Lethbridge Latest News

• France says huge wildfire no longer growing after 220k evacuations

  France’s interior minister said Monday that a monster wildfire has stopped growing after 220,000 forced out of their homes in the country’s southwest, cautions it isn’t yet beaten.

  World

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• Carney calls 3 byelections in B.C., Ontario and Quebec

  Mark Carney has called byelections for Aug. 31 to replace three MPs: one who left federal politics, one who became an ambassador and a third who was named to the Senate.

  Canada

  Jul 26
• Suspect in fatal Berlin Pride attack killed in confrontation with police

  Authorities said the suspect had come to authorities’ attention in the past because of numerous previous crimes, of which he didn’t give details.

  World

  Jul 26
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• Israel pitches high-tech trade, safer AI to Canada amid diplomatic tensions

  Prime Minister Mark Carney has never had a formal call or meeting with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces an International Criminal Court arrest warrant.

  Canada

  Jul 26
• Canada’s defence spending spike leads to boost in RCAF flight times: commander

  The RCAF is acquiring a lot of new aircraft: fighter jets and surveillance craft that require new infrastructure and security, search-and-rescue planes, and refuelling tankers.

  Canada

  Jul 26
• Conservatives want Carney to explain Trump negotiation plan, call for meeting

  Shuv Majumdar says in a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney that the Conservatives want an emergency meeting of the Standing Committee on International Trade next week.

  Canada

  Jul 26
• ‘It was difficult’: Residents of Clinton, B.C. recount evacuating wildfires

  Wildfires burning across British Columbia have forced residents from communities including Clinton and Boston Bar, with many unsure if they'll have homes to return to.

  Fire

  Jul 25
• B.C. community’s water system damaged by alleged vandalism during wildfire response

  Police are investigating after the water system serving the evacuated B.C. community of Boston Bar was allegedly vandalized, potentially delaying residents' return home.

  Fire

  Jul 25
• A person is killed and several are injured at Berlin’s LGBTQ+ march when a car drives into the crowd

  One person was killed and at least 15 others were injured after a car drove into a crowd during Berlin's annual LGBTQ+ Pride parade, prompting police to end the event.

  World

  Jul 25
• Trump’s tariff threat already costing Canadian businesses, trade lawyer says

  Canadian manufacturers are losing U.S. orders and planning layoffs before Trump's proposed 50 per cent tariffs take effect, a trade lawyer tells Global News.

  Canada

  Jul 25
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• Alberta premier says she won’t retaliate Trump’s latest threats with alcohol ban

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she won't ban U.S. alcohol in response to President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat, saying she wants to "stay calm" rather than retaliate.

  Politics

  Jul 25
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• Calgary’s Nose Hill parking lot, pathway closed as search continues for Parker

  Calgary police are closing part of Nose Hill Park this weekend as search crews continue looking for 11-year-old Parker, who has been missing since July 16.

  Canada

  Jul 25
• Canadian intern at NATO military HQ arrested in Belgium on spying charge

  A Canadian woman of Chinese origin who was an intern at NATO's military headquarters in Belgium has been arrested on spying charges, Belgian prosecutors said on Saturday.

  Canada

  Jul 25
• More than 250,000 people flee their homes in France and Spain as wildfires burn

  Wildfires across France and Spain have forced more than 250,000 people to evacuate as crews battle fast-moving flames fuelled by extreme heat.

  Fire

  Jul 25
• Feds received more than 21,000 emails on proposed changes to major project reviews

  Ottawa received more than 21,000 emails on proposed changes to major project reviews, including plans to approve some projects before assessments.

  Canada

  Jul 25
• Stampeders stomp on Blue Bombers 52-30

  Tyreik McAllister put together among the rarest of performances in the CFL on Friday night, scoring three different ways to lead the Calgary Stampeders to a dominating 52-30 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

  Sports

  Jul 25
• Federal government halts Billy Bishop Airport expansion

  Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria said the province remains committed to advancing airport expansion.

  Canada

  Jul 24
• Trump says ‘show must go on’ at rescheduled correspondents’ dinner

  Trump addressed the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner as organizers honoured Secret Service officer Victor Gonzales for his actions during April's shooting.

  World

  Jul 24
• WATCH: Global National – July 24

  Watch the full broadcast of Global National with Dawna Friesen

  News

  Jul 24
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• Forever Canadian says books are clean as Danielle Smith questions 3rd-party finances

  According to Alberta's Elections Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act, the Forever Canadian campaign isn't doing anything wrong.

  Politics

  Jul 24
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• Edmonton organizations watch out for seniors during hot, smoky conditions

  Meals on Wheels, which delivers more than 300 meals each day throughout Edmonton, says the extreme weather has made regular wellness checks even more important.

  Health

  Jul 24
• Calgary police relocate command post as search for missing boy continues

  Calgary police announced Friday that the command post that was set up at Thorncliffe School to aid in the search for a missing 11-year-old boy, is being moved to Nose Hill Park.

  Investigations

  Jul 24
• ‘I’m not leaving’: Some B.C. residents vow to defend homes from wildfires

  As wildfires intensify across Canada, a transportation expert says governments need a national firefighting strategy focused on prevention instead of evacuation.

  Fire

  Jul 24
• Elections Alberta validates separatist petition that’s tied up in court

  A citizen petition aiming to force a vote on Alberta leaving Canada has been verified as successful — however, it still can't proceed as it remains tied up in a court dispute.

  Politics

  Jul 24
• ICC removes chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct allegations

  By a large majority, the International Criminal Court’s 125-member states ousted British barrister Karim Khan, the first time in its history the court has made such a move.

  World

  Jul 24