

City Hall to Galt Gardens
Annual 'Citizen Walk About' set to go Friday, September 18th in Bridge City
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Two open houses planned
MD of Willow Creek making changes to existing Municipal Development Plan
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Raymond, LCI in top 5 in 5A Division
Local high schools make first Top 10 rankings of the new season
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What's Happening
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Why waiting to replace your windows and doors could cost you more than you think
Jul 22, 2026

SASHA launches #BuyABed fundraiser to support vulnerable Lethbridge residents
Nighttime construction on Hwy 3 in Lethbridge starts April 17
Apr 17, 2025
SASHA launches #BuyABed fundraiser to support vulnerable Lethbridge residents
Apr 04, 2025

Lethbridge and Area

Last seen August 28th
Missing: Harmony Pipestem-Two Young Men, 15, from Lethbridge
Lethbridge Police continue to search for a missing 15-year-old girl and are hoping someone from the public has seen her. Harmony Pipestem-Two Young Men was last spotted in Lethbridge on August 25th.At the time, police say she was wearing a cropped black t-shirt, blue jeans, and had her hair in a ponytail.LPS add ongoin...
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City Hall to Galt Gardens
Annual 'Citizen Walk About' set to go Friday, September 18th in Bridge City
Inclusion Lethbridge and the South Region Self-Advocacy Network are both behind an awareness walk a week from Friday, September 18th.Organizers of the 16th Annual Citizen Walk About describe it as a way to recognize the disability rights movement, but also promote inclusion and accessibility. It begins at City Hall at ...
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Recent rains helping situation
City of Lethbridge lifts River Valley fire ban while County ends its fire restriction
All the rain we received over the long weekend has led to the City of Lethbridge deciding to lift its fire ban for the River Valley, effective immediately. In a statement Tuesday morning, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services said it will continue to monitor weather and wind conditions.Residents and visitors are remi...
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Two open houses planned
MD of Willow Creek making changes to existing Municipal Development Plan
The MD of Willow Creek is updating its Municipal Development Plan and holding two upcoming open houses to garner input and suggestions. The District says the MDP is a guide to growth, protects what matters, and provides a strong, vibrant future for communities.The first session is set for Monday of next week, on the 14...
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What's Happening
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Jul 22, 2026

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In the news today: Trump escalates tariffs, Manitoba lab strike ends, Quebec debates
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Canada to blame for Washington's escalation of trade war, says Trump trade czar
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GreenFox
Why waiting to replace your windows and doors could cost you more than you think
'Skyrunner' describes appeal and peril of sport as Canadian remains missing in Alps
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25 years ago, Canada faced a 'dramatic change' as it headed for war in Afghanistan
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Alberta

Service Minister defends decision
Alberta to accept recently expired passports for licence renewals amid summer surge
Alberta's government says it's making it easier to renew driver's licences after the province saw a summer surge when its controversial new cards became available.Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally said in an interview Tuesday that registries will now accept passports that have been expired for less than one year as a...
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three decades of prior service
Former Edmonton cop tapped to lead ALERT
An ex-Edmonton Police Service officer has been appointed CEO of ALERT.ALERT, or Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams, will be led by Jonathan Coughlan. He becomes the agency's sixth CEO and is the first to be civilian-appointed.ALERT is a provincially funded integrated law enforcement organization comprised of approx...
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two fatalities
Alberta RCMP remove 125 suspected impaired drivers over long weekend
A total of 125 motorists were pulled over during the long weekend for alleged impaired driving.The following Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) were issued:11 drivers received IRS 24-hour suspensions;26 drivers received IRS WARNS;85 drivers received IRS FAILS; andThree novice drivers/commercial drivers were removed for...
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'Best place to live, work, raise a family'
Alberta's Jobs minister thanks millions of workers in Labour Day statement
Calling it the economic engine of Canada, the province's Jobs minister has issued his annual Labour Day statement.Joseph Schow said his government is proud to recognize Alberta's workers and the contributions they make to the province."Alberta is the economic engine of Canada and Alberta's workers are the driving ...
Sep 07, 2026
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Local Sports

