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MLB’s Kevin Pillar to headline Lethbridge gala.
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MLB’s Kevin Pillar to headline Lethbridge gala
A highly accomplished professional baseball player is set to make his way to Lethbridge this spring.Kevin Pill...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/03/13/mlbs-kevin-pillar-to-headline-lethbridge-gala/
2 months ago
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Alberta unemployment flat, despite drop in full-time jobs.
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Alberta unemployment flat, despite drop in full-time jobs
Statistics Canada is reporting a slight decrease in employment in Alberta this past month, but the type of wor...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/03/13/alberta-unemployment-flat-despite-drop-in-full-time-jobs/
2 months ago
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Lethbridge property owners to pay $117 more in provincial property taxes in 2026.
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Lethbridge property owners to pay $117 more in provincial property taxes in 2026
We now know more about the impacts that proposed increases to the Provincial Education Property Tax (PEPT) wil...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/03/11/lethbridge-property-owners-to-pay-117-more-in-provincial-property-taxes-in-2026/
2 months ago
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CPKC makes safety improvements following derailment near Lethbridge.
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CPKC makes safety improvements following derailment near Lethbridge
Two years after a train derailment in southern Alberta, an investigation into the matter has been completed.Th...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/03/11/cpkc-makes-safety-improvements-following-derailment-near-lethbridge/
2 months ago
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Lethbridge & Medicine Hat make list of Canada’s driest cities.
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Lethbridge & Medicine Hat make list of Canada’s driest cities
Albertans know that it can be a fairly dry province, but a new report shows that it is perhaps the driest in t...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/03/11/lethbridge-medicine-hat-make-list-of-canadas-driest-cities/
2 months ago
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Lethbridge man charged with arson at two downtown businesses.
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Lethbridge man charged with arson at two downtown businesses
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has apprehended a man in connection with a fire that significantly damaged...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/03/11/lethbridge-man-charged-with-arson-at-two-downtown-businesses/
2 months ago
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Lethbridge woman wins $100,000 from lotto ticket.
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Lethbridge woman wins $100,000 from lotto ticket
Lethbridge has its latest lottery winner.Linda Bridge has claimed a $100,000 prize from the Jan. 13, 2026, LOT...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/03/11/lethbridge-woman-wins-100000-from-lotto-ticket/
2 months ago
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Charges upgraded in Lethbridge collision after victim’s death.
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Charges upgraded in Lethbridge collision after victim’s death
A Lethbridge man accused in a pedestrian collision has had one of his charges upgraded.Just before 4:00 p.m. o...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/03/11/charges-upgraded-in-lethbridge-collision-after-victims-death/
2 months ago
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Lethbridge Polytechnic announces Honouring Excellence winners.
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Lethbridge Polytechnic announces Honouring Excellence winners
Four outstanding alumni are being recognized by Lethbridge Polytechnic.It has announced the recipients of this...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/03/10/lethbridge-polytechnic-announces-honouring-excellence-winners/
2 months ago
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Watermain repair impacting small area of 3 Ave South in Lethbridge.
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Watermain repair impacting small area of 3 Ave South in Lethbridge
The City of Lethbridge is working to repair a watermain break in the community.Both westbound lanes in the 120...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/03/10/watermain-repair-impacting-small-area-of-3-ave-south-in-lethbridge/
2 months ago
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Lethbridge is seventh-cheapest on national rent ranking.
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Lethbridge is seventh-cheapest on national rent ranking
Alberta continues to show that it is perhaps Canada's most affordable province when it comes to rental accommo...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/03/10/lethbridge-is-seventh-cheapest-on-national-rent-ranking/
2 months ago
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Lethbridge mayor pleased to see highway safety measures in Alberta budget.
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Lethbridge mayor pleased to see highway safety measures in Alberta budget
Blaine Hyggen says it is great to see investments being made into road safety in the Lethbridge area.The mayor...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/03/10/lethbridge-mayor-pleased-to-see-highway-safety-measures-in-alberta-budget/
2 months ago
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Alberta joins interprovincial partnership to build national energy corridor.
