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Lethbridge and Area
Father convicted of manslaughter in killing of Nobleford man & his uncle denied full parole
An Alberta father convicted of manslaughter for aiding his son in the 2020 killings of two Métis hunters has been denied full parole.A trial heard that in March 2020, Roger Bilodeau and his son Anthony Bilodeau confronted Maurice Cardinal and Jacob Sansom, shot them and left them on the side of the road near Gle...
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Ben Slingerland announced as BILD Lethbridge Region Hall of Fame inductee
The owner of a local construction business is being celebrated for his efforts.BILD Lethbridge has announced Ben Slingerland as the 2024 Hall of Fame inductee.Slingerland is the owner of Reside Custom Builders (formerly Reside Construction Ltd.), which he founded in 1999.According to BILD Lethbridge, Slingerland has fo...
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MLA Neudorf discusses affordability, tariffs and more with residents
The MLA for Lethbridge-East got to meet with his constituents this week to discuss some of the most pressing issues on their minds.The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce hosted a Fireside Chat with Nathan Neudorf, who also serves as the Minister of Affordability and Utilities.Neudorf says it was a well-attended event with ...
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Lethbridge Police Service introduces new Pipe Band
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has a pipe band.On January 20, a Memorandum of Understanding between LPS and two community pipe bands, The Legion Pipe Band and the Bridge City Highlanders Pipes and Drums, was officially signed.The MOU solidified the creation of the new Lethbridge Police Service Pip...
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Taber - renewal and diversification on a solid foundation
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Lethbridge restaurant raises funds for Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation
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Alberta
Assisted Living Alberta announced as last public health agency taking over AHS
The Alberta government has named Assisted Living Alberta as the last of four new public agencies taking over provincial health care from Alberta Health Services.Seniors, Community and Social Services Minister Jason Nixon said Thursday the new agency will be responsible for a number of services, including continuing and...
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Agriculture
2024 edition of Alberta Open Farm Days breaks attendance record
Organizers with Alberta Open Farm Days say attendance broke a record in 2024. They say Open Farm Days attracted 52,000 visitors in 2024 compared to 36,000 in 2023."We were very excited about Alberta Open Farm Days 2024. We saw a notable increase in the number of participating farms, with more than 150 farms openin...
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Alberta cuts funding to gambling support group as it eyes private online betting
Alberta's government has ended a funding contract for a non-profit organization that provides education and resources for gambling addiction.Ray Reshke, executive director of the Edmonton-based Problem Gambling Resources Network, says without the funding the organization will likely have to shut its doors.He said the n...
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Alberta Premier Smith pitching joint Canada-U.S. NORAD military base in Arctic
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for a joint Canada-U.S. NORAD base in northern Canada to bolster Arctic security. Smith says she pitched the idea at a recent meeting with fellow premiers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. She says the base could be similar to the Canadian NORAD Region headquarters ...
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Local Sports
Coaldale & District Soccer Association Donates $50,000 to Shift Recreation Centre
The Coaldale & District Soccer Association has made a big donation to Coaldale's Shift Recreation Centre.On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, the organization donated $50,000 to the Shift Community Recreation Centre as part of the Town of Coaldale's "Coaldale STRONG" fundraising campaign.The donation was annou...
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Hurricanes win two of three over weekend against Central Division rivals
The Lethbridge Hurricanes had a very busy weekend, with games on all three days.January 24, 2025 vs. Red Deer RebelsThe Canes kicked off the three game set on Friday night hosting the Red Deer Rebels. In the first, Lethbridge found themselves on a powerplay 8:31 in, and a goal came just 10 seconds later. In a scramble ...
Jan 27, 2025
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Redcliff's Ross takes home silver representing Canada at 2025 Winter World University Games
A southern Alberta woman has returned from Italy with a silver medal from the 2025 International University Sports Federation Winter World Games.READ: Redcliff's Ross representing Canada at 2025 FISU Winter World University GamesKaitlyn Ross, 23, was a goaltender for Canada in women's hockey at the games.She played for...
