A high risk incident in south Lethbridge has resolved. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

UPDATE: Incident resolved

LPS attending ‘high-risk incident’ on 1 Ave South/Hwy 3

Apr 11, 2025 | 8:25 AM

UPDATE: The Lethbridge Police Service says the incident has been resolved and the public can resume regular use of the area.

“As this matter is related to a mental health issue, no further information will be released,” says LPS.

Original Story:

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says it is dealing with a high-risk incident near its police headquarters.

Just after 8:00 a.m. on Friday, April 11, police said they were on scene at the incident along Scenic Drive South between 1 Avenue South and Highway 3.

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North and southbound traffic in that section is being redirected.

LPS is asking the public to avoid the area for the time being.

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