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Lethbridge and Area

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 ...
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Lethbridge Police responding to high-risk incident
Police say they are on the scene of a high-risk incident in north Lethbridge.First reported at 6:22 a.m. on Friday, July 4, the Lethbridge Police Service says it is occurring on the 200 block of Uplands Boulevard North.The public is asked to avoid the area for the time being.There are no details on the nature of the in...
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Trial date set for Lethbridge man accused of sexually assaulting minor
A Lethbridge man will stand trial towards the end of this year after allegedly sexually assaulting a young boy.A trial date for Quan Phuoc Tran, 66, has been set for Dec. 1, 2025.He was arrested back in February following a reported incident at the Stan Siwik Pool on the north side.The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) c...
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Lethbridge woman sentenced following child's death
A woman from Lethbridge will spend just under two additional years behind bars after her son's passing.Blanche Isobel Irene Fick appeared in court on Wednesday and was sentenced to 900 days in custody on one count of criminal negligence causing death. With credit for time already served, the 39-year-old has 678 days re...
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Alberta

Two multi-million-dollar winning lottery tickets purchased in Alberta
Check your lottery tickets because two Albertans are about to become much richer.The Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) says two LOTTO 6/49 tickets in the province have won on the Classic Draw for July 2, 2025."Each ticket holder is $2.5 million dollars richer," reads a news release from the WCLC.One o...
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'Uniquely Canadian': Stampede begins with parade led by country star Shania Twain
The Old West will be on full display as thousands clad in tassels, boots and buckles march through city streets today to kick off the Calgary Stampede.Country superstar Shania Twain will saddle up and lead the parade on horseback before performing Saturday at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Stampede runs until July 13.T...
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Provincial Politics
Province announces $3M investment to support economic growth in rural communities
Alberta's government announced Thursday, an additional $3 million in grants for Indigenous and small communities to maximize opportunities in rural areas.To support local projects that promote innovation and sustainable economic growth across the province, Alberta's government says it is providing a second round of gra...
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Provincial Politics
Province announces $4M investment for small and medium-sized manufacturers
Alberta's government has announced an investment of more than $4 million to help small and medium sized businesses boost their productivity and thrive across the province.Provincial officials say the government is focused on growing the economy by creating a business-friendly climate where companies want to invest. The...
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Canada

In the news today: Manitoba town to evacuate due to wildfire
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Manitoba town to evacuate due to wildfire The northern Manitoba town of Lynn Lake has issued a mandatory evacuation order as a nearby wildfire threatens to cause an imminent loss of power to the community. The evacuation begins Fr...
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Academics call on Ottawa to speed up Palestinian student visas
OTTAWA - A group of Canadian academics is calling on the federal government to speed up approvals of student visas for Palestinians after two students who were accepted at a Canadian university died before they could leave the region. Ayman Oweida, chair of the Palestinian Students and Scholars at Risk Network, said th...
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Second-generation Canadians weigh the cost of carrying on the family business - and their parents' legacy
In the corner of her family's downtown Toronto restaurant, Jeanette Liu's young son eats a plate of chili chicken as customers gather around tables and servers bustle across the floor. Her son spending the summer at Yueh Tung is "full circle" for Liu, whose own childhood memories are flooded with the sound of...
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CP NewsAlert: Northern Manitoba town orders evacuation as wildfire threatens power
LYNN LAKE - The northern Manitoba town of Lynn Lake has issued a mandatory evacuation order as a nearby wildfire threatens to cause an imminent loss of power to the community. The evacuation begins Friday, though officials haven't provided a time for when residents must be out of their homes. More coming. The Canadian ...
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CP NewsAlert: B.C. police arrest two over extortion involving South Asian community
SURREY - RCMP in Surrey, B.C., say two suspects have been arrested in their investigation into extortion that has targeted the South Asian business community. Police say they've been looking into the allegations since 2023, where victims have reported receiving threats demanding large sums of money, sometimes followed ...
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City of Ottawa converts unused office space to interim housing for asylum seekers
OTTAWA - The City of Ottawa has converted an unused downtown office space into transitional housing for 140 asylum seekers. It's the first major project the city has undertaken to turn office space into temporary housing, something cities across Canada are pursuing as they grapple with a countrywide housing crisis. The...
18h ago
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