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Lethbridge

Southern Alberta Bikers to host first-ever 'Blessing of the Bikes'
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Bike riders are invited to visit Lethbridge Saturday morning for a new initiative.The Southern Alberta Bikers host the inaugural Blessing of the Bikes on April 27, 2024. It is a new tradition that welcomes all motorcycle enthusiasts to the start of the riding season.The non-denominational ceremony will...
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New art on display at downtown Lethbridge library
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Main Branch of the Lethbridge Public Library (LPL) has new art displays.The two pieces were done by Indigenous artists, with Awaaniiyaawa (They Are Speaking) by Faye HeavyShield and Niitoyis itsinika'si (Lodge Stories and History) by Api'soomaahka/William Singer III.Officials with the LPL says the ...
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Jane's Walk Festival returns to celebrate local community
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Jane's Walk Festival is a great way for members of the community to walk, cycle, birdwatch and more. The annual event is back in Lethbridge on Saturday, April 27, as well as from May 3-5, 2024.The initiative is an assortment of community-led pedestrian-focused tours, which was inspired by urbanist ...
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What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: April 26, 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Looking for something to do this weekend in Lethbridge?Lethbridge News Now has you covered with details about some of the events going on.D12 & Obie Trice at Club Lime - April 26, 2024Hip-hop group D12 and rapper Obbie Trice will be at Club Lime on Friday night, along with Robbie G. The concert sta...
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Lethbridge Area

Southern Alberta Bikers to host first-ever 'Blessing of the Bikes'
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Bike riders are invited to visit Lethbridge Saturday morning for a new initiative.The Southern Alberta Bikers host the inaugural Blessing of the Bikes on April 27, 2024. It is a new tradition that welcomes all motorcycle enthusiasts to the start of the riding season.The non-denominational ceremony will...
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New art on display at downtown Lethbridge library
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Main Branch of the Lethbridge Public Library (LPL) has new art displays.The two pieces were done by Indigenous artists, with Awaaniiyaawa (They Are Speaking) by Faye HeavyShield and Niitoyis itsinika'si (Lodge Stories and History) by Api'soomaahka/William Singer III.Officials with the LPL says the ...
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Jane's Walk Festival returns to celebrate local community
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Jane's Walk Festival is a great way for members of the community to walk, cycle, birdwatch and more. The annual event is back in Lethbridge on Saturday, April 27, as well as from May 3-5, 2024.The initiative is an assortment of community-led pedestrian-focused tours, which was inspired by urbanist ...
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What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: April 26, 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Looking for something to do this weekend in Lethbridge?Lethbridge News Now has you covered with details about some of the events going on.D12 & Obie Trice at Club Lime - April 26, 2024Hip-hop group D12 and rapper Obbie Trice will be at Club Lime on Friday night, along with Robbie G. The concert sta...
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Strong turnout in Lethbridge for first Alberta NDP leadership debate
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It was a packed house at the Yates Memorial Theatre Thursday night.The Alberta NDP held its first leadership debate on April 25, 2024 at the Lethbridge venue.All five candidates participated, including Sarah Hoffman, Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse, Gil McGowan, Naheed Nenshi and Kathleen Ganley. @lethbridgene...
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Alberta NDP leadership candidates square off in debate in Lethbridge tonight
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The group of candidates vying to lead the Alberta NDP will be debating various topics Thursday night. An NDP leadership debate will be on from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Yates Memorial Theatre.The candidates participating are Naheed Nenshi, Kathleen Ganley, Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse, Sarah Hoffman, and Gil ...
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Alberta

Alberta to test new K-6 social studies curriculum this fall
Some students in Alberta will learn from the new social studies curriculum this year.The provincial government says the new draft curriculum for grades K-6 is ready to begin pilot testing in select schools.Since September last year, a wide range of educational experts were consulted on the new learning guidelines. Base...
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Alberta incomes fell slightly from 2018-2022, but prices rose
Despite the cost of everything going up in recent years, Albertans have struggled to bring in more money.Statistics Canada has released new data on household incomes for 2022.Across the country, the median after-tax income of both families and single people was $70,500 in 2022. That is down by 3.4 per cent compared to ...
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Alberta to appeal ruling ordering release of documents on coal mining in Rockies
BLAIRMORE, AB - Alberta is appealing a judge's ruling that ordered the release of internal documents on coal mining in the province's Rocky Mountains, says the lawyer for ranchers seeking the information."I was told by (government) counsel," said Richard Harrison, who represents a group of southern Alberta ra...
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Strong turnout in Lethbridge for first Alberta NDP leadership debate
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It was a packed house at the Yates Memorial Theatre Thursday night.The Alberta NDP held its first leadership debate on April 25, 2024 at the Lethbridge venue.All five candidates participated, including Sarah Hoffman, Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse, Gil McGowan, Naheed Nenshi and Kathleen Ganley. @lethbridgene...
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Here's how municipal elections and governance in Alberta are changing
The ruling United Conservatives proposed legislation on Thursday changing how elections and city halls will operate from 2025 onwards, pending approval. READ: Alberta proposes councillor removal powers, electronic tabulator ban and more in city government revampIt's the biggest overhaul of municipal rules in recent yea...
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Alberta proposes councillor removal powers, electronic tabulator ban and more in city government revamp
Alberta plans to give itself the power to remove city councillors, ban the use of machine counting in municipal elections and mandate councillor orientation as part of a major update to how local governments operate across the province.The amendments to the Municipal Government and Local Authorities Election acts propo...
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Canada

