

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

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

Taber Police charge man in 'road rage incident'
A reported incident of road rage in Taber has led to a southern Alberta man facing criminal charges.The Taber Police Service (TPS) says that, around 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, they received complaints from drivers who felt that they were being followed by a vehicle for several blocks.When the complainants stopped...
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Funding to support southern Alberta rangelands
The Alberta Government has announced grants aimed at strengthening the health, biodiversity and long-term resilience of rangelands.A total of $1.3 million from the Rangeland Sustainability Program will go to academics, non-profits and other agricultural partners.Todd Loewen, Minister of Forestry and Parks, says Alberta...
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Taber Charity Auction celebrates $1M fundraising milestone for STARS
STARS Air Ambulance is honouring a significant achievement for a small town's efforts to raise money for emergency air rescue services.A total of $1,030,008 has been raised for STARS by the Taber Charity Auction (TCA) since it started collecting donations in 1996.Mike Lamacchia, Chief Operating Officer for Provincial O...
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Murder charges laid following fatal hit-and-run in Siksika Nation
The RCMP has laid a trio of charges against a southern Alberta man who is accused of killing two people and critically injuring another.LNN previously reported that, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, five people were walking along the 54 Map 3 Subdivision in the Siksika First Nation when they were struck by a vehicle.Two peo...
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Municipal Election 2025

Robin James running for Lethbridge City Council
Another contender has stepped forward to potentially fill one of eight seats on Lethbridge City Council.Robin James will be on the ballot in the 2025 municipal election, which takes place from October 8-20, 2025. She provided the following answers to an LNN questionnaire:Why did you want to run for Lethbridge City Coun...
Jul 23, 2025
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Suketu Shah running for Lethbridge City Council
Another man has entered the city council race in Lethbridge. Suketu Shah has filed his nomination papers to run in the 2025 municipal election, which takes place October 8-20. He provided the following answers to a questionnaire from LNN: Why did you want to run for Lethbridge City Council? I'm running for city council...
Jul 22, 2025
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Concerns raised with new municipal election rules as October vote approaches
A new report commissioned for the City of Lethbridge raises several issues with new regulations for this fall's municipal elections.PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) examined Bill 20, which was passed by the Alberta Government in late 2024, and came back to city council with a report at Tuesday's meeting. The province touts...
Jul 15, 2025
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What's Happening
Nighttime construction on Hwy 3 in Lethbridge starts April 17
Apr 17, 2025

Canadian Mental Health Association - many programs, meeting people where they're at
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

Ecoline Windows: Supplying energy-efficient products to Canadian homeowners
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

Candidates vying for seat in Alberta byelection featuring Poilievre to debate tonight
CAMROSE - Ten candidates vying to represent Battle River-Crowfoot in the House of Commons are to debate tonight in the riding's largest municipality. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's press secretary Sarah Fischer says he will be attending the event hosted by the Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce ahead of...
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Gathering Feedback Until Aug. 25
Province urging Albertans to help keep invasive mussels out
Alberta's government is seeking feedback on an initiative to keep dangerous invasive mussels out of the province.According to provincial officials, Alberta is currently free of Zebra and Quagga mussels, but the risk is growing across North America. With more than 600 lakes and countless rivers and streams, the governme...
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Provincial Politics
Alberta, provincial employee union agree to renewed mediation in last attempt at deal
Alberta and the union representing thousands of provincial government employees say they have agreed to a new round of mediated bargaining.Alberta Union of Provincial Employees president Guy Smith says the renewed talks are considered the final opportunity for getting a new deal for some 23,000 government workers after...
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Provincial Politics
Potential Alberta separation referendum question referred to judge for approval
A potential referendum question on Alberta separating from Canada has been referred to a judge for confirmation that the question doesn't violate the Constitution.The proposed question seeks a yes or no answer to whether people agree with Alberta becoming a sovereign country and ceasing to be a province in Canada.Alber...
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Local Sports

