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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

Lethbridge Police investigating 'serious collision'
Police are continuing to investigate a motor vehicle collision along Highway 3 in Lethbridge that they described as serious.According to LPS, it occurred in the area of the highway and 30 Street around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.We are awaiting further updates from police.
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Police training occurring at Taber high school for several days
Residents of Taber should not be alarmed if they see armed police officers near W.R. Meyers High School.The Taber Police Service (TPS) says its members, along with "multiple police agencies," are undergoing a series of training exercises.It will take place July 8-11, as well as the 14th and 15th. Signs will b...
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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...
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Lethbridge Hurricanes sign forward Cash Whitmore
A new player has joined the roster of the Lethbridge Hurricanes.The team has announced the signing of 2010-born forward Cash Whitmore to a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement.He was selected by the Canes in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2025 US Prospects Draft.The 14-year-old hails from Lone Tree, Color...
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Municipal Election 2025

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...
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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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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 ...
Jul 04, 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

Ecoline Windows: Supplying energy-efficient products to Canadian homeowners
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
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Alberta

On the midway grounds
Three people seriously hurt after targeted assault at Calgary Stampede; Police
Calgary police say they are investigating after three people were seriously hurt in an assault at the Calgary Stampede.Police say they responded to reports of an assault just after 11 p.m. Tuesday near the Euroslide on the Stampede's midway.They say they found a severely injured man who was transported to hospital in l...
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Promoting Local
Alberta government offering its own museum freebies as part of Canada Strong pass
Alberta's government is jumping on board a federal initiative aimed at saving Canadians a buck if they stay close to home this summer.The province says it's offering its own free and discounted admissions as part of the Canada Strong Pass program, introduced by the federal government last month.First promised as a way ...
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Agriculture
Change in beef check-off collection takes effect August 1
Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off says some changes are coming on August 1 for how the levy is collected in Alberta, BC and Saskatchewan.As of that date, the check-off will be based on where the person selling the livestock lives, not where the animals are sold.Officials say this applies to auctions, dealers and farm-to-f...
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July 8, 2025
Update 11: Alberta wildfire update
Warm, windy weather is expected to be followed by a cool-down later this week, which could help in the ongoing fire fight.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., July 8)There are 41 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the Forest Protection Area, and four mutual aid fires.10 are classified as out of control, seven ar...
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Local Sports

Lethbridge Hurricanes sign forward Cash Whitmore
A new player has joined the roster of the Lethbridge Hurricanes.The team has announced the signing of 2010-born forward Cash Whitmore to a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement.He was selected by the Canes in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2025 US Prospects Draft.The 14-year-old hails from Lone Tree, Color...
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Lethbridge hosting Slo-Pitch provincials July 11-13
The best slo-pitch softball players in Alberta are set to compete in Lethbridge this week.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 competing, with the first contests...
Jul 07, 2025
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Over 1,000 medals awarded at Southern Alberta Summer Games in Taber
The Southern Alberta Summer Games (SASG) hosted in Taber wrapped up on Saturday.Athletes of varying ages competed in a variety of sports over four days, representing their communitiesThirteen different municipalities were represented at the event, with 1,049 medals handed out.Host M.D. of Taber stood atop the podium wi...
Jul 07, 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

Three people seriously hurt after targeted assault at Calgary Stampede: Police
Calgary police say they are investigating after three people were seriously hurt in an assault at the Calgary Stampede. Police say they responded to reports of an assault just after 11 p.m. Tuesday near the Euroslide on the Stampede's midway. They say they found a severely injured man who was transported to hospital in...
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In the news today: Ottawa to miss daycare deadline, Atlantic measles vax rate low
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Ottawa to miss deadline for $10 child care: report Ottawa is expected to miss its 2026 deadline to implement $10-a-day child care services across the country, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives said in a new report publis...
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Vaccination rates among children in Maritimes are too low to stop spread of measles
FREDERICTON - At least three out of the four Atlantic provinces have released data revealing their measles vaccination rates in children are below levels recommended by scientists to prevent the disease from spreading. In Nova Scotia, the provincial government told The Canadian Press that about 23 per cent of children ...
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Envoy says Canada is coming closer to recognizing Palestinian statehood
OTTAWA - The Palestinian ambassador to Canada says she feels Ottawa is on the brink of officially recognizing statehood for her people, as she also takes note of tougher language from Canada on Israel's actions in Gaza. "Accountability means everything to the Palestinian people. That's all we are looking for,"...
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Safety report expected after 11 killed in vehicle ramming at Vancouver festival
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government is expected to release a report today on ways to improve safety and security at events two months after 11 people were killed in a vehicle ramming at a Vancouver festival. Premier David Eby asked retired B.C. Supreme Court chief justice Christopher Hinkson to conduct the comm...
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Ottawa set to miss 2026 deadline for establishing $10-a-day child care: report
OTTAWA - Ottawa is expected to miss its 2026 deadline to implement $10-a-day child care services across the country, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives said in a new report published on Wednesday. The analysis concluded that just six provinces and territories are meeting that fee target now. David Macdonald, a...
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World

Biden's former doctor refuses to answer questions in House Republican probe
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden's former White House physician is refusing answer questions as part of the House Republican investigation into Biden's health in office. Dr. Kevin O'Connor invoked doctor-client privilege and his rights under the Fifth Amendment during an appearance Wednesday before the House Overs...
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3 dead as flash flooding hits mountain village of Ruidoso in New Mexico, officials say
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - Three people have died in a mountain village in southern New Mexico that is a popular summer retreat after monsoon rains triggered flash flooding that was so intense an entire house was swept downstream, officials said. A man and two children were swept away Tuesday by floodwaters, the village of ...
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Europe's top human rights court finds Russia committed major international law violations in Ukraine
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - Europe's top human rights court said on Wednesday that Russia has violated international law in Ukraine, the first time an international court has found Moscow responsible for human rights abuses since the full-scale invasion in 2022. Judges at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbo...
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