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Nighttime construction on Hwy 3 in Lethbridge starts April 17
Apr 17, 2025

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Lethbridge and Area

In support of YWCA
International Women's Day Breakfast held in Lethbridge
Dozens of Lethbridge residents attended the International Women's Day Breakfast at the Visitlethbridge.com Arena the morning of March 9, 2026.The event included welcoming remarks and breakfast service, as well as severla keynote speakers.The YWCA was also onsite collecting both cash donations and essential items to sup...
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Two Charged
Handgun seized from Lethbridge home
Two suspects have been arrested after ALERT seized a handgun in the search of a north Lethbridge home last month.ALERT Lethbridge's organized crime team made the firearm seizure on Feb. 13, 2026 as part of a drug trafficking investigation. Lethbridge Police Service provided assistance. "Any firearm with its seri...
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Waterton 112 km/h
Lethbridge sees 100 km/h winds on Sunday
It was a blustery weekend to say the least in southern Alberta. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the Waterton Park Gate saw wind speeds of 116 km/h on Sunday, with the Blood Tribe seeing wind speeds of 112 km/h. Elsewhere, the Fort Macleod area reached 108 km/h, Onefour and Medicine Hat areas ...
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No Injuries Reported
Overnight fire damages two downtown businesses
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a downtown fire just after 4:00 a.m. Sunday morning. City officials say crews from four stations were dispatched to 3 Avenue and 3 Street at the location of the Andrew Hilton Wine Merchants and Wooden Shoe Bakery. Upon arrival, officials say there were visible flames ...
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What's Happening
In the news: MPs debate Iran war, TikTok to continue operating, Stronach Trial
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Alberta

Nomination Deadline May 12, 2026
Celebrating Alberta newcomers
Nominations are open for the 2026 Alberta Immigrant Impact Awards, recognizing newcomers' contributions to making the province a better place to call home. Provincial officials say Alberta is home to people from cultures and backgrounds that span the world, many of whom have made significant contributions to their comm...
Mar 07, 2026
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1,225 wildfires last year
Alberta launches new wildfire mitigation strategy
As wildfire season begins, the province says it is launching a new mitigation strategy.A release notes the strategy aligns with the national Canadian Wildland Fire Prevention and Mitigation Strategy, but addresses Alberta's unique landscape and community needs."Mitigating the negative impacts of wildfires on our c...
Mar 06, 2026
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Environment
Alberta announces new tools to clean up tailings ponds
Alberta's government says it is investing $46 million into cutting-edge technologies that will safely reduce oilsands mine water and reclaim tailings ponds.According to the government, Alberta's oilsands produce some of the most responsible energy in the world. Provincial officials say the oilsands have drastically cut...
Mar 06, 2026
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Albertans asked to help shape future of Ghost-Kananaskis area
Albertans are being invited to help shape the future of the Ghost-Kananaskis region.According to a release from the provincial government, this is phase one of engagement on the draft vision and outcomes for how land should be managed in the southern Alberta area.Input can be given until June 5, with feedback used to f...
Mar 06, 2026
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Local Sports

2-for-2 performance
Nick Tetz makes history winning sixth consecutive PBR Canada Cup Series event in Lethbridge
Nick Tetz (Calgary, Alberta) continued to ride in unstoppable form in Lethbridge, Alberta, this past weekend, delivering a flawless 2-for-2 performance to win his historic sixth consecutive PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Canada Cup Series event inside VisitLethbridge.com Arena, victorious at the sold-out, record-settin...
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Jinaye Shomachuk named U SPORTS Women's Field Athlete of the Year
A University of Lethbridge (U of L) student has received major recognition for her athletic achievements.Jinaye Shomachuk has been named the 2026 U SPORTS Women's Field Athlete of the Year and is the first Pronghorn athlete to earn that title."Winning this award is so awesome," she said in an interview with U...
Mar 05, 2026
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march 23
Ponoka hosting Paint the Ice Night at local arena
Town of Ponoka PSA -- Get ready to unleash your inner artist at 'Paint the Ice Night' on Monday, March 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ponoka Arena Complex.This community event invites everyone to transform the ice rink into a colourful masterpiece with washable markers. No skates necessary, and all art supplies will be pro...
Mar 05, 2026
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Agriculture

Witdouck family donates $500,000 to Bringing Hearts Home
The campaign to raise $30 million to build a new cardiac care centre in Lethbridge has received yet another major donation. The Witdouck family has contributed half-a-million dollars. The family has farmed in the Iron Springs area for more than 70 years. Dale Witdouck says they have long been guided by hard work, stewa...
Mar 05, 2026
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Lethbridge County offering support for farmers with soil erosion
Farmers dealing with dry and eroding soil can turn to Lethbridge County for help.The County's Agriculture Services team can help landowners identify options to prevent further loss and reduce impacts.They say that, with high winds and limited snow cover, some producers are already noticing topsoil move off fields.This ...
Mar 03, 2026
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Ag Expo underway at Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre with over 300 vendors
Southern Alberta's largest gathering of agriculture industry representatives is officially underway. Ag Expo kicked off Wednesday morning, Feb. 25, 2026, at the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre, which continues on Thursday and Friday. Paul Kingsmith, Director of Event Development at Excite Lethbridge, says he i...
Feb 25, 2026
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Canada

In the news: MPs debate Iran war, TikTok to continue operating, Stronach Trial
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Opposition parties call for clarity from government as MPs debate Iran war Prime Minister Mark Carney was absent from a debate on the U.S.-Israel war on Iran as op...
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Registration of U.S. nurses in B.C. soars amid recruitment push
This summer, Alex Alvarez will pack her belongings and make the 3,500-kilometre trek with her husband, young son and Boston Terrier from Anchorage, Alaska, to Nanaimo, B.C. - a city she's never visited - to work as a registered nurse. Alvarez is among...
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'Uncover what's really going on': UFO researcher in Manitoba supports AI tracking
WINNIPEG - Artificial intelligence is going to make it easier to spot whether a bird, a plane or an otherworldly creature is in the sky, as Canadians continue to report sightings of unidentified flying objects, says Canada's top UFO expert. Chris Rutko...
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Defence to call more witnesses in Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial
TORONTO - Defence lawyers are set to call more witnesses today in the sexual assault trial of Canadian auto parts tycoon Frank Stronach. The defence began presenting its case Monday, calling several witnesses, including the businessman's former driver....
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Mother of wounded Maya Gebala sues OpenAI over mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
VANCOUVER - OpenAI's artificial intelligence chatbot acted as the "collaborator, trusted confidant, friend and ally" of the shooter in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass killings, according to a lawsuit by the mother of a girl critically wounded in the atta...
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TikTok to continue operating in Canada, subject to safety conditions
OTTAWA - TikTok is being allowed to continue its operations in Canada after the government wrapped up a national security review. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the decision hinges on key conditions, including for TikTok to bring in stronger prot...
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World

Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) - Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were visiting the country for a tournament when the Iran war began, a government minister said Tuesday. The announcement followed...
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NBA cancels Atlanta Hawks' plans to celebrate famed Magic City adult entertainment club
The NBA has called off the Atlanta Hawks' plans for a night of celebrating the city's famed Magic City adult entertainment club, saying it was responding to "concerns" from many across the league. Atlanta announced the plan last month, saying it wanted...
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Alexander brothers are convicted of sex trafficking in case that shocked real estate world
NEW YORK (AP) - Three brothers, including two of the nation's most successful luxury real estate brokers, were convicted of sex trafficking charges Monday after a five-week trial over accusations that they used drugs and force to rape scores of women t...
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