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Lethbridge and Area

80% estimate for South; 53% provincially
Seeding progressing well in the South; lagging behind elsewhere
The latest Alberta Crop Report from the Ministry of Agriculture & Irrigation shows below five and ten-year averages in seeding, except here in the South, where it's slightly above.Provincially, about 53-percent of seed is in the ground, down from the five-year average of 61% and 59%, when compared to the past ten y...
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Spraying to begin very soon
Don't want weed control? Contact Lethbridge County ASAP
A reminder if you live in Lethbridge County and don't want roadside spraying for weeds being done along your property line to have both approved signage in place and your decision noted."No Spray Zone" signs are supplied by the County, but it points out anyone who opts out of the program will be responsible f...
18h ago
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Lethbridge Police looking for witnesses
50-year-old man charged in alleged April sexual assault in Lethbridge
Charges have now been laid against a 50-year-old man in relation to the alleged sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl back in April.The Lethbridge Police Service, in a statement late day Friday, said they were informed of an April 19th incident in which the teenager was reportedly touched inappropiately by the accused d...
18h ago
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1103 3rd Avenue North
First-ever garage sale for Lethbridge's Second Door Friday and Saturday
Thanks to all the generous donations in the past, the Second Door Thrift Store in Lethbridge is, literally, bursting at the seams. To help with that, they've decided to hold their first-ever garage sale Friday and Saturday.Danielle McIntyre is the executive director at the Interfaith Food Bank Society and says the over...
22h ago
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Alberta

Artificial Intelligence
PIA doesn't "have confidence" in provincial AI investments
The provincial government is continuing to invest in AI programs to serve Albertans in all aspects of life.Just this week, the province announced a new panel on strengthening post-secondary education to prepare students to enter an AI-driven economy.On Wednesday, May 20, they also committed $10 million over three years...
May 22, 2026
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referendum on a referendum
Premier Smith addresses Albertans; unveils separation referendum question
Premier Danielle Smith made a televised address to the province Thursday night, and there will be a media availability Friday.She revealed that among the questions Albertans will answer in a referendum this October will be this one:"Should Alberta remain a province of Canada or should the Government of Alberta com...
May 22, 2026
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Post-secondary institutions
Province launches panel to help students prepare for AI future
The Government of Alberta is set to launch an expert panel dedicated to ensuring post-secondary institutions prepare students for an economy that's driven by artificial intelligence (AI).The province says employers are seeking graduates who have practical AI skills.As a result, they're establishing the panel to make su...
May 21, 2026
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Provincial Politics
Alberta cabinet minister who introduced separation vote says he wants a united Canada
The cabinet minister who put the wheels in motion for a referendum on Alberta's place in Canada says he doesn't want the province to separate. Nate Glubish says in a social media post that Canada is worth fighting for and that he'll vote for Alberta to stay if a referendum goes ahead as proposed on Oct. 19. He also say...
May 21, 2026
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Canada

Canadians from Gaza flotilla to return to Canada after detainment by Israeli forces
Some of the Canadians who were part of a flotilla attempting to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza are set to return to Canada this weekend. The Canadians were detained by Israeli forces last week and reportedly abused in custody before being sent t...
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Quebec Premier Fréchette won't rule out exceeding $250M spending pot
LÉVIS - Premier Christine Fréchette defended her spending promises on Saturday, despite a warning from the province's finance minister that she may surpass the $250 million fund allocated to her. Radio-Canada has reported that Eric Girard wrote to Fréc...
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Montreal sex workers to demonstrate for stronger labour rights on F1 weekend
MONTREAL - A group of sex workers in Montreal is planning a demonstration today during Grand Prix weekend to demand better working conditions. The Sex Work Autonomous Committee says the workers want an end to the nightly fees that dancers are forced t...
2h ago
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Pentagon gave Canada classified paper detailing defence priorities
WASHINGTON - A high-ranking U.S. defence official says the Pentagon gave Ottawa a classified paper laying out priorities for a collective North American defence pact with Canada, but that Ottawa did not deliver a "credible" response. That lack of respo...
9h ago
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Stand-alone offence will help investigate, prosecute hate crimes, experts say
OTTAWA - A provision in the federal government's proposed hate crime bill to create a stand-alone hate crime offence will make it easier to investigate and prosecute those crimes, some experts say. "The entire system, the way it's running right now, ha...
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B.C. Hotel Association blames bad messaging for World Cup vacancies, calls for reset
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Hotel Association is blaming flawed "messaging" for vacancies heading into next month's FIFA World Cup, that has left tourists with the false impression no rooms are available. Instead, the association says June hotel o...
20h ago
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