

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

Workforce Training - connecting you back to the world of work
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

Canada-wide warrant for Lethbridge man convicted of manslaughter
The Lethbridge Police Service is asking for help in locating a wanted man.Cody Blue Favel, 41, is wanted on a Canada-wide arrest warrant for a parole violation.Favel was convicted of killing two people in a northside park in 2012.Anyone who has seen him or who has information on his whereabouts is asked to call LPS at ...
Jul 04, 2025
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Siksika Nation seeking court ruling on Alberta ending coal mining moratorium
An Alberta First Nation is asking a judge to review the provincial government's decision earlier this year to end its moratorium on coal mining.In an application for judicial review filed this week, Siksika Nation says Alberta failed in its duty to consult when, in January, it lifted its moratorium on new coal mining p...
Jul 04, 2025
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Margaret Matulic running for Lethbridge City Council
Another contender has entered the race for Lethbridge City Council.Margaret (Magie) Matulic has filed her nomination papers for the municipal election, which takes place October 8-20.She provided the following answers to a questionnaire from LNN:Why did you want to run for Lethbridge City Council?I am running as a cand...
Jul 04, 2025
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Periodic closures at Fort Macleod emergency department for three days
Residents of Fort Macleod who need emergency care over the next few days will have to look elsewhere. Alberta Health Services (AHS) says there will be temporary closures at the emergency department at the town's Health Centre.The closures will be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. each day, starting on Friday, July ...
Jul 04, 2025
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Municipal Election 2025

Margaret Matulic running for Lethbridge City Council
Another contender has entered the race for Lethbridge City Council.Margaret (Magie) Matulic has filed her nomination papers for the municipal election, which takes place October 8-20.She provided the following answers to a questionnaire from LNN:Why did you want to run for Lethbridge City Council?I am running as a cand...
Jul 04, 2025
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Oct. 20 Municipal Election
Coaldale councillor Chapman seeking re-election
Town of Coaldale councillor Bill Chapman has officially announced his intent to seek re-election in the upcoming municipal election Oct. 20, 2025. "I am honoured to once again put my name forward for Coaldale town council," says Chapman, in a press release Thursday. "Together with my colleagues, we've ma...
Jun 26, 2025
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Lethbridge youths designing 'I Voted' stickers for municipal election
Voters in Lethbridge will get some fun and creative stickers when they cast their ballots this fall. The City of Lethbridge is teaming up with local school divisions to launch an "I Voted" sticker contest for students in Grades K-12. City Clerk and Returning Officer Bonnie Hilford says she is excited to see w...
May 31, 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

9Round Fitness kicks COVID to the curb with cleanliness
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

National Drowning Prevention Week
Alberta Blue Cross and Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories share drowning prevention tips
Alberta Blue Cross and the Lifesaving Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories are teaming up to help save lives this summer."We have a short summer season in Alberta and it's a great time to get out swimming, boating and spending time around open water," says Brian Geislinger, senior vice-president of Co...
Jul 05, 2025
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July 4, 2025
Update 10: Alberta wildfire update
Recent rainfall across northern Alberta has helped firefighters battling wildfires. However, lightning strikes have sparked new fires in recent days.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., July 4)There are 50 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the Forest Protection Area, and four mutual aid fires.14 are classified ...
Jul 04, 2025
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Health
Study shows benefits of Virtual MD service
A Primary Care Alberta Service is being praised for its efforts treating patients without sending them to emergency departments.The Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine studied the PCA's Virtual MD service and concluded it enables patients to access more appropriate levels of care for their healthcare needs.The servi...
Jul 04, 2025
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New Laws
Information and Privacy Commissioner cites strengths and weaknesses in regulations to support new access and privacy laws
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) has developed and published resources to assist Albertans in understanding and working with new legislation and regulations now in force.Officials with the OIPC say they are pleased with several elements of the new laws that were developed to accompany Alber...
Jul 04, 2025
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Local Sports

