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Renovations now underway for Lethbridge's first Safe Consumption Site

October 20, 2017 - 2:14pm Updated: October 20, 2017 - 3:11pm

LETHBRIDGE - Old sinks, furniture, wires and other assorted debris cover the floor of the old Pulse Nighclub on 1 Avenue South in Lethbridge. The dance floor and bars are covered in dust, and the entire place looks dingy and old.

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Potato psyllid insect University of Lethbridge

Zebra chip pathogen found in Western Canada for the first time

By Contributed by Caroline Zentner -- U-of-L

October 19, 2017 - 5:42pm

LETHBRIDGE - For the first time, evidence of the zebra chip pathogen has been found in potato fields in southern Alberta, but the University of Lethbridge’s Dr. Dan Johnson cautions against panic.

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Photo Courtesy: Lethbridge College

Lethbridge College receives Blackfoot name at Indigenous Celebration Day

By Lara Fominoff @fomsy1 on Twitter

October 19, 2017 - 1:59pm

LETHBRIDGE - To mark its annual Indigenous Celebration Day (Oct. 19), Lethbridge College has been given a prestigious new Blackfoot name by Kainai Elder Peter Weasel Moccasin.

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The University of Lethbridge slipped from 3rd to 4th in its category Lethbridge News Now file photo

U of L remains in top 5, despite slip in Maclean's ranking

By Geoff Smith (@GeoffSmithLNN on Twitter)

October 19, 2017 - 11:25am

LETHBRIDGE - Despite a slight slip in position, the University of Lethbridge is pleased to remain in the top five of a national ranking.

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The former Pulse Nightclub will become Lethbridge's first safe consumption site

Lethbridge and Edmonton first cities in Alberta approved for safe consumption sites

By Lara Fominoff @fomsy1 on Twitter

October 18, 2017 - 4:12pm Updated: October 19, 2017 - 11:51am

LETHBRIDGE - It came much sooner than expected and according to local, provincial and federal health experts, it will help save lives in southern Alberta.

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Left to right: Brian Jean, Doug Schweitzer and Jason Kenney

Kenney, Jean and Schweitzer go head to head in final United Conservative Party debate

By Lara Fominoff @fomsy1 on Twitter

October 17, 2017 - 11:01pm Updated: October 18, 2017 - 2:31pm

LETHBRIDGE – With the wind howling high above the roof of the Exhibition Park building and in front of a crowd of hundreds, United Conservative Party leadership hopefuls Brian Jean, Jason Kenney and Doug Schweitzer went head to head one final time Tuesday night (Oct.17), before a

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OHV riders, backcountry enthusiasts sign petition to adopt 4 pt plan

Alberta Off Highway Vehicle Association worried Porcupine, Livingstone trails will be significantly reduced

By Lara Fominoff @fomsy1 on Twitter

October 17, 2017 - 2:59pm Updated: October 20, 2017 - 3:35pm

LETHBRIDGE - About 100 OHV riders and outdoor enthusiasts came to an information session Monday night at the Norbridge Senior's Centre in Lethbridge, to find out the details of a four-point plan the Alberta Off-Highway Vehicle Association is proposing to allow continued access to

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The donation was unveiled Tuesday by (l-r) Angela Cornforth, president, CHBA Lethbridge Region; Wes Carroll and Gary Carroll, owners, Empire Homes; and Dr. Paula Burns, Lethbridge College president and CEO Lethbridge News Now

College Home program celebrates latest donation

By Geoff Smith (@GeoffSmithLNN on Twitter)

October 17, 2017 - 11:46am

LETHBRIDGE - The builders and contractors taking part in the College Home program were recognized Tuesday, Oct. 17 as the program reached another milestone.