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Recent News
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Average Lethbridge residential price in December up 20%
A new report from the Alberta Real Estate Association showcasing housing statistics for December 2025 claim that the average price...
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Applications open for Community Priorities Grant Program
The Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its Community Priorities Grant Program and the Henry Varley Fund for Rural...
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Smiles and Snacks outreach to Polytechnic students
Every Tuesday students at Lethbridge Polytechnic are offering fellow students Smiles and Snacks. It’s an initiative led by volunteers from...
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Lethbridge man facing sex trafficking charges after 3 girls found in apartment
A Lethbridge man is facing charges in relation to sexual assault, exploitation and human trafficking. BCN’s Naveen Day has more details.
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LFES battles multiple grass fires in one day
UPDATE: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Lethbridge Police have changed a 44-year-old woman with arson in connection to the resulting grass...
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Recent Interviews
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Applications open for Community Priorities Grant Program
The Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its Community Priorities Grant Program and the Henry Varley Fund for Rural...
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Smiles and Snacks outreach to Polytechnic students
Every Tuesday students at Lethbridge Polytechnic are offering fellow students Smiles and Snacks. It’s an initiative led by volunteers from...
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Protests against Iran’s theocratic government spread to U.S.
Activists say over 600 people have been killed in Iran as the government cracks down on protesters across the country....
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Dog attack that killed 13-year-old raises safety concerns
The recent fatal dog attack in Nova Scotia, in which a 13–year-old boy was killed while riding his bike, has raised concerns across the country about public safety and...
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Economic impact on Canada if U.S. shifts to Venezuelan oil
Since the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last Saturday, expert opinions have multiplied regarding the future of Venezuelan oil...
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