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Lethbridge College, U of L offer student housing options to public at lower costs

It's time for both institutions to begin transitioning student residences into summer accommodations that are open to the public.

Rental options are available at both Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge until the middle of August.

'It didn’t really feel real': University of Lethbridge students cross the stage this week for convocation

It's an exciting time at the University of Lethbridge as convocation ceremonies kicked off Thursday.

After at least four years of studying, students taking the U of L’s School of Graduate Studies and Faculty of Arts and Science walked to the stage this morning and stepped into the next phase of their lives.

2022 was a record year for Alberta farmers and ranchers: report

A new report from ATB Economics suggest that Alberta farmers came out ahead last year despite skyrocketing operating costs, supply chain issues and growing conditions that were less than ideal.

A stock photo of farming in southern Alberta.

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Suncor to cut 1,500 jobs by end of year, employees informed Thursday

Suncor Energy Inc. will cut 1,500 jobs by the end of the year, as new CEO Rich Kruger forges ahead with his mandate to reduce costs and improve the company's lagging financial performance.

The Suncor Energy Centre in downtown Calgary, Alta., Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)

Mayor, councillor clash during discussion about Calgary's social procurement program

Half a decade after it was pitched at city council, Calgary's strategy to partially evaluate suppliers on social policies is leading to a majority of contracts going to small or medium-sized businesses or groups that have diverse representation.

In questioning administration about a policy, Mayor Jyoti Gondek and Coun. Dan McLean sparred over comments the Ward 13 representative made about a bid process he was involved in 13 years ago.

A standup start to National Indigenous History Month at the Calgary Public Library

If the celebration of Indigenous people and culture starts with a day or a month, Sherry Mckay is fine with that -- it could be what helps others get over their apprehensions.

Sherry Mckay, an Ojibway Anishinaabe comedian, was all set to kick off the Calgary Public Library's programming for National Indigenous History Month with a show on Thursday evening.

Didsbury senior rescued after 4 days alone in central Alberta wilderness

Innisfail RCMP say a Didsbury woman who went missing for four days is in good spirits after being located by rescue teams.

Suspect sought in attempted sexual assault in Royal Oak

Calgary police are hoping the public can help them identify a man wanted in the attempted sexual assault of a woman in the community of Royal Oak last week.

Explosions erupt from southwest Calgary home's garage

Fire crews, along with police, are investigating after a double detached garage outside a southwest home burst into flames on Thursday morning.

Bucks for Bellflowers: Calgary man offers cash for bagging invasive plant

A Calgary man is offering a cash reward to neighbours who dig up a bag full of Creeping Bellflower.

2022 was a record year for Alberta farmers and ranchers: report

A new report from ATB Economics suggest that Alberta farmers came out ahead last year despite skyrocketing operating costs, supply chain issues and growing conditions that were less than ideal.

Humane Society receives plenty of adoption requests but more needed

The Calgary Humane Society offered some good news and some not-so-great news Thursday about its recent space shortage.

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Jordan's royal wedding gets underway in ceremony packed with stars and deep symbolism

The wedding of Jordan's crown prince to the scion of a prominent Saudi family began on Thursday in a palace celebration that drew massive crowds and a mood of excitement around the kingdom, while presenting the young Hashemite royal as a new player on the global stage.