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Lethbridge and Area

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City of Lethbridge sharing clarity on EMS in the community
Officials with the City of Lethbridge are acknowledging there are many questions and perspectives in the community about the future of EMS in Lethbridge. The city says it's an important and complex issue, and it wants residents to have clear, accurate information about where things stand and what happens next.Here are ...
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Cause Under Investigation
Fire crews contain structure fire on TWP 8-1A, south of Lethbridge
Local fire crews were called out to a structure fire south of Lethbridge Friday afternoon.At approximately 1:01 p.m., crews responded to a property on Township 8-1A. Officials say the fire had the potential to spread quickly due to high winds; however, firefighters quickly contained it to a portion of one of the buildi...
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Tips To Stay Safe
Police warn about email spoofing scam
The Lethbridge Police Service is warning residents about an ongoing email spoofing scam in which fraudsters impersonate community members and claim to be selling assets on behalf of aging or deceased relatives. LPS says victims are being asked to send a deposit to hold or purchase items advertised for sale. Police warn...
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Gasoline
Big drop in pump prices Thursday in the Bridge City
Drivers in Bridge City woke up to a nice surprise Thursday morning - cheaper gas prices, at some stations by as much as 20-cents-a-litre.According to GasBuddy.com, prices around the city, mid-morning, hovered anywhere from 155.9-cents-per-litre down to a $132.9.In relation, the average price at the pump in Calgary this...
Nov 5, 2026
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Alberta

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Alberta's Distinguished Artist Award now worth $50,000
The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Foundation is increasing the prize amount for its Distinguished Artist Award from $30,000 to $50,000.According to the organization, the Distinguished Artist Award recognizes exceptional achievement and significant artistic impact provincially and beyond. This increased pri...
Nov 5, 2026
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RCMP expands Experienced Peace Officer program into Alberta
The RCMP is expanding its Experienced Peace Officer program, also known as ExPO, into Alberta, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.Officials say the program is a brand-new approach to recruiting experienced officers.It originally launched in B.C. and Yukon in July 2026."The ExPO program is a reflection of the R...
Nov 5, 2026
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Provincial Politics
Alberta government moves to standardize education property taxes
The Alberta government says changes to the collection of education property taxes will save property owners nearly $100 million next year.Through Budget 2027, the government says it will introduce one provincial education property tax rate that will be set for three years at a time, allowing Albertans and municipalitie...
Nov 5, 2026
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Monday, Nov. 9
New Alberta licence plate hits the road
Alberta license plates will have their first redesign in over 40 years, available to all drivers next week.The plates feature the slogan "Strong and Free" with a backdrop of Moraine Lake after the province held a vote on eight designs for residents to choose from in October of last year.The Moraine Lake desig...
Nov 5, 2026
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Canada

Justin Trudeau named distinguished fellow at Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government
Former prime minister Justin Trudeau has joined England's Oxford University in a new role. Trudeau, 54, joined the Blavatnik School of Government as a distinguished fellow and member of the World Leaders Circle, the school said in a news release Frida...
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Aid sector calls out lack of any mention of foreign aid in federal budget
OTTAWA - Canada's aid sector is expressing dismay over the first federal budget in more than 15 years to make no mention of foreign aid, and is calling on Ottawa to outline its vision in an upcoming foreign policy review. "The budget is largely silent ...
5h ago
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Crisis in Cuba sending Canadian travellers to pricier sun destinations: travel agents
As the winter holiday season approaches, one of the most popular sunny destinations for Canadian travellers remains out of reach. The United States' oil blockade against Cuba triggered severe fuel shortages in the country and prompted Canadian airlines...
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Federal budget looks to restore auditor general's access to privileged information
OTTAWA - The federal government is looking to restore the auditor general's access to privileged information. In Thursday's federal budget, a line item in a list of proposed legislative changes indicated Ottawa plans to update the Auditor General Act "...
17h ago
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U.S. Treasury sanctions Canadian firms connected to Ryan Wedding
OTTAWA - The United States Treasury Department has slapped sanctions on eight Canadian businesses for allegedly helping to evade sanctions on Iran's government. The department says it sanctioned money services businesses in British Columbia and Ontario...
17h ago
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Carney says Canada welcomes 'any moves' to restore free trade after U.S. midterms
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government welcomes "any moves" to restore free trade between Canada and the United States as officials south of the border push to end the trade war. In the days since the U.S. midterm elections gave the De...
18h ago
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