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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/
2 days 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/
2 days 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/
2 days 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/
2 days 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/
2 days 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 days 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 days 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/
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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 days 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 days 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 ā 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 days 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/
4 days 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/
4 days 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/
4 days ago
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Lethbridge regionās population could grow 51% by 2050.
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Lethbridge regionās 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/
4 days 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/
4 days 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/
5 days ago
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Coaldaleās Birds of Prey receives $1 million for new Environmental Learning Centre.
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Coaldaleās 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/
9 days 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/
9 days 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/
9 days 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/
9 days ago
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Lethbridge Polytechnic discontinues Coulee Fest.
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Lethbridge Polytechnic discontinues Coulee Fest
Coulee Fest is officially a thing of the past.Lethbridge Polytechnic debuted the event in 2017 as part of its ...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/13/lethbridge-polytechnic-discontinues-coulee-fest/
9 days ago
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Emergency repairs to rail crossing at 5 Ave North in Lethbridge.
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Emergency repairs to rail crossing at 5 Ave North in Lethbridge
The City of Lethbridge is warning of a traffic disruption on the north side.They say emergency repairs are bei...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/13/emergency-repairs-to-rail-crossing-at-5-ave-north-in-lethbridge/
9 days ago
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āComplexity teamsā to support southern Alberta school divisions.
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āComplexity teamsā to support southern Alberta school divisions
The Alberta Government has announced funding to support complexity in school classrooms.They say that average ...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/12/complexity-teams-to-support-southern-alberta-school-divisions/
10 days ago
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Home, Garden & Leisure Show returns to Lethbridge Mar. 12-14.
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Home, Garden & Leisure Show returns to Lethbridge Mar. 12-14
More than 300 vendors will pack the Lethbridge Trade and Convention Centre one month from now.BILD Lethbridge ...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/12/home-garden-leisure-show-returns-to-lethbridge-mar-12-14/
10 days ago
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City of Lethbridge changing committee structure.
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City of Lethbridge changing committee structure
Lethbridge City Council has approved a change to the way it structures its committees.On Tuesday, Feb. 11, mem...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/12/city-of-lethbridge-changing-committee-structure/
10 days ago
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$300K goal at Care for the Heart Day Radio-A-Thon to support cardiac centre.
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$300K goal at Care for the Heart Day Radio-A-Thon to support cardiac centre
Thursday, Feb. 12, is the 16th Annual Care from the Heart Day Radio-A-Thon in Lethbridge.Radio hosts from six ...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/12/300k-goal-at-care-for-the-heart-day-radio-a-thon-to-support-cardiac-centre/
10 days ago
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Lethbridge boy, 13, sentenced to secure custody for trying to kill younger brother.
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Lethbridge boy, 13, sentenced to secure custody for trying to kill younger brother
An Alberta judge sentenced a 13-year-old boy Wednesday to three years in an intensive rehabilitation program f...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/12/lethbridge-boy-13-sentenced-to-secure-custody-for-trying-to-kill-younger-brother/
10 days ago
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UV disinfection upgrades underway at Lethbridge Water Treatment Plant.
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UV disinfection upgrades underway at Lethbridge Water Treatment Plant
The City of Lethbridge is continuing to make improvements to its Water Treatment Plant.They say upgrading its ...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/11/uv-disinfection-upgrades-underway-at-lethbridge-water-treatment-plant/
11 days ago
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City cancels planning for 18 Street bike boulevard due to āoverwhelmingly negativeā feedback.
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City cancels planning for 18 Street bike boulevard due to āoverwhelmingly negativeā feedback
A new north-south transportation corridor in Lethbridge will not be happening anytime soon. Lethbridge City Co...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/11/city-cancels-planning-for-18-street-bike-boulevard-due-to-overwhelmingly-negative-feedback/
11 days ago
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Two heart surgeries later, why I believe Lethbridgeās cardiac centre will make a difference.
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Two heart surgeries later, why I believe Lethbridgeās cardiac centre will make a difference
Hi, I'm David Opinko. You might've seen my name come up in several articles on LethbridgeNewsNow.com over the ...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/10/two-heart-surgeries-later-why-i-believe-lethbridges-cardiac-centre-will-make-a-difference/
12 days ago
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Electrical upgrades to force temporary closure of Pincher Creek emergency department.
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Electrical upgrades to force temporary closure of Pincher Creek emergency department
Residents of Pincher Creek are being advised of an upcoming temporary closure of their town's emergency depart...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/10/electrical-upgrades-to-force-temporary-closure-of-pincher-creek-emergency-department/
12 days ago
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Lethbridge Police seeking suspect in sexual assault on minor.
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Lethbridge Police seeking suspect in sexual assault on minor
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for your help in identifying a suspect in a sexual assault.In Au...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/10/lethbridge-police-seeking-suspect-in-sexual-assault-on-minor/
12 days ago
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The Movie Mill cancels Alberta Independence Tour booking.
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The Movie Mill cancels Alberta Independence Tour booking
A local movie theatre will no longer provide a venue for a separatist movement event.Rebel News had booked a s...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/10/the-movie-mill-cancels-alberta-independence-tour-booking/
12 days ago
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Demand for Lethbridge commercial spaces high, but inventory low.
