

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

9Round Fitness kicks COVID to the curb with cleanliness
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

Lethbridge Hurricanes reassign five players
A roster shakeup has been announced as the Lethbridge Hurricanes work through the pre-season.It has reassigned Kale Tipler, Hunter Kapen, Aiden Across The Mountain, Trace Langan and Wesley Lizotte.The following bio sections were provided to LNN in a press release from the Lethbridge Hurricanes:Tipler, 19, has been re-a...
Sep 05, 2025
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Town of Coaldale claims union 'grossly misrepresents' facts
As a lockout and strike loom at the Town of Coaldale, the municipality is taking aim at its union.The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) issued a press release on September 2, which states that the Town has no problem paying high salaries to a large upper management team, but has little left to pay workers wh...
Sep 05, 2025
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Lethbridge youth charged with attempted murder of younger sibling
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is continuing to investigate an attempted murder involving two youths.Just after 4:30 p.m. on August 27, 2025, officers were called to a home on the north side on reports that a seven-year-old boy had been stabbed.The 911 call was made by the victim's father. LPS says the boy was in ...
Sep 05, 2025
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Honouring Traditions Powwow returns to Lethbridge, now including Princess Pageant
The Honouring Traditions and Reconciliation Society (HTRS) is bringing one of its signature events back to Lethbridge.It is set to hold the third annual Powwow and Artisan Expo from September 10-14, 2025.Theron Black, President of the HTRS, says it is a positive place where people of all backgrounds can come together t...
Sep 05, 2025
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Municipal Election 2025

Al Beeber running for Lethbridge City Council
A long-standing member of the Lethbridge Herald has thrown his hat into the race for City Council.Al Beeber has announced his candidacy in the 2025 municipal election, set to take place October 8-20.He provided the following answers to an LNN questionnaire:Why did you want to run for Lethbridge City Council? I believe ...
Aug 25, 2025
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Kaitte Aurora running for Lethbridge City Council
The race for Lethbridge City Council continues to grow.Kaitte Aurora is vying for one of eight seats in the 2025 municipal election, set to take place from October 8-20.She provided the following answers to an LNN questionnaire:Why did you want to run for Lethbridge City Council?I am a progressive populist, and I am ru...
Aug 22, 2025
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Ryan Wolfe running for Lethbridge City Council
Another contender has stepped forward in the city council race in Lethbridge.Ryan Wolfe is running to become one of the city's newest representatives in the 2025 municipal elections, which take place October 8-20, 2025.He provided the following answers to an LNN questionnaire:Why did you want to run for Lethbridge City...
Aug 14, 2025
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What's Happening
Nighttime construction on Hwy 3 in Lethbridge starts April 17
Apr 17, 2025

Renter's Choice - a business built on a dream, heartache and perseverance
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 restaurant raises funds for Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation
What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: February 10-16, 2025
Feb 10, 2025
What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: January 29-February 2, 2025
Jan 29, 2025

Alberta

Sept. 7-9, 2025
Premier Smith to promote North American energy dominance in Colorado
Premier Danielle Smith will travel to Colorado next week with the intention of advancing Alberta as an energy partner, promote collaboration and reinforce Alberta's role in North American energy security.From Sept. 7-9, Smith will be in Colorado to engage with senior U.S. officials and industry leaders to highlight Alb...
Sep 05, 2025
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Margaret Atwood takes aim at Alberta's school library books ban with satirical story
EDMONTON - Margaret Atwood is taking aim at Alberta's controversial ban on school library books containing sexual content with a new, satirical short story after the famed author's novel "The Handmaid's Tale" was yanked from some shelves due to the province's sweeping new rules. In a social media post on Sund...
Sep 05, 2025
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Sept. 5, 2025
Update 24: Alberta wildfire update
Albertans are asked to use caution when working or recreating outdoors this weekend due to hot and dry conditions.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., Sept. 5)There are 45 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the Forest Protection Area, and one mutual aid fire.One is classified as out of control, seven are being h...
Sep 05, 2025
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four policy recommendations
Alberta government to create standards for releasing oil tailings into environment
The Alberta government says it will begin creating standards for releasing treated oil tailings into the environment.Creating release standards is one of four policy recommendations pitched by a government-appointed committee tasked with studying tailings management options.Tailings are mixtures of water, sand, bitumen...
Sep 05, 2025
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Local Sports

