

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

Ecoline Windows: Supplying energy-efficient products to Canadian homeowners
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

Lethbridge Police asking for help in locating armed robbery suspect
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says it is attempting to find a man accused of committing an armed robbery.Robert James Spier, 62, of Lethbridge, is charged with robbery and possession of an offensive weapon dangerous to the public.'This is in connection with an armed robbery at the Ace Liquor store on the 300 bloc...
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Senators' Southern Alberta tour deemed a success
A group of federal politicians say they walked away from a tour of the region with a deeper understanding and appreciation of southern Alberta.The four-day trip, which wrapped up on Monday, July 14, was organized by Calgary Senator Daryl S. Fridhandler, as he hoped to leave a lasting impression of the region's contribu...
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Lethbridge has second most expensive housing prices in Alberta
A new report shows that the average cost to buy a house in Lethbridge is greater than in a city with more than 10 times its population.The Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) shows that home prices, for all types of residential properties in Lethbridge in June 2025, averaged $439,818. This marks an increase of 9.3 p...
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South Country Co-op partners on southern Alberta battery recycling program
Recycling batteries in southern Alberta has become a little bit easier.South Country Co-op has officially launched the Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! program across all its retail locations.The partnership with Call2Recycle Canada is the first by a Co-op within Alberta, and officially began in May with 24 sites across...
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Municipal Election 2025

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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Kelti Baird running for Lethbridge City Council
Another person has stepped forward in the race for Lethbridge City Council.Kelti Baird is confirmed to be running in the 2025 municipal election, which takes place October 8-20, 2025.She provided the following answers to a questionnaire by LNN:Why did you want to run for Lethbridge City Council? I'm running for City Co...
Jul 08, 2025
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Gerry Saguin running for Lethbridge City Council
The race for Lethbridge City Council continues to expand.Gerry Saguin has announced that he will be seeking a seat on council in the 2025 municipal election, which takes place October 8-20.He provided the following answers to an LNN questionnaire:Why did you want to run for Lethbridge City Council? I'm running for Leth...
Jul 07, 2025
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What's Happening
Nighttime construction on Hwy 3 in Lethbridge starts April 17
Apr 17, 2025

Renter's Choice - a business built on a dream, heartache and perseverance
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

47% of Albertans $200 or less away from bankruptcy; report
Nearly half of Albertans say there is a short distance between themselves and financial insolvency.That is according to the latest Consumer Debt Index report from MNP.About 47 per cent of Albertans who were surveyed between June 9-13, 2025, say they are $200 or less away from bankruptcy each month, which is more than a...
Jul 16, 2025
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July 15, 2025
Update 13: Alberta wildfire update
Favourable weather in recent days has allowed firefighters to bring more wildfires under control.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., July 15)There are 53 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the Forest Protection Area, and four mutual aid fires.10 are classified as out of control, eight are being held and 35 are ...
Jul 15, 2025
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CP NewsAlert: Calgary police officer charged with two counts of second-degree murder
CALGARY - The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team says a Calgary police officer has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder after the occupants of a van were shot dead following a slow speed pursuit in 2023. More coming. The Canadian Press
Jul 15, 2025
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Edmonton-based ceremonial mounted army troop guarding London
OTTAWA - Just over a month after King Charles expressed his support for a "strong and free" Canada in a visit to Ottawa, he invited Canadian soldiers to staff the ceremonial mounted troop which guards the official entrance to Buckingham Palace in London. The Edmonton-based Lord Strathcona's Horse regiment are...
Jul 15, 2025
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Local Sports

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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Slo-Pitch provincials kick off Friday in Lethbridge
Residents of Lethbridge can take in some slo-pitch action this weekend, featuring some of the best players in the province.The city is hosting the 2025 Alberta Provincial Championship from Friday to Sunday, July 11-13, 2025.The Valley Men's Slo-Pitch team will represent Lethbridge and southern Alberta.Eight teams are c...
Jul 11, 2025
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Lethbridge Hurricanes acquire Lukas Lima
A new deal with the Everett Silvertips will add another member to the Lethbridge Hurricanes' roster.The Canes have acquired 2008-born forward Lukas Lima in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick in the 2029 WHL Prospects Draft.The 17-year-old was drafted by the Silvertips in the fourth round (86th overall) in the 2023 W...
Jul 10, 2025
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Agriculture

Significant concern for drought conditions in southern Alberta
An official with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says it has been a challenging summer for farmers in the prairies, and it might not get much better in the immediate future.Agroclimate Specialist Trevor Hadwin has provided his latest drought monitor update, largely focusing on the conditions in June 2025.He says he re...
Jul 10, 2025
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$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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Canada

Toronto's 2005 Boxing Day gunman faces first-degree murder charge in Montreal
MONTREAL - A man convicted in Toronto's fatal 2005 Boxing Day shootout has been charged with murder in Montreal. Jeremiah Valentine, 43, faces one count of first-degree murder in the killing this week of Abdeck Kenedith Ibrahim, 33, who was gunned down in a downtown Montreal square. Valentine was among those convicted ...
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Non-binary person's U.S. deportation paused due to risks faced by LGBTQ+ people
OTTAWA - A non-binary person is being allowed to temporarily remain in Canada after removal proceedings were stayed by a judge who said an immigration officer did not consider the potential dangers facing LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. Angel Jenkel came to Canada in August 2022, but says they overstayed their six month visi...
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Bank of Canada, Crown corporations set to align with Liberal cost-cutting plans
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada and most other federal Crown corporations will be looking to trim their budgets alongside a wider government effort to cut costs. A spokesperson for the Bank of Canada confirms the central bank will "align" with the Liberal government's plans to carve out savings of 15 per cent in ...
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B.C. Premier David Eby reshuffles cabinet to boost economy and jobs
VICTORIA - British Columbia's cabinet has been reworked in what Premier David Eby says is a strategic shift in order to focus on jobs and the economy. Former housing minister Ravi Kahlon takes over as minister responsible for jobs from Diana Gibson, who moves into the citizens' services role previously held by George C...
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Canada's envoy for combatting antisemitism Deborah Lyons leaving post early
OTTAWA - Canada's special official for fighting antisemitism says she is retiring her post, three months before the end of her term. Deborah Lyons served as Canada's Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism since October 2023 and has not explained why she is leaving before her appoi...
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Montreal police recover body of man who went missing in St. Lawrence River
MONTREAL - Montreal police say they've recovered the body of a 32-year-old man who went missing in the St. Lawrence River on Tuesday night. Police said their divers found the man's body at around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the water near Verdun, a southwestern borough. The death is the third since June in the water near a ...
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World

Louisiana cancels $3B repair coastal restoration funded by Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Louisiana is officially halting a $3 billion coastal restoration funded by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement money, state and federal agencies confirmed Thursday. The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project had been intended to rebuild upward of 20 square miles (32 kilometers) of land in so...
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Man who sent Facebook message about committing a campus sexual assault pleads guilty
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) - An American accused of sexually assaulting a fellow Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said "So I raped you" has pleaded guilty months after being extradited from France to face the allegations. Ian Cleary, 32, who was raised in Silicon Va...
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Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail over Dallas high-speed crash
DALLAS (AP) - Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Thursday after authorities said he and another speeding driver caused a chain-reaction crash that left multiple people injured on a Dallas highway last year. The Dallas County District Attorney's Office said Rice pleaded guil...
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