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Lethbridge and Area

Police training occurring at Taber high school for several days
Residents of Taber should not be alarmed if they see armed police officers near W.R. Meyers High School.The Taber Police Service (TPS) says its members, along with "multiple police agencies," are undergoing a series of training exercises.It will take place July 8-11, as well as the 14th and 15th. Signs will b...
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Kelti Baird running for Lethbridge City Council
Another person has stepped forward in the race for Lethbridge City Council.Kelti Baird is confirmed to be running in the 2025 municipal election, which takes place October 8-20, 2025.She provided the following answers to a questionnaire by LNN:Why did you want to run for Lethbridge City Council? I'm running for City Co...
18h ago
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Lethbridge Hurricanes sign forward Cash Whitmore
A new player has joined the roster of the Lethbridge Hurricanes.The team has announced the signing of 2010-born forward Cash Whitmore to a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement.He was selected by the Canes in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2025 US Prospects Draft.The 14-year-old hails from Lone Tree, Color...
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One-Bedroom $1,325 Per Month
June rental rates up in Lethbridge but down year-over-year
Lethbridge rental rates saw an increase last month but are down from the same month last year.That's according to the latest National Rent Report from rentals.ca and Urbanation.The average rent for a one-bedroom unit in Lethbridge last month was $1,325, up 1.6 per cent from May but down 2.8 per cent from June of last y...
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Alberta

On the midway grounds
Three people seriously hurt after targeted assault at Calgary Stampede; Police
Calgary police say they are investigating after three people were seriously hurt in an assault at the Calgary Stampede.Police say they responded to reports of an assault just after 11 p.m. Tuesday near the Euroslide on the Stampede's midway.They say they found a severely injured man who was transported to hospital in l...
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Promoting Local
Alberta government offering its own museum freebies as part of Canada Strong pass
Alberta's government is jumping on board a federal initiative aimed at saving Canadians a buck if they stay close to home this summer.The province says it's offering its own free and discounted admissions as part of the Canada Strong Pass program, introduced by the federal government last month.First promised as a way ...
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Agriculture
Change in beef check-off collection takes effect August 1
Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off says some changes are coming on August 1 for how the levy is collected in Alberta, BC and Saskatchewan.As of that date, the check-off will be based on where the person selling the livestock lives, not where the animals are sold.Officials say this applies to auctions, dealers and farm-to-f...
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July 8, 2025
Update 11: Alberta wildfire update
Warm, windy weather is expected to be followed by a cool-down later this week, which could help in the ongoing fire fight.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., July 8)There are 41 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the Forest Protection Area, and four mutual aid fires.10 are classified as out of control, seven ar...
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Canada

Three people seriously hurt after targeted assault at Calgary Stampede: Police
Calgary police say they are investigating after three people were seriously hurt in an assault at the Calgary Stampede. Police say they responded to reports of an assault just after 11 p.m. Tuesday near the Euroslide on the Stampede's midway. They say they found a severely injured man who was transported to hospital in...
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In the news today: Ottawa to miss daycare deadline, Atlantic measles vax rate low
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Ottawa to miss deadline for $10 child care: report Ottawa is expected to miss its 2026 deadline to implement $10-a-day child care services across the country, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives said in a new report publis...
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Vaccination rates among children in Maritimes are too low to stop spread of measles
FREDERICTON - At least three out of the four Atlantic provinces have released data revealing their measles vaccination rates in children are below levels recommended by scientists to prevent the disease from spreading. In Nova Scotia, the provincial government told The Canadian Press that about 23 per cent of children ...
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Envoy says Canada is coming closer to recognizing Palestinian statehood
OTTAWA - The Palestinian ambassador to Canada says she feels Ottawa is on the brink of officially recognizing statehood for her people, as she also takes note of tougher language from Canada on Israel's actions in Gaza. "Accountability means everything to the Palestinian people. That's all we are looking for,"...
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Safety report expected after 11 killed in vehicle ramming at Vancouver festival
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government is expected to release a report today on ways to improve safety and security at events two months after 11 people were killed in a vehicle ramming at a Vancouver festival. Premier David Eby asked retired B.C. Supreme Court chief justice Christopher Hinkson to conduct the comm...
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Ottawa set to miss 2026 deadline for establishing $10-a-day child care: report
OTTAWA - Ottawa is expected to miss its 2026 deadline to implement $10-a-day child care services across the country, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives said in a new report published on Wednesday. The analysis concluded that just six provinces and territories are meeting that fee target now. David Macdonald, a...
6h ago
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