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Coalhurst.ca
Town of Coalhurst looking for feedback on annual Miners Days celebrations
The Town of Coalhurst is looking for feedback on its recent Miners Days celebrations. The survey is asking the community what they value most about the annual tradition and, maybe, where changes could be made in the timing and format. Coalhurst.ca is the website where you'll find a link to the survey and suggestions ar...
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Projected May 2028 re-opening
Southern Alberta Art Gallery in Lethbridge undergoes $7.7 million changes and upgrades
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery is preparing for an estimated $7.7 million facelift as it looks to grow the facility and, with it, some significant upgrades.Executive director Su Ying Strang says the entire staff is excited to see what the gallery will look like once all the work is complete."This project has bee...
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WoodsHomes.ca
Wood's Homes in place for children, youth, and families facing challenges
While many in the community might know about the Streets Alive Mission, there is another organization in Lethbridge that provides services to youth. We caught up with Carrie Dahl, the executive director at Wood's Homes, during their waffle breakfast fundraiser back on Wednesday."We run the Opportunity Hub. We also...
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Donations bins will be set up around the city
Close to 2,000 children and youth to benefit from new Sport Bank program
The Lethbridge Sport Council's new Sport Bank program is up and running after a grand opening ceremony earlier in the week. Based on previous data, executive Director Susan Eymann believes there is a demand for any and all of the donated used sports equipment."We know there about 2,000 children and youth who recei...
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Alberta

Environment
Alberta launches next round in fight against invasive species
Alberta's government says it is relaunching a task force to defend the province from aquatic invasive species, including invasive mussels and fish.The re-established provincial task force will be led by Eric Bouchard, MLA for Calgary-Lougheed, and will bring together partners to strengthen Alberta's approach to aquatic...
18h ago
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$3.2 Million
Alberta government aiming to strengthen early intervention supports
The Alberta government says it is investing more than $3 million to help families access supports before a crisis happens.Provincial officials say grant applications are now open for Family Resource Network programs to provide prevention and early intervention services that support Alberta families, including children ...
19h ago
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CTIP Grant
Alberta government investing $5.5 million toward human trafficking prevention efforts
The Alberta government has announced an investment of $5.5 million to help combat and prevent human trafficking, while supporting victims and survivors across the province.Provincial officials point out that human trafficking is a violation of fundamental human rights that exploits vulnerable individuals, strips them o...
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Proactive Crime Reduction
Alberta RCMP provide tips to curb mail theft
The Alberta RCMP is providing tips to help prevent mail theft. Mounties say preventing mail theft is important as it can lead to further crimes such as identity theft.To help curb mail theft, consider the following tips:Install a locking mailbox. A locked mailbox can help deter thieves from taking your mail.Collect mai...
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Canada

Driver in crash with plane in northern B.C. says he 'shouldn't be here'
PRINCE GEORGE - The driver of a vehicle struck by a plane as it made an emergency landing on a British Columbia road says he knows he's lucky to be alive. Prince George, B.C., resident Jaime Pawliuk says he only suffered cuts and minor whiplash, but gi...
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'Shameful': Canada, U.K., Australia rebuke Israel for decision on aid workers' deaths
OTTAWA - Canada, Australia and the U.K.'s foreign ministries are denouncing Israel's decision not to pursue criminal charges over a military strike that killed humanitarian aid workers in 2024. In a joint statement today, the three countries say the de...
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Montreal to provide police with body cameras and new powers
MONTREAL - Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada says police in the city will soon be equipped with body cameras as well as new powers to do their job. The mayor says the city plans to adopt a rule banning insults toward city employees, including poli...
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In the news today: Trump tariff looms, LGBTQ+ monument opens, Alberta cave rescue
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to kick in just after midnight U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat on $28 billion worth of Canadi...
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Rescuers use new tech to save caver trapped vertically in Alberta's 'Psych Squeeze'
A caver has been rescued after being trapped vertically underground at the Rat's Nest Cave in Canmore, Alta., in an operation that deployed volunteer-built underground radio technology for the first time. Search and Rescue Alberta says the man became p...
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LeBlanc, Charette meet with U.S. trade rep with hours to go on tariff deadline
OTTAWA - Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Canada's chief negotiator Janice Charette are meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington Friday as the clock ticks down on the latest tariff deadline. LeBlanc and Charette...
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