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Lethbridge and Area

Ben Slingerland announced as BILD Lethbridge Region Hall of Fame inductee
The owner of a local construction business is being celebrated for his efforts.BILD Lethbridge has announced Ben Slingerland as the 2024 Hall of Fame inductee.Slingerland is the owner of Reside Custom Builders (formerly Reside Construction Ltd.), which he founded in 1999.According to BILD Lethbridge, Slingerland has fo...
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MLA Neudorf discusses affordability, tariffs and more with residents
The MLA for Lethbridge-East got to meet with his constituents this week to discuss some of the most pressing issues on their minds.The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce hosted a Fireside Chat with Nathan Neudorf, who also serves as the Minister of Affordability and Utilities.Neudorf says it was a well-attended event with ...
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Lethbridge Police Service introduces new Pipe Band
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has a pipe band.On January 20, a Memorandum of Understanding between LPS and two community pipe bands, The Legion Pipe Band and the Bridge City Highlanders Pipes and Drums, was officially signed.The MOU solidified the creation of the new Lethbridge Police Service Pip...
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Coaldale & District Soccer Association Donates $50,000 to Shift Recreation Centre
The Coaldale & District Soccer Association has made a big donation to Coaldale's Shift Recreation Centre.On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, the organization donated $50,000 to the Shift Community Recreation Centre as part of the Town of Coaldale's "Coaldale STRONG" fundraising campaign.The donation was annou...
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Matching Donations until December 31, 2024 - Up to the first $8,000! With Giving Tuesday just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to double your impact! Thanks to our three amazing supporters, every donation made until December 31 will be matched, up to $8,000—meaning your gift can go twice as far in supporting local theatre. We’re so grateful to everyone who has already contributed and helped us make a difference this season! With a recent strike notice from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, there may be some disruptions to mail services. Usually, we'd send our holiday appeal by post, but this year, we're reaching out online so you won’t miss out on the ways you can make a difference. Whether it’s a one-time gift or joining as a monthly donor, here are some simple ways to give this season: Online: Donate through our website https://www.newwesttheatre.com/?form=donations anytime—it’s quick and secure. Canada Helps: Want to donate securities? Canada Helps makes it easy. Just select New West Theatre when you donate! https://www.canadahelps.org/en/ Mail: While there may be delays, you can still mail a donation to us: New West Theatre Suite 111, 210A - 12A St N Lethbridge AB T1H 2J1 Phone: Give us a call at (403) 381-9378 —we’re here to help with any donation questions. E-Transfer: Send an e-transfer to finance@newwesttheatre.com and just add “Donation” in the notes section. In Person: Drop by in person at our office and say hello! Address: New West Theatre
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New West Theatre
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Giving Thanks to Our Incredible Community This Thanksgiving Season! We extend a special thank you to: Our Patrons – Your unwavering support is the heartbeat of New West Theatre. Whether it’s cheering in the audience, sharing kind words, or encouraging your friends and family to join us, you bring our shows to life. Your enthusiasm reminds us of the power of live theatre and the impact it has on our community. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing by us, season after season. Our Donors – Your generosity goes far beyond financial support—it’s an investment in creativity, culture, and the future of the arts in Lethbridge. Each donation, no matter the size, makes a difference in the lives of our artists, our participants, and our audiences. You are the reason we can dream bigger and reach further with our productions and outreach programs. Thank you for believing in the transformative power of theatre. Our Volunteers – We are truly in awe of your dedication. You show up with passion, enthusiasm, and a willingness to lend a hand in every way imaginable. Whether it’s ushering guests, helping with productions, or supporting our education programs, your efforts are invaluable, and we are endlessly grateful for your selflessness. Our Sponsors – Your support is vital to our mission. Through your partnerships, we are able to continue bringing high-quality, inspiring theatre to Lethbridge. Your commitment to the arts helps us nurture talent, foster creativity, and build a stronger, more connected community. Thank you for standing by us and helping us grow. Our Artists – To the talented performers, designers, directors, and crew members who pour their hearts into every project, we are endlessly grateful. Your creativity, passion, and hard work are the foundation of everything we do. It is your talent that makes New West Theatre the magical, vibrant space it is, and we are so fortunate to have you as part of our family. Thank you for the unforgettable stories you bring to life, and for the joy you inspire in our audiences. Our Community Organizations – We are so proud to work alongside you in delivering programs that make a real difference in Lethbridge. From our education initiatives to our outreach programs, the work we do together changes lives. This is why we do what we do. It’s the community, it’s the connection, and it’s the powerful stories we’re honored to share with you all.
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Alberta

