Erik Mikkelsen

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• Ellen DeGeneres to speak at Calgary event in April

  The comedian and daytime talk show host will deliver "inspiring and hilarious experiences" for her fans.

  Entertainment

  Mar 19, 2018
• ARCHES Lethbridge fundraising with spring daisies for HIV/AIDS support

  ARCHES Lethbridge helps to respond to and reduce the harm associated with HIV, AIDS and Hepatitis C in Lethbridge.

  Health

  Mar 15, 2017
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• Tiny southern Alberta coffee shop ‘Java the Hut’ a hit among locals

  A Lethbridge man is taking his love for coffee to a smaller - more personal - level. His mobile coffee shop offers quality brew with a side of listening.

  Consumer

  Mar 10, 2017
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• First Nations students get hands-on wildfire training

  Although it may not seem like it outside, we're about a week into wildfire season in Alberta. A new partnership between Saamis Aboriginal Employment and Lethbridge College will see a dozen newly-trained firefighters get ready for the battle.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2017
• Agriculture Expo and North American Seed Fair underway in Lethbridge

  The three-day show is expected to bring in over 20,000 consumers. Exhibition Park said the convention is one of the last in the Ag Expo circuit season, but it's the largest in Alberta south of Red Deer.

  Economy

  Mar 1, 2017
• University of Lethbridge student brings parking woes to city council

  Parking continues to be a source of frustration for people taking classes at the University of Lethbridge and one student has taken the issue to city council to ask for relief.

  Education

  Feb 27, 2017
• Kainai Youth Arts and Media Summit takes place on Blood reserve

  For the second year in a row, students from across the Blood reserve gathered in Standoff, Alta. for the Kainai Youth Arts and Media Summit.

  Canada

  Feb 24, 2017
• Empty Raymond Care Centre set for demolition

  The Raymond Care Centre has sat empty for the past decade. Now, the building's fate is seemingly sealed as Alberta Health Services plans to have it demolished.

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2017
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• YWCA Lethbridge Women of Distinction: Annelies van Oers

  She's known as a strong leader in the LGBTQ community and now is getting recognized on a bigger scale. Annelies van Oers has been named a recipient of a YWCA Women of Distinction award.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 21, 2017
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• YWCA Lethbridge Women of Distinction: Shannon Phillips

  Alberta environment minister and Lethbridge-West MLA Shannon Phillips is a recipient of a YWCA Women of Distinction award.

  Environment

  Feb 17, 2017
• YWCA Lethbridge Women of Distinction: Dr. Carla Carnaghan

  Dr. Carla Carnaghan is known for her expert knowledge in finance, e-business and accounting education. Carnaghan has been honoured with a YWCA Women of Distinction award in the education and mentorship category.

  Education

  Feb 16, 2017
• YWCA Lethbridge Women of Distinction: Erica Pyska

  Erica Pyska is the proud owner of Plum, a restaurant in downtown Lethbridge. She is also now the proud owner of a new title: a recipient of the YWCA Women of Distinction award in the entrepreneurship and innovation category.

  Features

  Feb 15, 2017
• YWCA Lethbridge Women of Distinction: Heather Hadford

  Heather Hadford, principal of Dr. Gerald B. Probe Elementary School is a recipient of a very high honour: the YWCA Women of Distinction award.

  Education

  Feb 13, 2017
• RCMP investigate shots fired at wind turbine site near Fort Macleod

  RCMP are investigating damage to a TransAlta wind turbine site south of the town of Fort Macleod, Alta. after shots were reportedly fired Wednesday night.

  Crime

  Feb 9, 2017
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• Census 2016: Lethbridge fifth-fastest growing city in Canada

  The city of Lethbridge is officially a census metropolitan area. It is the fifth-fastest growing city in the country, growing at a rate of 10.8 per cent between 2011 and 2016.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2017
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• Man in custody after shots fired at police from Pincher Creek residence: Alberta RCMP

  The Pincher Creek town office, swimming pool and Memorial Community Centre Arena are closed for the day, according to information on the town's website.

  Crime

  Feb 8, 2017
• Quebec shooting vigil draw hundreds to Lethbridge City Hall

  On a windy Monday evening hundreds gathered on the steps of Lethbridge city hall to honour the six men killed at a Quebec City mosque.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2017
• Man says he was trying to protect his sister, pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2015 death near Taber

  Silas Kiseyinewakup suffered five stab wounds, two which were fatal: one in his heart and one in his lung.

  Crime

  Jan 27, 2017
• Lethbridge bridal stores swamped heading into busy wedding season

  Weddings might not be top of mind for many of us, especially in January. But Lethbridge bridal stores say they are slammed, especially with the year's biggest bridal show coming up this weekend.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 26, 2017
• 3 teenage boys charged after reports of car prowling in west Lethbridge

  Police responded to the west Lethbridge neighbourhood of Riverstone just after 3 a.m. Wednesday to reports of several males checking car doors along Rivermill Landing.

  Crime

  Jan 25, 2017
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• More victims identified in Coaldale sexual assault case

  Police said Pritchard would face five new charges when he appeared in Lethbridge Provincial Court on Wednesday.

  Crime

  Jan 25, 2017
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• Lethbridge sees dramatic rise in theft; residents fed up

  A quick look at Lethbridge social media sites seems to show petty property crimes are rising exponentially. Police say that is true, to a certain extent.

  Crime

  Jan 24, 2017
• Lethbridge College honours 3 alumni with Honouring Excellence Awards

  There are over 33,000 alumni from Lethbridge College around the world and three of them have been selected to receive an Honouring Excellence Award.

  Education

  Jan 23, 2017
• Registered sex offender charged with sexual assault of 15-year-old girl

  Coaldale RCMP have charged 32-year-old registered sex offender Trevor Pritchard, of Coaldale, Alta., with six criminal offences.

  Crime

  Jan 19, 2017
• Woman at centre of Alberta animal cruelty case reportedly in Jamaica

  Animal welfare workers in Jamaica tell Global News that April Dawn Irving, wanted in connection to one of Alberta's largest animal seizures, has been living on the island for months.

  Crime

  Jan 17, 2017