues including prioritize unblocking resources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/federal-policy-changes-needed-to-ease-separatist-concerns-poilievre/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/federal-policy-changes-needed-to-ease-separatist-concerns-poilievre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Albertans disapprove of Smith as premier and her handling of separatism: Ipsos poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ipsos poll suggests while the UCP enjoys slight edge over NDP, the majority of Albertans disapprove of Premier Danielle Smith and her handling of the separatist issue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/most-albertans-disapprove-of-smith-as-premier-and-her-handling-of-separatism-ipsos-poll/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/most-albertans-disapprove-of-smith-as-premier-and-her-handling-of-separatism-ipsos-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winnipeg Blue Bombers top Calgary Stampeders 30-28]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sergio Castillo's walk-off field goal lifted the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to a 30-28 win over the host Calgary Stampeders in the CFL season-opener for both clubs Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/winnipeg-blue-bombers-top-calgary-stampeders-30-28/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/winnipeg-blue-bombers-top-calgary-stampeders-30-28/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Bombers beat Stamps on walkoff field goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Winnipeg Blue Bombers charged out of the gate to start their 2026 CFL season by beating a team they couldn't last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/blue-bombers-beat-stamps-on-walkoff-field-goal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/blue-bombers-beat-stamps-on-walkoff-field-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taber billboard causes boycott concerns for southern Alberta town]]></title><description><![CDATA[The message is up on behalf of Cory Morgan and a third-party advertising organization, Pathway to Independence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/taber-billboard-causes-boycott-concerns-for-southern-alberta-town/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/taber-billboard-causes-boycott-concerns-for-southern-alberta-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta man told to take taxi to ER despite emergency bleeding after knee surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edmonton man says he was forced to take a taxi to hospital while bleeding heavily after surgery, raising concerns about ambulance shortages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-man-told-to-take-taxi-to-er-despite-emergency-bleeding-after-knee-surgery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-man-told-to-take-taxi-to-er-despite-emergency-bleeding-after-knee-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road to the Referendum: Lessons from Quebec as Albertans decide whether to leave Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look back the 1980 and 1995 Quebec referendums shed some light on how Alberta's society and politics could be forever changed going forward, regardless of the outcome on Oct.19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/road-to-the-referendum-lessons-from-quebec-as-albertans-decide-whether-to-leave-canada/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/road-to-the-referendum-lessons-from-quebec-as-albertans-decide-whether-to-leave-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada to limit livestock imports from Texas over flesh-eating screwworm]]></title><description><![CDATA[A calf at a ranch in Texas tested positive on Wednesday for the flesh-eating parasite, the first case confirmed in Texas since 1966.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canada-to-limit-livestock-imports-from-texas-over-flesh-eating-screwworm/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canada-to-limit-livestock-imports-from-texas-over-flesh-eating-screwworm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No relief: Environment Canada predicts hot, humid summer across country]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a particularly cold and snowy winter across much of Canada, summer is bringing the heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/no-relief-environment-canada-predicts-hot-humid-summer-across-country/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/no-relief-environment-canada-predicts-hot-humid-summer-across-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge sentences Calgary man to 8 years in ‘inconceivable’ rabbit killings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicholas Weseen was found guilty of killing or injuring rabbits by causing them unnecessary pain and suffering, and of failing to provide adequate food, water, shelter or care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/judge-sentences-calgary-man-to-8-years-in-inconceivable-rabbit-killings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/judge-sentences-calgary-man-to-8-years-in-inconceivable-rabbit-killings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta eyes downtown-to-airport trains as 1st passenger rail master plan project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province is spending $15 million over the next three years to advance planning efforts for train connections between Edmonton and Calgary's airports and the downtown cores.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-eyes-downtown-to-airport-trains-as-1st-passenger-rail-master-plan-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-eyes-downtown-to-airport-trains-as-1st-passenger-rail-master-plan-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lethbridge Polytechnic creating new projects to strengthen bail risk assessments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instructor and researcher Jami Albright-Tolman is developing a Dynamic Operational Risk Assessment tool to strengthen police recommendations to Crown prosecutors and the judiciary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lethbridge-polytechnic-creating-new-projects-to-strengthen-bail-risk-assessments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lethbridge-polytechnic-creating-new-projects-to-strengthen-bail-risk-assessments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Already-low Alberta separatism support drops sharply from early 2026: Ipsos poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ipsos poll done last weekend found 18 per cent of Albertans support leaving Canada &mdash; down 10 