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‘Bigger, better event for the community': Changes to Canada Day celebrations in Lethbridge

‘Bigger, better event for the community': Changes to Canada Day celebrations in Lethbridge

CTV News4 days ago
With two locations set to host thousands celebrating Tuesday for Canada Day, Lethbridge police are deploying more resources to help manage the crowds.
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