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Tourism Lethbridge looks to grow southern Alberta's agri-tourism this summer

Tourism Lethbridge is preparing for a busy summer, and says this year there's an added focus on growing the city's agriculture and food tourism.

A stock photo of farming in southern Alberta.

Charges dropped against Alberta woman accused of mailing animals

Crown prosecutors say charges against an Alberta woman accused of mailing two puppies and a kitten have been dropped.

A dog with a stamp attached to his head was left in a cardboard box at the Canada Post outlet in Milo, Alta on May 17, 2019 (Vulcan County Enforcement Services)

Military, search-and-rescue training ongoing in Lethbridge

Lethbridge residents may see something different in the skies over the next week.

The public will be able to see military planes in action in the Lethbridge area this week.

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Emergency crews called to crash on Highway 2 south of Calgary

At least one person is in life-threatening condition following a crash on Highway 2 south of the city, officials have confirmed.

A single-vehicle crash on Highway 2 at Dunbow Road created a brief traffic snarl for drivers heading south out of Calgary on June 7, 2023.

Heat warning in place for Calgary and surrounding areas

It's going to get hot in Calgary and several other communities, Environment and Climate Change Canada is warning.

Calgarians have been dealing with smoke for some time, but are now going to have to manage with extremely hot temperatures too.

Bank of Canada ends pause on hikes, raises policy rate by 25 basis points

The Bank of Canada raised its overnight rate by 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent on Wednesday, its first increase since pausing hikes in January.

Governor of the Bank of Canada Tiff Macklem holds a press conference in Ottawa, on May 18, 2023. (Patrick Doyle / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Cenovus fined after wastewater release from former Husky-owned pipeline

Cenovus Energy is facing a fine over a release of wastewater into a wetland.

Semi tractor-trailer rolls over near High River, Alta.

Crews were called to a crash on Highway 2 near High River involving a transport truck Wednesday morning, Mounties say.

Proposal to increase number of city councillors in Calgary stalls out, but will see further consideration

Tuesday night, councillors debated a proposal that could have seen their numbers grow by as many as six before the end of the decade.

Want to know more about the wildfires spreading across Canada? Send us your questions

Wildfires currently burning across parts of Canada are some of the most severe ever witnessed, and experts say the 'unprecedented' fire season will become the new normal. CTVNews.ca wants to hear from Canadians with questions about wildfires, including their health impacts and how to stay safe.

Expected hot, dry summer means more fire, smoke coming to Alberta

As the definition of a typical Canadian summer evolves, experts say 'hot' and 'dry' could be the buzzwords of the season.

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