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Lethbridge and Area

South still leads province in growth
Latest provincial crop report shows this year's rains have pushed back development somewhat
While rain is a much-needed commodity to grow crops, producers this year, particularly in the south, are witnessing that too much moisture can also have the opposite effect.In the latest Crop Report survey from the Province, taken on June 30, it says development has slowed thanks to at least two extended bouts of heavy...
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Levels have 'peaked' with some 'falling'
High Streamflow advisories still in place for a number of Southern Alberta rivers
The Alberta Rivers Forecast Centre continued High Streamflow advisories into Saturday morning for several rivers in southern Alberta. Advisories, as of 8:30 a.m. Saturday, were in place for the Oldman River, downstream of the dam, Waterton River both upstream and downstream of the reservoir, Willow Creek, Belly River, ...
Jul 04, 2026
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Ongoing dialogue with community 'essential'
Phone survey to help shape priorities, path forward for Lethbrige Police now underway
You may have already or might receive a phone call in the coming days asking for your thoughts on the Lethbridge Police Service.Started on July 2, it's meant to gather public feedback from residents and businesses in the community and will ask questions on overall police performance, levels of public satisfaction, and ...
Jul 04, 2026
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520+ competitors, 15 countries
International Tae-Kwon-Do event comes to Lethbridge this weekend
The Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre will be the place to be this weekend if you love to watch traditional tae-kwon-do.Some 520 competitors of all ages are coming in from around the world to compete including athletes from such countries as the U.S., Germany, Switzerland, Great Britain, and India, to name a few...
Jul 04, 2026
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Alberta

ASIRT to investigate
One dead following roadside altercation with Alberta RCMP northeast of Calgary
Alberta police say one person is dead following a roadside interaction near the community of Irricana, northeast of Calgary. Airdrie RCMP say officers were responding to a 911 call on Highway 9, just outside the town, at 6:20 p.m.Upon arrival, officers say they located a male suspect, and after an altercation, at least...
Jul 04, 2026
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"use insect repellent that contains DEET"
Record high rainfall prompts increased mosquito populations
Residents swatting away mosquitoes nonstop and asking themselves, "where do they keep coming from?" are not alone.According to researchers at the University of Alberta, the current heavy rain-extreme heat cycle the province is in has created the perfect environment for mosquitoes.Dr. Jumari Snyman, a research...
Jul 03, 2026
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Requirements not met
Elections Alberta deems 'Water Not Coal' petition unsuccessful
Elections Alberta announced that Alberta musician Corb Lund's "Water Not Coal" citizen initiative petition has been deemed unsuccessful.Alberta's Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, determined the requirements of section six under the Citizen Initiative Act were not met.The petition needed to reach the 1...
Jul 03, 2026
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Provincial Politics
NDP's Nenshi supportive of public cash for Alberta pipeline, wants honesty from Smith
Alberta's Opposition NDP leader says Premier Danielle Smith's plan for a new pipeline has his support, but he's calling on her to be honest about how much taxpayers could be on the hook for. Naheed Nenshi says he doesn't see public financing as a deal-breaker, but he'd like to see more private involvement. Nenshi says ...
Jul 03, 2026
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Canada

LeBlanc says Canada seeking clarity after U.S. opts for annual CUSMA review
OTTAWA - Days after the Trump administration decided to require annual reviews of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement instead of renewing it in its current form until 2042, the Canadian government says significant uncertainty remains over the nex...
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Carney to travel to Turkey, where NATO allies will focus on managing Trump
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to leave for Ankara on Monday to attend the annual NATO summit - the first visit by a Canadian prime minister to Turkey since 2015. Turkey's capital will make up the first leg of Carney's week-long sojou...
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Wildfire evacuation order for Boston Bar, B.C., area alert also extended
An out-of-control wildfire burning near the community of Boston Bar, B.C., has triggered an evacuation order and an accompanying alert. Officials have declared a local state of emergency and say residents in North Bend, Electoral Area A, are being told...
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'A lot to be proud of': Canada ousted from World Cup with 3-0 loss to Morocco
HOUSTON - A mix of disappointment and pride lingered in the moments after Canada was ousted from the FIFA World Cup on Saturday. The team made history again and again throughout the tournament before falling to Morocco 3-0 in the round of 16. "We hav...
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Victoria police arrest two following incident that injured three people in park
VICTORIA - Police in Victoria say they have arrested two people following an assault with a weapon during an incident that injured three individuals Victoria Police Department says in a statement that three people sustained non-life-threatening injuri...
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Nurses in British Columbia will picket the province's largest hospital next week
VICTORIA - The union representing nurses in British Columbia says it will put up pickets around the province's largest hospital starting next week as it escalates its strike. BC Nurses' Union says in a statement it will picket Vancouver General Hospit...
Jul 04, 2026
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