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Lethbridge and Area

No Injuries
Residential fire in north Lethbridge under investigation
Thankfully, there were no injuries following a house fire in Lethbridge Friday night.Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a residential structure fire on the evening of June 13 in the 900 block of 41 Avenue North.At approximately 7:30 p.m. on June 13, city officials say crews from three stations were dis...
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Saturday, June 14, 2025
Lethbridge's largest outdoor Children's Festival kicks off summer
The Helen Schuler Nature Centre will host Nature Play Fest on Saturday, June 14 from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. at Henderson Lake Park in Lethbridge. Everyone is invited to take part in this exciting outdoor festival featuring 20+ play-based activities for all ages! Enjoy a day of fun, creativity, and connection, hoste...
Jun 13, 2025
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June 15
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: LEARN hosts 4th Annual Seniors' Talent Showcase at Nord-Bridge
As communities worldwide prepare to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15, the Lethbridge Elder Abuse Response Network (LEARN) brought the message of prevention, support, and empowerment to centre stage, literally, at its 4th Annual Seniors' Talent Showcase, held at Nord-Bridge Seniors' Centre. The Se...
Jun 13, 2025
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Two Suspects Charged
Record fentanyl seizure removes 11,700 doses from the street
Lethbridge Police have seized more than $372,000 worth of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine after responding to a report of drug trafficking activity downtown.On June 11, just after 2 p.m., police responded to a drug complaint in a downtown parking lot, locating a male and female inside a vehicle. Police say the fe...
Jun 13, 2025
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Alberta

Tense Beginning
'He was thrown out': Trump comes to Putin's defence at start of G7
Group of Seven (G7) negotiations are already off to a rocky start after a warm welcome quickly devolved into a tense public episode with US President Donald Trump complaining it was a 'mistake' to remove Russia from the group."You want to have people you can talk to. Putin speaks to me; he doesn't speak to anyone ...
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June 13, 2025
Update 4: Alberta wildfire update
Rain will help firefighting in parts of Alberta, but dry northern areas remain at risk. Crews from the U.S. and Australia have arrived to assist.Current situation (as of 3:30 p.m., June 13)There are 51 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the Forest Protection Area, and three mutual aid fires.22 are classified...
Jun 13, 2025
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June 15-17, 2025
Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith to greet world leaders arriving in province for G7
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to greet world leaders when they arrive at the Calgary airport for the G7 summit. Leaders are expected to begin touching down Sunday for the three-day event in the Kananaskis wilderness southwest of Calgary. Smith's office says she is scheduled to host representatives from non-memb...
Jun 13, 2025
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In Benefit of STARS
1969 Dodge Dart donated in Saskatchewan man's memory
This isn't just a collector car - it's a story of legacy, love, and one incredible man's final wish.Ed Haraldson was the kind of guy who didn't just dream - he chased those dreams. Last September, he found the car he'd been searching for: a stunning 1969 Dodge Dart, purchased through Rod's HotRods. Sadly, Ed passed awa...
Jun 13, 2025
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Canada

Karina Gould gets key committee chair as NDP is frozen out
OTTAWA - House of Commons committees are taking shape for this session of Parliament with a top spot for Liberal Karina Gould and no representation at all for New Democrats. Gould, the MP for Burlington, was elected to chair the influential finance committee for this session of Parliament, with Conservative Jasraj Hall...
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Former MP Han Dong says he can move on after settling lawsuit against Global News
OTTAWA - Former MP Han Dong says he and his family can finally move on now that his lawsuit against Global News has been settled. A Global report in early 2023, citing unidentified sources, suggested Dong privately advised a senior Chinese diplomat to hold off on freeing Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, Canadians who...
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Weekend rain, cooler conditions allow crews to make progress on B.C. wildfires
Firefighters are marking success in opposite corners of British Columbia after favourable weather this weekend allowed crews to rein in two prominent fires that have triggered evacuation orders and alerts. The BC Wildfire Service says crews remain on the scene in Squamish, B.C., to extinguish hot spots from the Dryden ...
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New Quebec Liberal Leader Pablo Rodriguez says he'll run for seat in 2026 election
QUÉBEC - The newly elected leader of the Quebec Liberals says he'll wait until the 2026 provincial election to run for a seat in the national assembly. Pablo Rodriguez says he doesn't intend to run in a byelection just to enter the legislature as quickly as possible. Instead, he says he'll travel across Quebec i...
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The latest: G7 meeting in Kananaskis gets underway
OTTAWA - Canada is hosting the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta. - Mark Carney's first major summit as prime minister. He has two days of meetings scheduled with leaders from the United States, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and Italy, as well as the European Union. The G7 helps to co-ordinate how liberal demo...
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Contentious major projects bill falls under microscope as Liberals rush it through
OTTAWA - Provisions in the federal government's controversial Bill C-5 that would allow the executive branch to skirt laws in order to push forward major projects are likely to survive a court challenge, some constitutional experts say. But others warn the proposed law would allow Ottawa to flout its constitutional dut...
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