points from January, when 28 per cent of Albertans said they backed separation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/already-low-alberta-separatism-support-drops-sharply-from-early-2026-ipsos-poll/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/already-low-alberta-separatism-support-drops-sharply-from-early-2026-ipsos-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta separatism support drops sharply from early 2026: Ipsos poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ipsos poll done last weekend found 18 per cent of Albertans support leaving Canada &mdash; down 10 points from January, when 28 per cent of Albertans said they backed separation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-separatism-support-drops-sharply-from-early-2026-ipsos-poll/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-separatism-support-drops-sharply-from-early-2026-ipsos-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Civil disobedience an option if Alberta referendum proceeds: First Nations chiefs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treaty 8's grand chief said First Nations will stop the referendum in any way they can, including getting in the way of industry, or, in his words, 'getting out on the highway.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/civil-disobedience-an-option-if-alberta-referendum-proceeds-first-nations-chiefs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/civil-disobedience-an-option-if-alberta-referendum-proceeds-first-nations-chiefs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road to the Referendum: What impact could separating have on Alberta’s economy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta would be the 125th largest country, economically, in the world if it was to become a sovereign nation, experts say &mdash; which could affect business investment and jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/road-to-the-referendum-what-impact-could-separating-have-on-albertas-economy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/road-to-the-referendum-what-impact-could-separating-have-on-albertas-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are AI data centres? A closer look as Canada eyes ‘large-scale’ push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa's AI strategy includes plans to build out data centres, which many Canadians have pushed back against because of the environmental and community impacts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/what-are-ai-data-centres-a-closer-look-as-canada-eyes-large-scale-push/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/what-are-ai-data-centres-a-closer-look-as-canada-eyes-large-scale-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lethbridge police seize nearly 3 dozen firearms found in west-side home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 59-year-old Lethbridge man is facing more than a dozen charges after a criminal harassment investigation led officers to discover a cache of 34 weapons inside a home in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lethbridge-police-seize-nearly-3-dozen-firearms-found-in-west-side-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lethbridge-police-seize-nearly-3-dozen-firearms-found-in-west-side-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta energy deal does little to reduce Canada’s emissions: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa's energy deal with&nbsp;Alberta&nbsp;will do little to reduce Canada's emissions, a new study released Thursday by the Canadian Climate Institute suggests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-energy-deal-does-little-to-reduce-canadas-emissions-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-energy-deal-does-little-to-reduce-canadas-emissions-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lethbridge preparing for future without commercial flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commercial flights will no longer land or take off in Lethbridge after June 23. However, the city says 98 per cent of air traffic is expected to remain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lethbridge-preparing-for-future-without-commercial-flights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lethbridge-preparing-for-future-without-commercial-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith, Fréchette tout closer Alberta-Quebec ties on trade, autonomy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smith said Alberta is watching legislative developments in Quebec for ideas on asserting provincial jurisdiction, noting both governments are seeking more autonomy within Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/smith-frchette-tout-closer-alberta-quebec-ties-on-trade-autonomy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/smith-frchette-tout-closer-alberta-quebec-ties-on-trade-autonomy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Deer woman’s 31-month wait for MRI sparks fear and anger: ‘Really unreasonable’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linda Burns was referred by a doctor for a MRI after experiencing pain in her neck -- but when she opened a letter from Alberta Health Services, learned it would be in 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/red-deer-womans-31-month-wait-for-mri-sparks-fear-and-anger-really-unreasonable/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/red-deer-womans-31-month-wait-for-mri-sparks-fear-and-anger-really-unreasonable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[31-month wait for MRI sparks fear in Alberta woman, advocates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linda Burns was referred by a doctor for a MRI after experiencing pain in her neck -- but when she opened a letter from Alberta Health Services, learned it would be in 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/31-month-wait-for-mri-sparks-fear-in-alberta-woman-advocates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/31-month-wait-for-mri-sparks-fear-in-alberta-woman-advocates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okotoks man charged after thousands of child sexual exploitation photos found]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 35-year-old Alberta man is facing charges after the disturbing discovery of thousands of child sexual exploitation photos and videos late last month, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/okotoks-man-charged-after-thousands-of-child-sexual-exploitation-photos-found/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/okotoks-man-charged-after-thousands-of-child-sexual-exploitation-photos-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents of girl