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Alberta joins interprovincial partnership to build national energy corridor
Several provincial and territorial governments are banding together to strengthen grid reliability and energy ...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/03/06/alberta-joins-interprovincial-partnership-to-build-national-energy-corridor/
2 months ago
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Check your smoke & carbon monoxide alarms while changing clocks this weekend.
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Check your smoke & carbon monoxide alarms while changing clocks this weekend
The biannual time change is upon us, and first responders say changing your clocks is not the only thing you s...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/03/06/check-your-smoke-carbon-monoxide-alarms-while-changing-clocks-this-weekend/
2 months ago
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Friends of Medicare warns of ‘American-style’ healthcare coming to Alberta.
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Friends of Medicare warns of ‘American-style’ healthcare coming to Alberta
An advocacy group in Alberta is speaking out about changes to the provincial healthcare system.Chris Galloway,...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/03/06/friends-of-medicare-warns-of-american-style-healthcare-coming-to-alberta/
2 months ago
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Canstruction returns to Lethbridge with intricate sculptures on display.
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Canstruction returns to Lethbridge with intricate sculptures on display
Big, beautiful, and professionally assembled structures will soon turn into donations to Lethbridge's food ban...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/03/05/canstruction-returns-to-lethbridge-with-intricate-sculptures-on-display/
3 months ago
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Amazon announces new Delivery Service Partner Hub in Lethbridge.
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Amazon announces new Delivery Service Partner Hub in Lethbridge
Amazon Canada has announced a new partnership that aims to improve delivery times in southern Alberta.The onli...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/03/05/amazon-announces-new-delivery-service-partner-hub-in-lethbridge/
3 months ago
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Police warning of pavement scam in southern Alberta.
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Police warning of pavement scam in southern Alberta
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is alerting the public to a scam that has been circulating in the region.A...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/03/05/police-warning-of-pavement-scam-in-southern-alberta/
3 months ago
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Government announces $59 million for ICU & cardiac care in southern Alberta.
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Government announces $59 million for ICU & cardiac care in southern Alberta
A major investment in local health services has been announced by the Alberta Government.At Chinook Regional H...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/03/02/government-announces-59-million-for-icu-cardiac-care-in-southern-alberta/
3 months ago
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U of L announces Research and Creative Activities Plan.
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U of L announces Research and Creative Activities Plan
The University of Lethbridge (U of L) is launching a new framework to guide research.It has announced its new ...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/24/u-of-l-announces-research-and-creative-activities-plan/
3 months ago
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Lethbridge County partners with Rocket Doctor for free virtual care.
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Lethbridge County partners with Rocket Doctor for free virtual care
Residents of Lethbridge County now have a new option for accessing primary care.The County has announced a par...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/24/lethbridge-county-partners-with-rocket-doctor-for-free-virtual-care/
3 months ago
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Recall petition against MLA Nathan Neudorf ends, awaiting results.
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Recall petition against MLA Nathan Neudorf ends, awaiting results
We are waiting to learn how many signatures were gathered in an effort to recall the MLA for Lethbridge-East.E...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/24/recall-petition-against-mla-nathan-neudorf-ends-awaiting-results/
3 months ago
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New deal ratified for 2,500 Covenant Health nurses in Alberta.
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New deal ratified for 2,500 Covenant Health nurses in Alberta
The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) has announced that a new collective agreement has been ratifi...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/24/new-deal-ratified-for-2500-covenant-health-nurses-in-alberta/
3 months ago
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LPS hosting fraud prevention events throughout March.
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LPS hosting fraud prevention events throughout March
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) hopes to equip the public with the tools to recognize, prevent and report ...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/24/lps-hosting-fraud-prevention-events-throughout-march/
3 months ago
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WestJet discontinuing Lethbridge-Calgary, Medicine Hat-Calgary flights.
