

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

Police seize $125K worth of cocaine in Medicine Hat
Two people have been arrested in connection with a substantial drug seizure in southern Alberta.Two homes in Medicine Hat were searched on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, following a planned traffic stop near Redcliff.The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) claims to have located 1,242 grams of cocaine and $9,180 in c...
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Nikka Yuko official earns prestigious certification
The executive director of the Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens is being recognized for her work.Michelle Day Miles has achieved the Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) designation from Destinations International.It is heralded as the highest individual credential in the tourism industry, recognizing excellence...
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Blood Tribe Police searching for missing youth
Officials are asking for the public's help in locating a missing teenager.The Blood Tribe Police Service (BTPS) received a report on Sunday, June 1, that Shanielle Wells, 14, left the Blood Tribe Youth Ranch in Standoff.She is described as 5'5" and approximately 120 lbs. She has long, brown hair and brown eyes. We...
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'Annie Effect' collecting gifts for Lethbridge-area toddlers
A Lethbridge family is once again turning their tragedy into an opportunity to do good in their community.Bekah Olsen, in partnership with Lethbridge Family Services (LFS), has launched the third annual "Annie Effect" toy drive.June 20, 2025, would have been the third birthday of Olsen's daughter, Annie. She ...
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Federal Election 2025

Alberta would see major changes
No more blue wall, red wall: How electoral reform could stop regional election sweeps
A change to Canada's electoral system would have delivered a very different House of Commons this year - one without the monolithic regional strongholds held by both major federal parties - according to an analysis for The Canadian Press.One seasoned political observer in Alberta says shattering those party fortresses ...
May 14, 2025
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Rachael Thomas 'honoured', projected to serve fourth term as Lethbridge MP
Lethbridge's federal Conservative candidate is set to enter her fourth term in office.Rachael Thomas won an estimated 60.8 per cent of the votes in Monday's federal election."I'm really excited for the opportunity to once again represent the constituents of Lethbridge. I feel honoured, and yeah, I'm just full of j...
Apr 30, 2025
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Mayors commit to working with Rachael Thomas following projected re-election
Two local mayors have re-committed to working with the woman who is set to enter her fourth term as the MP for Lethbridge.Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen and Coaldale Mayor Jack Van Rijn have issued statements on the projected re-election of Conservative candidate Rachael Thomas.She is estimated to have secured an estim...
Apr 29, 2025
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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

Renter's Choice - offering a Pet Program for that special family member
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

Provincial Government
Removing barriers for Alberta's Oil Rigs
Alberta's government is cutting red tape to help service rig operators spend more time working in the field, not waiting at inspection sites. An oilfield service rig is a mobile platform equipped with specialized oilfield equipment, designed to move from site to site for well servicing. These rigs travel in convoys tha...
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Kananaskis golf course getting ready for G7, possible Trump visit
KANANASKIS - Darren Robinson had some very important news to tell U.S. president George Bush and José María Aznar, the prime minister of Spain. The pro shop was open. Aznar had told Robinson, general manager of the Kananaskis Country Golf Club in Alberta's Rocky Mountains, that he wanted to visit the shop...
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Alberta Premier Smith says she's invited Prime Minister Carney to Oilers game
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has invited Prime Minister Mark Carney to watch an Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup Final game. Smith says she's waiting to see if Carney will join her for Game 5, which could take place next weekend ahead of the G7 conference in Kananaskis, Alberta. Carney, who grew up in ...
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Smith says she sees a 'breakthrough' in talks with Americans on energy
WASHINGTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says there's been a "breakthrough" in conversations with American lawmakers and Trump's administration on Canada's role in the United States' quest for energy dominance. Smith says it's important that Americans also understand Canada's contributions to other U.S. in...
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Local Sports

Tigers show appreciation to Medicine Hat fans in year-end celebration
Hundreds of fans celebrated the Medicine Hat Tigers at Co-op Place on Monday in a bittersweet send-off to mark the end of a historic season.The Tigers were fresh off a Memorial Cup final loss to the London Knights on Sunday night in Rimouski, Que.Tigers game host Jesse Christianson reminded the crowd that even though t...
Jun 03, 2025
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Lethbridge Bulls hosting home opener June 5
The Western Canadian Baseball League's (WCBL) regular season is underway, and the Lethbridge Bulls are gearing up for their first game at home. On Thursday, June 5, 2025, the Bulls will play host to Edmonton's Energy City Cactus Rats. The Cactus Rats, formerly known as the Edmonton Prospects, were the lowest-ranked tea...
Jun 03, 2025
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Former Lethbridge Hurricanes head coach signs with German pro team
Bill Peters has announced his next move after stepping away from the Lethbridge Hurricanes.He will be the new head coach of the Augsburg Panthers, a pro hockey team in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) league.Sporting Director Larry Mitchell says in a translated news release that they were able to attract an outstandin...
Jun 02, 2025
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Agriculture

