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Lethbridge and Area

Lethbridge Police charge five in identity fraud investigation
Lethbridge Police have charged five members of a group following a lengthy investigation into fraudulent activity throughout the province. The investigation was launched in the fall of 2023 after the search of a north Lethbridge residence led to the seizure of hundreds of forged identity documents, along with equipment...
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Milk River RCMP asking residents to avoid west side of town
Milk River RCMP are asking the public to avoid the west side of Milk River off of Highway 4 due to a heavy police presence.They add there is no danger to the public.RCMP says an update will be sent when more information becomes available.READ MORE: Lethbridge News Now. --If you have a news tip, question or concern, ple...
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Polar Plunge returns to Lethbridge for 2025
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A winter staple charity event is returning to Lethbridge for 2025.The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS), in partnership with the Law Enforcement Torch Run, is encouraging residents to support the 2025 Polar Plunge, which raises money and awareness for the Special Olympics.This year's Polar Plunge will ta...
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City of Lethbridge looking for feedback about Henderson Lake Park
The City of Lethbridge is looking for public feedback about Henderson Lake Park.The City is creating a new strategic plan for the park, which often plays host to major events in Lethbridge, including Canada Day. The plan will look to outline future planning, improvement projects and the long-term vision of the park.Par...
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Alberta

FEB. 5
Bundle up for Winter Walk Day
Bundle up and get active this Winter Walk Day, on Feb. 5, to help promote movement even in the province's coldest months. Since 2006, on the first Wednesday of February, Albertans have donned their toques and boots to head out on a 15-minute walk either as an individual, with friends or family, or with classmates or co...
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HEALTH CARE
New Alberta program will provide 'pathways to employment' for those with disabilities
Alberta's government will launch a new program for Albertans with disabilities in July 2026, so they can receive the support they need while pursuing meaningful careers.The province said that Albertans with disabilities and the organizations that support them have said "loud and clear" they want supports that...
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CORE MESSAGE, 2024 WINS
Naheed Nenshi addresses 2025 NDP Provincial Council
Naheed Nenshi, leader of Alberta's New Democrat Party (NDP), addressed party wins from the last year and priorities moving forward in a presentation to the 2025 NDP Provincial Council on Feb. 1, held at the Red Deer Resort and Casino. Nenshi began by paying tribute to former NDP leader Raj Pannu, who retired from polit...
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FEB. 3 STATEMENTS
Premier Smith and NDP leader Naheed Nenshi release statements on tariff delay
Premier Danielle Smith is "greatly heartened" by U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to enact a 30-day pause on tariffs on Canadian goods, she said in a statement released Feb. 3. "Diplomacy has won the day. Let us ensure that continues, as we know there is much more work ahead of us," she said. ...
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Canada

Quebec premier says North American free-trade agreement should be reopened now
QUÉBEC - Quebec Premier François Legault says talks should begin as soon as possible on renegotiating the North American free-trade agreement. Legault made the comments today in a special statement to the legislature, a day after United States Donald Trump paused for 30 days the implementation of 25 per c...
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Ottawa defends its use of Emergencies Act before Federal Court of Appeal
OTTAWA - A lawyer for the federal government says a judge mistakenly concluded it was unreasonable for the government to use the Emergencies Act in 2022 to quell protests in the national capital and at key border points. In his January 2024 ruling, Federal Court Justice Richard Mosley said he revisited the events with ...
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Canada presses on with trade diversification strategy as Trump blusters
OTTAWA - While President Donald Trump is taking up all the space on the main stage by threatening to upend bilateral trade, Canada is busy working on other free trade deals in the background. Trade Minister Mary Ng tells The Canadian Press that Ottawa has inked a free-trade agreement with Ecuador, the sixth-largest eco...
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'Fentanyl czar' will serve as liaison between U.S. and Canada, minister says
OTTAWA - Federal Public Safety Minister David McGuinty says Canada's new "fentanyl czar" will serve as a liaison between Canada and the U.S. on cross-border efforts to curb fentanyl traffic. McGuinty was in Emerson, Man., this morning attending a border security exercise. Ottawa announced the new position on ...
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Opposition parties call for Parliament's return after Trump hits pause on tariffs
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives and New Democrats say the government needs to recall Parliament within the next month to act on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threat. On Monday, Trump agreed not to impose punishing tariffs on Canadian imports until March 4 after striking a deal with Prime Minister Justin Trude...
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'Fentanyl czar' will serve as liaison between U.S. and Canada, minister says
OTTAWA - Federal Public Safety Minister David McGuinty says Canada's new "fentanyl czar" will serve as a liaison between Canada and the U.S. on cross-border efforts to curb fentanyl traffic. McGuinty was in Emerson, Man., this morning attending a border security exercise. Ottawa announced the new position on ...
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