Lethbridge municipal election wraps up with increased voter turnout
The City of Lethbridge is set to welcome in a new team of local leaders following Monday's municipal election.
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Blaine Hyggen wins squeaker to become next Lethbridge mayor
Blaine Hyggen is the new mayor of Lethbridge after narrowly defeating former councillor Bridget Mears Monday night.
1 dead in crash east of Stavely, Alta.
A 68-year-old resident of Stavely, Alta. is dead following a Monday afternoon crash east of the southern Alberta town.
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Former Lethbridge MLA and cabinet member Clint Dunford dead at 78
Albertans are honouring the memory of Clint Dunford, a longtime Lethbridge MLA, who passed away this week.
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'I'm ready to retire': Chris Spearman looks back on eight years in office
It's been nearly eight years to the day since Chris Spearman was first elected as Lethbridge's 25th mayor. But, all things must come to an end, and that was made clear when Spearman announced earlier this year that he would not be running for re-election in 2021.
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2021 Lethbridge civic election day
Between mayoral and council candidate forums and multiple advanced voting polls, it's been a busy civic election season for the City of Lethbridge.However, with Election Day finally here, that all comes to an end tonight and voters were out Monday to get their voices heard.
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Search underway for handcuffed man who escaped after allegedly assaulting Alberta RCMP officer
A search is underway in the Crowsnest Pass for a Blairmore, Alta. man who escaped from RCMP custody and allegedly assaulted an officer.
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Potential third bridge sparks conversation ahead of Lethbridge municipal election
Building a third river crossing in Lethbridge has been a topic of conversation for years and now voters have a chance to weigh in on the issue in the municipal election Oct. 18.
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GPS leads RCMP to stolen trucks in southern Alberta, 2 men face charges
Two men from Medicine Hat are facing charges following a crime spree in southern Alberta that involved break-ins at several businesses.
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Lethbridge officer raises more than $20K for mental health by doing 24 hours of pull-ups
Const. Terry Fieguth started his challenge on Saturday in an effort to raise money and awareness for mental health services.
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'It's a huge issue for our community': Doctor shortage prompts temporary closure of Milk River Health Centre emergency department
Roughly a thousand people live in Milk River and the surrounding area and all of them are without a local emergency department (ED) for the Thanksgiving long weekend.
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Growing calls for Calgary Coun. Sean Chu's resignation over admission of sexual encounter with minor
There's mounting pressure on Coun. Sean Chu to resign from his Ward 4 seat after his admission of having a sexual encounter with a teenager while serving as a Calgary police officer 24 years ago recently surfaced.
Outgoing Calgary mayor meets with incoming mayor as new city council takes shape
She's walked the halls of Calgary City Hall many times in her four years as a councillor, but Jyoti Gondek is no longer just a guest in the mayor's office.
Alberta reports 531 new COVID-19 cases, will implement new rules in continuing care facilities
Premier Jason Kenney announced new rules will be put in place to protect residents and staff at continuing care facilities on Oct. 25.
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Tough night for conservatives in municipal elections
Despite strong backing from Calgary's conservative establishment, Monday night's municipal election results were tough for many candidates.
Kenney calls on Chu to resign from Calgary council if allegations proven true
Should allegations of sexual impropriety with a minor levelled against Ward 4 Coun. Sean Chu be proven correct then he should do the "honourable thing" and resign, Premier Jason Kenney said Tuesday.
Jarring reality sets in for Calgary's rookie councillors: they won
There are many new faces that will be representing Calgary's 14 wards. Wards 4, 9 and 14 have returning councillors with Sean Chu, Gina-Carlo Carra and Peter Demong, with Chu and Carra prevailing by razor-thin margins.
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Lethbridge municipal election wraps up with increased voter turnout
The City of Lethbridge is set to welcome in a new team of local leaders following Monday's municipal election.
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NEW | New Conservative MP Laila Goodridge hopes to be a strong voice for Alberta's energy sector
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