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What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: December 16-22, 2024
Dec 17, 2024
Lethbridge restaurant raises funds for Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation
What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: December 9-15, 2024
Dec 10, 2024
What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: December 2-8, 2024
Dec 02, 2024
Lethbridge and Area
Lethbridge Police looking for witnesses of assault outside nightclub
Lethbridge Police are investigating an aggravated assault outside a downtown night club.On Sunday, December 22, 2024 just before 5:00 a.m., an officer patrolling along the 200 block of 13 Street South heard someone calling for help and located a 24-year-old male on the ground in medical distress.Police say the victim h...
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Lethbridge Police investigating fatal collision between motorcycle and SUV
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police are investigating a motorcycle collision that led to the death of a 36-year-old man.On December 23, 2024 just after 8:30 p.m., police and EMS responded to a report of a collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV along the 4800 block of 24 Avenue South.An investigation was launched, a...
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Lethbridge Police remove three impaired drivers from roads
LETHBRIDGE, AB - During the third week of the annual Christmas Check Stop campaign, Lethbridge Police checked 450 drivers and removed three impaired drivers from the road.The campaign is running throughout December and into the new year, and aims to apprehend impaired drivers and make the roads safer.In addition, three...
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Protesters rally against Grassy Mountain coal mine project at premier's office
Sophie Filion says she organized a protest in front of Premier Danielle Smith's constituency office Monday to speak out against a contentious coal mine project on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains."I've heard that a lot of people here are upset and so I figured maybe we can just get a group of people toget...
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What's Happening
What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: December 16-22, 2024
Dec 17, 2024
Renter's Choice - a business built on a dream, heartache and perseverance
What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: December 9-15, 2024
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What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: December 2-8, 2024
Dec 02, 2024
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Nov 04, 2024
Alberta
RCMP TIPS
Beware the holiday investment scam
Avoid getting scammed this holiday season by using caution and following the tips below, provided by the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region's Integrated Market Enforcement Team and Provincial Federal Crime Team. Stick to reputable investment platformsFraudsters can use a variety of solicitation methods, including: ...
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AHS Toys for Tickets campaign a success with over 1,150 donations
Many children across Alberta will have a new toy under the tree this Christmas.Alberta Health Services (AHS) has wrapped up its Toys for Tickets campaign, which saw people donate new, unopened toys instead of paying parking fines at AHS facilities.AHS Manager of Parking Operations Mark Van Damme says more than 1,150 gi...
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Canada's chief actuary report at odds with Alberta's pension plan estimate
EDMONTON - A report from Canada's chief actuary suggests Alberta would not be entitled to more than half of the Canada Pension Plan's assets that the province has argued it should get if it were to leave the investment fund. The chief actuary's paper, published Friday, says the calculation that claims Alberta should ge...
Dec 23, 2024
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Alberta Premier makes Taxpayers Federation's 'Nice List'
Danielle Smith will not be receiving a lump of coal for Christmas, despite her government's efforts to allow for new coal mines.The Canadian Taxpayer's Federation (CTF) has made its annual Naughty and Nice List, and Federal Director Franco Terrazzano has checked his list of the country's politicians and bureaucrats twi...
Dec 23, 2024
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Local Sports
Hurricanes defenceman Vojtech Port named to Czechia roster for 2025 World Juniors
Another Lethbridge Hurricanes player has been officially named to his country's roster for the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championships.Hurricanes defenceman Vojtech Port was officially named to Czechia's team on Friday, December 20, 2024, ahead of their first pre-tournament game against Latvia.Port was acquired by the H...
Dec 20, 2024
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Hurricanes forward Brayden Yager named captain of Canada's world junior team
A Lethbridge Hurricanes forward will be taking on a big leadership role for the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championships.On Thursday, December 19, 2024, it was announced that Brayden Yager will be the captain for Canada at the tournament held in Ottawa from December 26 - January 5.Yager is one of Canada's forwards return...
Dec 19, 2024
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Adonis Bernal returning to Bulls for 2025 season
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Bulls are bringing back an integral part of their 2024 roster for the 2025 season. Outfielder and Catcher Adonis Bernal will re-join the squad after a 2024 season where he was named the Bulls' rookie of the year. In 45 games for the Bulls, Bernal put together an impressive .291 batting a...