Alberta cuts funding to gambling support group as it eyes private online betting
Alberta's government has ended a funding contract for a non-profit organization that provides education and resources for gambling addiction.Ray Reshke, executive director of the Edmonton-based Problem Gambling Resources Network, says without the funding the organization will likely have to shut its doors.He said the n...
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Alberta Premier Smith pitching joint Canada-U.S. NORAD military base in Arctic
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for a joint Canada-U.S. NORAD base in northern Canada to bolster Arctic security. Smith says she pitched the idea at a recent meeting with fellow premiers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. She says the base could be similar to the Canadian NORAD Region headquarters ...
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Alberta investing $53 million to expand child care spaces
The Alberta government is investing $53 million to expand child care spaces in the province.With growing demand for affordable child-care spaces in Alberta, the funding will go to the the Building Blocks Capital Grant Program. According to officials, the program will create more affordable, high-quality spaces where Al...
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Alberta expands $15/day childcare to all full-time licensed facilities
The Alberta government says many parents of young children are set to save more money on their childcare costs.As part of the $3.8 billion Canada-Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, the province will soon provide approximately 85 per cent of licensed daycare facilities and family day home programs with a f...
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Canada

Trump says 25 per cent tariffs coming for Canada on Saturday
President Donald Trump says he will slap Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent tariffs on Saturday.The president says he will decide whether the duties will include oil Thursday night.Trump, who was asked about the tariffs while signing executive orders in the Oval Office, says he is moving on the levies because of people...
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Calls for major changes to landmark tobacco settlement too late: Imperial Tobacco
TORONTO - Imperial Tobacco is rejecting what it says are major changes to a landmark $32.5-billion settlement that would see it and two other tobacco companies compensate provinces, territories and ex-smokers in Canada. A lawyer for Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. told an Ontario Superior Court hearing today that changes ...
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RCMP deploys helicopters to patrol Canada-U.S. border amid tariff threats
MONTREAL - RCMP in Quebec today showed off a Black Hawk helicopter added to their fleet to beef up security at the United States border. The display in St-Antoine-Abbé, Que., comes as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose tariffs on Canadian exports for what he has called Canada's failure to curb the i...
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Federal lawyer characterizes Abdelrazik's case against Canada as 'elaborate theory'
OTTAWA - A federal lawyer denies government responsibility for Abousfian Abdelrazik's detention in Sudan, saying his lawsuit against Canada is an elaborate theory crafted from snippets of evidence. In closing arguments today in Federal Court, lawyer Andrew Gibbs says speculation and innuendo are not enough to establish...
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B.C. court finds Criminal Code first-degree murder parole provision unconstitutional
The B.C. Supreme Court has found a section of the Criminal Code unconstitutional because it treats all offenders convicted of first-degree murder the same, regardless of the number of people they kill. The court ruled in a decision released this week that the code's provision requiring first-degree murderers be sentenc...
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Liberal leadership candidate Gould wants to hike corporate taxes, slash GST
OTTAWA - Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould says she would lower the GST by a point to four per cent for a year to give struggling Canadians some tax relief. Gould appeared at a campaign event at an independent Ottawa bookshop today, where she also promised to increase the corporate tax rate from 15 to 17 per ce...
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