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WestJet discontinuing Lethbridge-Calgary, Medicine Hat-Calgary flights
Travellers in southern Alberta will need to find other ways of getting to the province's largest city.WestJet ...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/24/westjet-discontinuing-lethbridge-calgary-medicine-hat-calgary-flights/
3 months ago
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New cancer radiation therapy machine in Lethbridge nearly complete.
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New cancer radiation therapy machine in Lethbridge nearly complete
Cancer patients in southern Alberta will soon be able to get more advanced radiation therapy closer to home.Cr...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/23/new-cancer-radiation-therapy-machine-in-lethbridge-nearly-complete/
3 months ago
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Alberta announces $1.4 billion increase for doctors in 2026 Budget.
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Alberta announces $1.4 billion increase for doctors in 2026 Budget
The Alberta Government says it plans to make a "record investment" into physicians in its upcoming budget.The ...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/23/alberta-announces-1-4-billion-increase-for-doctors-in-2026-budget/
3 months ago
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U of L professor named Fellow at Chemical Institute of Canada.
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U of L professor named Fellow at Chemical Institute of Canada
The University of Lethbridge (U of L) is proud to announce that one of its faculty members has received a pres...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/23/u-of-l-professor-named-fellow-at-chemical-institute-of-canada/
3 months ago
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Questions on separatism and health care have been brought to Premier and MLA Smith and MLA Wright.
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Questions on separatism and health care have been brought to Premier and MLA Smith and MLA Wright
Premier and Brooks-Medicine Hat MLA Danielle Smith and Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright held a town hall...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/23/questions-on-separatism-and-health-care-have-been-brought-to-premier-and-mla-smith-and-mla-wright/
3 months ago
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Tourist spending in Alberta reaches record $15.2 billion in 2025.
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Tourist spending in Alberta reaches record $15.2 billion in 2025
For the second year in a row, Alberta set new records for visitor spending.The provincial government reports t...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/20/tourist-spending-in-alberta-reaches-record-15-2-billion-in-2025/
3 months ago
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Lethbridge Polytechnic to receive stable funding for addiction supports.
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Lethbridge Polytechnic to receive stable funding for addiction supports
An official with Lethbridge Polytechnic says he is excited to learn that funding for addiction recovery suppor...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/20/lethbridge-polytechnic-to-receive-stable-funding-for-addiction-supports/
3 months ago
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Connected experiences driving tourism growth in Lethbridge area.
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Connected experiences driving tourism growth in Lethbridge area
An official with Tourism Lethbridge says 2025 appears to have been a strong year in terms of visitation.The ag...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/20/connected-experiences-driving-tourism-growth-in-lethbridge-area/
3 months ago
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Premier Smith announces nine referendum questions for fall 2026.
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Premier Smith announces nine referendum questions for fall 2026
Albertans will be heading to the polls later this year, but not for an election. During a televised address on...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/19/premier-smith-announces-nine-referendum-questions-for-fall-2026/
3 months ago
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Lethbridge records first drop in homelessness since 2014.
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Lethbridge records first drop in homelessness since 2014
A new report reveals that progress has been made in addressing homelessness in Lethbridge.The 2025 Point-in-Ti...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/20/lethbridge-records-first-drop-in-homelessness-since-2014/
3 months ago
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Manufacturing in Lethbridge region generates $4.2B annually.
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Manufacturing in Lethbridge region generates $4.2B annually
A new report is shining a spotlight on the significance of the local manufacturing industry.Derek Murray Consu...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/19/manufacturing-in-lethbridge-region-generates-4-2b-annually/
3 months ago
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Lethbridge Police seeking wanted man.
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Lethbridge Police seeking wanted man
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for your help in locating a man who is wanted on outstanding war...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/19/lethbridge-police-seeking-wanted-man-3/
3 months ago
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Young Farmer Summit coming to Lethbridge Feb. 25.
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Young Farmer Summit coming to Lethbridge Feb. 25
Young farmers can learn more about how to elevate their business skills.Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is hosting it...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/19/young-farmer-summit-coming-to-lethbridge-feb-25/
3 months ago
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Water supplies in southern Alberta strong in early 2026.