Jan 27, 2025
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Agriculture
Crop Development Centre receives funding for continued wheat research
The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition will continue its commitment to improving wheat varieties.CWRC is committing $11.8 million over the next five years to a core breeding agreement (CBA) with the University of Saskatchewan's Crop Development Centre (CDC) which extends the CBA that concluded at the end of 2024.CWRC ch...
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Lethbridge man inducted into Agriculture Hall of Fame
A person from Lethbridge is being honoured for his contributions to the world of agriculture.Blair Roth is one of three inductees into the 2024 class of the Agriculture Hall of Fame. It is described as the Department of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation's oldest and most prestigious award.Roth was born and raised near...
Jan 29, 2025
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Southern Alberta groundwater to be mapped as demand rises
As the demand for water continues to increase in the region, officials want to get a better idea of where our groundwater is.The Government of Alberta has announced $3.8 million in funding for the Alberta Geological Survey. They will complete a three-year study mapping the quality, quantity and locations of groundwater...
Jan 28, 2025
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Canada
Conservative fundraising for 2024 nearly doubles Liberal, NDP totals
OTTAWA - The Conservative Party had a banner fundraising year in 2024, when it nearly doubled the combined total collected by the Liberals and NDP by raising almost $41.8 million. The Conservatives brought in nearly $12.8 million in the final quarter of 2024, according to filings with Elections Canada. In all of 2024, ...
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Here's the latest as Trump tariff deadline looms
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods as early as Saturday. Politicians and business groups are making a final push today in the hope of avoiding or mitigating the move, and the economic uncertainty that would follow. Here's the latest (all times Eastern): --- 11:20 ...
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Google payments for news organizations to begin later than expected
Canadian journalism organizations are having to wait a bit longer for their share of the $100 million Google agreed to pay news outlets to be exempt from the Online News Act. The organization administering the money now says funds will flow to outlets later than the January timeline it first provided. The Canadian Jour...
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Ottawa defers effective date of capital gains changes to 2026
The federal government says it is deferring the implementation of a hike to the capital gains inclusion rate to next year. The deferral moves back the implementation of the change from June 25, 2024 to January 1, 2026. The deferral offers a reprieve for Canadians and businesses who were seeking clarity as the tax deadl...
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Chrystia Freeland says Canada should target Elon Musk's Tesla in a tariff fight
OTTAWA - Liberal leadership hopeful Chrystia Freeland says Canada should target Teslas and U.S. alcohol as part of its tariff retaliation package should U.S. President Donald Trump made good on his trade threats. In an interview with The Canadian Press, Freeland says there should be a 100 per cent tariff on all U.S. wi...
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Statistics Canada reports economy contracted 0.2 per cent in November
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product decreased 0.2 per cent in November, the largest monthly contraction since December 2023. However, the agency says its preliminary estimate for December pointed to an increase of 0.2 per cent for the final month of the year. The advance estimate suggests an ann...
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World
Serbian student protesters march ahead of major blockade of Danube bridges
INDJIJA, Serbia (AP) - A driver in Belgrade, rammed a car into a silent protest in the Serbian capital Friday, slightly injuring one woman, the third such incident in weeks. The incident happened in downtown Belgrade during 15 minutes of silence observed daily throughout Serbia at noon when a canopy collapsed at a rail...
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Dick Button, Olympic great and voice of skating, dies at 95
NEW YORK (AP) - Olympic figure skating great and authoritative commentator Dick Button has died at 95. Button's son, Edward, said he died Thursday and did not provide a cause. Button won two Olympic gold medals, the most accomplished men's figure skater in history. He also was the voice of his sport and one of its grea...
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Teens from a Boston skating club, their mothers, and coaches among passengers killed in air crash
WASHINGTON (AP) - A crash between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter has killed teen figure skaters returning from a national meet with their mothers and coaches, as well as a group of union steamfitters from the Washington, D.C. area. They were among 60 travelers and four crew members on board the flight ...
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