

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

Medicine Hat receiver Elic Ayomanor first Canadian NFL draft for Tennessee Titans
Medicine Hat-raised Stanford Cardinal Elic Ayomanor was selected as a Tennessee Titan in the NFL draft Saturday, as the first Medicine Hat-born player to be drafted to the NFL.READ: Medicine Hat's Ayomanor expected to be picked early in NFL DraftMedicine Hat High School Hawks alumni and Stanford Cardinal wide receiver ...
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Hurricanes hope to rebound at home after two losses to Medicine Hat
The WHL's Eastern Conference Final continues this week, pitting two of southern Alberta's best hockey teams against each other. The Lethbridge Hurricanes lost both of the opening games of the third-round playoff series to the Medicine Hat Tigers this past weekend. Friday's opener saw the Canes suffer a 5-2 defeat as Lo...
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Construction underway for new LDS temple in Lethbridge
Hundreds of people watched Saturday's groundbreaking ceremony for what officials describe as not only a beacon of Christianity, but also of all religions. Construction is officially underway for the new Lethbridge Alberta Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). James Evanson, General Authority ...
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It's election day in Canada. Here's what southern Albertans need to know
Monday, April 28, marks the general voting day in the 2025 federal election.Voters will decide if they want to stick with the Liberal Party of Canada and its new leader, Mark Carney, or take the country's politics in a different direction.They will not only choose their next prime minister, but also who will be represe...
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Federal Election 2025

Canada's Choice
Polls open across Canada as leaders, Canadians cast ballots in historic election
After a short, intense and heated election campaign, Canadians are casting their ballots in a historic election to choose the next federal government.Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh spent weeks pitching their cases to voters.Each of the party leaders settled...
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It's election day in Canada. Here's what southern Albertans need to know
Monday, April 28, marks the general voting day in the 2025 federal election.Voters will decide if they want to stick with the Liberal Party of Canada and its new leader, Mark Carney, or take the country's politics in a different direction.They will not only choose their next prime minister, but also who will be represe...
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Voters go to the polls today after a 35-day election campaign packed with promises
After a short, intense and heated election campaign of just 35 days, Canadians go to the polls today to elect a new federal government. Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh spent weeks pitching their cases to voters. Carney, the former central banker and politica...
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What's Happening
Nighttime construction on Hwy 3 in Lethbridge starts April 17
Apr 17, 2025

9Round Fitness kicks COVID to the curb with cleanliness
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

SASHA launches #BuyABed fundraiser to support vulnerable Lethbridge residents
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

PROVINCE
'They want Alberta': Premier Smith positions province as food and energy partner with Japan
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith returned Saturday from her visit to Asia to identify new opportunities for collaboration across Alberta's resource, agri-food and technology sectors. - READ: Premier Smith visiting Asia to grow Alberta's energy and agriculture markets - Smith said her time in South Korea and Japan made cl...
Apr 26, 2025
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10 RECIPIENTS, $42,000 TOTAL
International Language Teacher Bursaries released for 2025-26
The International Language Teacher Bursary has been awarded to 10 public school teachers this year, at $4,200 each. Awarded annually, provincial officials note the bursary supports teachers who want to develop their skills by taking a language, culture or teaching summer course outside of Canada. This year, the $42,000...
Apr 25, 2025
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BUDGET 2025
New grant stream to fund apprenticeship training under Alberta unions
If passed, Budget 2025 will create a new grant program designed to empower unions to offer additional apprenticeship training in high demand programs. There is $15 million allocated for the program, to be distributed equally over three years. The government says this is the first partnership of its kind between it and ...
Apr 25, 2025
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96 YEARS OF PARENT ENGAGEMENT
Alberta School Councils' Association holding Annual General Meeting
The Alberta School Councils' Association (ASCA) is holding the School Councils' Symposium and Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 26 and 27 in its 96th year of promoting parent engagement in public education. The Symposium and AGM will be held via Zoom to encourage more attendees. School councils can register and sha...
Apr 25, 2025
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Local Sports