Dec 18, 2024
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Agriculture
How U.S. tariffs could affect Canada's agriculture industry and consumer prices
As Donald Trump's inauguration looms, Canada's agriculture industry is waiting with bated breath to see whether the sweeping tariffs he's threatened will come to pass. If they do, producers would have to plug the gaps left by restricted access to the country's largest trading partner and consumers could be left paying ...
Dec 10, 2024
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Canadians to spend $801 more on food in 2025 as climate, Trump affect prices: report
Food prices in Canada are likely to increase by three to five per cent next year, according to a newly released report, but wild cards like climate change and Donald Trump could have unforeseen impacts.That's the conclusion of the 15th annual food price report released Thursday by a partnership that includes researcher...
Dec 05, 2024
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U of L funding agriculture research
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A series of research projects will look into ways of improving agricultural practices in southern Alberta. The University of Lethbridge (U of L) is providing $50,000 per year over four years to support five researchers at the institution. Vice President of Research Dr. Dena McMartin says the results of...
Nov 27, 2024
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Canada
Wild Christmas forecast for B.C. as dozens of wind and rain warnings are issued
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada has issued dozens of wind and heavy rain warnings for British Columbia's south coast on Christmas Day, as the region braces for the second in a series of festive week storms. The agency says up to 100 millimetres of rain could drench Metro Vancouver and other areas, while winds up to 100 ...
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Court hits pause on global streamers' upcoming Canadian content payments
OTTAWA - The Federal Court of Appeal says big streaming companies won't have to pay for Canadian content until the court hears their appeal of a CRTC decision ordering them to pay. In June, the CRTC said that foreign streamers must contribute five per cent of their annual Canadian revenues to a fund devoted to producin...
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Canadian activist accuses Hong Kong of meddling after reward for arrest
VANCOUVER - A Canadian activist is accusing Hong Kong authorities of meddling in Canada's internal affairs after police in the Chinese territory issued a warrant for his arrest. Victor Ho and fellow Canadian Joe Tay are among six overseas activists targeted by Hong Kong police who announced rewards of HK $1 million, eq...
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Union blasts comments by Quebec minister mulling law to intervene to end strikes
MONTREAL - Canada's largest union is denouncing a statement by Quebec's labour minister, who suggested he might try to bring in legislation to give the province more power to end labour disputes. The Canadian Union of Public Employees is describing Jean Boulet as "the Grinch trying to steal the right to strike.&qu...
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Premiers urge Trudeau to extend deadline for charitable donations after postal strike
TORONTO - Canada's premiers are calling on the federal government to extend the deadline for claiming charitable donations on tax returns through to the end of February. Ontario Premier Doug Ford made the request in a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday, sent in his capacity as chair of the Council of th...
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Snowfall means a white Christmas, but also traffic woes across southern Quebec roads
MONTREAL - A heavy snowfall that began Monday night has guaranteed much of Quebec a white Christmas, but has also sent cars skidding off the province's roads during the busy holiday travel period. Provincial authorities have reported a number of incidents on major routes overnight and earlier today, including on highwa...
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World
Haiti gang attack on journalists covering a hospital reopening leaves 2 dead, several wounded
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - Haiti's online media association said two reporters were killed and several others were wounded in a gang attack on Tuesday on the reopening of Port-au-Prince's biggest public hospital. Street gangs have taken over an estimated 85% of Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, and they forced the clo...
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Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants and bounties for six activists
HONG KONG (AP) - Hong Kong police on Tuesday announced a fresh round of arrest warrants for six activists based overseas, with bounties set at $1 million Hong Kong dollars for information leading to their arrests. According to the warrants, the six are wanted for national security offences such as secession, subversion...
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Caitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year following her impact on women's sports
Caitlin Clark raised the profile of women's basketball to unprecedented levels in both the college ranks and the WNBA, and Tuesday she was named the AP Female Athlete of the Year for her impact on and off the court. After leading Iowa to the national championship game, Clark was the top pick in the WNBA draft as expect...
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