Lethbridge and Area
Winston Churchill High School unveils new Weld Shop Building set for September opening
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge high school has made a big announcement about a new facility on campus.On Thursday, January 30, 2025, Winston Churchill High School announced the opening of its new Weld Shop Building, a collaboration between the school, Southland Trailers and several other local organizations, including:N...
Jan 31, 2025
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Over $35,000 worth of drugs seized in Brooks
The RCMP has arrested two people in Brooks in connection to alleged drug trafficking.On Thursday, January 30, 2025, officers searched a vehicle in the Sunny Lea area and two homes on Maple Drive and Greenbrook Road.The RCMP says a "significant quantity" of illegal drugs were located at all three locations.Bro...
Jan 31, 2025
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update: Statement from Taber Police
Serial killer wanted in U.S. and Mexico lived in Taber for 49 years
Investigators spent decades trying to find her, but she had been hiding in southern Alberta almost the whole time.The Jackson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) in Missouri has released the details of their long-standing investigation into a fugitive serial killer.They say Sharon Kinne, then 20 years old, killed her husban...
Jan 31, 2025
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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...
Jan 31, 2025
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What's Happening
What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: January 29-February 2, 2025
Jan 29, 2025
Lethbridge restaurant raises funds for Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation
What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: January 20-26, 2025
Jan 20, 2025
What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: January 6-12, 2025
Jan 07, 2025
Renter's Choice - offering a Pet Program for that special family member
What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: December 30 - January 5, 2025
Dec 30, 2024
What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: December 16-22, 2024
Dec 17, 2024
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Alberta
HEALTH CARE
'Revolving door of leadership', says advocate on Alberta Health Services' board dismissal
The province announced Jan. 31 that the entire Alberta Health Services board has been dismissed, effective immediately.-READ: Assisted Living Alberta announced as last public health agency taking over AHS-"We are at a critical time in our efforts to refocus the health care system to better deliver health care to A...
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CANADA
Trudeau issues statement on Black History Month to honour Black Canadians
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a statement on Black History Month, on Feb. 1. Trudeau said that today is an opportunity to honour the culture, resilience, and achievements of Black Canadians."In communities across Canada, Black leaders, scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, and activists have shaped our countr...
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NEUDORF, LAGRANGE AND WILLIAMS
Alberta sending delegation to U.S. National Prayer Breakfast
The Government of Alberta is sending a delegation of three ministers to represent the province at the United States' National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. The National Prayer Breakfast has been running for more than 70 years and is a non-partisan event with attendance from politicians of all stripes. In additio...
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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...
Jan 31, 2025
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Local Sports
Hurricanes' Shane Smith donating $25 for every point to Canadian CMV Foundation
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Another Lethbridge Hurricanes player is donating to a good cause for every point he scores.On January 31, 2025, the team announced that forward Shane Smith will donate $25 per point to the Canadian CMV Foundation this season to raise awareness about cytomegalovirus.Smith says the donations are in honou...
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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...
Jan 30, 2025
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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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Agriculture
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 openi...
Jan 31, 2025
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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...
Jan 30, 2025
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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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Canada
Key questions ahead of Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods
TORONTO - U.S. President Donald Trump is going to hit Canadian goods with 25 per cent tariffs on Tuesday, with a lower 10 per cent duty for energy, according to provincial government sources. Here's a look at some of the key questions as the clock ticks down. What is a tariff? Tariffs are a tax on imported goods. Like ...
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Here's the latest as Canada braces for Trump tariffs Tuesday
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump will hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs on Tuesday, with a lower 10 per cent duty for energy, provincial government sources say. The federal government has been working to reassure Canadians that it is has a robust plan to respond with retaliatory measures. Here's the latest (all t...
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Denis Coderre's candidacy for Quebec Liberal Party leadership in limbo
QUÉBEC - Former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre has still not submitted all the documents required to certify his candidacy in the Quebec Liberal party leadership race, according to an anonymous source within the party. The source, which spoke with The Canadian Press on condition of anonymity because they are not a...
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Driver in his 20s dead after car crash southeast of Quebec City
MONTREAL - A man in his 20s has died after a car crash in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Quebec Friday night. Quebec provincial police say they received a call around 9 p.m. Friday about the crash in Beauceville, Que., about 72 kilometres southeast of Quebec City. Police spokesperson Laurie Avoine says the d...
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Ontario election 2025: Party leaders to make stops in Toronto area, Kitchener
Party leaders are set to continue campaigning this weekend amid the backdrop of a looming trade war between Canada and the United States. Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is scheduled to make a stop in Brampton, Ont., where he will make an announcement about "protecting Ontario." He has already pledg...
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Canadians waiting to see if Trump's tariff threat materializes
WASHINGTON - Canadian officials are anxiously waiting to see if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to slap Canada with devastating tariffs today. Trump said Friday he is considering lowering tariffs on Canadian oil to 10 per cent after the White House confirmed he is going forward with 25 per cen...
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World
AP Interview: Zelenskyy says excluding Ukraine from US-Russia talks about war is 'very dangerous'
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that excluding his country from talks between the U.S. and Russia about the war in Ukraine would be "very dangerous" and asked for more discussions between Kyiv and Washington to develop a plan for a ceasefire. Speaking in an exclusive...
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AP Interview: Zelenskyy says excluding Ukraine from US-Russia talks about war is 'very dangerous'
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said direct talks between the U.S. and Russia about the war in Ukraine that exclude Kyiv are "very dangerous." Zelenskyy spoke Saturday in an exclusive interview The Associated Press. His remarks followed comments Friday by U.S. President Donald Tru...
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US military conducts airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. military has conducted coordinated airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia, the first attacks in the African nation during President Donald Trump's second term. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Saturday that the strikes by U.S. Africa Command were directed by Trump and coord...
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