Lethbridge Latest News
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Alberta advantage slipping as living standards and wages decline: reportA new report published by the Alberta Federation of Labour says the "Alberta Advantage" is slipping away due to declining living standards and wages.Economy3 hours
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Alberta cancer patients left waiting for care over lack of oncologistsAlbertans diagnosed with cancer are waiting three to four times longer than recommended standards to see a cancer specialist, according to the Alberta Medical Association.Health5 hours
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Toronto’s denied drug decriminalization is a step ‘backwards,’ expert saysGuy Felicella, a harm reduction and recovery expert in British Columbia, says all regions in Canada need to persevere with treating substance addictions as a health issue.Canada7 hours
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Oilers to start Stuart Skinner in net for Game 6 against CanucksThe Edmonton Oilers will start Stuart Skinner in net Saturday for a must-win Game 6 of their second-round playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks.Sports9 hours
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Fort McMurray evacuation order lifted after subdued wildfire behaviourThe Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has lifted the evacuation order for the residents of several communities in Fort McMurray, Alta.Fire10 hours
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Wildfire evacuations: What to know in case you have to leave your homeMany Canadians will likely face an emergency evacuation order or alert for the first time this summer. Here’s what you need to know before it happens.CanadaMay 18
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LGBTQ groups ban Alberta premier, UCP from 2024 Pride celebrationsA group representing 14 Alberta LGBTQ groups, including Calgary Pride, has officially banned Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and the UCP from 2024 Pride events.PoliticsMay 17
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Alberta Birds of Prey Centre prepares to welcome visitors this May long weekendStaff from the Alberta Birds of Prey Nature Centre were busy on Friday as the facility prepares to welcome visitors over the May long weekend.FeaturesMay 17
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Families of 4 Calgary victims of suspected American serial killer release statementsThe families of the four Calgary victims of a serial killer from the United States have released statements honouring their loved ones while thanking investigators.CrimeMay 17
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Edmonton Oilers thinking ‘one game at a time’ ahead of do-or-die Game 6The Oilers have been here before, heading back to Edmonton with their season on the line, and the team is looking for a different result this time around.SportsMay 17
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Grizzly bear attack: B.C. man suffers broken bones, airlifted to Calgary hospitalElk Valley RCMP say a father and son had been tracking a bear on a steep mountainside near Elkford when the grizzly suddenly appeared.CanadaMay 17
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Crossfield woman launches ‘awesome’ effort to feed the struggling in her small townStacked Bistro and Bakery owner Debbie Stiles knows firsthand how hard it is when you don’t have enough money for groceries, so she's launched a community food bin in Crossfield.ConsumerMay 17
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Fort McMurray wildfire behaviour expected to be ‘subdued’ with cooler temperatures, rainAlberta Wildfire officials said the Fort McMurray wildfire remained the same size Friday morning as it was on Thursday.FireMay 17
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American believed to be serial killer behind deaths of 4 young Calgarians: RCMPA man from the United States is believed to be the person responsible for the decades-old deaths of four Calgary females, according to police.CrimeMay 17
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Multiple health enforcement orders issued to Lethbridge apartment complexSome Lethbridge renters are in limbo after Alberta Health Services issued multiple closure and work orders for an apartment complex.CanadaMay 16
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Lethbridge water rescue team provides safety tips for river usersWater levels are high on the Old Man River due to spring run-off and recent rain, with a variety of dangerous debris creating potential hazards for river users.EnvironmentMay 16
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Canada’s tourism industry fights wildfire-related cancellationsA Destination Canada survey last spring suggested more than half of Americans planning a trip to Canada were reconsidering their plans.EconomyMay 16
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Tornado warning briefly issued for portion of southeastern Alberta near HannaA tornado warning was issued Thursday afternoon for an area of southeastern Alberta, and later downgraded to a severe thunderstorm warning.WeatherMay 16
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Canada’s tourism sector rolls out road map to boost visitor numbers to pre-pandemic levelsThe tourism industry rolled out a road map Thursday it hopes will bring more visitors to Canada after the bruising it took during the COVID-19 pandemic.ConsumerMay 16
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Fort McMurray wildfire that forced evacuations did not grow overnightThe MWF-O17 fire has already forced thousands of people in the Fort McMurray area to leave their homes this week.FireMay 16
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Workers react to details of Alberta health-care system restructuring planAfter the government of Alberta released details about its plan to overhaul the healthcare system, frontline workers say the transition needs to be done properly to avoid disaster.PoliticsMay 15
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Cougar warning issued for Banff National Park campgroundBanff National Park officials issued a warning on Wednesday after it was reported a cougar was frequenting a campground in the park.CanadaMay 15
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Canada tourism struggling as wildfires rage: ‘The whole country is not on fire’Canada's tourism industry is trying to put on its Sunday best this week as one of its biggest challenges plays out in technicolour just a few hundred kilometres away: wildfires.FireMay 15
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Tourism Lethbridge promoting local attractions this summerHospitality and front-line staff from local attractions received some valuable information about the tourist hotspots around Lethbridge.ConsumerMay 15
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Alberta explores alternative route out of Fort McMurray as wildfire forces residents to fleeAs thousands of Fort McMurray residents were forced from their homes due to wildfire, the provincial government said it is exploring another road out of the Alberta community.CanadaMay 15