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Lethbridge and Area

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Buffalo Spirit Games set to go Wednesday at Nicholas Sheran School on city's west side
As part of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Lethbridge Sport Council is presenting Buffalo Spirit Games Wednesday at the Nicholas Sheran School Grounds.According to the Council, it's a chance for the community to experience a day of sport, culture, and learning.The day will feature traditional and con...
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Highway Re-opened
Update: Highway 3 re-opens after serious vehicle collision Tuesday afternoon near Burdett
UPDATE:Highway 3, near Burdett, has re-opened to traffic in both directions.ORIGINAL STORY:A serious crash on a stretch of Highway 3 in the Burdett area has closed both directions of traffic.On its website, 511 Alberta says all lanes are shut down near Range Road 121 due to an MVC and is recommending motorists take an ...
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Agriculture
Lethbridge & District Agriculture Society exploring its future direction, focus
It's hoped a two-day conference planned for late November will help the Lethbridge & District Cultural Society to re-shape its direction and future."Really, the Ag Society, right now, is trying to engage the community as much as we can and improve public ag literacy. Get the non-agricultural public, potentiall...
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national day for truth and reconciliation
Indigenous Support Line remains open for those who need culturally-grounded care
Primary Care Alberta is reminding everyone that its Indigenous Support Line, which offers culturally-grounded care, is available.The line is open Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at 1-844-944-4744 or through 811."Supporting culturally-grounded and respectful care is an important part of reconciliation. Th...
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Alberta

Orange Shirt Day
"Reconciliation is about more than a single day" says NDTR statement from Minister Sawhney
Alberta's Minister of Indigenous Relations Rajan Sawhney issued the following statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:"On September 30, we honour Survivors, families and communities who continue to live with the impacts of the residential school system."On this day, orange shirts are worn as a ...
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'Reconciliation is more than a single day'
Province's Indigenous minister marks National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
Alberta's Minister of Indigenous Relations issued a statement Wednesday morning recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation."On September 30, we honour Survivors, families and communities who continue to live with the impacts of the residential school system," said Rajan Sawhney in a release.&qu...
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'The solution is to double down'
'Separation will not solve problems': Poilievre speaks in Alberta ahead of referendum
Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre tried Tuesday to convince Albertans to vote to stay in Canada with less than three weeks to go until a provincial vote on separation.His speech at a downtown Edmonton hotel was among others he has given or plans to give in the province as part of his efforts to convince Cons...
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national day for truth and reconciliation
Indigenous Support Line remains open for those who need culturally-grounded care
Primary Care Alberta is reminding everyone that its Indigenous Support Line, which offers culturally-grounded care, is available.The line is open Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at 1-844-944-4744 or through 811."Supporting culturally-grounded and respectful care is an important part of reconciliation. Th...
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Canada

Ottawa is shifting its stance on 'anti-Zionism' - and the reactions so far are mixed
OTTAWA - The federal government has identified "anti-Zionism" as a driver of anti-Jewish hate - a major policy shift that has prompted a range of reactions. The change took place on Sept. 24 when Public Safety Canada published a progress report on fede...
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Canada urges France to back off plan for snow crab fishery off coast of Newfoundland
ST. JOHN'S - Canada's fisheries minister urged France on Wednesday to abandon a plan to launch a snow crab fishery in waters near Newfoundland and the French territory of St-Pierre-Miquelon. Joanne Thompson said France made no mention of its plan to Ca...
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2 killed, 2 hurt in crash involving medical emergency at Delta, B.C., mall
DELTA - Two people have been killed in a crash at the Tsawwassen Mills mall in Delta, B.C., while two other pedestrians were injured in what police said appears to have been set off by a medical emergency. Police said Wednesday the injured were treate...
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Canada's memorable year in space set to continue with NASA's SpaceX Crew 13 mission
COCOA BEACH - Astronaut Joshua Kutryk is set to blast off for the International Space Station on Thursday as Canada continues a memorable year for space exploration and research. The 44-year-old is one of four people assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew 13 m...
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Carney reflects on 'dark chapter' at Truth and Reconciliation ceremony in Edmonton
EDMONTON - Prime Minister Mark Carney came home to Alberta's capital Wednesday to meet with First Nations leaders and families and honour the children who suffered and endured in Canada's residential schools. "Today is about all the truth," Carney said...
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Ontario Conservative MP Scott Aitchison to resign when fall sitting ends
OTTAWA - Ontario Conservative MP Scott Aitchison announced Wednesday he will resign his seat of Parry Sound-Muskoka at the end of the fall parliamentary sitting. In a letter released to constituents, Aitchison said he will explore other opportunities a...
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