killed by cardiac arrest get defibrillator installed in rural Alberta town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emily Lougheed, 7, died in August 2020 when she collapsed at the beach, due to a rare heart condition that led to a sudden cardiac arrest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/parents-of-girl-killed-by-cardiac-arrest-get-defibrillator-installed-in-rural-alberta-town/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/parents-of-girl-killed-by-cardiac-arrest-get-defibrillator-installed-in-rural-alberta-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road to the Referendum: First Nation chiefs fighting Alberta separatism to preserve way of life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sturgeon Lake is one of the Alberta First Nations at the forefront of legal battles fighting back against the push for the province to separate from Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/road-to-the-referendum-first-nation-chiefs-fighting-alberta-separatism-to-preserve-way-of-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/road-to-the-referendum-first-nation-chiefs-fighting-alberta-separatism-to-preserve-way-of-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billy Morin says First Nations votes will be critical in Alberta referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[MP Billy Morin, formerly the chief of Enoch Cree Nation, says he'll spend the summer talking to Indigenous leaders about encouraging people to vote in the Alberta referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/billy-morin-says-first-nations-votes-will-be-critical-in-alberta-referendum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/billy-morin-says-first-nations-votes-will-be-critical-in-alberta-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Energy Show kicking off in Calgary next week against backdrop of oil shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 30,000 attendees are expected at Calgary's Global Energy Show next week as international interest in Canada's energy sector continues to grow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/global-energy-show-kicking-off-in-calgary-next-week-against-backdrop-of-oil-shock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/global-energy-show-kicking-off-in-calgary-next-week-against-backdrop-of-oil-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farewell paper health cards: Alberta rolling out new 3-in-1 identification]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Alberta driver's licences and ID cards will include a resident's health numbers and citizenship markers &mdash; a move the province says will streamline access to services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/farewell-paper-health-cards-alberta-rolling-out-new-3-in-1-identification/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/farewell-paper-health-cards-alberta-rolling-out-new-3-in-1-identification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta rolling out 3-in-1 identification in July to streamline services]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Alberta driver's licences and ID cards will include a resident's health numbers and citizenship markers &mdash; a move the province says will streamline access to services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-rolling-out-3-in-1-identification-in-july-to-streamline-services/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-rolling-out-3-in-1-identification-in-july-to-streamline-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran Maier leads Ottawa in opener versus Elks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jake Maier era in Ottawa begins Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/veteran-maier-leads-ottawa-in-opener-versus-elks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/veteran-maier-leads-ottawa-in-opener-versus-elks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Section of Banff National Park remains closed to visitors a year after rockfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parks Canada officials say it's not known when a section of a trail in Banff National Park will reopen almost a year after a rockfall killed two hikers and injured three others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/section-of-banff-national-park-remains-closed-to-visitors-a-year-after-rockfall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/section-of-banff-national-park-remains-closed-to-visitors-a-year-after-rockfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lethbridge officials urge water conservation amid high river flows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following heavy rain over the weekend, city officials in Lethbridge are sounding the alarm over concerns at the water treatment plant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lethbridge-officials-urge-water-conservation-amid-high-river-flows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/lethbridge-officials-urge-water-conservation-amid-high-river-flows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AISH-to-ADAP change leaving some Albertans with less income: ‘Really struggling’]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Alberta couple with permanent disabilities say they&rsquo;re facing a significant drop in income due provincial changes that will leave them struggling to survive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/aish-to-adap-change-leaving-some-albertans-with-less-income-really-struggling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/aish-to-adap-change-leaving-some-albertans-with-less-income-really-struggling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rainfall, snowpack melt has Canmore dealing with localized flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bow River is pushing its banks in the mountain town of Canmore, causing some basements to flood and bringing back memories from a severe deluge of water in 2013.