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Lethbridge and Area

Lethbridge Hurricanes
Canes Chatter: October 5th, 2026
PROMOTIONS/EVENTSNext Home Game: The Hurricanes will return to the VisitLethbridge.com Arena on Wednesday, October 14th when they welcome Dallas Stars prospect Cameron Schmidt and the Victoria Royals at 7:00pm. Tickets can be purchased by visiting the VisitLethbridge.com Arena Ticket Centre, by calling 403-329-SEAT (73...
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Town of Coalhurst
Nominations open for Town of Coalhurst by-election
Nominations are now open for a spot on the Town of Coalhurst Council.A by-election has been announced to fill a seat left vacant on council following Brody Prete's resignation Aug. 28.Nomination packages are now available, with anyone interested in serving their community to file their nomination by noon Nov. 9.To be e...
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Starting Oct. 5, 2026
Lift station maintenance to impact 5 Avenue North
The City of Lethbridge is temporarily closing the eastbound lanes of a section of 5 Ave. N, starting Tuesday, Oct. 6.The lanes will be closed between 36 Street and 39 Street while crews conduct repairs and maintenance at a lift station in the area.Two-way traffic will continue in the westbound lanes, but with speed red...
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Town of Coaldale
Coaldale's Haunted School returns Oct. 20-29
The Town of Coaldale is bringing the Haunted School back for another Halloween season.The former John Davidson School will be open for five nights in 2026, offering Halloween fun at two levels, one for families with young children and the other with live actors and jump scares.Paid admission is being introduced this ye...
Oct 3, 2026
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Alberta

Provincial Politics
Alberta Catholic bishops urge faithful to consider impact of referendum on vulnerable
Alberta's Catholic bishops are imploring parishioners to think about how the province's upcoming referendum proposals may impact vulnerable people. Albertans head to the polls Oct. 19 to weigh in on 10 questions, including five affecting immigration policy and how some newcomers access public services. Premier Danielle...
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Province-wide alert
UPDATE: Amber alert canceled
UPDATE: Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Valleyview RCMP have canceled the Amber Alert. Valleyview RCMP is updating the public that the Amber Alert issued for the 7 year old girl has been canceled. Mounties say the child has been safely located by police. The suspect has been arrested and in police custody. The Alberta...
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Minister's Awards
Individuals, organizations honoured for service to Alberta seniors
Several organizations and individuals are being recognized for their services to Alberta's seniors.The Minister's Seniors Service Awards have now been presented for 28 years."Seniors helped build the strong communities we know today," says Nathan Neudorf, Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services. "...
Oct 1, 2026
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Alberta to ramp up fines and penalties for illegal dumping
Increased penalties for illegal dumping are coming this fall, according to the Government of Alberta.The amendments to the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act will also mean increased oversight of large waste facilities.Penalties are proposed to range from $10,000 to $100,000 for individuals, and from $100,000...
Oct 1, 2026
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Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney to take 'active role' in new AI advisory council
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will "play an active role" in setting the agenda for Ottawa's new AI advisory council. A spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office says the new group, announced Friday, will take an "all of government" approach to...
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Two Canadian Armed Forces members arrested in organized crime, kidnapping probe: DND
TORONTO - The Department of National Defence says two members of the Canadian Armed Forces were arrested by Toronto police on charges related to organized crime, kidnapping and firearms theft. The department says Sachintha Fernando and James Moreau, b...
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Canada closely following reports of plague in Russia, health minister says
OTTAWA - Canada is very closely following reports that a woman who worked at a plague research institute in Siberia has died, Health Minister Marjorie Michel said on Monday. Russian authorities say the woman contracted pneumonia from an unknown source....
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Security screening mostly 'unimpeachable' but 'there are gaps': Anandasangaree
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree acknowledged gaps in Canada's security screening process on Monday after confirming a Canadian charged with espionage was given a security clearance. Anandasangaree was called to answer questions at t...
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Ottawa, Northwest Territories sign health, infrastructure funding agreement
OTTAWA - The federal government made the first of a series of health-care funding announcements on Monday as it works to secure seven-year deals with each of the provinces and territories. The first of those agreements, worth $51.2 million, is with the...
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NDP, Conservatives, Greens trade barbs on taxes, health care B.C. election campaign
VICTORIA - Health care and taxes dominate the British Columbia election campaign, with the Conservatives criticizing the NDP's record, while the Greens panned a New Democrat taxation plan. NDP Leader David Eby unveiled a plan on Sunday that would intro...
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