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2 weeks ago | 
mylethbridgenow.com | Justin Goulet
Brayden Edwards has signed a two-year American Hockey League contract. The Lethbridge Hurricanes say the 2004-born forward has signed the deal with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, the AHL affiliate of the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins. The 20-year-old from Abbotsford, B.C. was acquired by Lethbridge’s WHL team in January 2022 from the Winnipeg ICE. Edwards was drafted by the ICE in the sixth-round (127th overall) of the 2019 WHL Prospects Draft.
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2 weeks ago | 
mylethbridgenow.com | Justin Goulet
The Coaldale Public Library is celebrating a historic birthday this year. 2025 marks its 80th anniversary, and festivities are set to take place in June. The milestone will start with the Pages of the Past: 80 Years of Library & Community History event at 7 p.m. on June 2. The Gem of the West Museum has curated a retrospective with photos to reflect on the community’s storied history.
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2 weeks ago | 
mylethbridgenow.com | Justin Goulet
You can expect to hear shots being fired in Lethbridge Friday. However, it is nothing to worry about. Cadets with the Lethbridge Police Service are taking part in a low-light/no-light shooting exercise at the Police Range. The training is set to take place from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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2 weeks ago | 
mylethbridgenow.com | Justin Goulet
More measles cases in southern Alberta have prompted another potential exposure advisory by Alberta Health Services. AHS says anyone who was in the following areas at the dates and times may have been exposed to measles:Bigelow Fowler Clinic West (30 Jerry Potts Blvd. W, Lethbridge)May 14: Exposure time: Approx. 11:20 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.Home Depot (1851 Strachan Rd. SE, Medicine Hat)May 16: Exposure time: Approx. 12:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.May 17: Exposure time: Approx.
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2 weeks ago | 
mylethbridgenow.com | Justin Goulet
Spring planting in Alberta saw a significant jump during the week ending May 13. The latest crop report shows seeding at 47 per cent complete across the province. That is well ahead of the five-year historical average of 26 per cent for the week. The report states that progress of all major crops is ahead of both the five and 10-year averages. Southern Alberta saw the most significant progress at 76 per cent, up from 46 per cent the previous week.
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2 weeks ago | 
mylethbridgenow.com | Justin Goulet
Lethbridge Police Service members were kept busy over the long weekend. As part of an ongoing traffic enforcement project, the LPS says members issued 36 tickets, took one impaired driver off the road, and arrested someone wanted on an outstanding warrant. The enforcement project started in 2022 and has been conducted during the summer months ever since. The goal is to address high-risk and nuisance driving habits and community complaints about excessively loud vehicles, racing, and stunting.
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2 weeks ago | 
mylethbridgenow.com | Justin Goulet
A local athlete is headed to Germany. Lauchlan Irish, a member of the University of Lethbridge track and field program, has been named to Team Canada’s athletics roster for the 2025 FISU Summer World University Games. The international event is set to run July 21 to 27 in Bochum, Germany, and is part of the larger Rhine-Ruhr 2025 competition. The triple jump specialist from Victoria, B.C. will be among 49 other Canadian athletes selected by U SPORTS to represent the country.
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2 weeks ago | 
mylethbridgenow.com | Justin Goulet
A strike could happen at Canada Post so on that note, the City of Lethbridge is advising you to sign-up for electronic billing for your utility bills. Officials say you should avoid sending payments by mail and are reminded that in the event of a strike, physical copies of bills will not be sent out. E-billing can be set up by contacting Lethbridge 3-1-1 or the online utility service. Other ways to make payments include:In-person at Lethbridge City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on business days.
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2 weeks ago | 
mylethbridgenow.com | Justin Goulet
Alberta Health Services is advising of more potential measles exposures. The agency says if you were in the following South Zone locations during the times listed below, you might have been exposed: Lethbridge Public Health (Melcor Centre – 200 4 Ave. S, Lethbridge)May 9: Exposure time: Approx. 8:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.The Hut Cafe (766 Main St., Pincher Creek)May 11: Exposure time: Approx. 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.No Frills (819 Main St., Pincher Creek)May 11: Exposure time: Approx.
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3 weeks ago | 
mylethbridgenow.com | Justin Goulet
The Lethbridge Hurricanes have announced head coach Bill Peters will not be returning next season. The club says Peters, who joined the ‘Canes in August 2023, has opted to not renew his contract, as he plans to seek out new opportunities. “It’s the right time to turn the [coaching job] over to somebody new and whoever they elect to pass it onto, it will be in more than capable hands and I’m sure Pete [Anholt, general manager] already has a plan in place,” says Peters.
