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Lethbridge and Area

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...
25m ago
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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...
1h ago
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First pitch is 7:10
Bulls look to continue winning streak with home games against Energy City Thursday and Friday
The Energy City Cactus Rats, who have won just three games in their last ten, will try to snap the Lethbridge Bulls three-game win streak when the two teams clash Thursday night at Spitz Stadium. The Bulls have won seven of their last ten, including a close 6-5 decision over Brooks in the annual School's Out game back ...
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Rod Scott makes a return to LCI
New principal named to lead Lethbridge Collegiate Institute into 2026/27 school year
Lethbridge Collegiate Institute will have a new principal come this Fall. Rod Scott has be named as the new head of the high school, after having stints as vice-principal at Lethbridge Alternative Schools and Victoria Park High. He's also coming 'full circle' with LCI, beginning there as a teacher and doing a one-year ...
1h ago
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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...
19h ago
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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 ...
22h ago
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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

PM Carney to share plans for future of 24 Sussex on Friday
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will unveil plans for the future of 24 Sussex on Friday. Since the building was abandoned as the official residence of the prime minister, taxpayers have been shelling out tens of thousands of dollars per yea...
27m ago
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Carney says new Canadians told to surrender citizenship documents deserve answers
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says people who were told to surrender their proof of citizenship deserve an explanation and he will "be following up to ensure they get that." Immigration Minister Lena Diab said Tuesday she ordered an investigation...
36m ago
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Carney says B.C. condo buyout proposal is about affordability, not bailouts
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says a proposal to convert unsold condo units in British Columbia into affordable housing is about supporting Canadians, not distressed developers. Carney says the program laid out in Vancouver last week to "potentia...
41m ago
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Carney says he and Trump discussed defence priorities, Arctic ahead of NATO summit
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about efforts to protect the Arctic ahead of their attendance at the NATO summit in Turkey next month. The prime minister held a wide-ranging news conference in Ottawa t...
1h ago
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Canada prepares to send aid to those hit by Venezuelan earthquakes
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa will be sending some amount of humanitarian aid to support Venezuelans following what he calls "catastrophic earthquakes" overnight. In a statement, Carney expresses his condolences to the injured, dead a...
2h ago
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Canada now eligible to take part in Eurovision song contest
OTTAWA - Canada is cleared to participate in the Eurovision song contest after CBC/Radio-Canada became a full member of the European Broadcasting Union on Thursday. In last fall's federal budget, the government said it was looking at getting Canada int...
2h ago
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