

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

Lethbridge and Area

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...
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Lethbridge Hurricanes sign forward Cash Whitmore
A new player has joined the roster of the Lethbridge Hurricanes.The team has announced the signing of 2010-born forward Cash Whitmore to a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement.He was selected by the Canes in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2025 US Prospects Draft.The 14-year-old hails from Lone Tree, Color...
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One-Bedroom $1,325 Per Month
June rental rates up in Lethbridge but down year-over-year
Lethbridge rental rates saw an increase last month but are down from the same month last year.That's according to the latest National Rent Report from rentals.ca and Urbanation.The average rent for a one-bedroom unit in Lethbridge last month was $1,325, up 1.6 per cent from May but down 2.8 per cent from June of last y...
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12-YEARS-OLD
Police seeking public assistance to locate missing youth
Lethbridge Police are seeking the public's assistance to locate missing 12 yr old Shavon Small Eyes. Anyone with information on Small Eyes's whereabouts is asked to call police at 403-328-4444 and reference file 25054563.
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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...
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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

Workforce Training - connecting you back to the world of work
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

Renter's Choice - offering a Pet Program for that special family member
What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: February 10-16, 2025
Feb 10, 2025
What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: January 29-February 2, 2025
Jan 29, 2025

Alberta

Alberta to hold nuclear power consultations as reactor companies weigh opportunities
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government plans to hold public consultations this fall about adding nuclear power to the province's energy mix.There have long been discussions about building reactors in Alberta including ones that could power oilsands operations but the province is currently reliant on natural...
Jul 07, 2025
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Provincial Politics
Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford agree to study new energy corridors, more trade
The premiers of Alberta and Ontario have agreed to a feasibility study of new pipelines and rail lines between provinces while increasing interprovincial trade of alcohol and vehicles.The agreements are laid out in two memorandums of understanding that the premiers signed in Calgary.The potential pipeline and rail line...
Jul 07, 2025
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west of red deer
One deceased in helicopter crash west of Red Deer
A helicopter crash near Red Deer on Sunday afternoon has claimed the life of one person, according to Alberta RCMP.The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) first said Sunday that they were deploying a team to the site of the crash -- the Hespero/Safron Residence Heliport, approximately 20 nautical miles from Red Deer Regi...
Jul 07, 2025
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National Drowning Prevention Week
Alberta Blue Cross and Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories share drowning prevention tips
Alberta Blue Cross and the Lifesaving Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories are teaming up to help save lives this summer."We have a short summer season in Alberta and it's a great time to get out swimming, boating and spending time around open water," says Brian Geislinger, senior vice-president of Co...
Jul 05, 2025
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Local Sports

Lethbridge Hurricanes sign forward Cash Whitmore
A new player has joined the roster of the Lethbridge Hurricanes.The team has announced the signing of 2010-born forward Cash Whitmore to a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement.He was selected by the Canes in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2025 US Prospects Draft.The 14-year-old hails from Lone Tree, Color...
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Lethbridge hosting Slo-Pitch provincials July 11-13
The best slo-pitch softball players in Alberta are set to compete in Lethbridge this week.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 competing, with the first contests...
Jul 07, 2025
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Over 1,000 medals awarded at Southern Alberta Summer Games in Taber
The Southern Alberta Summer Games (SASG) hosted in Taber wrapped up on Saturday.Athletes of varying ages competed in a variety of sports over four days, representing their communitiesThirteen different municipalities were represented at the event, with 1,049 medals handed out.Host M.D. of Taber stood atop the podium wi...
Jul 07, 2025
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Agriculture

$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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Southern Alberta farmers ahead of the curve for seeding
A new provincial report shows that farmers in the south region have made more progress on spring seeding than everywhere else in Alberta. As of Tuesday, May 20, 2025, it says 86.7 per cent of all crops in the area had been planted. That is compared to the provincial average of 73.1 per cent. It is also about 12 to 13 p...
May 25, 2025
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Canada

B.C. seeks to claw back future ownership and breeding of exotic cats
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is proposing to ban the breeding, sale and future ownership of all exotic and non-domestic cats, including servals, ocelots and European wildcats. The proposed changes would add the cats to the list of about 1,200 animals already designated as "controlled alien species&qu...
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Highly anticipated Quebec byelection in Arthabaska riding to be held Aug. 11
QUÉBEC - Quebec's government has announced that a hotly contested byelection northeast of Montreal will take place Aug. 11. The Arthabaska riding has been held by the Coalition Avenir Québec since 2012, but polls indicate the governing party is set to lose its stronghold to the Parti Québéco...
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CP NewsAlert: Trump says he will hit copper with 50 per cent tariffs
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump says he will impose a 50 per cent tariff on copper imports but did not say when it will take effect. More coming. The Canadian Press
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CP NewsAlert: RCMP say two planes have collided southeast of Winnipeg
STEINBACH - RCMP say two planes have collided near Steinbach, southeast of Winnipeg. More coming. The Canadian Press
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Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok planning to leave politics to spend time with family
IQALUIT - The premier of Nunavut has announced he will not seek re-election when his term as a member of the territorial assembly expires this fall. P.J. Akeeagok says he's leaving politics to spend more time with his family and not for another political position. Akeeagok has served as premier since November 2021, whe...
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Percentage of Canadians who see the U.S. as a top threat triples: poll
WASHINGTON - As U.S. President Donald Trump pursues his global trade war and talk of annexation, a new poll suggests the percentage of Canadians who view the United States as a top threat has tripled since 2019. The survey by the Pew Research Center also suggests that 55 per cent of Canadians say the U.S. remains this ...
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World

ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women and girls
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants Tuesday for the Taliban's supreme leader and the head of Afghanistan's supreme court on charges of persecuting women and girls since seizing power nearly four years ago. The warrants also accuse the leaders of persecuting "other ...
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Yemen's Houthi rebels attack a ship in the Red Sea after claiming they sunk another
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - An attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels on a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea killed three mariners and wounded two others, a European Union naval force said Tuesday. The attack on the Greek-owned Eternity C also saw one of the wounded lose his leg in the attack, the EU's Operati...
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5 Israeli soldiers killed overnight in northern Gaza, military says
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Five Israeli soldiers were killed overnight in northern Gaza, the Israeli military said Tuesday. The military said two other soldiers were seriously wounded. Israeli media said the infantry soldiers were on patrol when explosive devices were detonated against them. Media said militants also open...
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