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Dube, 34, pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to three counts of possession of a controlled substance, one count of possession of the proceeds of crime, and one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking.

Dube, 34, pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to three counts of possession of a controlled substance, one count of possession of the proceeds of crime, and one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking.

Residents who use the coulees for recreation, as well as those who live in the south portion of West Lethbridge, should be on the lookout for rattlesnakes for the next several months.

Can old coffee grounds help save the environment? Does the food we eat contribute to antibiotic resistance? Can tap water generate electricity? Does jotting down emotions lead to higher test scores? Young minds are asking - and answering - these questions in Lethbridge as Canada's best student scientists descend on the city later this week.

The rare discovery of a preserved fossil occurred on Roy and Christy Audet's 3,000-acre ranch near Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park in 2008, but was only revealed by Canadian scientists on Tuesday.

Responding to public demand, city council has approved plans for a $54.7-million aquatic centre. The fully accessible, leisure-style facility will include water slides, a wave pool, whirlpools, a "lazy river" and a typical 25-metre, eight-lane pool.

Reporter Katie May was presented with the 2012 Goff Penny Award, a memorial prize for young Canadian journalists, as May earned the honour for a series of investigative articles.

After push-back from students, Lethbridge College has decided to reinstate its cancelled fashion design program so current students can complete their courses. Last week, the college announced that due to budget cuts, it would no longer offer its two-year Fashion Design and Marketing program.

Lethbridge had a gross domestic product (GDP) of $487 million and created 8,800 new jobs between 2005 and 2012, according to a new report providing data for mid-sized Canadian cities.