Shop local campaigns and markets get underway ahead of holiday shopping season
The holiday spirit is bright at the Lethbridge and District Exhibition's Big Christmas Farmers' Market.
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1 dead, 1 hospitalized in crash on Hwy. 4 southeast of Lethbridge
One person is dead and another was taken to hospital following a Friday morning crash at the intersection of Highway 4 and Highway 845 in southern Alberta.
Castle Mountain ski resort delays opening by a week due to lack of snowfall
Skiers in southwestern Alberta will need to wait a little bit longer to play in their backyard because there just isn't enough snow.
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More than 43,000 Lethbridge residents don't have a family doctor, data indicates
The City of Lethbridge is in need of dozens of doctors as statistics illustrate how dire the situation is for health care in the community.
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Donation demand for Hurricanes Toque and Teddy Toss
The Hurricanes will be showered with fur tomorrow night at the event's 25th annual game against the Brandon Wheat Kings when the Toque and Teddy Bear Toss returns for the first time in two years.
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Suspect wearing distinctive shoes captured on video during Lethbridge break-in
Lethbridge Police Service is hoping someone will recognize a suspect who was captured on surveillance video during a break-in while wearing distinctive shoes.
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Lethbridge police preparing for annual Christmas Check Stop campaign
Lethbridge police are preparing for the possibility that officers may see more impaired drivers this holiday season than last.
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Wind warnings issued for southern Alberta Wednesday
Wind warnings were issued for much of southern Alberta on Wednesday.
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Lethbridge Meals on Wheels, Community Foundation kick off holiday season of giving
A community campaign in Lethbridge is about to get rolling as Meals on Wheels kicks off its 23 Days of Christmas campaign on Wednesday.
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Lethbridge police officers demoted in 'MemeGate' misconduct case
Senior constables David Easter and Matthew Rilkoff, who previously pleaded guilty to misconduct charges, have been demoted in rank to first class constables for one year.
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Lethbridge police conduct very merry checkstop, collecting gifts, food, cash and gift cards
The Lethbridge Police Service Charity conducted a very merry check stop Sunday in an effort to help vulnerable community members add a little joy to their holiday season.
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Pro-Sean Chu rally draws counter-protesters in wake of alleged sexual assault case
More than 100 Calgarians gathered Saturday to show their support for Ward 4 Coun. Sean Chu following weeks of repeated calls for him to resign amid sexual assault allegations of a 16-year-old girl in 1997.
'Recovery is possible': Alberta government doubles number of addiction treatment beds
In 2019, the UCP government said it would establish 4,000 treatment spaces for Albertans suffering from addictions. Now, two years later, Premier Jason Kenney says the government is doing even more.
Thousands of stuffed toys cascade onto the ice at the Saddledome
Fans tossed thousands of stuffed toys onto the ice in the second period of the Hitmen game for the annual Teddy Bear Toss Saturday.
Canada not in midst of housing bubble: Former housing and mortgage head
The former CEO of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says the many factors contributing to Canada's increasingly hot housing market, while notable, aren't cumulating in a housing bubble.
Trans Mountain Pipeline set to restart Sunday after nearly 3-week shutdown caused by storm
The Trans Mountain Pipeline plans to reopen Sunday for the first time since the devastating storm that struck B.C. in mid-November.
Canadian employers, facing labour shortage, accommodate the unvaccinated
Canada's tight labour market is forcing many companies to offer regular COVID-19 testing over vaccine mandates, while others are reversing previously announced inoculation requirements even as Omicron variant cases rise.
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WEATHER | Blowing snow and cold through the weekend
Light snow persists through Saturday night across much of southern and central Alberta, bringing generally 2-5 cm by mid-day Sunday.
Strike action avoided at Cargill beef plant in High River, Alta.
Workers at the Cargill beef-processing plant in High River, Alta. approved a new contract with 71 per cent support, avoiding a strike or lockout.
Firefighters bring blaze at hotel under control
The Calgary Fire Department responded to the scene of a fire at a hotel in northeast Calgary Saturday morning.
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BREAKING | Ontario records spike in COVID-19 cases with nearly 1,200 new infections
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FREEZING RAIN WARNING | 5 to 10 cm of snow, freezing rain expected to hit Ottawa Sunday night and Monday
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