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Lethbridge and Area

Health
Darker mornings could 'throw off' our body clocks: U of L professor
Unlike last year, when we turned out clocks back an hour, we're going to see a lot more darker mornings over the next few weeks. Dr. Robert McDonald, with the U of L, has done studies on changing shift schedules and the impact it has."So, we know shift working disrupts our circadium rhythms. You know you have this...
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Agriculture & Education
SMRID hands out 15 agriculture-based scholarships to area high school students
The St. Mary River Irrigation District announced last week it's awarded $30,000 through three separate memorial scholarships. 15 students throughout the region were given $2,000 each towards their schooling, ranging from agronomy to crop technology and sustainable agriculture. Board chair Cory Nelson says the District ...
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Crime
Lethbridge Police Service suspend Crime Stoppers involvement amid reported data breach
It appears the Crime Stoppers program has been targetted by cyber criminals through its online P3 Tips platform resulting in an apparent data breach. With that in mind, the Lethbridge Police Service has decided to suspend its participation in the program, pending the outcome of an investigation. In a statement Friday, ...
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Week 9
Football Alberta Weekly Top-10 Rankings
Here are the Weekly Top-10 Rankings for all five levels of high school football in Alberta for the 2026 season.These rankings will be released every Sunday (except for the Labour Day kickoff) through November 9.At that time, those will be the last rankings, and teams will take this rank into provincials.The 12-a-side t...
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Alberta

Preparation for 2027 begins
Province reports crews and rain contribute to successful wildfire season
The Government of Alberta reports that the work done by its wildfire preparedness program and firefighting crews led to a successful wildfire season.In addition, significant rainfall across the province also contributed to a less active season.However, even though it's the end of the season, that does not mean wildfire...
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RCMP investigating
Driver from Crowsnest Pass dies Friday in two-vehicle crash near Lundbreck
A 64-year-old man from the Crowsnest Pass has died following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 3, just west of Cowley.RCMP confirm the driver of a pick-up truck, a resident of Coleman, died on scene Friday morning during a collision with an SUV on the highway at Township Road 74, near Lundbreck.The driver of the SUV w...
Oct 31, 2026
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Cameron Davies
Alberta Republican Party leader resigns
The same day one separatist leader was given the boot from the United Conservative Party, another faction of Alberta's separatist movement has taken a hit.Cameron Davies has announced he is resigning as leader of the Republican Party of Alberta.And as noted, it was earlier Friday when Premier Danielle Smith shared that...
Oct 30, 2026
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Provincial Politics
Alberta government reducing education property taxes in 2027 after previous hikes
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is reducing education property taxes starting next year after it brought in successive hikes for ratepayers. It means home and farmland owners will pay almost seven per cent less than this year while non-residential property owners will pay almost five per cent less. S...
Oct 30, 2026
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Canada

Publishing expert testifies of 'heated auctions' for Galloway's breakout book
VANCOUVER - A publishing industry expert says enthusiasm for author Steven Galloway's novel "The Cellist of Sarajevo" was "remarkable," but sales of books published after such breakout successes often fall off. Kevin Hanson, a publishing industry vete...
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Difficult and unpopular decisions ahead, B.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says
VICTORIA - British Columbia premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says the Conservative caucus of 63 legislators is united to lead the province but he warns of difficult and unpopular decisions ahead. Doerkson made the comments as newly elected Conservativ...
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Survivor of Belleville, Ont., synagogue shooting cites need for extensive security
OTTAWA - The vice-president of the Belleville, Ont., synagogue that was attacked by a gunman in September says costly, enhanced security measures are needed to ensure the safety of congregants. Shima Vigodda of the Sons of Jacob Synagogue told a news c...
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Experts suggest Canada lock in gains with EU amid rise in far-right movements
OTTAWA - Experts in European Union policy say Canada should try solidifying gains with the EU in legal frameworks as right-wing movements gain ground on the continent. Academics studying EU relations are testifying to the House foreign-affairs committe...
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Murder charge laid in death of 11-year-old boy reported missing in Burnaby, B.C.
BURNABY - Two people have been charged in the death of an 11-year-old boy who was reported missing in Burnaby, B.C., more than a year ago. Police received a report in September 2025 to check on the well-being of Kai Pavlovic, who was last known to be ...
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Canada presenting itself as climate leader at COP31, despite policy rollbacks
OTTAWA - Despite its rollbacks of climate policy, the Carney government will lead a delegation to the COP31 conference in Turkey next week presenting itself as an international climate leader. Government officials held a technical briefing for journali...
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