Lethbridge police warning public of cougar sighting near University
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service is warning the public of a cougar sighting on the west side of the city.Police received reports of a cougar sighting north of the University of Lethbridge along Whoop Up Drive on May 18, 2024, around 1 p.m.Fish and Wildlife officers have been called in to assist.READ MORE:...
May 18, 2024
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Construction work coming to downtown Lethbridge at month's end
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Business owners and residents in downtown are advised of upcoming construction work in the area. The City of Lethbridge says work will begin the week of May 27, 2024.A summary of the planned activities is as follows:7 Street South: 5 Avenue to 6 AvenueParking area upgrades and resurfacing: Crews will s...
May 17, 2024
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Lethbridge and Area
Lethbridge police warning public of cougar sighting near University
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service is warning the public of a cougar sighting on the west side of the city.Police received reports of a cougar sighting north of the University of Lethbridge along Whoop Up Drive on May 18, 2024, around 1 p.m.Fish and Wildlife officers have been called in to assist.READ MORE:...
May 18, 2024
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Week-in-review: Property taxes, training doctors and changes to WestJet service
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Here is a breakdown of some of the top stories from Lethbridge News Now for May 12 to May 18, 2024. PROPERTY TAXESAn increase to property taxes was approved in Lethbridge.READ MORE: Property tax hikes approved in LethbridgeTRAINING MORE DOCTORSThe University of Lethbridge and University of Calgary are ...
May 18, 2024
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Construction work coming to downtown Lethbridge at month's end
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Business owners and residents in downtown are advised of upcoming construction work in the area. The City of Lethbridge says work will begin the week of May 27, 2024.A summary of the planned activities is as follows:7 Street South: 5 Avenue to 6 AvenueParking area upgrades and resurfacing: Crews will s...
May 17, 2024
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What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: May 17, 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - There are plenty of events this long weekend, and Lethbridge News Now has the details.Food Truck Fridays and Vendor Market - May 17, 2024Food Truck Fridays returns to Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden on Friday. The trucks and market will bet at the garden every Friday until mid September.Dan Duvall - May 17-...
May 17, 2024
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Alberta
Cypress Welcome Centre opened in Walsh, providing much needed border rest for travelers
As people travel on highway one, they will trip onto Walsh, right in the heart of Cypress County. Some travellers might just pass by Walsh, but now there's a major reason to stop and take a rest.The Cypress County Welcome Centre is now open to visitors. Kylie Stennick, a college student and one of the four staff member...
May 19, 2024
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Construction work coming to downtown Lethbridge at month's end
Business owners and residents in downtown are advised of upcoming construction work in the area. The City of Lethbridge says work will begin the week of May 27, 2024.A summary of the planned activities is as follows:7 Street South: 5 Avenue to 6 AvenueParking area upgrades and resurfacing: Crews will start asphalt resu...
May 18, 2024
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Evacuation order canceled for Fort McMurray area
FORT MCMURRAY, AB - The evacuation order and alert, and the state of emergency has been lifted for the Fort McMurray area.Evacuees from Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek, and Grayling Terrace may now return home. Officials say that rainfall in the area and efforts from firefighters have contained the fire on the nort...
May 18, 2024
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Farm commodity groups worried about railway strike, send letter to two provincial ministers
The commodity groups that make up Team Alberta Crops have wrote to two provincial ministers outlining concerns over a possible railway strike.The letter to Minister of Transport and Economic Corridors, Devin Dreeshan and Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson says a strike would be "a serious threat ...
May 18, 2024
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Local Sports
Bulls add C/OF Adonis Bernal to 2024 roster
The Lethbridge Bulls have a new face in their clubhouse.On May 10, the team announced that they added catcher and outfielder Adonis Bernal to their roster for the 2024 season.Bernal is currently playing for the New Mexico Military Institute, and will join the Bulls at the conclusion of the season. In 52 games with the ...
May 10, 2024
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Hurricanes select 15 players in 2024 WHL Prospects draft
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes have their newest batch of prospects after the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft on Thursday, May 9, 2024.The Hurricanes made 15 selections over the course of the draft.Round 1In the first round of the draft, the Hurricanes selected forward Tyden Lafournaise from the Winnipeg Bruins U1...