Medicine Hat receiver Elic Ayomanor first Canadian NFL draft for Tennessee Titans
Medicine Hat-raised Stanford Cardinal Elic Ayomanor was selected as a Tennessee Titan in the NFL draft Saturday, as the first Medicine Hat-born player to be drafted to the NFL.READ: Medicine Hat's Ayomanor expected to be picked early in NFL DraftMedicine Hat High School Hawks alumni and Stanford Cardinal wide receiver ...
6h ago
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Hurricanes hope to rebound at home after two losses to Medicine Hat
The WHL's Eastern Conference Final continues this week, pitting two of southern Alberta's best hockey teams against each other. The Lethbridge Hurricanes lost both of the opening games of the third-round playoff series to the Medicine Hat Tigers this past weekend. Friday's opener saw the Canes suffer a 5-2 defeat as Lo...
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Lethbridge Hurricanes advance to Eastern Conference final
The Lethbridge Hurricanes' dream of capturing the WHL Championship stays alive.The Canes defeated the Calgary Hitmen in Game 7 of their second-round playoff series on Wednesday at the Scotiabank Saddledome.Brayden Edwards was eager to get Lethbridge on the scoreboard, getting the team their first point after just 3:22....
Apr 24, 2025
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Agriculture

PROVINCE
'They want Alberta': Premier Smith positions province as food and energy partner with Japan
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith returned Saturday from her visit to Asia to identify new opportunities for collaboration across Alberta's resource, agri-food and technology sectors. - READ: Premier Smith visiting Asia to grow Alberta's energy and agriculture markets - Smith said her time in South Korea and Japan made cl...
Apr 26, 2025
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PROVINCIAL
Ag societies, facing tough economy, receive $7.4M boost from Alberta government
Alberta's seven regional agricultural societies are receiving a one-time cash injection of over $7 million to face challenging economic conditions and plan ahead. Lethbridge and District Exhibition, Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede, Grande Prairie Regional Ag and Exhibition, and Red Deer's Westerner Park are among ...
Apr 24, 2025
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Research funding announced for Coaldale lettuce grower
Results Driven Agricultural Research (RDAR) has announced its latest funding recipient for agricultural research.The non-profit has announced a grant of $229,065 for Whole Leaf Ltd, an indoor, year-round producer of lettuce just east of Coaldale.The money will be used to develop water management strategies to reduce fu...
Apr 22, 2025
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Canada

Canada's Choice
Polls open across Canada as leaders, Canadians cast ballots in historic election
After a short, intense and heated election campaign, Canadians are casting their ballots in a historic election to choose the next federal government.Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh spent weeks pitching their cases to voters.Each of the party leaders settled...
1h ago
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Quebec's failed auto insurance digital shift could cost $500M, inquiry hears
MONTREAL - A public inquiry examining a digital shift by Quebec's automobile insurance board is hearing it could end up costing the province nearly half-a-billion dollars, more than initially planned. Alain Fortin, Quebec's interim auditor general, testified today that cost overruns could mean the final tally for the s...
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Convicted murderer claims B.C. prison wrongfully took books including 'Mein Kampf'
VANCOUVER - A convicted murderer who kept his victim's severed head in a bucket claims prison authorities in British Columbia are wrongfully withholding books he has acquired during his life sentence, including Hitler's "Mein Kampf." Mihaly Illes was convicted of first-degree murder in 2011 for the death of J...
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Trial set to begin in former world junior hockey players' sexual assault case
The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is set to begin today in London, Ont. Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Callan Foote have all pleaded not guilty to sexual assault. McLeod has also pleaded not guilty to an additional charge of being a party ...
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Many will need care after Vancouver festival attack that killed 11, organizer says
VANCOUVER - An organizer of the Filipino festival in Vancouver that was devastated by a "meaningless tragedy" says there are many who will need help to recover after a vehicle tore through their celebration, killing 11 people. RJ Aquino told hundreds of mourners at a vigil Sunday night that people are confuse...
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In the news today: 17 remain in hospital after B.C. festival attack
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... 17 remain in hospital after B.C. festival attack An organizer of the Filipino festival in Vancouver that was devastated by a "meaningless tragedy" says there are many who will need help to recover after a vehicle tore th...
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World

Israel's domestic security chief says he will step down in June, defusing battle with Netanyahu
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - The head of Israel's internal security service says he will resign in June over the failure of his agency to warn of Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attacks - defusing an escalating battle with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar announced his resignation Monday, saying he will form...
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Putin thanks North Korea for troop deployment and promises not to forget their sacrifices
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked North Korea Monday for fighting alongside his troops against Ukrainian forces and promised not to forget their sacrifices, hours after North Korea confirmed its deployment for the first time. The back-to-back Russian and North Korean statements - which ...
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Palestinian envoy tells UN court Israel is killing Gaza civilians. Israel says it's being persecuted
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - A Palestinian diplomat told the United Nations' top court on Monday that Israel is killing and displacing civilians and targeting aid workers in Gaza, in a case that Israel criticized as part of its "systematic persecution and delegitimization." Israel denies deliberately targeti...
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