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Lethbridge and Area

7th annual Comparative Analysis release
Town of Coaldale measures itself against other similar communities in region, province
To give residents and businesses an idea just where their community is compared to other similar-sized centres, the Town of Coaldale has published its 2025 Comparative Analysis. Besides looking at its finances, the report also captured Coadale's operational, taxation, growth, and public safety performance against a gro...
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Open House Saturday, July 11
Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association celebrates gold anniversary in 2026
The Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association (LTRA) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and the head of the organization admits that would not be possible without support from the community. Executive Director Kale Hayes shares that the concept began on a small scale."When we started out, this was an id...
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LPS says police, City, don't text for payments
Police, City texting scams threaten stiff penaltes if fines or tickets aren't paid immediately
An apparent ticket text scam has made its way to Lethbridge.Police say the fraudulent messages claim that the person must immediately pay for overdue fines and/or violations, or face stiff penalties.LPS points out that police, the Alberta government, or City of Lethbridge do not send out text messages requesting paymen...
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Want to ensure town has say
Community Standards bylaw in motion in Town of Raymond with first reading passed
Council for the Town of Raymond is looking for feedback on a new Community Standards bylaw that was given first reading earlier this month. Using its online portal, Let's Talk Raymond, and engaging with the community, Mayor Bryce Coppieters feels it shows transparency on the part of Council."It's actually nine dif...
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Alberta

Entertainment
Country Thunder cancels Calgary festival citing sound restrictions, construction
A major Alberta music festival has cancelled this year's show, citing construction and noise levels. Country Thunder Alberta announced it two days before its shows were set to begin. Festival organizers say they're flushing the festival because they reached an impasse with city officials over decibel levels below the l...
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building canada, one game at a time!
Alberta invited to returning Play On! street hockey tournament in Calgary this August
An extremely exciting street hockey festival is returning to Calgary, and all of Alberta is invited.Play On!, in partnership with several entities, including Hockey Night in Canada, runs August 20-22, activating 10 city blocks in Calgary's downtown.There will be 20 custom-built temporary street hockey rinks, up to 300 ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Provincial Politics
Half of Calgary Chamber members would consider leaving if Alberta separates; poll
A poll commissioned by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce suggests almost half of its members would move their businesses out of Alberta if the province votes to separate from Canada. Probe Research conducted the online survey of 137 Chamber members between June 8 and June 22. Almost two-thirds of respondents reported tha...
Jun 24, 2026
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Senior leaders of Edmonton-based infantry battalion removed amid investigation
EDMONTON - The Department of National Defence says two senior leaders of a respected Armed Forces battalion have been removed pending an investigation. It says Lt.-Col. Jason Hudson and Chief Warrant Officer Kim Doerr have been temporarily removed fro...
Jun 24, 2026
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Canada

'You should believe me': B.C. murder suspect says he is 'not guilty' in trial closing
KAMLOOPS - The man accused of murdering Tatjana Stefanski in rural British Columbia in 2024 told B.C. Supreme Court jury members in Kamloops that they should believe that he's not guilty. Vitali Stefanski, who's accused of second-degree murder in the ...
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B.C. government marks 5 years since heat dome killed hundreds
VANCOUVER - A stifling heat dome that sat over much of British Columbia five years ago is being remembered by the provincial health officer as traumatic for people who lost loved ones and overwhelming for those trying to care for those affected. More ...
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Deliberate hyperventilation technique linked to mental break before police standoff
CHILLIWACK - A British Columbia man who began to deliberately hyperventilate himself daily before suffering a mental breakdown was sentenced to four years in prison last month after shooting at police in a 2022 standoff. A psychological assessment foun...
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Carney says having no embassy in Iran puts Canada at 'a disadvantage'
OTTAWA - Canada is "at a disadvantage" in countries like Iran where it lacks a diplomatic presence, but his government is not looking to re-establish relations with Tehran, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday. "Engagement is not endorsement. Ha...
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Protest against 'incel' ideology today in Montreal after deadly shooting
MONTREAL - A group of women is holding a protest in Montreal against so-called incel ideology, saying the deadly shooting in Montreal on Monday highlights the danger of misogynistic extremism. Incel stands for "involuntary celibate," a term for a frin...
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Carney says six upcoming byelections will likely be spread out
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says the six byelections to fill current and upcoming vacancies in the House of Commons won't likely be held all at the same time. Carney said in French he has not yet decided when the byelections will take place, b...
2h ago
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