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Indians vote in the first phase of the world’s largest election as Modi seeks a third term
NEW DELHI (AP) – Millions of Indians began voting Friday in a six-week election that’s a referendum on Narendra Modi, the populist prime minister who has championed an assertive brand of Hindu nationalist politics and is seeking a rare third term as the country’s leader. The voters began queuing up at polling stations hours before ... Read More »
Sports scoreboard for Thursday, April 18, 2024
Thursday’s Scoreboard NHL Winnipeg 4 Vancouver 2 Calgary 5 San Jose 1 Colorado 5 Edmonton 1 Seattle 4 Minnesota 3 Anaheim 4 Vegas 1 Los Angeles 5 Chicago 4 (OT) — PWHL Boston 2 Toronto 1 Montreal 4 Minnesota 3 — MLB American League Tampa Bay 2 L.A. Angels 1 Texas 9 Detroit 7 Cleveland ... Read More »
NHL playoff series set after conclusion of regular season
The NHL post-season is now set. The playoffs begin Saturday with the Toronto Maple Leafs taking on the Boston Bruins in opening-round action. The Vancouver Canucks open their first-round series against the Nashville Predators. The Winnipeg Jets, meanwhile, will matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. The Edmonton Oilers will see the Los Angeles Kings to open ... Read More »
SPC votes to recommend encampment strategy
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Safety and Social Standing Policy committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday unanimously voted to recommend council approve amendments to the encampment strategy. The request was made in a presentation by general manager of Community Social Development Andrew Malcolm. A report to the SPC says there is no additional ... Read More »
The Latest | Iran fires air defense batteries and diverts flights after explosions
Iran fired air defense batteries Friday and some flights were diverted or grounded after reports of explosions near a major airbase and nuclear site where drones were spotted. It was unclear if the country was under attack, but tensions are high after Iran’s unprecedented missile-and-drone attack on Israel. The Israeli military did not immediately respond ... Read More »
Iran fires air defense batteries at Isfahan air base and nuclear site after drones spotted
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Iran fired air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site near the central city of Isfahan after spotting drones early Friday morning, raising fears of a possible Israeli strike in retaliation for Tehran’s unprecedented drone-and-missile assault on the country. It remained unclear if the country was ... Read More »
The Latest | Iran says air defense batteries fire after explosions reported near major air base
Iran fired air defense batteries Friday reports of explosions near a major air base at the city of Isfahan, the state-run IRNA news agency reported. It remained unclear if the country was under attack, but tensions remain high after Iran’s unprecedented missile-and-drone attack on Israel. The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request ... Read More »
Coyote varsity girls rugby to use teamwork and leadership
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Chinook Coyotes senior girls rugby team will use teamwork, communication and leadership to band together success this season. “We have the skills,” said head coach Alaya French. “We just need to make sure that we’re all supporting each other the whole time.” The Coyotes will rely on solid backs ... Read More »
Helton, Stewart take home Athlete of the Year awards
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge College Kodiaks officially wrapped up the 2023-2024 college athletic season with their annual Kodi awards on Wednesday night. Local indoor track and cross country athlete, Owen Stewart, won the Tim Tollestrup Leadership/ Athlete of the Year for male athletes. “Honestly, I’m really grateful to be awarded this award,” ... Read More »
MacKinnon has 2 assists, breaks franchise’s single-season points mark as Avs beat Oilers 5-1
DENVER (AP) – Valeri Nichushkin scored twice, Nathan MacKinnon added two assists to break the franchise’s single-season points mark and the Colorado Avalanche cruised into the playoffs behind a 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. MacKinnon wrapped up the regular season with 140 points (51 goals, 89 assists) to top Peter Stastny’s ... Read More »
Emily Brown and Susanna Tapani each score as Boston returns from 24-day break to beat Toronto 2-1
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) – Emily Brown scored her first career goal, Susanna Tapani had a goal and an assist, and Boston returned from a 24-day international break to beat Toronto 2-1 on Thursday night in Professional Women’s Hockey League action. Aerin Frankel stopped 23 shots for Boston (5-4-2-9), which is in fifth place with 25 ... Read More »
