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Lethbridge and Area
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Lethbridge and Red Deer
Two Alberta private surgery clinic contracts in limbo amid allegations in scandal
Alberta's health ministry says two proposed private surgery clinics at the centre of allegations of high-level government corruption remain in limbo."At this time, no agreements have been finalized for facilities in Red Deer or Lethbridge," Jessi Rampton, press secretary to Health Minister Adriana LaGrange, s...
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Exhibition budget deficit smaller than forecast
Things continue to turn around for the better for Lethbridge & District Exhibition.The organization provided its latest financial update to a City of Lethbridge committee this week, going over the numbers up to the end of October 2024. This marks the end of the group's fiscal year.Officials report that the Exhibiti...
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Funding announced to expand Handi-Ride in Coaldale area
Residents with mobility issues will soon be able to take a new bus in and around Coaldale.The federal government has announced more than $3.4 million through the Rural Transit Solution Fund to support six projects in rural Alberta communities.One of the organizations receiving funding is the Coaldale & District Han...
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LPS seeking witnesses in west side pedestrian hit-and-run
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for the public's help as they investigate a pedestrian collision.At approximately 5:04 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025, police say a male youth was crossing Jerry Potts Blvd West in the area of Mike Mountain Horse School when he was struck by a vehicle. The boy sustained ...
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What's Happening
What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: February 10-16, 2025
Feb 10, 2025
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Renter's Choice - offering a Pet Program for that special family member
What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: January 29-February 2, 2025
Jan 29, 2025
What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: January 20-26, 2025
Jan 20, 2025
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Renter's Choice - a business built on a dream, heartache and perseverance
What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: January 6-12, 2025
Jan 07, 2025
What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: December 30 - January 5, 2025
Dec 30, 2024
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Alberta
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Provincial Politics
Alberta cabinet minister calls for health minister to be removed amid scandal
One of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's cabinet ministers is calling for Health Minister Adriana LaGrange to be moved out after allegations of high-level corruption surrounding contracts.Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie, in a memo this week obtained and reported on by CBC, says LaGrange and the top civil servant i...
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Lethbridge and Red Deer
Two Alberta private surgery clinic contracts in limbo amid allegations in scandal
Alberta's health ministry says two proposed private surgery clinics at the centre of allegations of high-level government corruption remain in limbo."At this time, no agreements have been finalized for facilities in Red Deer or Lethbridge," Jessi Rampton, press secretary to Health Minister Adriana LaGrange, s...
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Alberta car theft trends suggest organized crime, say police
Police in Alberta say car theft trends show sophisticated organized crime operations have moved from east to west in recent years.Équité (ek-wit-AY') Association says Alberta has the highest per capita vehicle theft rate, but police are recovering fewer stolen cars.Police say it's a hallmark sign that org...
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Provincial Politics
Alberta Energy Regulator names former oil and gas CEO as top executive
Alberta's energy watchdog has chosen a former oil and gas company CEO as its new boss.Rob Morgan, who most recently led Strathcona Resources Ltd., is to take the helm starting Tuesday, the Alberta Energy Regulator said in a release Thursday.Morgan is an engineer with four decades of oil and gas industry experience, the...
Feb 13, 2025
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Local Sports
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Cleaver stops 30, Yager has two points as Hurricanes down Rebels 3-1
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes are back in the win column after a 3-1 victory over the Red Deer Rebels on Wednesday, February 12.The team had recently had its three-game streak snapped by the Calgary Hitmen the night before.In the first period, the Hurricanes kept up pressure throughout, outshooting Red Dee...
Feb 13, 2025
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Hurricanes fall to Hitmen 3-2 in overtime
The Lethbridge Hurricanes had their winning streak snapped at three games last night, falling 3-2 to the Calgary Hitmen in overtime.The game between the two once again had a high level of importance for the standings, as Calgary was just three points ahead of Lethbridge going in.In the first period, the Hitmen hit the ...
Feb 12, 2025
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Hurricanes dominate Raiders, Rebels for back-to-back wins
The Lethbridge Hurricanes won both of their games on the weekend in dominant fashion.February 7 vs. Prince Albert RaidersIn the first game of their two-game set, the Hurricanes welcomed the East Division leading Prince Albert Raiders on Friday night.Ahead of the game, the team held a ceremony to recognize Corey Lyons, ...