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/heavy-rainfall-snowpack-melt-has-canmore-dealing-with-localized-flooding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/heavy-rainfall-snowpack-melt-has-canmore-dealing-with-localized-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breakaway rope rodeo qualifiers win final spots for Calgary Stampede 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women compete for the final four breakaway roping competition spots at Calgary Stampede 2026. The event was added to the iconic rodeo last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/breakaway-rope-rodeo-qualifiers-win-final-spots-for-calgary-stampede-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/breakaway-rope-rodeo-qualifiers-win-final-spots-for-calgary-stampede-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL faces scheduling challenge as B.C., Alberta move to permanent daylight time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHL will have a fresh challenge when it comes to setting its 2026-27 schedule with British Columbia and Alberta moving to permanent year-round daylight saving time this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/nhl-faces-scheduling-challenge-as-bc-alberta-move-to-permanent-daylight-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/nhl-faces-scheduling-challenge-as-bc-alberta-move-to-permanent-daylight-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former judge to chair panel re-drawing Alberta electoral boundaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Alberta provincial justice Brian O&rsquo;Ferrall will head a panel, overseen by a UCP-led committee, to redraw a map marking all electoral ridings across the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/former-judge-to-chair-panel-re-drawing-alberta-electoral-boundaries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/former-judge-to-chair-panel-re-drawing-alberta-electoral-boundaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian teachers’ groups condemn use of notwithstanding clause]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teachers' organizations across Canada say provincial governments are using the notwithstanding clause to 'terminate legitimate labour disputes' more frequently than ever before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadian-teachers-groups-condemn-use-of-notwithstanding-clause/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/canadian-teachers-groups-condemn-use-of-notwithstanding-clause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road to the Referendum: What would happen to border city of Lloydminster?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The speculation and conversation over what it would mean if Alberta became its own country is intensified in Lloydminster, the unique city divided by the border with Saskatchewan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/road-to-the-referendum-what-would-happen-to-border-city-of-lloydminster/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/road-to-the-referendum-what-would-happen-to-border-city-of-lloydminster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitchell chasing third straight 5,000-yard season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bo Levi Mitchell isn't showing signs of slowing down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/mitchell-chasing-third-straight-5000-yard-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/mitchell-chasing-third-straight-5000-yard-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dinwiddie starting new phase with Ottawa Redblacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Dinwiddie is kind of feeling like a first-year head coach again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/dinwiddie-starting-new-phase-with-ottawa-redblacks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/dinwiddie-starting-new-phase-with-ottawa-redblacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opposition accuses Premier Danielle Smith of gaslighting: ‘Albertans are not idiots’]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was lots of backlash Friday against Premier Danielle Smith's decision to hold a referendum that could lead to Alberta's independence, but Smith isstanding firm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/opposition-accuses-premier-danielle-smith-of-gaslighting-albertans-are-not-idiots/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/opposition-accuses-premier-danielle-smith-of-gaslighting-albertans-are-not-idiots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illegal cigarettes with ‘gigantic’ profit margin are costing Canadians billions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sale of counterfeit cigarettes is rising in Canada, despite fewer people smoking them, a study found. Advocates are calling for legislative reform to stop this trade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/illegal-cigarettes-with-gigantic-profit-margin-are-costing-canadians-billions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/illegal-cigarettes-with-gigantic-profit-margin-are-costing-canadians-billions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edmonton dog owner guilty of criminal negligence in death of 11-year-old Kache Grist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kache Grist, 11, from B.C. was visiting his dad in Edmonton over spring break when the homeowner's Cane Corso dogs mauled the child to death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-dog-owner-guilty-of-criminal-negligence-in-death-of-11-year-old-kache-grist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/edmonton-dog-owner-guilty-of-criminal-negligence-in-death-of-11-year-old-kache-grist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta’s referendum question could ‘chill’ private investment, expert says]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Alberta moving closer toward a referendum vote to potentially leave Canada, experts say there could be a 'chill' among private investors in some nation-building projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertas-referendum-question-could-chill-private-investment-expert-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/albertas-referendum-question-could-chill-private-investment-expert-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta separatists should aim to win fall vote and respect the result: Danielle Smith]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asked if she's worried about her job, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said those who want a binding separation vote should put their efforts toward winning in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-separatists-should-aim-to-win-fall-vote-and-respect-the-result-danielle-smith/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-separatists-should-aim-to-win-fall-vote-and-respect-the-result-danielle-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends separatism referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Danielle Smith answered questions and providing more information about the Alberta separatism question being added to the October referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-premier-danielle-smith-defends-separatism-referendum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/lethbridge/alberta-premier-danielle-smith-defends-separatism-referendum/</guid></item></channel></rss>