Six Lethbridge Hurricanes attending NHL Development Camps
A group of local WHL players will get the opportunity to train with the pros.The Lethbridge Hurricanes have announced that half a dozen members of their 2024-25 roster will attend NHL Development Camps this week.They are Noah Chadwick, Brayden Yager, Caden Price, Carsen Adair, Jackson Unger and Miguel Marques.Chadwick,...
Jul 03, 2025
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Lethbridge Hurricanes make three selections in CHL Import Draft
Three Europeans are set to move to Lethbridge after the CHL Import Draft.The Lethbridge Hurricanes made three selections at the draft, which was held Wednesday morning.Their first pick, 52nd overall, was 17-year-old Filip Novak.Novak, a 6'2", 200-pound forward from Chomutov, Czechia, appeared in just 14 games this...
Jul 02, 2025
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Southern Alberta Summer Games kick off Wednesday in Taber
Some of southern Alberta's finest athletes are set to compete in Taber this week. The town is hosting the Southern Alberta Summer Games (SASG), which take place July 2-5, 2025. Competitors will take part in events such as foot races, basketball, bowling, shooting, archery, ball hockey, baseball, badminton, beach volley...
Jul 02, 2025
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Agriculture

$4.7 million going to emissions reduction projects in Lethbridge & Coaldale
The Government of Canada has announced millions of dollars in funding for a pair of energy-related initiatives in southern Alberta.Federal Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin says a total of $13.3 million under the Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF) will support five projects in Alberta and the Northwest Territories.She sa...
Jul 03, 2025
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$3.2 Million Investment
Alberta government announces agri-research investment
Alberta's government has provided a one-time grant of $3.2 million to 12 applied research associations to upgrade equipment, facilities and infrastructure. Announced on Wednesday, the government says the funding will help improve agricultural research and Alberta producers' competitiveness. Provincial officials say app...
Jun 25, 2025
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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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Canada

Environment group warns against repealing federal electric vehicle mandate
OTTAWA - An environmental think tank is warning the federal government against repealing its electric vehicle mandate. In a statement published Friday, Clean Energy Canada said if Ottawa was going to change the mandate, it should be done with near-term adjustments to help the auto sector "weather this temporary st...
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Advocate calls for better rail safety on 12th anniversary of Lac-Mégantic disaster
MONTREAL - Citizens of Lac-Mégantic, Que., are marking the 12th anniversary of a rail disaster that killed 47 people when a runaway train derailed and smashed into downtown. The town is commemorating the 2013 tragedy by lowering flags to half-mast, holding a moment of silence and laying flowers at the site of th...
4h ago
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Convicted murderer Lori Bill Germa escapes from Archambault Institution in Quebec
MONTREAL - Correctional Service Canada says a 69-year-old convicted murderer has escaped from a prison in Quebec's Laurentians area. Staff discovered late Saturday that Lori Bill Germa was not present during an inmate count at the minimum-security unit of Archambault Institution, where he is serving a first-degree murd...
6h ago
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More soldiers, more money. Canada's top soldier extols benefits of spending boost
CALGARY - Canada's top soldier is looking forward to a boost in military spending that includes a pay raise for military personnel at a time when uncertainty on the world stage is high. NATO leaders - including Canada - have approved a plan to dramatically increase defence spending across the Western alliance to five p...
10h ago
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Ex-fighter jet pilot Stephen Fuhr is on a mission to change how we arm the military
OTTAWA - Not that long ago, former air force fighter pilot Stephen Fuhr was just one among many voices in Canada complaining about the way the federal government makes big defence purchasing decisions. At no point, he said, did it occur to him that he would wind up in his current position - as the prime minister's poin...
12h ago
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Trade war supercharges Montreal Comiccon attendance, spokesman says
MONTREAL - A spokesperson for the Montreal Comiccon says the trade war with the United States could supercharge attendance at the colourful pop culture gathering. A large crowd of people, some dressed as superheroes and TV and movie characters, were already filtering into Montreal's convention centre shortly after door...
Jul 05, 2025
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World

Sheriff says 11 campers are still missing after powerful floods inundated central Texas
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) - Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha says that 11 campers are still missing after powerful floods inundated central Texas. Dozens of people have been killed since raging floodwaters slammed a portion of central Texas starting Friday. The death toll from flash floods rose to nearly 70 on Sunday after...
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Ship attacked in Red Sea off Yemen with gunfire, rocket-propelled grenades, UK maritime agency says
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A ship came under attack Sunday in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen by armed men firing guns and launching rocket-propelled grenades, a group overseen by the British military said. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, which comes as tensions remain high in the M...
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Iran's supreme leader makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war started
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran' s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began, attending a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura. The absence of Khamenei during the war had suggested heavy security for the Iranian leader, who has fina...
Jul 05, 2025
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