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Water supplies in southern Alberta strong in early 2026
A new report indicates that southern Alberta might not be facing the severity of droughts in had for the last ...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/19/water-supplies-in-southern-alberta-strong-in-early-2026/
3 months ago
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86% of southern Albertans have a family doctor: report.
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86% of southern Albertans have a family doctor: report
New provincial reports show a growing number of residents who live south of Calgary are connected to a primary...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/19/86-of-southern-albertans-have-a-family-doctor-report/
3 months ago
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to address province in pre-budget TV broadcast.
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to address province in pre-budget TV broadcast
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to address the province in a TV broadcast Thursday evening and is expected to discuss immigration. Smith said Wednesday that rapid population growth co...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/19/albertas-smith-to-address-province-in-live-pre-budget-tv-broadcast/
3 months ago
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Two charged with uttering threats in Crowsnest Pass.
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Two charged with uttering threats in Crowsnest Pass
The RCMP has apprehended two people after an incident in a bar in southwestern Alberta.Officers were called to...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/18/two-charged-with-uttering-threats-in-crowsnest-pass/
3 months ago
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Lethbridge athletes, coaches & builders honoured at Achievement Awards.
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Lethbridge athletes, coaches & builders honoured at Achievement Awards
The Lethbridge Sport Council (LSC) is recognizing those who have made significant contributions to the world o...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/18/lethbridge-athletes-coaches-builders-honoured-at-achievement-awards/
3 months ago
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2026 Green Shirt Day campaign launches with new logo unveil.
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2026 Green Shirt Day campaign launches with new logo unveil
People are once again invited to do their part to support organ and tissue donation.Green Shirt Day has launch...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/18/2026-green-shirt-day-campaign-launches-with-new-logo-unveil/
3 months ago
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Lethbridge region’s population could grow 51% by 2050.
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Lethbridge region’s population could grow 51% by 2050
Statistics Canada is forecasting high population growth in part of southern Alberta.It has released its popula...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/18/lethbridge-regions-population-could-grow-51-by-2050/
3 months ago
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Five individuals in Medicine Hat, including youths, face several charges after a robbery.
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Five individuals in Medicine Hat, including youths, face several charges after a robbery
The Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of a robbery attempt on Friday at about 10:46 p.m., loca...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/18/five-individuals-in-medicine-hat-including-youths-face-several-charges-after-a-robbery/
3 months ago
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Southern Alberta under a yellow advisory for blowing snow on Tuesday.
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Southern Alberta under a yellow advisory for blowing snow on Tuesday
Environment Canada has issued a yellow advisory for blowing snow on Tuesday for all of southern Alberta.In the...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/17/southern-alberta-under-a-yellow-advisory-for-blowing-snow-on-tuesday/
3 months ago
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Coaldale’s Birds of Prey receives $1 million for new Environmental Learning Centre.
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Coaldale’s Birds of Prey receives $1 million for new Environmental Learning Centre
A local bird sanctuary is set to receive its largest-ever government funding contribution.The provincial gover...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/13/coaldales-birds-of-prey-receives-1-million-for-new-environmental-learning-centre/
3 months ago
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Care from the Heart Day Radio-A-Thon far surpasses fundraising goal.
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Care from the Heart Day Radio-A-Thon far surpasses fundraising goal
A local fundraiser in support of healthcare services smashed its goal.On Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, radio hosts ...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/13/care-from-the-heart-day-radio-a-thon-far-surpasses-fundraising-goal/
3 months ago
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Alberta Winter Games underway, over 100 from Lethbridge area competing.
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Alberta Winter Games underway, over 100 from Lethbridge area competing
Alberta's top young athletes are in the northern Lakeland Region for a high-level competition.The Alberta Wint...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/13/alberta-winter-games-underway-over-100-from-lethbridge-area-competing/
3 months ago
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Coaldale woman reported missing.
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Coaldale woman reported missing
The RCMP is asking for your help in locating a missing person.They say Nikita North Peigan Starzyk, 33, was la...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/13/coaldale-woman-reported-missing/
3 months ago
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