Lethbridge Latest News
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Federal Court orders revisions to deal between Ottawa and Métis Nation of AlbertaThe Federal Court says the deal is too broad in its definition of who it covers and it was made without consulting two other Métis groups in the province.Canada55 mins
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Elk rescued from icy waters of Bow River in BanffOn Wednesday, Parks Canada team members were called to the Bow River in Banff, near the pedestrian bridge, after an elk fell into the water.Canada2 hours
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Trudeau promises $1B loans to expand child care centresJustin Trudeau says the government plans to provide more than $1 billion in low-cost loans, grants and student loan forgiveness to expand child care across Canada.Canada3 hours
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6 arrested after backyard fight in Lethbridge; shovel and bat seizedPolice seized a shovel and baseball bat believed to have been used in the assault, Lethbridge police said in a Thursday news release.Crime3 hours
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Alberta offering 25% seniors’ discount for registry servicesBeginning April 1, Albertans 65 years and older will receive a 25 per cent discount on things like driver's licence renewals, vehicle registration and standard licence plates.Money4 hours
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Carbon price increase is ‘inhumane,’ Alberta premier tells committeePremiers Danielle Smith and Blaine Higgs made their cases against the carbon price at a House of Commons committee ahead of the April 1 increase.Politics4 hours
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Kicking Horse Canyon to undergo final touches on Phase 4 this spring, summerThe Ministry of Transportation said the highway will undergo lane closures and short delays as work on the final phase begins next month.TrafficMar 27
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Calgary Unitarians to combine Easter story, drag on Trans Day of Visibility in ‘sacred protest’"What better way to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility by holding a ‘Drag Me To Church’ service on Easter Sunday? So that's what we're doing," Rev. Samaya Oakley said.CanadaMar 27
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Medicine Hat mayor Linnsie Clark considering legal action after decision to strip her powersA third-party investigation report was released on Tuesday. It was critical of Clark, finding she mistreated City Manager Ann Mitchell during a council meeting last summer.PoliticsMar 27
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Lethbridge Hurricanes operation excited about playoff run"That's what the whole season has led up to 68 games just to, you don't just play them just to play them. You play them to get into the playoffs and have success.”SportsMar 27
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The high price of chocolate: Severe shortage drives up cost of confectionsWeather and disease damaging crop yields and underpaid farmers leaving the industry has caused supply issues, driving up the price of cocoa beans to record highs ahead of Easter.ConsumerMar 27
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Trial date set for Lethbridge high school football players charged with sexual assaultThe accused boys, who are 16 and 17, are charged with sexual assault with a weapon, assault with a weapon and forcible confinement.CrimeMar 27
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Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society faces financial crisisThe Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society is issuing an urgent appeal for financial aid to the public. The charity has had to take drastic measures to reduce operating cost.EconomyMar 27
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Alberta seeking more control over immigration, more Ukrainian refugees to fill jobsThe Alberta government is asking the federal government for more control over provincial immigration.CanadaMar 27
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Alberta-raised goaltender shines for PWHL team in Ottawa: ‘dream come true’Emerance Maschmeyer grew up on a farm near Bruderheim, Alta., with a love for playing hockey and a dream of playing in the NHL.CanadaMar 27
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Calgary Chamber says federal emissions cap could hurt value of Trans Mountain pipelineCanada's oil industry has been fighting tooth-and-nail against the promised cap, which the federal government has said it expects to finalize later this year.CanadaMar 27
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Canada’s population hits 41M months after breaking 40M thresholdNine months after reaching 40 million people, Canada cracked a new threshold on Wednesday, the same day Statistics Canada released a report showing the pace of population growth.CanadaMar 27
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‘Psychopathic’ Manitoba AI Easter Bunny ‘maybe just dealing with a lot,’ says creatorCanadian History Ehx podcast used AI to generate an Easter Bunny suited to each province. Most are depicted as noble adventurers but Manitoba's is disturbing.TrendingMar 26
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Support centre for homeless will be permanent in Edmonton, expanded to Calgary: provinceThe province is making a navigation and support centre to provide safe shelter for the homeless in Edmonton permanent and has announced plans for a similar facility in Calgary.CrimeMar 26
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Feasibility of proposed Eyremore dam and reservoir to be studied in southern AlbertaIs a new dam on the Bow River the answer to southern Alberta's water woes? Those who depend on irrigation say it could help with drought but environmentalists have big concerns.EnvironmentMar 26
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18,000 needles collected in Lethbridge in 2023; government funds cleanupThe funding will now go towards the Needle Debris Collection Program through CSP, which is managed and operated by the Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ).CanadaMar 26
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Gas prices soar ahead of Alberta gas tax, federal carbon tax increasesOn April 1, the Alberta gas tax and the federal carbon tax are scheduled to increase. On Tuesday, gas prices jumped in Edmonton and Calgary.CanadaMar 26
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Man suspected of trafficking guns through the mail sought by Edmonton policeOn Tuesday, Jan. 16, an unknown man reportedly went to a Canada Post outlet in Fort McMurray and mailed what police said was a restricted firearm to an address in Edmonton.CrimeMar 26
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Red Deer woman killed in Highway 3 crash west of Fort MacleodThe Piikani RCMP say a 47-year-old woman from Red Deer has been killed in a crash near Brockett.TrafficMar 26
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Inside what ‘axe the tax’ means to Pierre Poilievre’s supporters: ‘He understands Canadians’With the carbon price set to increase by $15 per tonne on April 1, Pierre Poilievre has spent the past month hosting rallies and releasing new ads calling to "spike the hike."PoliticsMar 26