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Lethbridge and Area

Lethbridge Police Service's Downtown Policing Unit expands for 2025
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service's Downtown Policing Unit (DPU) has four new members.The four have been on the beat since the beginning of the year to help continue to make their presence known, seen and felt by both business owners and negative users in the city centre.With the new additions, the unit no...
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Taber ending its role in Alberta Advantage Immigration Program
The Town of Taber is ending its participation in the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program's (AAIP) Rural Renewal Stream.The initiative was first brought to the Town by local businesses struggling to fill vacancies, and from there it expanded after Taber's Economic Development Department brought it forward to address l...
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Annual Care from the Heart Day Radio-a-Thon returns Thursday
Pattison Media is among the local radio groups raising money for the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (CRHF).The Annual Care from the Heart Day Radio-A-Thon returns on Thursday, February 13, 2025.WILD 95.5 FM hosts Chad Benson and Nevin Sereda will do live broadcasts from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the hospital's at...
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Rachael Thomas accepting applications for Youth Advisory Board
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas is now accepting applications for her 2025/2026 Youth Advisory Board.The board is open to youth between the ages of 16 and 24 who live in the Lethbridge riding. That includes the City of Lethbridge, Lethbridge County, Coaldale, Picture Butte, Nobleford, Barons, and Coalhurs...
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New West Theatre
Story by New West Theatre
Matching Donations until December 31, 2024 - Up to the first $8,000! With Giving Tuesday just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to double your impact! Thanks to our three amazing supporters, every donation made until December 31 will be matched, up to $8,000—meaning your gift can go twice as far in supporting local theatre. We’re so grateful to everyone who has already contributed and helped us make a difference this season! With a recent strike notice from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, there may be some disruptions to mail services. Usually, we'd send our holiday appeal by post, but this year, we're reaching out online so you won’t miss out on the ways you can make a difference. Whether it’s a one-time gift or joining as a monthly donor, here are some simple ways to give this season: Online: Donate through our website https://www.newwesttheatre.com/?form=donations anytime—it’s quick and secure. Canada Helps: Want to donate securities? Canada Helps makes it easy. Just select New West Theatre when you donate! https://www.canadahelps.org/en/ Mail: While there may be delays, you can still mail a donation to us: New West Theatre Suite 111, 210A - 12A St N Lethbridge AB T1H 2J1 Phone: Give us a call at (403) 381-9378 —we’re here to help with any donation questions. E-Transfer: Send an e-transfer to finance@newwesttheatre.com and just add “Donation” in the notes section. In Person: Drop by in person at our office and say hello! Address: New West Theatre
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New West Theatre
Story by New West Theatre
📚❤️ We are overwhelmed with gratitude for our friends at Analog Books Inc.! Today, we received a generous donation from Analog Books, who have been steadfast supporters of the arts and our New West Theatre family. During the recent run of Misery, they dedicated 100% of their lobby book stand proceeds to us—a true act of community spirit and kindness. Thank you, Analog Books, for fueling our mission and helping us bring theatre and storytelling to life in Lethbridge. Your commitment means the world to us, and we’re beyond grateful for your incredible support! 🙏📚❤️ We are overwhelmed with gratitude for our friends at Analog Books Inc.! Today, we received a generous donation from Analog Books, who have been steadfast supporters of the arts and our New West Theatre family. During the recent run of Misery, they dedicated 100% of their lobby book stand proceeds to us—a true act of community spirit and kindness. Thank you, Analog Books, for fueling our mission and helping us bring theatre and storytelling to life in Lethbridge. Your commitment means the world to us, and we’re beyond grateful for your incredible support! 🙏📚❤️ We are overwhelmed with gratitude for our friends at Analog Books Inc.! Today, we received a generous donation from Analog Books, who have been steadfast supporters of the arts and our New West Theatre family. During the recent run of Misery, they dedicated 100% of their lobby book stand proceeds to us—a true act of community spirit and kindness. Thank you, Analog Books, for fueling our mission and helping us bring theatre and storytelling to life in Lethbridge. Your commitment means the world to us, and we’re beyond grateful for your incredible support! 🙏
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New West Theatre
Story by New West Theatre
Giving Thanks to Our Incredible Community This Thanksgiving Season! We extend a special thank you to: Our Patrons – Your unwavering support is the heartbeat of New West Theatre. Whether it’s cheering in the audience, sharing kind words, or encouraging your friends and family to join us, you bring our shows to life. Your enthusiasm reminds us of the power of live theatre and the impact it has on our community. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing by us, season after season. Our Donors – Your generosity goes far beyond financial support—it’s an investment in creativity, culture, and the future of the arts in Lethbridge. Each donation, no matter the size, makes a difference in the lives of our artists, our participants, and our audiences. You are the reason we can dream bigger and reach further with our productions and outreach programs. Thank you for believing in the transformative power of theatre. Our Volunteers – We are truly in awe of your dedication. You show up with passion, enthusiasm, and a willingness to lend a hand in every way imaginable. Whether it’s ushering guests, helping with productions, or supporting our education programs, your efforts are invaluable, and we are endlessly grateful for your selflessness. Our Sponsors – Your support is vital to our mission. Through your partnerships, we are able to continue bringing high-quality, inspiring theatre to Lethbridge. Your commitment to the arts helps us nurture talent, foster creativity, and build a stronger, more connected community. Thank you for standing by us and helping us grow. Our Artists – To the talented performers, designers, directors, and crew members who pour their hearts into every project, we are endlessly grateful. Your creativity, passion, and hard work are the foundation of everything we do. It is your talent that makes New West Theatre the magical, vibrant space it is, and we are so fortunate to have you as part of our family. Thank you for the unforgettable stories you bring to life, and for the joy you inspire in our audiences. Our Community Organizations – We are so proud to work alongside you in delivering programs that make a real difference in Lethbridge. From our education initiatives to our outreach programs, the work we do together changes lives. This is why we do what we do. It’s the community, it’s the connection, and it’s the powerful stories we’re honored to share with you all.
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Alberta

