

What's Happening
Nighttime construction on Hwy 3 in Lethbridge starts April 17
Apr 17, 2025

$20K grants available: TELUS STORYHIVE Pan-Asian Edition opens applications April 1
SASHA launches #BuyABed fundraiser to support vulnerable Lethbridge residents
Apr 04, 2025
$20K grants available: TELUS STORYHIVE Pan-Asian Edition opens applications April 1
Mar 18, 2025

Lethbridge and Area

Southern Alberta groups receive over $500K from Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of Lethbridge + Southwestern Alberta has announced its latest big batch of funding recipients.Executive Director Charlene Davidson says you cannot put a price tag on the impact that these grants make for everyone who lives in the region."Whether it's funding for youth centres, portable sou...
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Lethbridge Air Cadet receives King Charles III Coronation Medal
A local youth has earned a significant piece of recognition.Ronin Theron of the 11 Lethbridge, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, has received the King Charles III Coronation Medal.She received the honour from Major Krissy Donor, Officer Commanding, Southern Alberta Area, during a special ceremony at the Vimy Ridge Arm...
11h ago
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Lethbridge suspects allegedly steal $2,400 worth of skin care products
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for help in locating a pair of theft suspects.They say, on Thursday, Dec. 3, two men entered the Shoppers Drug Mart on the 300 block of University Drive.The men allegedly stole a variety of skin care products worth approximately $2,400.Police reviewed surveillance footage a...
12h ago
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update: suspect identified
LPS seeking suspect in hit-and-run collision
UPDATE (Dec. 4 @ 1:00 p.m.): The Lethbridge Police Service says the suspect has been identified and that charges are pending. LPS thanks the public for their assistance.Original Story:The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for your help in locating a suspect.At approximately 2:00 p.m. on October 29, 2025, office...
13h ago
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What's Happening
April federal leaders' debates had 'shortcomings,' organizer admits
8h ago

Ecoline Windows: Supplying energy-efficient products to Canadian homeowners
B.C. judge finds murderer in contempt over 'inmate code' refusal to answer questions
8h ago
Joly says Stellantis getting a notice of default following production shift to U.S.
8h ago

SASHA launches #BuyABed fundraiser to support vulnerable Lethbridge residents
Here's what people are saying about John Rustad's exit as B.C. Conservative leader
8h ago
Secretary of State for CRA pushes back against auditor general's findings on accuracy
9h ago

Alberta

Provincial Politics
Alberta bill aims to clear further obstacles to citizen-driven referendum questions
The Alberta government is clearing more legal hurdles faced by citizens aiming to put referendum questions on a ballot, including the prospect of leaving Confederation.If passed, a proposed bill would discontinue a court proceeding on a pro-separatist referendum question that is awaiting a judicial decision.Justice Min...
8h ago
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June 2025 Incident
No criminal charges for pilot who flew over no-fly zone during G-7 Leaders Summit in Kananaskis
A wayward pilot whose actions forced officials to scramble CF-18 Hornet fighter jets during the G-7 leaders' summit in Alberta won't be facing criminal charges.During the summit in June, no-fly zones were in place over Kananaskis Village and the Calgary International Airport.There was one violation over Kananaskis, the...
12h ago
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Health Care
Alberta health authority CEO on leave of absence, interim replacement named
Alberta's transforming provincial health authority is in for another shakeup as it says its chief executive officer is on a leave of absence.Alberta Health Services says it can't provide details on Andre Tremblay's departure, but says the government has appointed a senior official within the agency as a temporary repla...
12h ago
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RCMP
Alberta RCMP sharing mail theft prevention tips
As we enter the holiday season, local Mounties say we are seeing an influx of deliveries and mail, as well as a higher chance of mail theft.Alberta RCMP is offering tips to help you avoid mail theft this holiday season and secure your property.If ordering online or sending gifts through the mail, follow the below tips:...
12h ago
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Local Sports

