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Lethbridge and Area

Virtual session on being an entrepreneur included
Lethbridge high school students attend annual business school event
A small group of Lethbridge high school students will be at the University of Lethbridge Friday learning new skills from the Dhillon School of Business.Heather Harty, the Manager of Community Partnerships and Student Engagement, adds the day will cover the different aspects of business, including being an entrepreneur....
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Last Tuesday in May, June, & July
Foodie Fest makes another return this Summer to downtown Lethbridge
If you consider yourself a 'foodie' or just love food truck cuisine, you're in luck.Back for a fifth straight year, Foodie Fest put on by the Downtown Lethbridge BRZ, makes its return next Tuesday.Marketing & Communications Manager Emily Chong tells us what to expect."We do some late-night shopping...we have s...
17h ago
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First phase of The Grove to be complete this Fall
U of L begins construction on gathering place on campus for students, staff
For some students, the pressures of university or being long distances away from families can be stressful. With that in mind, the U of L has begun construction on a project they're calling The Grove.Student Services executive director Mark Slomp says the concept is about two years in the making."It's meant to be ...
18h ago
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Residential rate decreases; non-residential increases
Council adopts annual mill rate in the Town of Coalhurst
This year's mill rates have been set for the Town of Coalhurst, and some good news, a slight decrease from last year for residential properties. The new rate for 2026 will be just under 6.93, down from 2025's 7.26.For a $400,000 home, that equates to about $2,772 in taxes. The non-residential benchmark, however, will s...
May 21, 2026
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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...
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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...
15h ago
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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...
19h ago
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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

Former F1 driver Gilles Villeneuve named historic figure in Quebec
MONTRÉAL - Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette has named the late Formula One driver Gilles Villeneuve a historic figure of Quebec. Fréchette made the announcement Friday as the Canadian Grand Prix weekend kicked off in Montreal. "It was a long-overdue ...
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Ottawa to pay tax bill imposed on Laval, Que., after corrupt ex-mayor's fraud
MONTREAL - The federal government has agreed to pay $1.1 million to settle a Canada Revenue Agency tax bill imposed on a Montreal suburb for funds the city recovered from a corrupt ex-mayor. A spokesperson for Finance Minister François-Philippe Champag...
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Former budget watchdog Page says Ottawa can't rag the puck on NATO 2035 spending math
OTTAWA - Former federal spending watchdog Kevin Page remains unconvinced by the prime minister's explanation of why Ottawa hasn't yet presented a fiscal road map to meet the new NATO spending commitments. Page, who was Canada's first parliamentary budg...
2h ago
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Motion Picture Association slams CRTC rules on Canadian content investment
OTTAWA - The industry lobby group representing big American streaming services slammed new revenue rules on Friday forcing them to invest in Canadian content while some Canadian industry organizations said the rules are in line with what this country h...
2h ago
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Chief justice says farewell to retiring Martin, reflects on top court's relocation
OTTAWA - Chief Justice Richard Wagner paid tribute to a departing judge today and bid a temporary farewell to the Supreme Court's stately home. Wagner praised the contributions of retiring Justice Sheilah Martin before the top court considered a crimin...
2h ago
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Drowning deaths of mother and son: Quebec coroner emphasizes swimming lessons
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner is emphasizing the importance of swimming lessons in a report into the drownings of a mother and her three-year-old son. The report says the 34-year-old woman was spending time near the pool at her Montreal home last June wh...
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