
Lethbridge

Southern Alberta groups receive over $500K from Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of Lethbridge + Southwestern Alberta has announced its latest big batch of funding recipients.Executive Director Charlene Davidson says you cannot put a price tag on the impact that these grants make for everyone who lives in the region."Whether it's funding for youth centres, portable sou...
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Lethbridge Air Cadet receives King Charles III Coronation Medal
A local youth has earned a significant piece of recognition.Ronin Theron of the 11 Lethbridge, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, has received the King Charles III Coronation Medal.She received the honour from Major Krissy Donor, Officer Commanding, Southern Alberta Area, during a special ceremony at the Vimy Ridge Arm...
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Lethbridge suspects allegedly steal $2,400 worth of skin care products
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for help in locating a pair of theft suspects.They say, on Thursday, Dec. 3, two men entered the Shoppers Drug Mart on the 300 block of University Drive.The men allegedly stole a variety of skin care products worth approximately $2,400.Police reviewed surveillance footage a...
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update: suspect identified
LPS seeking suspect in hit-and-run collision
UPDATE (Dec. 4 @ 1:00 p.m.): The Lethbridge Police Service says the suspect has been identified and that charges are pending. LPS thanks the public for their assistance.Original Story:The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for your help in locating a suspect.At approximately 2:00 p.m. on October 29, 2025, office...
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Lethbridge Area

Southern Alberta groups receive over $500K from Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of Lethbridge + Southwestern Alberta has announced its latest big batch of funding recipients.Executive Director Charlene Davidson says you cannot put a price tag on the impact that these grants make for everyone who lives in the region."Whether it's funding for youth centres, portable sou...
8h ago
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Lethbridge Air Cadet receives King Charles III Coronation Medal
A local youth has earned a significant piece of recognition.Ronin Theron of the 11 Lethbridge, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, has received the King Charles III Coronation Medal.She received the honour from Major Krissy Donor, Officer Commanding, Southern Alberta Area, during a special ceremony at the Vimy Ridge Arm...
8h ago
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Lethbridge suspects allegedly steal $2,400 worth of skin care products
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for help in locating a pair of theft suspects.They say, on Thursday, Dec. 3, two men entered the Shoppers Drug Mart on the 300 block of University Drive.The men allegedly stole a variety of skin care products worth approximately $2,400.Police reviewed surveillance footage a...
9h ago
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update: suspect identified
LPS seeking suspect in hit-and-run collision
UPDATE (Dec. 4 @ 1:00 p.m.): The Lethbridge Police Service says the suspect has been identified and that charges are pending. LPS thanks the public for their assistance.Original Story:The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for your help in locating a suspect.At approximately 2:00 p.m. on October 29, 2025, office...
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Highway speed limits through Coaldale changing
Drivers on Highway 3 are being advised of a few changes to speed limits.The Town of Coaldale says Volker Stevin is installing updated speed limit signs along the highway through the community.Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors recently completed a review of the maximum allowable driving speeds.Just before 30...
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City of Lethbridge to review all fees and charges
A major, comprehensive review of all fees that the City of Lethbridge charges its residents and businesses will soon get underway.Lethbridge City Council voted unanimously at this week's meeting for the motion introduced by councillor Belinda Crowson.It stated that the City Manager will be directed to conduct a compreh...
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Alberta

