

What's Happening
Nighttime construction on Hwy 3 in Lethbridge starts April 17
Apr 17, 2025

SASHA launches #BuyABed fundraiser to support vulnerable Lethbridge residents
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

CRIME
Unlawfully at large Blood Tribe woman arrested in Lethbridge
The Southern Alberta RCMP Crime Reduction Unit arrested a female from the Blood Tribe First Nation who was unlawfully at large after she defeated her court ordered electronic monitoring device.On Thursday, July 10, the 36-year old woman was located at a residence in Lethbridge by Mounties and is now facing two addition...
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Lethbridge Fiesta Extravaganza runs July 19-20
The city's largest celebration of Filipino culture is set to get underway next weekend.The 2025 Lethbridge Fiesta Extravaganza (LFE), also known as the Festival of Smiles, takes place at Henderson Lake Park on Saturday and Sunday, July 19 and 20."This festival promises to be a celebration of our community's rich a...
Jul 13, 2025
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SAAG celebrating 50th anniversary in 2026
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) is planning to showcase a series of exhibitions and artists as it gets ready to turn 50 years old.The Gallery first opened to the public in 1976, and to celebrate, organizers are pairing early-career artists with four established artists who have previously exhibited.The exhibiti...
Jul 12, 2025
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Missing B.C. man may be in Lethbridge
The RCMP is asking for your help in finding a missing person.They say Kolton Swift, 24, of Fort St. John, B.C., was last seen in the area on March 24, 2025. Investigators believe he may be in the Lethbridge area.He is described as a Caucasian man, six feet tall, 150 lbs, has green eyes and blonde hair, and wears glasse...
Jul 11, 2025
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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...
Jul 08, 2025
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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

Ecoline Windows: Supplying energy-efficient products to Canadian homeowners
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

Workforce Training - connecting you back to the world of work
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Alberta

July 11, 2025
Update 12: Alberta wildfire update
While warm, windy weather continues, the possibility of showers in some areas this weekend is welcome and may support ongoing wildfire response efforts.Current situationThere are 50 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the Forest Protection Area, and four mutual aid fires.14 are classified as out of control, n...
Jul 11, 2025
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Housing
Alberta, Ottawa putting $203 million into new affordable housing units
EDMONTON - Alberta and Ottawa have signed off on $203 million for new affordable housing projects across the province.Provincial Social Services Minister Jason Nixon says the joint funding will go toward 25 projects and see more than 2,300 units built.Nixon says the projects range from housing for young adults and stud...
Jul 11, 2025
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Alberta gained 30,000 jobs in June, leading national growth
It was a good month for jobs in Alberta.That is according to a new report from Statistics Canada, which says the province's unemployment rate fell from 7.4 per cent in May to 6.8 per cent in June.Employment increased by 30,000, thanks to the additions of 51,300 full-time positions. The number of part-time jobs fell by ...
Jul 11, 2025
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two arrested
Fox Creek, Calmar and Edmonton at the centre of significant human trafficking investigation
The Alberta RCMP Serious Crimes Branch has arrested two Edmonton residents following an investigation into human trafficking allegations concerning a motel in Fox Creek and a gas station in Calmar.Alberta RCMP and the Alberta Employment Standards Office first received a report of possible human trafficking at the two A...
Jul 11, 2025
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Local Sports

Slo-Pitch provincials kick off Friday in Lethbridge
Residents of Lethbridge can take in some slo-pitch action this weekend, featuring some of the best players in the province.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 c...
Jul 11, 2025
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Lethbridge Hurricanes acquire Lukas Lima
A new deal with the Everett Silvertips will add another member to the Lethbridge Hurricanes' roster.The Canes have acquired 2008-born forward Lukas Lima in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick in the 2029 WHL Prospects Draft.The 17-year-old was drafted by the Silvertips in the fourth round (86th overall) in the 2023 W...
Jul 10, 2025
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GOLF COURSE BRAWL
Former Lethbridge Hurricanes player involved in viral golf course brawl
Former pro hockey player Nick Tarnasky, appears to find himself at the centre of a viral social media video after an incident at a central Alberta golf course.The 40-year old originally from Rocky Mountain House played a season and a half with the WHL's Lethbridge Hurricanes from 2002-2004.He is the current head coach ...
Jul 09, 2025
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Agriculture

Significant concern for drought conditions in southern Alberta
An official with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says it has been a challenging summer for farmers in the prairies, and it might not get much better in the immediate future.Agroclimate Specialist Trevor Hadwin has provided his latest drought monitor update, largely focusing on the conditions in June 2025.He says he re...
Jul 10, 2025
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$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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Canada

Air quality alerts issued for much of Central Canada, Manitoba amid wildfire smoke
TORONTO - Much of Central Canada and Manitoba are under special air quality statements or warnings today amid smoke from wildfires burning in parts of the country. Environment Canada says swaths of Ontario and Quebec will have poor air quality and reduced visibility as westerly winds bring in smoke from forest fires in...
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TikTok CEO asks to meet with industry minister over shutdown order
OTTAWA - The CEO of TikTok is asking Industry Minister Mélanie Joly for an urgent meeting about the federal government's order directing the company to shut down its Canadian operations. Shou Chew wrote to Joly on July 2 asking for an in-person meeting within two weeks, according to a letter obtained by The Cana...
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In the news today: Over 1,000 people flown from fire-threatened Manitoba community
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Military says over 1,000 people flown from fire-threatened Manitoba community The Canadian Armed Forces says it's evacuated over a thousand residents of a northern Manitoba community threatened by a wildfire, while towns and villa...
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Halifax council to ask Nova Scotia for consultation on strong-mayor powers
HALIFAX - Halifax's city council has directed the mayor to ask the Nova Scotia government for consultation on whether it is considering strengthening his authority. Council voted last week in favour of the motion to make the request for collaboration in a letter to Municipal Affairs Minister John Lohr, with only Mayor ...
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Police search for group of migrants after vehicle collision near Canada-U.S. border
MONTREAL - Police say they are looking for a group of migrants who were inside a vehicle that collided near the Canada-U.S. border in southern Quebec. Authorities were called early Sunday to the scene in Hemmingford, Que., north of the New York border, where an SUV with two people collided with a vehicle carrying at le...
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Federal investigators deployed to probe WestJet engine fire at Vancouver airport
VANCOUVER - Federal investigators have been deployed to Vancouver International Airport after a "small engine fire" onboard a WestJet flight from the United States. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it happened late Saturday as the plane arrived at the gate. WestJet spokeswoman Julia Kaiser says ...
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World

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs if war on Ukraine isn't resolved within 50 days
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Monday he would punish Russia with tariffs if there isn't a deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days. The Republican president made the announcement during an Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. "We're going to be doing very severe tariffs ...
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4 people were killed in a small plane crash near London Sunday, police say
LONDON (AP) - Police say four people died aboard a small plane that crashed shortly after taking off from London Southend Airport on Sunday. Essex Police said Monday that work is continuing to identify the victims, none of whom are British. The Beechcraft B200 Super King Air operated by Dutch firm Zeusch Aviation had f...
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Israel strikes military tanks in southern Syria as Syrian forces clash with Druze militias
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Israel's army on Monday said it has struck military tanks in southern Syria as Syrian government forces and Bedouin tribes clashed with Druze militias there. Dozens of people have been killed in the fighting between local militias and clans in Syria 's Sweida province. Government security forces ...
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