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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...

David Opinko Apr 28, 2025 This composite image shows, left to right, Liberal Leader Mark Carney on March 21, 2025; Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on March 4, 2025; NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on Jan. 22, 2025; Bloc Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet on March 5, 2025; Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault on March 5, 2025, in Ottawa. (Photo: Canadian Press)

Large grass fire north of Picture Butte, evacuations may be required

The Coaldale RCMP is advising the public of a large grass fire.A notice, posted just after 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25, says the fire is on Range Road 214 and Township Road 132, just off of Highway ...

Apr 25, 2025

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...

Apr 19, 2025

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady amid trade war, economic uncertainty

The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday as it waits to get a clearer picture of how global trade uncertainty is going to impact the Canadian economy.The central bank he...

Apr 16, 2025

Carney to call election today as parties kick off campaigns

The leaders vying to become Canada's next prime minister will officially kick off their campaigns today.Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit Rideau Hall at about noon today to request that Parli...

Mar 23, 2025

Peavey Mart warns of fake websites, accounts imitating brand as stores close

REGINA - Canadian retailer Peavey Industries LP is warning customers of imitation scams as the company closes its stores beloved for farm goods. Jest Sidloski, the vice-president of marketing for the ...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 12, 2025

Trump says his desire to make Canada the 51st state is a real thing

OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump once again says that he wants to see Canada become a state due to the unsubstantiated claim that the States is "paying $200 billion a year" to its northern neighbo...

David Opinko Feb 09, 2025

Trudeau says U.S. tariffs on Canada will be paused for 30 days

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the U.S. has agreed to pause tariffs on Canada for at least 30 days after he spoke with President Donald Trump this afternoon.Trudeau says in a social media post tha...

Feb 03, 2025

Lethbridge Police charge two in drug trafficking investigation

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police have charged two people in a drug trafficking investigation.On January 22, members of the LPS Property Crimes Unit and Crime Suppression Team observed a male and fem...

Christian Oldale Jan 23, 2025

LPS & RCMP team up for Operation Cold Start

Law enforcement agencies throughout Alberta are working to reduce the theft of idle vehicles during the winter.The RCMP is partnering with the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS), among many other police ...

Jan 20, 2025