Southern Alberta farmers ahead of the curve for seeding
A new provincial report shows that farmers in the south region have made more progress on spring seeding than everywhere else in Alberta. As of Tuesday, May 20, 2025, it says 86.7 per cent of all crops in the area had been planted. That is compared to the provincial average of 73.1 per cent. It is also about 12 to 13 p...
May 25, 2025
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Southern Alberta MPs named to Conservative shadow cabinet
Two local Members of Parliament are set to continue playing prominent roles within the Conservative Party of Canada.Leader Pierre Poilievre has announced his leadership team and shadow cabinet, saying his party will fight for a Canada that is affordable, safe, united, and self-reliant."Now, our bigger and better t...
May 21, 2025
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Lethbridge Farmers' Market returns June 14
Local vendors are gearing up for the return of the Lethbridge Farmers' Market. The indoor market kicks off June 14, running every Saturday at the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., while the outdoor downtown market is on Wednesdays, starting July 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Festival Squa...
May 19, 2025
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Canada

Quebec says it will drop permanent immigration targets to as low as 25,000 per year
MONTREAL - Quebec's immigration minister says the government will drop its permanent immigration targets to as low as 25,000 people per year. Jean-François Roberge says the government will study three scenarios of 25,000, 35,000 and 45,000 immigrants per year. Currently, Quebec is projected to accept about 64,00...
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Nova Scotia premier pitching ambitious 'Wind West' offshore wind energy project
HALIFAX - In response to Prime Minister Mark Carney's bid to make Canada an "energy superpower," Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is floating the idea of dramatically ramping up the province's nascent offshore wind energy industry. In an online video released earlier this week, Houston says he's hoping Carney'...
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CP NewsAlert: Southwestern Ontario infant dies after measles infection
Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore says an infant born prematurely and infected with measles has died in southwestern Ontario. More coming. The Canadian Press
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PM Carney announces government's new parliamentary secretaries
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced his government's new parliamentary secretary team. Thirty-nine members of Parliament were chosen by Carney to assist ministers and secretaries of state. Rachel Bendayan and Kody Blois were chosen to serve as Carney's parliamentary secretaries. Both MPs were named to Car...
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Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon on stand for 2nd day at civil trial
MONTREAL - Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon is back on the stand in his own defence at a sexual assault civil trial in Montreal. The Quebec impresario is being sued by nine women for a total of nearly $14 million in damages over allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. The 70-year-old Rozon took the stand for...
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'Lost Canadians' bill tabled after judge sets November deadline for passage
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Lena Diab tabled legislation today to restore citizenship to "Lost Canadians" after a court found the existing law unconstitutional. "Lost Canadians" refers to people who were born outside of the country to Canadian parents who were also born in another country. In 2009...
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World

Immigration judge grants bond to Massachusetts teen arrested on his way to volleyball practice
CHELMSFORD, Mass. (AP) - An immigration judge on Thursday granted bond to a Massachusetts high school student who was arrested on his way to volleyball practice last weekend. Marcelo Gomes da Silva, 18, who came to the U.S. from Brazil at age 7, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents Saturday. ...
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French Open: Coco Gauff beats Loïs Boisson to set up a 1 vs. 2 final against Aryna Sabalenka
PARIS (AP) - Coco Gauff reached her second final at Roland-Garros by beating Loïs Boisson 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday to end the surprising, upset-filled run by a French wild-card entry who is ranked No. 361. The victory by No. 2 Gauff sets up a blockbuster championship match against No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday. Sa...
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Trump alleges that, under Biden, 'whoever used the autopen was the president'
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump intensified his assertions - without evidence - that officials using an autopen undermined the actions of his predecessor, Joe Biden, even suggesting Thursday that "essentially whoever used the autopen was president." "I happen to think I know" who was using ...
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