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Lethbridge and Area

Lethbridge Police welcomes new K9
He is no longer just chasing balls, but criminals, too.The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is celebrating the graduation of Police Service Dog (PSD) Brandon.The nearly two-year-old Belgian Malinois was born in Spain and later brought to the Alabama Canine Law Enforcement Training Centre. Brandon was acquired by LPS in ...
Apr 20, 2025
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UPDATE: Suspect arrested
Police responding to high-risk incident in downtown Lethbridge
UPDATE (2:09 p.m.): The Lethbridge Police Service says a female suspect has been taken into custody. The public can resume use of the area.Original Story:The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says it is dealing with a high-risk incident.Reported to media around 12:49 p.m. on Saturday, officers are on the 300 block of 5 A...
Apr 19, 2025
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Lethbridge expanding food truck locations in 2025
You might be able to get some great Lethbridge food closer to home. The City of Lethbridge says there will be five approved locations for where food trucks and mobile vending machines can be set up this year, up from the three that were part of last year's pilot program. Atso Towaana Park - west (NEW) Nicholas Sheran L...
Apr 19, 2025
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Decision on LPS Chief's disciplinary hearing coming in June
The Lethbridge Police Commission (LPC) will now take its time to review evidence in a disciplinary hearing involving the city's police chief. The hearing for Shahin Mehdizadeh wrapped up on Thursday afternoon, April 17, looking into potential violations under the Alberta Police Service Regulation. Both allegations occu...
Apr 17, 2025
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Alberta

Provincial Politics
Alberta's request to question fired health executive over confidential emails granted
A judge has granted Alberta's government its request to question the former head of the provincial health authority about confidential emails she is accused of keeping and sharing without permission.It's the latest development in a high-profile lawsuit launched by Athana Mentzelopoulos, the former chief executive of Al...
14h ago
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THE PAPACY
Pope Francis was humble and present during landmark trip, Alberta priest says
A Medicine Hat-born Catholic priest, who was charged with a crucial role when Pope Francis made a rare visit to Canada three years ago, says the late pontiff was thoughtful, humble and took care to be present in the moment.Rev. Cristino Bouvette, a priest with the Diocese of Calgary based in Strathmore, was charged wit...
17h ago
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MICHIGAN, OHIO, ILLINOIS
Minister Matt Jones travelling south to promote trade, energy and investment
The Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade, Matt Jones, is travelling south to promote Alberta's potential for trade, energy and investment. Jones will travel to Michigan, Ohio and Illinois from Apr. 21-24 to strengthen economic relationships and tout Alberta's competitive advantage. He will meet with U.S. officials and b...
20h ago
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the best protection
AHS encourages getting up-to-date on your shots for National Immunization Awareness Week
Alberta Health Services is encouraging residents to check up on their health records and get up-to-date during National Immunization Awareness Week, April 21-30.The message is even more important as the province is dealing with multiple outbreaks of measles.AHS says the best protection is immunization.The MMR-Var vacci...
Apr 21, 2025
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Canada

In the news today: Toronto, Montreal archbishops to hold mass for Pope Francis
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Toronto, Montreal archbishops to hold mass for Pope Francis Canada's newest cardinal will lead a mass in honour of Pope Francis this afternoon. Cardinal Frank Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, will preside at a mass for the repose of th...
5h ago
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Jury selection set to start in former world junior hockey players' sex assault trial
LONDON - Jury selection is expected to begin today in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team. Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were charged with sexual assault early last year in an incident that allegedly took place in London, Ont., in...
6h ago
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'Keep the doors open': Ministers call on next pope to do more for LGBTQ+ people
Serge Quevillon made it a point Monday to visit Montreal's Mary Queen of the World Cathedral to pay respect to Pope Francis. Speaking outside the cathedral, he said he vividly remembers a question the pope was asked in June 2013. "He was asked, 'What do you think about homosexuality?' And he gave the nicest, most ...
6h ago
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Archbishops of Toronto, Montreal to hold mass for Pope Francis
TORONTO - Canada's newest cardinal will lead a mass in honour of Pope Francis this afternoon. Cardinal Frank Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, will preside at a mass for the repose of the soul of the pontiff at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica before meeting with the media. The Vatican announced yesterday that Francis had di...
6h ago
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Tories expected to release platform as federal election campaign nears its end
OTTAWA - As the federal election campaign nears its end with less than a week to go before voting day, all federal party leaders are making their last pitches to Canadians on why they deserve their vote. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is expected to unveil his party's costed platform today, while the Liberals and...
6h ago
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Canada's Choice
Poilievre vows not to impose a home equity tax as Liberals, NDP talk health care
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is claiming the Liberals will impose a tax on Canadians' home equity if they're re-elected as the federal election campaign enters its final week.The last day of advance voting in the general election saw federal leaders scattered across the country, pitching plans on homebuilding a...
13h ago
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