Bin there, dumped that: Trash cans to be reinstalled along Montreal's Lachine Canal
MONTREAL - Parks Canada will reinstall around 30 garbage bins along Montreal's Lachine Canal after some visitors expressed frustration at their sudden disappearance earlier this month. The federal agency says the measure was a pilot project to encourage visitors to take responsibility for waste destined for landfills. ...
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Canada allocates millions for drone production, ammunition to support Ukraine
OTTAWA - The federal government is earmarking $3 million for production of drones in Ukraine in support of Kyiv's fight against Russia's invasion. Defence Minister Bill Blair says the financial assistance is being made in collaboration with the United Kingdom. Speaking with a group of defence leaders, Blair also announ...
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Cap on plastic production may be too complicated for global treaty: Guilbeault
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the world can solve its plastic problem without insisting on hard caps on plastic production. Guilbeault says talks on a treaty to end plastic waste are progressing well and he is confident a deal will be reached this fall when the final negotiations are held in Sout...
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CP NewsAlert: Killer whale calf trapped in B.C. swims out of lagoon
ZEBALLOS, B.C. - The young killer whale trapped for more than a month in a B.C. lagoon swam past a bottleneck at high tide this morning. The Ehattesaht and Nuchatlaht First Nations say the team is ecstatic, although she still has to leave the Inlet to reach open ocean. More coming. The Canadian Press
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Ottawa, Quebec commit $100M for semiconductor capacity in Bromont, Que., 280 jobs
BROMONT, Que. - The federal and Quebec governments are spending close to $100 million to boost the country's manufacturing capacity for semiconductors, which are vital in technologies ranging from artificial intelligence to quantum computing. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters today in Bromont, Que., that Ott...
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Aamjiwnaang First Nation declares state of emergency over industry benzene leak
OTTAWA - Aamjiwnaang First Nation is declaring a state of emergency over a benzene leak linked to a neighbouring petrochemical facility. The community near Sarnia, Ont., which is surrounded by industrial facilities, raised the alarm last week as citizens fell ill and closed its offices to limit exposure to the cancer-c...
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World

Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says
LONDON (AP) - King Charles III will resume his public duties next week following treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace announced Friday. Charles took a break from public appearances almost three months ago to focus on his treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer. The palace said Charles would make a public visit t...
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U.S. announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. will provide Ukraine additional Patriot missiles for its air defense systems as part of a massive $6 billion additional aid package, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Friday. The missiles will be used to replenish previously supplied Patriot air defense systems and are part of a packag...
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Andrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - A court in Romania's capital on Friday ruled that a trial can start in the case of influencer Andrew Tate, who is charged with human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. The Bucharest Tribunal ruled that prosecutors' case file against Tate met the legal crit...
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Head of Vietnam's parliament resigns amid corruption probe
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) - Vietnamese state media outlet VN Express reports that the head of Vietnam's Parliament, Vuong Dinh Hue, has resigned. He is the latest member of senior government to leave office amid an ongoing anti-corruption campaign. Hue's resignation takes place four days after his assistant Pham Thai Ha was ...
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Tennessee lawmakers OK bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's GOP-controlled Statehouse on Thursday gave their final approval to legislation criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent, clearing the way for the first-in-the-nation proposal to be sent to Gov. Bill Lee's desk for his signature. The ...
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USC won't hold main commencement ceremony amid Gaza war protests on campus
BOSTON (AP) - The University of Southern California has canceled its main stage graduation ceremony under new safety measures being taken as the campus is roiled by protests stemming from the Israel-Hamas war. The university announced the move Thursday, the day after more than 90 protesters were arrested on campus. The...
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