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lethbridgenewsnow. com > 04/08/2026 > poilievres-communications-director-katy-merrifield-resigns

Poilievre's communications director Katy Merrifield resigns

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (110+ words) Merrifield announced her departure in an email sent to the Conservative caucus Tuesday, adding her last day working in the Opposition Leader's Office will be Friday. The message says Micah Green will become the new communications director and Sam Lilly…...

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lethbridgenewsnow. com > 04/09/2026 > brain-injury-a-shadow-crisis-amid-overdose-deaths-in-british-columbia

Brain injury a shadow crisis amid overdose deaths in British Columbia

7+ hour, 10+ min ago  (1766+ words) Edwin Bergsson's friend broke down the door of his recording studio in Victoria about five years ago, found him unconscious, and saved his life. "It's incredible that I'm here today," Bergsson said in an interview. He had overdosed after taking…...

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lethbridgenewsnow. com > 04/09/2026 > ap-study-mlb-average-salary-hits-a-record-5-34m-as-the-mets-lead-spending-again

AP study: MLB average salary hits a record $5. 34 M as the Mets lead spending again

2+ hour, 20+ min ago  (644+ words) Mets outfielder Juan Soto is the highest-paid player for the second consecutive season at $61. 9 million and was followed by New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger at $42. 5 million. Philadelphia pitcher Zack Wheeler and Mets third baseman Bo Bichette tied for third…...

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lethbridgenewsnow. com > 04/08/2026 > alberta-government-announces-support-for-communities-against-drought-and-floods

Alberta government announces support for communities against drought and floods

20+ hour, 49+ min ago  (308+ words) Alberta's government has announced an investment of more than $28 million to help protect families, communities and the economy from future floods and drought. The province says it is investing $25 million for 12 projects through the Drought and Flood Protection Program and…...

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lethbridgenewsnow. com > 04/08/2026 > chart-shows-iran-may-have-put-sea-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz

Chart shows Iran may have put sea mines in Strait of Hormuz

10+ hour, 55+ min ago  (141+ words) The reports came from the ISNA news agency, as well as Tasnim, which is believed to be close to the Guard. The chart showed a large circle marked "danger zone" in Farsi over the Traffic Separation Scheme, which was the…...

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lethbridgenewsnow. com > 04/08/2026 > david-eby-confident-indigenous-mlas-will-vote-to-pause-b-cs-dripa-legislation

David Eby confident Indigenous MLAs will vote to pause B. C's DRIPA legislation

18+ hour, 36+ min ago  (773+ words) VICTORIA " British Columbia Premier David Eby said he's sure his government will retain the legislature's confidence and pass his plan to suspend sections of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act that he says pose a legal peril....

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lethbridgenewsnow. com > 04/08/2026 > city-council-supports-hosting-major-tae-kwon-do-event

City Council supports hosting major Tae Kwon-Do event

16+ hour, 15+ min ago  (200+ words) The City of Lethbridge will be hosting an international Tae Kwon-Do event this summer. The 2026 Tae Kwon-Do International World Cup will be bringing over 600 participants from more than 20 counties to Lethbridge to compete, along with upwards of 400 spectators and 80 officials…...

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lethbridgenewsnow. com > 04/08/2026 > lethbridge-community-program-offers-free-grad-wear-to-students-in-need

Lethbridge community program offers free grad wear to students in need

17+ hour ago  (284+ words) A Lethbridge organization is working to ensure more high school students can cross the graduation stage by removing the cost of formal wear. My City Care has launched its annual Cinderella Project and Tux Shop, offering dresses and suits to…...

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lethbridgenewsnow. com > 04/08/2026 > young-women-spark-their-futures-at-hands-on-trades-camp-in-lethbridge

Young women spark their futures at Hands-On Trades Camp in Lethbridge

17+ hour, 10+ min ago  (224+ words) CAREERS The Next Generation is bringing hands-on career exploration to southern Alberta with its Young Women in Trades and Technologies Camp, a two-day, immersive experience designed to introduce participants to high-demand careers in the skilled trades." Organizers say female students…...