Raymond, LCI in top 5 in 5A Division
Local high schools make first Top 10 rankings of the new season
The first Football Alberta High School Top 10 rankings of the season are out, and a couple of local schools are in the mix. The Raymond Comets are in 3rd place among 5A division teams, but were beaten in their opening match-up against Star Valley, Wyoming 42-22. Lethbridge Collegiate Rams are one spot back, after dropp...
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Sports
Tigers tackle Hurricanes 7-3 in physical preseason battle
The Medicine Hat Tigers took down the Lethbridge Hurricanes 7-3 Saturday night to improve to 2-0 in the preseason."It was all about evalutaion tonight, you gotta try to find out who you've got," said Tigers Head Coach and General Manager Willie Desjardins."Chorley I thought had a good game, I thought Hyn...
Sep 06, 2026
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League saw interest grow last season
WHL changes broadcast provider ahead of 2026-27 regular season
The Western Hockey League is changing its livestream provider of video hockey broadcasts on an 'interim basis' to YouTube."The decision to move the livestreaming of WHL games follows uncertainty regarding the future of Victory+, the WHL's exclusive livestreaming partner since March 2025," stated a league rele...
Sep 03, 2026
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Agriculture

IrriMap
New web-based program created for farms by Lethbridge Polytechnic research group
Scientists with Lethbridge Polytechnic's Mueller Irrigation Research Group have created a new tool that measures evaporation and transpiration.The easy-to-use, web-based program will help producers growing crops and hay know exactly how much water is needed in their fields.Dr. Michael Kehoe, with the research group, co...
Sep 04, 2026
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Changes coming to Alberta's Water Act
Province to restore private property rights by removing 'unnecessary' barriers for producers
The Alberta government says it's restoring private property rights by removing Water Act approval requirements.Right now, producers say they're facing unnecessary barriers when it comes to how they manage water on their own cropland.That can include everything from pooling water to having a seasonal wetland on their pr...
Aug 29, 2026
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Amber durum, wheat, lentils
Changes coming next month to country's grading system: Canadian Grain Commission
The Canadian Grain Commission is updating grading procedures for amber durum, wheat and lentils for the 2026-27 crop year, which begins August 1.In a release Wednesday, the CGC said the revisions will include updated procedures, definitions, and photo reference material. New grading factors will include: darkened and s...
Jul 09, 2026
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Canada

In the news today: Trump escalates tariffs, Manitoba lab strike ends, Quebec debates
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Canada to blame for Washington's escalation of trade war, says Trump trade czar U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says Canada is to blame for Washington's d...
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Canada to blame for Washington's escalation of trade war, says Trump trade czar
WASHINGTON - U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says Canada is to blame for Washington's decision to escalate the trade war with its northern neighbour. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed new executive orders, ramping up retaliation after C...
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'Skyrunner' describes appeal and peril of sport as Canadian remains missing in Alps
Mountain trail runner Hillary Gerardi says traversing perilous terrain as an elite "skyrunner" is where she and those dedicated to the sport feel most alive, but some routes have little to no margin of error. The American-born athlete, who has been li...
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25 years ago, Canada faced a 'dramatic change' as it headed for war in Afghanistan
OTTAWA - A quarter of a century ago, the terror attacks of Sept. 9, 2001 forced Canadians to quickly wake up to a world that had changed overnight - and to confront a new war which would change everything for Canada's military. The Afghanistan war, Can...
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Here is a list of some of the Canadian goods Trump intends to ban from import
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders Tuesday to ban the import of certain Canadian goods, including motorcycles and alcoholic beverages. The move escalates the trade war with Canada less than 24 hours after Canada implemented re...
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B.C. teen chased by someone wearing Cat in the Hat costume, police investigating
WEST KELOWNA - Police in West Kelowna, B.C., say they're looking for someone who was wearing a Cat in the Hat costume when they allegedly chased a teenager walking in the Okanagan community. RCMP have not released additional details, other than saying ...
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World

Former US Sen. John E. Sununu to face US Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire Senate race
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Republican John E. Sununu and Democrat Chris Pappas will compete for an open U.S. Senate seat in New Hampshire in a race that has emerged as one of a handful around the country that could determine control of the chamber in Novembe...
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Holdout in Lindsay Clancy trial said he had reasonable doubt but still wouldn't acquit, juror says
A lone juror blocked Lindsay Clancy from being acquitted, insisting he wouldn't find her not guilty by reason of insanity despite saying during deliberations that he had reasonable doubt, the jury's foreperson said in a TV interview Tuesday. ...
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Holdout in Lindsay Clancy trial said he had reasonable doubt but still wouldn't acquit, juror says
BOSTON (AP) - A lone juror blocked the acquittal of Lindsay Clancy, despite acknowledging during deliberations that he had doubts about her guilt, the jury's foreperson said in a TV interview Tuesday. The interview with Boston's NBC10 air...
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