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Lethbridge and Area

No injuries in north Lethbridge house fire
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) says a quick response limited the damage caused by a fire on the north side.At approximately 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, firefighters from four stations were called to a home on the 1900 block of 6 Avenue North.Upon arrival, LFES says members encountered smoke and flames...
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Piikani Nation announces council by-election
Anyone who is thinking of running for council in the Piikani Nation will have just over one week to get nominated.This comes after Martin Iron Shirt resigned from council at the end of December 2024.The First Nation will hold the nomination meeting to replace him on Thursday, June 26, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Comm...
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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for most of southern Alberta
We could potentially see severe thunderstorms in southern Alberta.Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several communities in the region, including Lethbridge, Taber, Medicine Hat, Milk River, Brooks and more.They say the weather events could result in strong wind gusts on Tuesday afternoon and...
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City warns of Lethbridge Transit 'special smartcard' scam
The City of Lethbridge is urging residents not to fall for a recurring scam on social media.They say the Facebook page "Public Transport in Lethbridge" is offering a fraudulent travel pass that should not be purchased.The "special smartcard" reportedly has unlimited fares on Lethbridge Transit buses...
7h ago
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Alberta

AI trend
ALERT ICE warns public of growing deepfake trend
ALERT's (Alberta's Law Enforcement Team) Internet Child Exploitation unit is alerting the public and parents about the risks of the growing online trend of deepfakes involving artificial intelligence.A deepfake, as defined by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, is "video, images or audio recordings that look...
4h ago
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Health
Alberta doctors association raises concerns over Smith limiting free COVID vaccines
The organization representing Alberta doctors is joining health-care worker unions in raising concerns over Premier Danielle Smith's decision to charge most Albertans for a COVID-19 vaccination this fall.Dr. Shelley Duggan, president of the Alberta Medical Association, says the policy leaves behind many seniors and hea...
8h ago
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No Surge In Visitors
Banff not as busy as anticipated despite nearby G7, say locals
The G-7 leaders' summit is nearby, but people in Banff, Alberta say they're not feeling the surge in activity they expected.Leaders from some of the world's largest economies are in Kananaskis this week, an 80-kilometre drive from Banff.A large swath of land surrounding Kananaskis Village is currently off-limits to the...
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Be Aware
Alberta RCMP warn of organized swarming-style jewellery scams
Alberta RCMP say they have received a number of reports related to gold and jewellery scams targeting people in parking lots across the province.Mounties say the scam follows a similar pattern or process as follows: Victim is approached, often in a parking lot or flagged down by a seemingly stranded motorist.Scammer cl...
Jun 16, 2025
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Canada

G7 leaders agree to 'charter' on wildfires, pledging global co-operation
BANFF - Leaders of the G7 have agreed to co-operate on efforts to manage the impacts of devastating wildfires, which are surging for another summer across Canada. The leaders are calling it the Kananaskis Wildfire Charter - and it's believed to be a groundbreaking commitment for G7 leaders. It's a timely statement, as ...
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Canada pledges $4.3B in support for Ukraine as Carney, Zelenskyy meet at G7
KANANASKIS - Prime Minister Mark Carney outlined $4.3 billion in new support for Ukraine's defence as he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Alberta on Tuesday. The Prime Minister's Office said that sum includes $2 billion for the purchase and donation of weapons and ma...
2h ago
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CP NewsAlert: Eby to ask PM to declare Bishnoi gang a terrorist group
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says he will ask the prime minister that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang be declared a terrorist organization in Canada. Police have said members of the South Asian community are being extorted of cash under threat of death or violence and the India-based gang has been linked to ...
4h ago
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G7 agrees to increase use of artificial intelligence in public sector
OTTAWA - In a joint statement, G7 countries say they will work together to expand the use of artificial intelligence in the public sector. The idea is to improve the quality of government services and increase government efficiency. The statement was issued Tuesday as the global summit was wrapping up in Kananaskis, Al...
4h ago
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CP NewsAlert: New EV rebate program in the works, environment minister says
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin tells The Canadian Press the government will reintroduce a consumer rebate program to help make electric vehicles more affordable. The federal government launched a rebate program on electric vehicles in 2019, but the program was so popular it ran out of funding, leading the...
4h ago
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Liberal MP wants to see major projects bill amended, studied further
OTTAWA - Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith says he wants the House of Commons to sit for another week to study Prime Minister Mark Carney's major projects bill. Erskine-Smith was the only Liberal to vote against his own government's closure motion, which limits debate time on Bill C-5. The Liberals and Conservatives passed...
4h ago
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