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Lethbridge Polytechnic unveils new name for Wildlife Conservation Lab
Lethbridge Polytechnic has announced the new name for its wildlife teaching lab.On Thursday, January 16, 2025, the school announced that the lab will be called the Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Wildlife Conservation Lab, following $350,000 in donations over the last two years from the Alberta Professional Out...
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Lethbridge Polytechnic expecting deficit due to international student restrictions
One of Lethbridge's post-secondary schools says it is facing "significant financial challenges" due to recent changes to federal policy.The Government of Canada announced in September 2024 that it would be reducing the number of international student visas by around 48,000 for 2025/26.It was a decision that w...
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Province announces $1.1 million for southern Alberta non-profits
The Government of Alberta has announced funding for several non-profit organizations.Through the Community Facility Enhancement Program and Community Initiatives Program, a total of 226 groups across the province will be supported.Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir says the money will help to suppo...
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STARS Lottery underway for 2025 as organization celebrates 40th anniversary
2025 marks the 40th anniversary of STARS' operations, and the STARS Lottery has returned.This year, the STARS Lottery has the biggest prize pool in their history up for grabs, which includes three grand prize dream homes.STARS announced the beginning of the 2025 lottery in Lethbridge on Thursday, January 16 at the Leth...
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Matching Donations until December 31, 2024 - Up to the first $8,000! With Giving Tuesday just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to double your impact! Thanks to our three amazing supporters, every donation made until December 31 will be matched, up to $8,000—meaning your gift can go twice as far in supporting local theatre. We’re so grateful to everyone who has already contributed and helped us make a difference this season! With a recent strike notice from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, there may be some disruptions to mail services. Usually, we'd send our holiday appeal by post, but this year, we're reaching out online so you won’t miss out on the ways you can make a difference. Whether it’s a one-time gift or joining as a monthly donor, here are some simple ways to give this season: Online: Donate through our website https://www.newwesttheatre.com/?form=donations anytime—it’s quick and secure. Canada Helps: Want to donate securities? Canada Helps makes it easy. Just select New West Theatre when you donate! https://www.canadahelps.org/en/ Mail: While there may be delays, you can still mail a donation to us: New West Theatre Suite 111, 210A - 12A St N Lethbridge AB T1H 2J1 Phone: Give us a call at (403) 381-9378 —we’re here to help with any donation questions. E-Transfer: Send an e-transfer to finance@newwesttheatre.com and just add “Donation” in the notes section. In Person: Drop by in person at our office and say hello! Address: New West Theatre
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New West Theatre
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Giving Thanks to Our Incredible Community This Thanksgiving Season! We extend a special thank you to: Our Patrons – Your unwavering support is the heartbeat of New West Theatre. Whether it’s cheering in the audience, sharing kind words, or encouraging your friends and family to join us, you bring our shows to life. Your enthusiasm reminds us of the power of live theatre and the impact it has on our community. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing by us, season after season. Our Donors – Your generosity goes far beyond financial support—it’s an investment in creativity, culture, and the future of the arts in Lethbridge. Each donation, no matter the size, makes a difference in the lives of our artists, our participants, and our audiences. You are the reason we can dream bigger and reach further with our productions and outreach programs. Thank you for believing in the transformative power of theatre. Our Volunteers – We are truly in awe of your dedication. You show up with passion, enthusiasm, and a willingness to lend a hand in every way imaginable. Whether it’s ushering guests, helping with productions, or supporting our education programs, your efforts are invaluable, and we are endlessly grateful for your selflessness. Our Sponsors – Your support is vital to our mission. Through your partnerships, we are able to continue bringing high-quality, inspiring theatre to Lethbridge. Your commitment to the arts helps us nurture talent, foster creativity, and build a stronger, more connected community. Thank you for standing by us and helping us grow. Our Artists – To the talented performers, designers, directors, and crew members who pour their hearts into every project, we are endlessly grateful. Your creativity, passion, and hard work are the foundation of everything we do. It is your talent that makes New West Theatre the magical, vibrant space it is, and we are so fortunate to have you as part of our family. Thank you for the unforgettable stories you bring to life, and for the joy you inspire in our audiences. Our Community Organizations – We are so proud to work alongside you in delivering programs that make a real difference in Lethbridge. From our education initiatives to our outreach programs, the work we do together changes lives. This is why we do what we do. It’s the community, it’s the connection, and it’s the powerful stories we’re honored to share with you all.
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Alberta

Alberta seniors get 25% off at 142 campgrounds this summer
Alberta seniors will get a discount this summer when visiting provincial parks.The Government of Alberta shared Friday that starting May 1, those ages 65+ will enjoy 25 per cent off camping fees at select campgrounds."We live in the most beautiful place on earth, and initiatives like these will make it easier than...
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Nominate someone remarkable for the Alberta Order of Excellence
Nominations are open for Alberta's highest honour, the Alberta Order of Excellence.Albertans are encouraged to nominate remarkable community members, leaders and innovators for membership ahead of the Feb. 15 deadline.Members include Olympians, scientists, volunteers, leaders in business, and artists. A total of 220 Al...
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Energy
Alberta Energy Regulator lays nine charges against Imperial Oil for 2023 spill
The Alberta Energy Regulator has laid nine charges against Imperial Oil almost two years after an estimated 5.3 million litres of toxic wastewater spilled from a pond at its Kearl oilsands mine north of Fort McMurray, Alta.The charges include failing to report the spill as soon as the company became aware of it, releas...
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Trades
ASET's tradesperson to CTech pathway program celebrates a decade in Alberta
The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) are providing a new opportunity for tradespersons in Alberta. ASET, which has 300 members from Red Deer, for example, is offering the tradesperson to CTech pathway program which helps a journey person earn the ASET designation of cert...
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Canada

Chrystia Freeland says Pierre Poilievre will 'sell' Canada out to Donald Trump
OTTAWA - Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland is billing herself as the best person to lead Canada's fight against Donald Trump. In her first campaign ad since joining the Liberal leadership race Friday Freeland claims Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre would sell Canada out to Trump. The ad was launched in a vi...
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Extreme cold warnings in effect across Prairies, parts of Ontario and Quebec
Environment Canada issued extreme cold warnings for much of the Prairies and parts of Ontario and Quebec on Saturday morning as arctic air poured south. The national weather agency said the cold snap has sent the wind chill plummeting below -40 C in some parts of the country, including northeastern Alberta and most of ...
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'She has lost someone dear': Professor hopes orca's 'grief swim' spurs ethics rethink
As the female orca known as Tahlequah once again carries the body of a dead calf through waters near Vancouver Island, for the second time in seven years, researcher Barbara J. King says there's no mistaking the nature of the phenomenon. King said she's "more convinced than ever that animals, many animals, are exp...
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Universities face 'across the board' cuts in wake of international student cap
OTTAWA - Canadian colleges and universities are responding to a cash crunch brought on by Ottawa's cut to international student permits with layoffs, hiring freezes and service reductions, say people in the post-secondary education sector. A year ago, the federal government announced a 35 per cent reduction in study pe...
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Trump won't wait to review CUSMA trade pact, experts say
WASHINGTON - U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's pledge to hit Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs has sent shockwaves through America's closest neighbours - but it's likely just a first step in his plan to rattle a critical trilateral trade pact. The Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement is up for revie...
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Icebreaker journey along St. Lawrence River sparks hopes for winter cruise industry
MONTREAL - An icebreaker cruise ship set sail on Friday for a frosty journey that will bring passengers along the St. Lawrence River, a new route that tourism officials hope will usher in a new era of winter cruises in the province. Ponant, the French company that owns the vessel, says it will be the first internationa...
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