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Lethbridge and Area

Referendum
Danielle Smith makes it clear separation now dead issue as long as she is premier
Danielle Smith says Albertans have spoken in Monday's referendum and that as long as she is premier, separation is a dead issue.Smith, in a TV address to the province, says there will be no more referendums on separation as long as she is in charge. And she says separation will not be used as a tool to fight Ottawa, bu...
18h ago
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Fill The Truck!
Lethbridge Food Bank holds 'cereal killer" food drive
The Cereal Killer is back! Sponsor Energy and the Lethbridge Food Bank are inviting residents and local businesses to help "kill hunger" at their annual cereal drive on Oct. 21, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Pizza 73 parking lot on Mayor Magrath Drive South in Lethbridge.Cereal continues to be one of t...
19h ago
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8-15-19-23-26-28-34
Winning $90M Lotto Max ticket for Tuesday night's draw purchased in Alberta
Someone in Wildrose Country is $90 million richer thanks to Tuesday night's Lotto Max draw.According to the Western Canada Lottery Corporation, one winning ticket was purchased in Alberta outside of Edmonton and Calgary, based on a prize breakdown list released late Tuesday evening.For the person or potentiallly, a gro...
Oct 21, 2026
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Junior Hockey
Copperheads looking to bounce back after Oct. 16 shutout loss
The Coaldale Copperheads will look to improve their record to five and three, on the season, when they play host to the Wheatland Kings Saturday night at the 'Snake Pit'. Through seven games, forward Kobe Fujita leads the Heritage Junior Hockey League club in goals with six and nine total points.Goaltender Brylin Noble...
Oct 20, 2026
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Alberta

Referendum
Danielle Smith makes it clear separation now dead issue as long as she is premier
Danielle Smith says Albertans have spoken in Monday's referendum and that as long as she is premier, separation is a dead issue.Smith, in a TV address to the province, says there will be no more referendums on separation as long as she is in charge. And she says separation will not be used as a tool to fight Ottawa, bu...
18h ago
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8-15-19-23-26-28-34
Winning $90M Lotto Max ticket for Tuesday night's draw purchased in Alberta
Someone in Wildrose Country is $90 million richer thanks to Tuesday night's Lotto Max draw.According to the Western Canada Lottery Corporation, one winning ticket was purchased in Alberta outside of Edmonton and Calgary, based on a prize breakdown list released late Tuesday evening.For the person or potentiallly, a gro...
Oct 21, 2026
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6:45 p.m.
Premier Smith and NDP's Nenshi address Albertans
Premier Danielle Smith will address Albertans on live television Tuesday night.The speech is set to begin at 6:45.You can watch it, and an address given today by Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi. below:Premier Smith (live at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday)Tonight at 6:45, join me live for a province wide address to Albertans on ...
Oct 20, 2026
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the final countdown
Carney in Red Deer: Separatism a "dangerous bluff" at "a moment of unprecedented opportunity"
Prime Minister Mark Carney has been on a mission this week, seeking to ensure Albertans know that Ottawa has heard its message loud and clear ahead of Monday's historic referendum.After a boisterous evening in Calgary on Thursday, and ahead of what turned out to be another one just like it in Edmonton on Friday evening...
Oct 17, 2026
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Canada

In the news today: Update on base fire, Carney in Turkey, Emergencies Act ruling
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Officials to provide update on fatal fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta Officials are set to provide an update today about a devastating fire at a Canadian military...
18m ago
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B.C. NDP Leader Eby campaigns in Vancouver, while Tories heads to Surrey
VANCOUVER - British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby campaigns in Vancouver and Richmond today after wrapping his swing through the vote-rich city of Surrey with a rally. Hundreds of people attended the gathering near City Hall on Wednesday. Eby made six...
37m ago
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Officials to provide update on fatal fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta
EDMONTON - Officials are set to provide an update today about a devastating fire at a Canadian military base in Alberta that left four soldiers dead and dozens more injured. Maj.-Gen. Wade Rutland of the 1st Canadian Division has said Saturday's blaze ...
37m ago
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Carney set for meeting with Turkish president Erdogan in Ankara
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Ankara today to kick off a three-day visit aimed at strengthening Canada's ties with Turkey. Carney is set to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the presidential palace later today to star...
37m ago
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Why has B.C.'s snap election caught both main parties unprepared?
When a snap election is called, at least one side would normally be prepared. But that hasn't been the case in British Columbia, resulting in a provincial election campaign like no other, political watchers say. The campaign has seen interim B.C. Conse...
37m ago
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Lower courts' reasoning 'neuters' Emergencies Act, government tells Supreme Court
OTTAWA - The federal government says the courts engaged in "second-guessing with the benefit of 20/20 hindsight" when they ruled it lacked legal justification to use the Emergencies Act four years ago to quell protests. Lawyers for the government make ...
37m ago
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