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BREAKING: China bans all meat imports from Canada

A report in a Quebec newspaper says China has suspended all Canadian meat exports in a dramatic escalation of its diplomatic dispute with Canada over the December arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzh...

Jun 25, 2019 (Lethbridge News Now)

Fossil of Jurassic World's "sea monster" found south of Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - When crews with the Enchanted Mine were looking for ammonite on June 12th, they found something entirely different, the fossil of a Mosasaur.When they made the discovery, they immedia...

Jun 25, 2019 Mosasaur fossil found south of Lethbridge in June 2019 (Supplied by Royal Tyrrell Museum)

Boulet family to serve as honorary parade Marshalls at Whoop-Up Days

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Whoop-Up Days is feeling the Logan Boulet Effect.At Exhibition Park on Tuesday morning, it was announced that Logan Boulet's family will serve as honorary Whoop-Up Days parade Marshal...

Jun 25, 2019 Toby Boulet speaks to a crowd at Exhibition Park on Tuesday, June 25 (Lethbridge News Now)

101 Mexican firefighters arrive in Alberta to combat wildfires

As significant wildfires continue to ravage northern Alberta, Mexico looks to do its part to help out.Both firefighters and support staff have flown in from Jalisco, Mexico to help with fire fighting ...

Jun 25, 2019 Firefighers from Jalisco, Mexico arrive in Alberta to combat wildfires. (Supplied by Alberta Wildfire)

Thousands of dollars in jewellery stolen from Fort Macleod home

FORT MACLEOD, AB - RCMP are investigating a residential break and enter and theft that occurred sometime between Friday, June 14th and Sunday, June 16th.The home is on Range Road 254 to the north east...

Jun 25, 2019 Items similar to the reported stolen jewellery. (Supplied by Fort Macleod RCMP)

'Clients fall off:' Calgary program helps recently released prisoners with hep C

CALGARY - Imagine adjusting to life after serving prison time, then add mental- health struggles, addiction or homelessness. Now, throw in hepatitis C, a blood-borne virus that can cause serious liver...

Olivia Thorington Jun 25, 2019

No charges after Lethbridge teen approached by man at pool

LETHBRIDGE -- The Lethbridge Police Service has concluded its investigation into a suspicious person case from earlier this month.On June 18th, 2019, the detachment reported a man approached a 14-year...

Jun 24, 2019 LPS Headquarters (LethbridgeNewwsNOW)

AB Fish and Wildlife investigating after 34 goose carcasses found near Warner

Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement says 34 snow geese were found dead around 10 km south of Warner at the end of Range Road 17-3.They received the report on April 25th.The animals were found inside...

Jun 24, 2019 Dead goose carcasses. (Supplied by Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement)

Agricultural decision making could benefit from extreme weather indices

OTTAWA -- Weather, without a doubt, is the biggest factor for farmers to consider when preparing for planting and harvest.With that in mind, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada joined forces with Environ...

Jun 24, 2019 Harvest picture -- credit Glen Miller

Lethbridge Police asking for help in finding missing 16-year-old

UPDATE (3:22 pm Tuesday): Neiko Morning Bird has been found safe and sound. Lethbridge Police are thanking the public for their assistance.Original Story:Police say Neiko Morning Bird left his home on...

Jun 24, 2019 Neiko Morning Bird. (Photo supplied by Lethbridge Police Service)