4 h. ago Farmers, industry experts descend on Lethbridge as Ag Expo 2025 kicks off

In the food corridor of southern Alberta, farmers and agriculture industry experts are connecting to diversify partnerships and showcase the technology of tomorrow.

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7 h. ago Southern Alberta Medical Program aims to help ease physician shortage

The program will enrol learners identified as being likely to practise in rural areas upon graduation, says the University of Lethbridge

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35 h. ago Southern Alberta irrigation district fined $365,000 following 2022 death of diver

A southern Alberta irrigation district has been ordered to pay $365,000 in penalties following the death of a maintenance diver in 2022. The Eastern Irrigation District, based in Brooks, about 165 kilometres southeast of Calgary, had pleaded guilty to one count under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code for failing to ensure an intake […]

Economics

64 h. ago Patients struggle with lack of consistent coverage for popular weight

Supplies of high-demand obesity treatments are improving, but that doesn’t mean it’s easier to get them. Many employers and insurers are scaling back coverage of Wegovy and Zepbound and a key government program, Medicare, doesn’t cover the drugs for obesity. Meanwhile, some big employers are adding coverage, but their commitment isn’t guaranteed. Treatment prices that […]

Science

68 h. ago EU begins easing Syria energy, transport and banking sanctions to help revive its economy

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Monday began easing energy and transport sanctions and banking restrictions against Syria, aiming to help breathe life into the conflict-torn country’s economy if its new leaders work toward a peaceful future. The EU started to impose asset freezes and travel bans on Syrian officials, banks, agencies and other […]

Sport

3 d. ago Germany’s Merz claims victory for his conservatives as exit polls put far right on strong showing

BERLIN — Centre-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz claimed victory in Germany’s national election on Sunday after exit polls showed his bloc in the lead. Merz said he was aware of the dimension of the task he faces and said that “it will not be easy.” Merz said he aims to put together a governing coalition as […]

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6 d. ago Taber, other southern Alberta municipalities to no longer take part in immigration program

A group of southern Alberta communities is no longer taking part in a provincial immigration program stream that has helped businesses fill workforce vacancies. Taber has announced it’s ending its participation in the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program’s (AAIP) Rural Renewal Stream, which the province says “empowers rural communities to recruit and retain foreign nationals to […]

Politics