Lethbridge Hurricanes reassign five players
A roster shakeup has been announced as the Lethbridge Hurricanes work through the pre-season.It has reassigned Kale Tipler, Hunter Kapen, Aiden Across The Mountain, Trace Langan and Wesley Lizotte.The following bio sections were provided to LNN in a press release from the Lethbridge Hurricanes:Tipler, 19, has been re-a...
Sep 05, 2025
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Lethbridge Hurricanes sign four prospects
Four young hockey players are set to join the Lethbridge Hurricanes. The team has signed WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements for defenceman Liam McFadden and forwards Luka Samu, Graham Gard, and Hunter Kapen.McFadden, 14, was originally selected in the third round (54th overall) in the 2025 WHL Draft. The Edmont...
Sep 02, 2025
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Hurricanes kick off pre-season Tuesday in Lethbridge
For the first time since the Eastern Conference Finals in April, it's game time for the Lethbridge Hurricanes.The WHL club is set to compete in its first pre-season game on Tuesday, September 2.It will be no easy task for the Canes, as they are set to face the reigning WHL Champion Medicine Hat Tigers.That contest is s...
Sep 02, 2025
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Agriculture

Deadline approaching for St. Mary River Irrigation District scholarship applications
Only a few days remain for post-secondary students in a region of southern Alberta to apply for funding.The St. Mary River Irrigation District says Sunday, August 31, 2025, will be the final day to apply for its annual scholarship.It awards up to 15 students with $2,000 each.Applicants must meet at least one of the fol...
Aug 28, 2025
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mooosic to producers' ears
Livestock producers glowing about increased access to provincial low-cost loans
The Government of Alberta is increasing access to low-cost loans for livestock producers, and the industry seems fairly happy about it. The increase is specifically to the lending limit on the Feeder Associations Loan Guarantee Program (FALGP). The program has been utilized enough to reach its previous limit of $150 mi...
Aug 28, 2025
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Hranac estate makes $2.8 million donation to Lethbridge Polytechnic
Lethbridge Polytechnic is celebrating the second-largest gift it has ever received.The estate of Joe and Laverna Hranac has given $2.8 million to the institution, which will support operations at the Lethbridge Polytechnic Research Farm.Dr. Brad Donaldson, President and CEO of Lethbridge Polytechnic, says the money wil...
Aug 22, 2025
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Canada

WestJet flight from Toronto has rough landing in St. Maarten's airport
WestJet says a flight travelling from Toronto had a rough landing at an airport on the Caribbean island of St. Maarten on Sunday afternoon. The airline issued a statement on its website, saying the flight WS2276 from Toronto experienced a hard landing upon arrival at Princess Juliana International Airport at around 1 p...
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Carney surprises many with appearance at long-distance trail race
Politicians typically do most of their running on campaign trails, but Prime Minister Mark Carney surprised many people when he competed in a long-distance trail run in southern Ontario on the weekend. Carney was entered in the 26-kilometre event in the Haliburton Forest Trail Race, an annual event held about 160 kilom...
3h ago
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Lawyers flag urgent need for better funding of federal trade, sanctions agencies
OTTAWA - Several prominent lawyers are urging Ottawa to bolster federal units that manage trade issues, arguing they are under strain amid a surge of activity fuelled in part by a United States tariff war. In a letter to the Finance Department ahead of the coming fall budget, the Canadian international trade and invest...
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Many EV owners say they're undeterred after the federal government's mandate pause
Not much changed immediately for electric vehicle drivers across Canada after the federal government announced a step back from its EV policy. But many drivers fear infrastructural growth and improved public charging stations will slow in the coming years. When Julien Kos drove to Moncton earlier this year, his plan he...
10h ago
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Moratorium called on new digital transformation contracts by Quebec government
QUÉBEC - An opposition party in Quebec says the government must implement measures to prevent cost overruns before launching itself into any new digitization projects. The party, Québec Solidaire, made the call for the moratorium in reaction to the ongoing public inquiry into the province's auto insurance...
12h ago
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Missing Canadian soldier deployed to Latvia found dead
A Canadian Armed Forces member deployed to Latvia, who was missing since earlier this week, was found dead Friday. A news release from the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces says Warrant Officer George Hohl was deployed on Operation Reassurance as part of the Aviation Battalion under the NATO Mult...
Sep 07, 2025
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World

Australian judge sentences Erin Patterson to life in prison for poisoning relatives with mushrooms
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - An Australian judge on Monday sentenced triple-murderer Erin Patterson to life in prison with a non-parole period of 33 years for poisoning four of her estranged husband's relatives with death cap mushrooms. Justice Christopher Beale told the court the Victoria state Supreme Court Patterson'...
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Carlos Alcaraz beats rival Jannik Sinner at the U.S. Open for a 6th Slam title and the No. 1 ranking
NEW YORK (AP) - Carlos Alcaraz reasserted his superiority over Jannik Sinner with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory Sunday in the U.S. Open final - the third Grand Slam tournament in a row where these elite, young rivals met to decide the champion - for his second trophy at Flushing Meadows and sixth overall at a major. Pre...
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Israel says a Houthi drone from Yemen has hit near its southern airport of Ramon, halting flights
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - A drone launched from Yemen by the Houthi militant group has hit Israel's southern airport, closing the airspace and halting flights, the Israeli military said Sunday. Israel said the Houthis launched multiple drones, some of which were intercepted outside of Israel. At least one hit the passeng...
15h ago
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