May 10, 2024
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Weekend trade show in Lethbridge to highlight importance of sports
LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you are a fan of sports, you might want to check out an event happening in the city this weekend.The Lethbridge Sport Council hosts SportFest 2024, a free and interactive trade show for sport, recreation, fitness, health, nutrition and physical literacy. Local sports organizations and businesses wil...
May 10, 2024
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Agriculture
Farm commodity groups worried about railway strike, send letter to two provincial ministers
The commodity groups that make up Team Alberta Crops have wrote to two provincial ministers outlining concerns over a possible railway strike.The letter to Minister of Transport and Economic Corridors, Devin Dreeshan and Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson says a strike would be "a serious threat ...
May 17, 2024
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Potato company celebrates opening of new facility in Nisku, Alberta
NISKU, AB - The Little Potato Company is celebrating the opening of its new sustainable potato packaging facility in Alberta.The 240,000-square foot facility is located in Nisku, with officials saying the location was selected due to its proximity to strong agricultural regions, dedicated family growers, efficient tran...
May 08, 2024
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Canada expanding surveillance, increasing testing for avian flu
The Canadian government is expanding its surveillance program for a form of avian flu amid a growing outbreak in U.S. dairy cattle.Fragments of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been detected in pasteurized milk sold in the U.S. and a statement from Canada's health agencies says lactating dairy cattle being import...
May 08, 2024
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Canada
Quebec inmate injured in 'major assault' at Port-Cartier Institution
MONTREAL - Correctional Service Canada says an inmate has been injured in what it's calling a major assault at the Port-Cartier Institution located on Quebec's north shore. The federal agency says the injured inmate was taken to hospital to receive treatment. It says the assailant has been identified and the appropriat...
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Feds unveil national plan to tackle auto theft, including Criminal Code changes
Ramped-up intelligence sharing among police forces and a working group involving all levels of government are among the measures Ottawa unveiled Monday as part of a broader national strategy to combat auto theft. A slue of senior federal cabinet ministers, including Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Public Safety ...
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Status of wildfire that threatened Fort McMurray changed to 'being held'
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - A wildfire that forced thousands of people to evacuate several Fort McMurray neighbourhoods last week is no longer classified as out-of-control. Alberta Wildfire says the blaze, which is still burning south of the city and is close to 2,000 square kilometres in size, was re-classified to "be...
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How to check the Air Quality Health Index and assess your health risks
As we enter another wildfire season, Environment and Climate Change Canada is advising people to pay attention to air pollution levels and check the Air Quality Health Index - especially on smoky days. HOW CAN I CHECK THE AIR QUALITY READING IN MY AREA? The Air Quality Health Index is at: You can take a look at the ...
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This wildfire season, changes are coming to better inform people about smoke hazards
Last year's record-breaking wildfire season forced Canadians to become familiar with the scale of air pollution as hazardous smoke drifted across the country. Environment Canada's colour-coded Air Quality Health Index, designed to help people understand health risks associated with contaminated air, was closely watched...
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Federal byelection announced for June 24 in Toronto St. Paul's riding
TORONTO - The Prime Minister's Office has announced a federal byelection will be held in the Ontario riding of Toronto-St. Paul's on June 24 to fill the seat left vacant by longtime Liberal cabinet minister Carolyn Bennett. Bennett announced in December that she was retiring as an MP after 26 years in the House of Com...
May 19, 2024
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World
Australia and New Zealand sending planes to evacuate nationals from New Caledonia's unrest
SYDNEY (AP) - The Australian and New Zealand governments announced Tuesday they were sending planes to evacuate their nationals from violence-scorched New Caledonia. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed Australia had received clearance for two flights to evacuate citizens and other tourists from New Caledon...
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Scottie Scheffler's Louisville court date postponed after arrest during PGA Championship
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A Kentucky court has postponed pro golfer Scottie Scheffler's appearance on charges he injured a police officer and disobeyed commands outside the gates of Valhalla Golf Club as the venue hosted this year's PGA Championship. Scheffler, who was handcuffed and briefly jailed on Friday, had been due...
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Prosecution rests in Donald Trump's hush money case, and defense now gets its turn to call witnesses
NEW YORK (AP) - Prosecutors rested their hush money case against Donald Trump on Monday, turning it over to the former president's lawyers for a chance to call witnesses. The defense has said it plans to call a campaign finance expert, a lawyer who offered to represent Cohen after the FBI raided his property in 2018 an...
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