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Lethbridge man to compete in racquetball at The World Games
A local racquetball player is set to compete in what he equates to being "the Olympics" of his sport.Coby Iwaasa has qualified for The World Games, taking place in Chengdu, China, from August 7-17, 2025.Although he is no stranger to major competitions in racquetball, he says this one feels different."It'...
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One new modular classroom approved for Lethbridge School Division
The Alberta Government has announced funding for more student spaces in Lethbridge.It will invest $50 million to create 62 pre-made classrooms across the province this fall. When combined with the $50 million that was previously allocated under Budget 2025, the government looks to add a total of 2,725 student spaces wi...
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Logan Wormald commits to Nebraska-Omaha in 2026-27
A prominent member of the Lethbridge Hurricanes is set to join the NCAA.Logan Wormald has signed with the collegiate hockey team at Nebraska-Omaha and will head down south once he reaches the end of his WHL eligibility."I'm thrilled to be able to commit to Omaha for the 2026-2027 season. I've heard nothing but ama...
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'Significant increase' in illegal U-turns due to Whoop-Up construction: LPS
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is urging drivers to obey the rules of the road, particularly when navigating through construction zones.A bridge rehabilitation project began last week on Whoop-Up Drive, which is expected to cause traffic delays until the end of September.READ MORE: Whoop-Up lane closures starting ...
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Alberta

Provincial Politics
Citizen Initiative Petition issued
A former deputy premier's petition to have Alberta declare that its official policy is to remain in Canada can start rolling out across the province.Chief electoral officer Gordon McClure says canvassers with the Alberta Forever Canada citizen initiative can begin gathering signatures.Submitted by Thomas Lukaszuk, a fo...
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cheers and jeers
Pierre Poilievre owns the night at Camrose byelection forum
There were cheers, and a few jeers Tuesday night in Camrose, Alta. as 10 candidates in the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection took to the stage for a forum hosted by the Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce.Most of the cheers, perhaps predictably, were for Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre, who i...
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Alberta premier's request for separation referendum question approval rebuffed
EDMONTON - Alberta's chief electoral officer is rebuffing calls from Premier Danielle Smith and her justice minister to reverse course and sign off on a proposed referendum question on separation. On social media, Smith and Justice Minister Mickey Amery said earlier Tuesday that Albertans should be able to embark on ga...
Jul 29, 2025
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July 29, 2025
Update 17: Alberta wildfire update
Warmer weather this week could lead to more wildfires starting and make existing fires spread faster.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., July 29)There are 49 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the Forest Protection Area, and three mutual aid fires.10 are classified as out of control, eight are being held and 31...
Jul 29, 2025
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Canada

Eby calls softwood lumber dispute "canary in the coal mine" of U.S. protectionism
VICTORIA - Premier David Eby says the federal government cannot forget about the fate of British Columbia's softwood lumber industry as the deadline for a trade deal between the United States and Canada is hours away. Aug. 1 is the deadline the United States has set for a trade deal with Canada, and Eby says he hopes h...
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Here are some facts about the massive Russian quake and the tsunami it sent to B.C.
When one of the biggest earthquakes ever recorded struck off Russia's coast on Tuesday, it triggered a tsunami that raced across the Pacific to British Columbia. Here are some facts about the quake and the waves that followed. WHERE DID THE QUAKE HAPPEN? The epicentre was off southeastern Russia, about 119 kilometres e...
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Many voters cast ballot in last federal election without being fully informed: poll
TORONTO - A new survey suggests more than half of Canadians believe they didn't have enough information or needed more to cast their ballot in the last federal election. The Ipsos poll says 57 per cent of respondents either believed they didn't have enough local news or could have used more to assess candidates back in...
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1988 Quebec missing person's case solved after bones found in river identified
MONTREAL - Montreal-area police say a missing person's case from 1988 has been solved with the recent discovery of human remains in a vehicle submerged in a river. Robert St-Louis, a 42-year-old father of five from Laval, Que., disappeared in June 1988. A diving group called Exploring With a Mission, hired by the St-Lo...
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Quebec population expected to decrease over next five years
MONTREAL - Quebec's statistical institute estimates the province's population will decline by 80,000 by 2030. The institute says the population will decrease due to a number of factors including recent government policies to reduce the number of temporary immigrants. The agency also said its estimates were based on tre...
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B.C. RCMP, provincial government announce new 12-member human trafficking unit
SURREY - The British Columbia government and the RCMP say a new 12-member specialized unit will tackle human trafficking throughout the province, with a focus on organized crime and support for "vulnerable" victims. Solicitor General Nina Krieger says human trafficking occurs all over B.C. and she urged the p...
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