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2 suspects in Lethbridge arrested for assault

Lethbridge police say charges have been laid against two men in connection with an attack on a 19-year-old man on Wednesday.

Opioid crisis remains a large issue in southern Alberta Indigenous communities

There have been over 100 overdose deaths on Piikani Nation since the start of the pandemic and trying to stop it won't be easy.

Last year, 1,623 people died of opioid overdoses in Alberta, nearly triple the number of deaths in 2019.

Family of Terry Blanchette, Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette ‘disappointed’ in parole eligibility change

A woman related to two Alberta murder victims is speaking out in the wake of a decision that transformed the parole eligibility for Canada’s multiple killers.

Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette and Terry Blanchette

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WestJet taking steps to cope with 'unpredecented challenge'

Calgary-based WestJet says it is taking a 'very measured' strategy in order to maintain services this summer, which includes a lighter summer travel schedule that the company introduced earlier this year.

WestJet is also being affected by the challenge of increased demand after the COVID-19 pandemic as the airline says it has reduced its summer schedule by approximately 25 per cent. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette)

Feds commit $10M to Calgary Stampede recovery

The federal government is giving more than $12 million to help southern Alberta's tourism industry, with the lion's share going to the Calgary Stampede.

The federal government announced a $10 million investment in the Calgary Stampede's recovery on Thursday.

Calgary arson suspect captured by convenience store camera

Surveillance video of the suspect in two deliberately set fires in a northwest Calgary neighbourhood has been released as police search for the firebug.

Surveillance still of the suspect in two deliberately set fires in a northwest Calgary neighbourhood. (CPS)

Nutrition warnings coming to the front of pre-packaged food in Canada

Canada will require that companies add nutrition warnings to the front of pre-packaged food with high levels of saturated fat, sugar or sodium in an effort to help grocery shoppers make healthier choices with just a glance.

2 suspects in Lethbridge arrested for assault

Lethbridge police say charges have been laid against two men in connection with an attack on a 19-year-old man on Wednesday.

'Permanent bone loss': Calgary study finds astronauts suffer on return to Earth

The TBone study, conducted over a seven-year period starting in 2015, found that prolonged weightlessness accelerated bone loss in the astronauts.

Air Canada to reduce flights this summer amid 'customer service shortfalls'

Air Canada is planning to reduce its flights in July and August, according to a statement from the company's president, as the airline continues to deal with 'customer service shortfalls.'

Alberta Mounties seek wanted man accused of driving vehicle directly at officers

The Didsbury RCMP detachment is seeking help from the public as they search for a man wanted on 52 outstanding charges who allegedly drove a vehicle at officers.

Tickets to Papal Mass at Commonwealth Stadium available next Wednesday

Tickets for Pope Francis' mass at Commonwealth Stadium on July 26 will be available next Wednesday. The tickets are free and will go live at papalvisit.ca at 10:30 a.m. MT.