Feb 10, 2025
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Agriculture
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$19 million worth of irrigation projects underway in southern Alberta
The Government of Alberta says several initiatives are underway to improve the region's irrigation systems.The 2024 provincial budget included $19 million in funding for the Irrigation Rehabilitation Program, which helps irrigation districts to modernize infrastructure.The goal is to allow water to efficiently and reli...
Feb 07, 2025
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Website showcases Made in Alberta foods as tariffs push Canadians to buy local
Anybody who is looking to avoid supporting American companies in the wake of U.S. tariffs can easily find local alternatives.MadeInAlberta.co launched in 2023 as the Alberta Food Processors Association (AFPA) and the provincial government sought to promote local items.It features hundreds of foods and beverages includi...
Feb 03, 2025
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Blair Roth reflects on hall of fame worthy career in agriculture
A Lethbridge man is looking back on decades of hard work as he is inducted into the province's Agriculture Hall of Fame. Blair Roth was celebrated at the induction ceremony on Wednesday, January 29 at the Reynolds Museum in Wetaskiwin. He says it was "surprising and humbling" to receive such an honour, and th...
Feb 02, 2025
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Canada
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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to speak at 'Canada First' rally in Ottawa
OTTAWA - Pierre Poilievre is set to address Conservative party supporters this afternoon at a rally in downtown Ottawa. The event is being branded as a "Canada First" rally and the party is asking people to wear red and white to honour the Canadian flag on its 60th anniversary. U.S. President Donald Trump's t...
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Ottawa a 'winter wonderland' with Winterlude and a fully-open canal
OTTAWA - David Wilson and Jackie Eckholm dreamt of attending Winterlude and skating on the Rideau Canal after their last visit to Ottawa nine years ago. When the Chicago couple saw on the news in January that the city's iconic Rideau Canal Skateway had been opened to the public, they immediately booked their trip to Ca...
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Ontario NDP leader off to Thunder Bay after northern debate, Green leader in Muskoka
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles is set to make campaign stops in Thunder Bay today, fresh off an election debate held specifically to discuss northern issues. Stiles is expected to visit a local market and doughnut shop before making an announcement at an education centre. Neither Progressive Conservative Leader Doug F...
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Quebec businesswoman, author appointed to the Senate
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of a new independent senator to fill one of the Senate's few remaining vacancies. The Prime Minister's Office says in a news release that the Governor General has appointed Danièle Henkel as an independent senator to fill a Senate vacancy for Q...
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Fentanyl 'czar' isn't a czar at all, as Brosseau officially named as a commissioner
OTTAWA - Canada's new fentanyl czar, it turns out, isn't a czar at all. The federal government named Kevin Brosseau to the position earlier this week but made it official in an order-in-council published today. In that order Brosseau's official title is not "fentanyl czar" but the "Commissioner of Canada...
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Police say deaths of man, woman in their 70s near Montreal likely murder-suicide
MONTREAL - Police say the deaths of two people in their 70s whose bodies were found Thursday in a Montreal suburb are being investigated as a murder-suicide. Longueuil, Que., police initially described the deaths as suspicious and said today the case involves a femicide. Officers were called to a home in Boucherville, ...
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World
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German chancellor hits back at US at security conference as Trump administration upends norms
MUNICH (AP) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday shot back strongly in defense of his stance against the far-right and said his country won't accept people who "intervene in our democracy," a day after U.S. Vice President JD Vance scolded European leaders over their approach to democracy. The German le...
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Hamas is set to free 3 more Israeli hostages after dispute threatened to reignite war in Gaza
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) - Three more Israelis held captive in the Gaza Strip are on the verge of being freed Saturday as part of a shaky ceasefire deal that requires Israel to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange. The truce that began nearly four weeks ago had been jeopardized in recent days by a ...
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Monty the giant schnauzer wins Westminster dog show
NEW YORK (AP) - This time, the giant schnauzer went the full Monty. After coming close in the last two years, Monty the giant schnauzer won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night, leaving handler and co-owner Katie Bernardin almost too emotional to speak. "He always tries so hard, and ...
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