Provincial Politics
Alberta bill aims to clear further obstacles to citizen-driven referendum questions
The Alberta government is clearing more legal hurdles faced by citizens aiming to put referendum questions on a ballot, including the prospect of leaving Confederation.If passed, a proposed bill would discontinue a court proceeding on a pro-separatist referendum question that is awaiting a judicial decision.Justice Min...
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June 2025 Incident
No criminal charges for pilot who flew over no-fly zone during G-7 Leaders Summit in Kananaskis
A wayward pilot whose actions forced officials to scramble CF-18 Hornet fighter jets during the G-7 leaders' summit in Alberta won't be facing criminal charges.During the summit in June, no-fly zones were in place over Kananaskis Village and the Calgary International Airport.There was one violation over Kananaskis, the...
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Health Care
Alberta health authority CEO on leave of absence, interim replacement named
Alberta's transforming provincial health authority is in for another shakeup as it says its chief executive officer is on a leave of absence.Alberta Health Services says it can't provide details on Andre Tremblay's departure, but says the government has appointed a senior official within the agency as a temporary repla...
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RCMP
Alberta RCMP sharing mail theft prevention tips
As we enter the holiday season, local Mounties say we are seeing an influx of deliveries and mail, as well as a higher chance of mail theft.Alberta RCMP is offering tips to help you avoid mail theft this holiday season and secure your property.If ordering online or sending gifts through the mail, follow the below tips:...
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Christmas Shopping
RCMP provides tips to avoid mail theft this holiday season
With the holiday season finally here, the Alberta RCMP are providing tips to avoid mail theft.With an influx of deliveries and mail to residents across the province, police report an increase in instances of mail theft. The RCMP urges residents to secure their mail and homes.If ordering online or sending gifts through ...
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Classroom complexity
Alberta government allocating $69 million for mental health in the classroom
The provincial government is allocating $69 million to help address issues of mental health in the classroom through the Mental Health and Well-Being Grant.The Alberta government says classrooms across the province have become increasingly complex and mental health challenges have added to it.As a result, they'll be in...
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Canada

April federal leaders' debates had 'shortcomings,' organizer admits
OTTAWA - The head of the federal Leaders' Debates Commission says the body should no longer be responsible for organizing post-debate press conferences and the rules for participating in the debates should be reviewed. The commission came under fire ov...
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B.C. judge finds murderer in contempt over 'inmate code' refusal to answer questions
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia judge says a man convicted in the notorious Surrey Six murder case is guilty of contempt of court for refusing to answer questions out of fear of violating the "inmate code" against co-operating with law enforcement. Cod...
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Joly says Stellantis getting a notice of default following production shift to U.S.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said Canada is serving Stellantis a notice of default after the automaker shifted some of its production to the United States. "We will stand firm for the sake of our workers, our industries and our nation because defendi...
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Here's what people are saying about John Rustad's exit as B.C. Conservative leader
Here's what people are saying about John Rustad and his resignation on Thursday as leader of the Conservative Party of B.C., which he took to the brink of power in last year's provincial election. "'I've made a huge change and difference in terms of po...
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Secretary of State for CRA pushes back against auditor general's findings on accuracy
OTTAWA - The secretary of state for the Canada Revenue Agency is pushing back against some of the auditor general report's recent findings and argues that Canadians get timely, accurate info from the agency. After placing 167 calls to the CRA's contac...
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ICE says armoured vehicles ordered from Canadian firm produced in U.S.
OTTAWA - The armoured vehicles U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is purchasing from Canadian defence firm Roshel fall under Buy American provisions, the law enforcement agency said Thursday. The department's media relations team said in an email...
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World

Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, a...
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Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) - A divided Supreme Court on Thursday came to the rescue of Texas Republicans, allowing next year's elections to be held under the state's congressional redistricting plan favorable to the GOP and pushed by President Dona...
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US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing to visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 Wo...
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White House is expected to submit plans for new ballroom to planning commission this month
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House is expected to submit plans for its new ballroom to a planning commission this month, the presidentially appointed head of the panel said Thursday. "Once plans are submitted, that's really ...
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Admiral says there was no 'kill them all' order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers
WASHINGTON (AP) - A Navy admiral told lawmakers Thursday that there was no "kill them all" order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth but grave questions and concerns remain as Congress scrutinizes an attack that killed two survivors of a...
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Man accused of planting pipe bombs before Jan. 6 Capitol attack is charged with explosives offenses
WASHINGTON (AP) - A man was arrested Thursday in the FBI's nearly 5-year-old investigation into pipe bombs placed outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national parties in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, ri...
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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

$20K grants available: TELUS STORYHIVE Pan-Asian Edition opens applications April 1
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