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Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar expected to miss a few games with upper-body injury
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche will be without defenseman Cale Makar for a few games after he suffered an upper-body injury in a win over Calgary earlier this week. Coach Jared Bednar said Wednesday during his show on Altitude radio that Makar is “going to be OK. He’s going to miss some time here. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized after exiting ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ mid-show
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after “feeling very ill” while onstage on Broadway in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.” “During Tuesday night’s production, Megan started feeling very ill and was promptly transported to a local hospital, where her symptoms are currently being evaluated,” her representative, Didier Morais, said in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada gives Ukrainians who fled war another year to apply for work permit extensions
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
OTTAWA — The federal government is giving Ukrainians who fled the Russian invasion another year to apply for work permit extensions. Ukrainians who came to Canada before March 31, 2024, will now have until next year to apply to extend their work permits by up to three years. The government created an emergency program to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yamal condemns anti-Muslim chants in Spain’s game against Egypt as police open investigation
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Spain star Lamine Yamal on Wednesday condemned the anti-Muslim chants made by Spanish fans during a friendly soccer game in the latest incident to dent the nation’s sporting image. The Spanish government and the soccer federation also condemned the chants, and police said they were investigating the behavior by fans during Tuesday’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Andrew Painter strikes out 8 Nationals players in fantastic MLB debut for Phillies
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Andrew Painter hopped off the mound in excitement in the fifth inning after his 97.2 mph fastball got James Wood to strike out for a second time. Phillies fans — some groups called themselves Andrew’s Painters, others Painter’s Painters — waved paintbrushes and erupted in cheers with each strikeout for the rookie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!April Fool’s Day – when gullibility goes global
By Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2026
If there’s one day on the calendar that comes with a built-in trust issue, it’s April 1. On this particular Tuesday of mischief, common sense takes a personal day, skepticism works overtime and even your most reliable group chat becomes a den of low-grade deception. It’s the one date where “breaking news” should be treated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Third Lethbridge man charged with first-degree murder
By Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police arrested 42-year-old Nicholas Rodney Scout, of Lethbridge, and charged him with one count of first-degree murder in connection with the death of a 27-year-old man Monday night. On Tuesday, Lethbridge Police said Scout was arrested late Monday night following the execution of search warrants at two residences along ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minister of Justice to table Bill 23 – Justice Statutes Amendment Act 2026
By Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Minister of Justice Mickey Amery addressed the province on Monday to say he was tabling Bill 23 – Justice Statutes Amendment Act 2026. During a press conference titled “Enhancing democracy and transparency,” Amery said the government has done a lot of work to refine democratic process legislation because all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amery, Nenshi spoke about Alberta Electoral Boundaries report
By Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald On March 26, the 2025-2026 Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission presented their final report to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. They had presented their interim report in October 2025. A Letter to the Speaker presented along with the report partially reads, “After the tabling of our interim report in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golf Classic aims to boost cardiac care in Lethbridge, Medicine Hat
By Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald If you’ve ever had to make the drive to Calgary for a cardiac appointment—or waited while someone you love made that trip—you already understand the stakes. Now imagine not having to leave southern Alberta at all. That’s the goal behind the newly announced Hearts & Health Classic, a charity golf ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farming Smarter kicks off 2026 with focus on practical research and real-world results
By Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald If you ate today, this story concerns you. That’s the quiet reality behind the work of Farming Smarter, a Lethbridge-area non-profit that officially launched its 2026 season Tuesday with a clear message: agricultural research isn’t just about farmers—it’s about food security, economic stability and how well southern Alberta adapts to ... Read More »
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