NENSHI: "ABSOLUTELY SHOCKING"
Health Minister Adriana LaGrange named in $1.7 million lawsuit by former AHS CEO
Former Alberta Health Services CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos is suing the province, as well as health minister Adriana LaGrange.In the statement of claim filed in court by Mentzelopoulos, she alleges she was fired for looking into high-level government interference and overpays on multimillion-dollar contracts.She also acc...
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Agriculture
New farm crisis line now available
The National Farmer Wellness Network Crisis Line is now available to producers who may be struggling with their mental health.The initiative from the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing officially started on February 4.It is being called in a news release "a transformative initiative designed to address the...
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Provincial Politics
Premier Smith defends health minister amid scandal on health purchases
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Health Minister Adriana LaGrange has her full support as they navigate allegations of high-level government corruption in medical contracts.Smith made the comment in response to questions from reporters while in Washington, D.C., with other premiers to lobby against U.S. tariffs.She ...
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Provincial Politics
Strike of school support staff could spill into Calgary after vote for job action
Job action involving more than 4,000 school support workers is on track to grow into Calgary and other areas of Alberta after five union locals voted to strike.Staff in Edmonton, Sturgeon County and Fort McMurray have been picketing for close to a month over a wage dispute with their employers.The Canadian Union of Pub...
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Canada

Canada makes sweeping changes to Jordan's Principle after CHRT ruling
OTTAWA - Canada has announced sweeping changes to a program designed to ensure First Nations kids get the care and supports they need, when they need them. The changes come almost a year after the federal government argued before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal that requests for funding under Jordan's Principle were...
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Aid groups ask Canada to prevent child soldiers by rallying G7 heads around education
OTTAWA - Canada's aid sector is rallying around a call for Ottawa to use its place on the world stage to promote education as a way of shoring up global security. Canada is hosting the G7 leaders' summit this June in Alberta and typically the host makes an international development pledge. Aid groups and Canadian senat...
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Liberal party denies Ruby Dhalla translator for French debate
OTTAWA - The Liberal party says it will not accommodate leadership hopeful Ruby Dhalla's request for a translator at the upcoming French debate in Montreal. Party spokesman Parker Lund says only the candidates and the moderator will be allowed on the debate stage and no translation will be provided. Dhalla said in a re...
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Foreign affairs minister travelling to France, Germany and Belgium
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is travelling to Europe today. The minister will be in Europe until Feb. 18, traveling to France, Germany and Belgium to take part in conferences, meet with officials to discuss topics like geopolitical conflicts and foreign interference and speak in a roundtable on...
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In the news today: Territorial premiers make pitch in DC, prorogation two-day hearing
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Territorial premiers to talk Arctic policy in D.C. Territorial premiers are making the case in Washington that Northern Canada is key to continental security, diplomacy and economic opportunity as Canadian leaders continue their d...
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Trump's threats against Canada could reduce visits to border peace garden
BOISSEVAIN, Man. - The International Peace Garden that straddles the Canada-United States border has for more than 90 years been a quiet, pastoral place to celebrate friendship between the two countries. People can stroll through flower gardens and see displays about international co-operation, often without noticing t...
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