induction ceremony next june
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2026
The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2026."Each year, the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame has the honour of recognizing remarkable individuals who have shaped sport in our province. The Class of 2026 is no exception," said Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Board Chair Murray Cunningham. "This...
Dec 03, 2025
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Third Overall
Silver medal for Lethbridge speed skater
A short track speed skater from Lethbridge is celebrating a successful weekend after competing at an international event. Mikka Eaves competed at the Elite International event in Montreal. Eaves was 3rd overall, and won a silver medal in the 1000m event (only 0.017 seconds away from taking the gold). She also placed 5t...
Nov 25, 2025
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Provincial finals next weekend
Football Alberta provincial semi-final results
Below are the scores of the games played this weekend that led to the Alberta Bowl, School Sport Alberta's high school football championship weekend, next week in Edmonton.5A (School Pop. 1400+)Saturday, November 22#4 Ernest Manning Griffins 23 #1 Harry Ainlay Titans 20 (FINAL in OT)#3 Notre Dame (CGY) Pride 31 #2 Raym...
Nov 24, 2025
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Agriculture

Southern Albertans win PepsiCo's Global Farmer of the Year Award
A pair of local farmers has received major recognition.At its inaugural Global Farmer Awards in New York, PepsiCo announced Chris and Harold Perry as the recipients of the Global Farmer of the Year Award.Ramon Laguarta, Chair and CEO of PepsiCo, says farmers are the heartbeat of their supply chain and the foundation of...
Oct 16, 2025
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The Yuill School of Agriculture to bring new era of ag learning to Medicine Hat and Cypress County
Prairie Rose Public Schools has announced the creation of the Yuill School of Agriculture in partnership with Neubauer Farms and Medicine Hat College.The school of agriculture is said to be an important step in advancing agricultural education and workforce development in Alberta.This school will offer students in Grad...
Oct 15, 2025
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Agriculture
SMRID awards $30,000 in scholarships to southern Alberta ag students
The St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) has awarded $30,000 to 15 students who are studying agriculture-related post-secondary education for the 2025-26 school year.Each recipient will receive $2,000 through SMRID's annual scholarship program, named in memory of Peter Langemann, Keith Francis, and Jonnie Popel.T...
Oct 14, 2025
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Canada

April federal leaders' debates had 'shortcomings,' organizer admits
OTTAWA - The head of the federal Leaders' Debates Commission says the body should no longer be responsible for organizing post-debate press conferences and the rules for participating in the debates should be reviewed. The commission came under fire ov...
8h ago
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B.C. judge finds murderer in contempt over 'inmate code' refusal to answer questions
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia judge says a man convicted in the notorious Surrey Six murder case is guilty of contempt of court for refusing to answer questions out of fear of violating the "inmate code" against co-operating with law enforcement. Cody...
8h ago
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Joly says Stellantis getting a notice of default following production shift to U.S.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said Canada is serving Stellantis a notice of default after the automaker shifted some of its production to the United States. "We will stand firm for the sake of our workers, our industries and our nation because defendi...
8h ago
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Here's what people are saying about John Rustad's exit as B.C. Conservative leader
Here's what people are saying about John Rustad and his resignation on Thursday as leader of the Conservative Party of B.C., which he took to the brink of power in last year's provincial election. "'I've made a huge change and difference in terms of po...
8h ago
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Secretary of State for CRA pushes back against auditor general's findings on accuracy
OTTAWA - The secretary of state for the Canada Revenue Agency is pushing back against some of the auditor general report's recent findings and argues that Canadians get timely, accurate info from the agency. After placing 167 calls to the CRA's contac...
9h ago
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ICE says armoured vehicles ordered from Canadian firm produced in U.S.
OTTAWA - The armoured vehicles U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is purchasing from Canadian defence firm Roshel fall under Buy American provisions, the law enforcement agency said Thursday. The department's media relations team said in an email...
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World

Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, a...
7h ago
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Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) - A divided Supreme Court on Thursday came to the rescue of Texas Republicans, allowing next year's elections to be held under the state's congressional redistricting plan favorable to the GOP and pushed by President Dona...
7h ago
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US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing to visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 Wo...
11h ago
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