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Demand for Lethbridge commercial spaces high, but inventory low
A new report shows that entrepreneurs and investors in Lethbridge are continuing to fight over limited space.A...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/09/demand-for-lethbridge-commercial-spaces-high-but-inventory-low/
13 days ago
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Collision between train and semi-truck reported near Lethbridge.
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Collision between train and semi-truck reported near Lethbridge
Lethbridge News Now has been made aware of a collision involving a train on Monday afternoon.A listener said, ...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/09/collision-between-train-and-semi-truck-reported-near-lethbridge/
13 days ago
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Lethbridge rent prices fall slightly to $1,528/month.
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Lethbridge rent prices fall slightly to $1,528/month
A new report shows that the cost to rent an apartment or condo in Lethbridge was relatively unchanged to kick ...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/09/lethbridge-rent-prices-fall-slightly-to-1528-month/
13 days ago
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Chris Murray donates $1 million to Lethbridge cardiac care centre.
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Chris Murray donates $1 million to Lethbridge cardiac care centre
A Lethbridge man has made a significant contribution to a campaign to improve local cardiac healthcare service...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/09/chris-murray-donates-1-million-to-lethbridge-cardiac-care-centre/
13 days ago
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Raymond shooting ruled a homicide.
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Lethbridge-born Taylor Austin competing at 2026 Olympics
A man from southern Alberta is set to compete at his second Olympic Games. Taylor Austin will take part in bob...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/04/lethbridge-born-taylor-austin-competing-at-2026-olympics-2/
13 days ago
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Lethbridge County man reported missing.
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Lethbridge County man reported missing
The RCMP is asking for your help in locating a missing person.They say Aloysius (Al) Vas, 66, of Lethbridge Co...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/09/lethbridge-county-man-reported-missing/
13 days ago
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Care from the Heart Day Radio-a-Thon returns Feb. 12.
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Care from the Heart Day Radio-a-Thon returns Feb. 12
Pattison Media's B93.3FM and WILD 95.5 will be among the local radio stations raising money for the Chinook Re...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/06/care-from-the-heart-day-radio-a-thon-returns-feb-12/
16 days ago
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Grand opening for Southern Alberta Collegiate Instituteās dedicated space.
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Grand opening for Southern Alberta Collegiate Instituteās dedicated space
Junior high and high school students in southern Alberta can experience hands-on learning while earning both h...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/06/grand-opening-for-southern-alberta-collegiate-institutes-dedicated-space/
16 days ago
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Alberta adds 41,800 full-time jobs in January.
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Alberta adds 41,800 full-time jobs in January
January was a strong month on the jobs front in Alberta.Statistics Canada reports that we kicked off the new y...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/06/alberta-adds-41800-full-time-jobs-in-january/
16 days ago
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Netflixās āCan This Love Be Translatedā showcases southern Alberta.
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Netflixās āCan This Love Be Translatedā showcases southern Alberta
A new Korean romantic comedy series travels around the globe and spends some time in Alberta."Can This Love Be...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/05/netflixs-can-this-love-be-translated-showcases-southern-alberta/
17 days ago
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Brooks man charged with causing āsignificant damageā to home.
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Brooks man charged with causing āsignificant damageā to home
The RCMP has arrested a man following an incident in Brooks.Just before 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, office...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/05/brooks-man-charged-with-causing-significant-damage-to-home/
17 days ago
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Person killed in vehicle fire in southern Alberta.
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Person killed in vehicle fire in southern Alberta
Emergency crews say a deceased person was found inside a burning vehicle.Firefighters from the Foothills, Diam...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/05/person-killed-in-vehicle-fire-in-southern-alberta/
17 days ago
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Lethbridge was first Canadian community to hit 20 degrees in 2026.
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Lethbridge was first Canadian community to hit 20 degrees in 2026
It may still be winter for some time, but that did not stop southern Alberta from having a warm, spring day.Th...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/05/lethbridge-was-first-canadian-community-to-hit-20-degrees-in-2026/
17 days ago
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City of Lethbridge repairing potholes & small utility trench.
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City of Lethbridge repairing potholes & small utility trench
City of Lethbridge crews are taking advantage of the milder-than-normal February.The Transportation Operations...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/04/city-of-lethbridge-repairing-potholes-small-utility-trench/
18 days ago
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Hundreds protest controversial figure Frances Widdowson at U of L.
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Hundreds protest controversial figure Frances Widdowson at U of L
The University of Lethbridge's UHall Atrium was deafeningly loud this afternoon during what was described as a...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/04/hundreds-protest-controversial-figure-frances-widdowson-at-u-of-l/
18 days ago
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Toys āRā Us files for creditor protection, 14 days to use gift cards.
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Toys āRā Us files for creditor protection, 14 days to use gift cards
Anyone who has a Toys "R'' Us gift card in their wallet has just 14 days to use it. The toy retailer has filed...
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/02/04/toys-r-us-files-for-creditor-protection-14-days-to-use-gift-cards/
18 days ago
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