Lethbridge hosting qualifiers for Indian National Finals Rodeo this weekend
You can watch some of the best rodeo competitors in the country.The Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR) Qualifying Reconciliation Rodeo is set to take place at the Bully's Rodeo Arena (Rocky Mountain Turf Club) on Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26, 2025.Nadine Tailfeathers, Senior Manager at Blood Tribe Administratio...
Jul 23, 2025
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Lethbridge Hurricanes announce trade with Saskatoon
A deal has been made between two WHL clubs in the prairies.The Lethbridge Hurricanes have acquired 2007-born forward Hudson Kibblewhite, a fourth-round draft pick in 2026 and a conditional third-round pick in 2028 from the Saskatoon Blades.In exchange, the Blades will receive 2006-born defenceman Tristen Doyle and an e...
Jul 18, 2025
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Hurricanes forward Kash Andresen traded to Moose Jaw
The Lethbridge Hurricanes are investing in their future with a newly announced deal.They are sending 2007-born forward Kash Andresen to the Moose Jaw Warriors in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2028 WHL Prospects Draft.Warriors G.M. Jason Ripplinger says, "Adding Andresen to our group will provide us with ...
Jul 16, 2025
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Agriculture

Funding to support southern Alberta rangelands
The Alberta Government has announced grants aimed at strengthening the health, biodiversity and long-term resilience of rangelands.A total of $1.3 million from the Rangeland Sustainability Program will go to academics, non-profits and other agricultural partners.Todd Loewen, Minister of Forestry and Parks, says Alberta...
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Nearly $3.5 million grant to support rail expansion in Coaldale
Coaldale's industrial sector is growing, and a new investment will help to support further developments.The Alberta Government has announced a grant of $3.475 million under its Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP) for an industrial rail extension project.The $8 million initiative is funded by the prov...
Jul 25, 2025
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South Alberta School of Agriculture looks to help students gain entry into the industry
The South Alberta School of Agriculture (SASA), through the Prairie Rose Public Schools, plans to take agriculture education to the next level, giving students a pathway to enter the industry while they are still in high school with an ag-focused facility.The hopes are to have the location open to students by September...
Jul 17, 2025
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Canada

Quebec auditor general investigating subsidies to embattled electric battery industry
QUÉBEC - The office of Quebec's auditor general says it is investigating the millions of dollars in subsidies given by the province to the electric battery industry. Major players in the sector have come under severe financial difficulties, such as vehicle maker Lion Electric and battery manufacturer Northvolt. ...
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Grizzly attack in B.C. likely 'defensive', bears to be spared, investigators say
British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service says a grizzly attack on a couple in the province's Interior over the weekend was likely "defensive in nature," and it's unlikely the bears were stalking people. In an update posted on Facebook, the service says its investigation into the Saturday attack along t...
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Photo Gallery: When moose took over Toronto
As people around the world welcomed a new millennium, Torontonians in the year 2000 were welcoming something even bigger - a herd of hundreds of life-size moose statues. Twenty-five years ago, Toronto launched its Moose in the City campaign, a project featuring 326 colourful moose statues decorated by artists and place...
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Provincial deficits to narrow in coming years despite trade war: report
OTTAWA - Under pressure from the U.S. trade war and a slowing economy, Canada's provinces are all expected to run fiscal deficits this year - but a Conference Board of Canada report predicts those deficits will narrow in the coming years. The report released Tuesday paints a picture of provinces struggling to balance t...
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In the news today: 10 candidates in Alberta byelection to debate
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... 10 candidates in Alberta byelection to debate Ten candidates vying to represent Battle River-Crowfoot in the House of Commons are to debate tonight in the riding's largest municipality. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's press...
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Katrina Chen's kids' book tells of gender-based violence. It's a story she knows well
BURNABY - Former British Columbia legislator Katrina Chen sits on a couch in her Burnaby home, reading aloud from the children's book she's co-written. "'Maybe,' Mommy tells me, 'It's time for a stronger house. We leave everything behind. And we go.'" The mother and son in the story, "A Stronger Home,&qu...
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World

Starmer says UK will recognize Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire
LONDON (AP) - Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday the U.K. will recognize a Palestinian state in September - unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza and takes steps toward long-term peace. Starmer called ministers together for a rare summertime Cabinet meeting to discuss the situation in Gaza. He told them tha...
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Ivory Coast's president announces bid for a fourth term after changing the constitution
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) - Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara said Tuesday he will seek a fourth term leading the West African nation, which is due to hold elections in October. His candidacy is contested after he changed the constitution to remove the presidential term limit. The 83-year-old president declared his p...
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Gunman who killed 4 at Manhattan office building was targeting NFL headquarters, mayor says
NEW YORK (AP) - New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday that a gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building was trying to target the headquarters of the National Football League but took the wrong elevator. Investigators believe Shane Tamura was trying to get to the NFL offices after shooting severa...
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