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Tyler Hogan to go on trial for the murder of girlfriend’s babyTyler Brian Hogan's lawyer has agreed to proceed to trial after a preliminary hearing. The trial date will be set on Jan. 8.CrimeDec 13, 2017
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Albertans save drowning buck, locked to another deer’s antlersFish and wildlife said they understand why they intervened, but do voice concern about public safety.CanadaDec 6, 2017
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Lethbridge mom frustrated with school policy that doesn’t notify parents of lice outbreaksLethbridge School District 51 responded with a statement, emphasizing that "head lice are a community-wide problem, as head lice are just as likely to be caught at home or in the community than at school."HealthDec 5, 2017
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Southern Alberta residents discuss future of Highway 3Stantec, a firm contracted by the province, now recommends the stretch of the east-west route of Highway 3 bypass both Grassy Lake and Taber.TrafficDec 2, 2017
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Ice fisher makes video about ice fishing rig, Internet can’t get enoughInspired by an oil rig, the battery operated outfit bobs up and down to catch a fish, and when it's caught one, it lets out a reel and a strobe light comes on.ConsumerNov 24, 2017
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Downtown Lethbridge building condemned; owner says he can’t keep up with unwanted transients"[They] throw garbage everywhere, break in where ever they want to, if they can't get through the door, they'll break a window"CanadaNov 23, 2017
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Controversial feedlot tax still making waves in southern AlbertaThe tax was introduced in 2016 as part of a road improvement initiative and is a business tax specifically for confined feeding operations, or feedlots, within the county.MoneyNov 3, 2017
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Parents of child from Blood Tribe Reserve who nearly died of facial abscesses sentenced to 1 yearA Blood Tribe Reserve couple has been given one year of jail time for not providing the necessaries of life to their nine-year-old daughter.CanadaOct 27, 2017
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Bedbugs, used needles and excrement in halls have Lethbridge tenants wanting action from landlordSome tenants at a pair of Lethbridge apartment buildings that are owned by the same landlord are voicing their frustration because they say nothing is being done about serious hygiene and safety issues in their buildings.ConsumerOct 25, 2017
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Lethbridge watchmaker creates pieces using historic metalExcept for the Swiss-made timepiece, everything down to the leather strap and shipping materials is locally sourced.FeaturesOct 13, 2017
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Coaldale mayoral candidate accused of breaching code of conduct bylawThe town says after council discussed the evidence in private on October 10, a public vote was carried to acknowledge that the bylaw was breached and that Van Rijn be given a written warning.PoliticsOct 12, 2017
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Word on the Street – Saturday, September 23 Global Lethbridge is sponsoring the scavenger hunt! Come to the Lethbridge Library on September 23rd to participate in hundreds of author readings, discussions, and activities, and shop in a marketplace that boasts the best selection of Canadian books and magazines you’ll find anywhere. Building Bridges...Sep 18, 2017
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Castle Mountain Resort still under mandatory evacuationMore than 130 homes and structures were evacuated on Tuesday as a precautionary measure because of the Kenow wildfire.CanadaSep 14, 2017
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Homeowner with disability still out thousands after unfinished renovationsCam Cervo lives with cerebral palsy. It makes it difficult for him to accomplish some household tasks. So when it came time for a major home renovation, he needed to hire someone to help get the job done. He did some research and eventually contracted ‘Reline Construction’ run by Clynton Mann, after getting a few...ConsumerSep 13, 2017
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What’s new at the 2017 Lethbridge Corn MazeCanada's 150th isn't the only important year that's featured at the 2017 Lethbridge Corn Maze.Aug 3, 2017
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BC wildfires cause lumber prices to rise in LethbridgeThe wildfires continue to burn in British Columbia and it's more than just smoky air that's affecting southern Alberta.EconomyAug 3, 2017
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Quadriplegic man takes flight in glider: ‘I didn’t know this was possible’Soaring over southern Alberta in a glider was an adrenaline rush for Dale Ohler.FeaturesJul 26, 2017
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Concerns raised after rattlesnake found killed, rattler removed in Lethbridge dog parkThe public is concerned after a rattlesnake was found with its head smashed and rattle removed, hanging from a fence post in Popson Park.CanadaJul 20, 2017
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‘They’re just like dogs’: Goat-carts a way to get around for Alberta manA southern Alberta man has gotten creative with training his goats, using their smarts to his advantage to get a leisurely view of the countryside.CanadaJul 11, 2017
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Document suggests Raymond Care Centre has chance of avoiding demolitionThere's a new twist in the story of a small Alberta town fighting for a piece of its history.CanadaJul 5, 2017
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8-year-old Alberta girl suffers debilitating response to strep infectionZelenah Berg was an active and social second-grader in Taber, Alberta, until mysterious symptoms took over her body and personality.HealthJun 30, 2017
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‘She might not walk again’: Angela Entz’s family talks recovery after workplace accidentAngela Entz, a victim of a workplace accident at a Lethbridge company, remains in a Calgary hospital and her family claims doctor's do not think she'll walk again.CanadaJun 2, 2017
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Sick people pass through them all the time, so how clean are our ambulances?Lethbridge Emergency Medical Services (EMS) wanted to know if there was a data-driven way to track cleanliness, so they wrote a letter to ask the University of Lethbridge for help.HealthMay 26, 2017
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Former Lethbridge Hurricanes captain Tyler Wong to receive key to the cityTyler Wong, the former captain of the Lethbridge Hurricanes, is being honoured for his achievements in the city.FeaturesMay 4, 2017
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