A man from southern Alberta has won six figures in the lottery.The Western Canada Lottery Corporation says Ronald Maksymowich claimed a $149,827.50 prize on his POKER LOTTO and ALL IN ticket from December 17, 2024."I knew that I won based on the store clerk's eyes, then I looked at the screen and saw the hand on t...

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) and Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) have announced a new partnership to improve response times and outcomes in high-risk situations.As part of the Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS) team, seven advanced care paramedics will be embedded within the LPS Tactical Tea...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge and its' sister city are offering an exchange program again in 2025.Saint-Laurent, Quebec is the official twin city of Lethbridge after a twinning arrangement as part of the 1967 Canadian Centennial project. In the partnership, which is aimed at promoting cultural and social rela...

As the demand for water continues to increase in the region, officials want to get a better idea of where our groundwater is.The Government of Alberta has announced $3.8 million in funding for the Alberta Geological Survey. They will complete a three-year study mapping the quality, quantity and locations of groundwater...

An opportunity for students to get hands-on training and real-world experience with the Medicine Hat Police Services and Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services is coming to Monsignor McCoy High School this fall.Nick Gale, deputy superintendent with the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education, said Medicine Hat Colle...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has launched its new Vulnerable Person Registry (VPR).According to LPS, the VPR is designed to enhance the safety and well-being of individuals who may require additional assistance during emergencies or high-stress situations.The program is free of charge and volunt...

The parents of a child at a middle school in Coaldale are speaking out after what they say has been several months of racism and a failure to respond appropriately to it.Aja and Travis Turko's 10-year-old son, who will remain anonymous in this article, attends R.I. Baker Middle School.They say their child has been deal...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police Service's Chief of Police has received a high honour.On Monday, January 27, 2025, Nathan Neudorf, MLA for Lethbridge-East presented the King Charles III Coronation Medal to Shahin Mehdizadeh. The award recognizes 30,000 individuals across the country who have made a difference in thei...

The Lethbridge Hurricanes had a very busy weekend, with games on all three days.January 24, 2025 vs. Red Deer RebelsThe Canes kicked off the three game set on Friday night hosting the Red Deer Rebels. In the first, Lethbridge found themselves on a powerplay 8:31 in, and a goal came just 10 seconds later. In a scramble ...

A local church is giving nearly one-quarter of a million dollars to two organizations that support vulnerable populations in Lethbridge.The Evangelical Free Church of Lethbridge (EFCL) has announced a total of $242,977 that will be donated to Streets Alive Mission and the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen through its Advent Cons...

Drivers can now get a birds-eye view of traffic through the Lethbridge River Valley before heading out.The City of Lethbridge has installed a traffic monitoring camera that points at the Highway 3 river crossing, capturing westbound and eastbound traffic before, on and after the bridge.Photos are taken every two minute...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A large gala is being held this upcoming weekend on Saturday, February 1, 2025 in support of the Southern Alberta Cardiac Sciences Program (SACSP).The Bringing Hearts Home Cardiac Gala is being touted as the largest gala in Lethbridge, with the SACSP announcing on Monday, January 27 that 528 people wil...

A southern Alberta woman has returned from Italy with a silver medal from the 2025 International University Sports Federation Winter World Games.READ: Redcliff's Ross representing Canada at 2025 FISU Winter World University GamesKaitlyn Ross, 23, was a goaltender for Canada in women's hockey at the games.She played for...

The Piyami Health Centre ambulatory clinic in Picture Butte will be temporarily closed Saturday, January 25, 2025.Alberta Health Services says the closure is due to an unexpected clinical personnel shortage and inability to secure coverage.The clinic will reopen Sunday, January 26 with regular weeknight clinic hours fr...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service has concluded Operation Cold Start for 2025.The initiative is an awareness campaign organized annually by the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police. In it, police monitor for vehicles that are left running and unattended, and aim to educate the public on the risks involv...

A post-secondary school in southern Alberta has announced layoffs and the closure of a department that has served newcomers to Canada for over 50 years.Lethbridge Polytechnic President and CEO Brad Donaldson says he is "saddened" to announce that the English Language Centre will close, effective June 30, 2025...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Family Services (LFS) is holding its' first ever fundraising event this year with the Spring to Light Benefit Gala. All proceeds from the function will go towards health and wellness programming for clients in LFS' DaCapo Disability Services Department, and a mental health and wellness navig...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge has opened up funding for non-profit community projects.The Community Capital Projects Grant (CCPG) prioritizes projects that promote inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility in recreational, educational and wellbeing opportunities.The grant has two funding streams: Strea...

A local man is now $100,000 richer thanks to LOTTO MAX.The Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) says Les Kesler won the top EXTRA prize on the November 29, 2024 draw.He purchased the winning ticket from the Savers Convenience Store in Lethbridge at 1904 13 Avenue North."I scanned the ticket in-store, saw all ...

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for your help in locating a wanted man.They say a 14-year-old boy was sexually assaulted on Friday, January 17, 2025.The boy was walking along Temple Boulevard West at approximately 4:45 p.m. when police say a man in a vehicle pulled over and offered him a ride."The bo...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police have charged two people in a drug trafficking investigation.On January 22, members of the LPS Property Crimes Unit and Crime Suppression Team observed a male and female engaged in activity consistent with drug trafficking.The female was arrested a short time later outside a residence ...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two sisters have made a big impact on the sport of Judo at the international level for Canada.Christa and Kelly Deguchi both represented Canada in Judo at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Christa defeated South Korea's Mimi Huh in the gold medal final by a score of 10-0 to capture Canada's first ever gold med...

Officials in Cardston are urging people to be cautious at intersections after a young girl was nearly hit by a vehicle.Cardston Municipal Enforcement (CME) says in a Facebook post that the child was walking towards the Cardston Elementary School on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.They say a vehicle nearly collided with the...

The City of Lethbridge says there was "high number" of reports related to encampments over the final two months of last year.The Encampment Response Team's (ERT) latest report to city council covers the approximately seven weeks from November 2-December 23, 2024.Members say, that in November 2024, they record...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge's (U of L) Southern Alberta Medical Program has its first scholarship.Dr. Aileen Cormican, a senior staff specialist at the Chinook Regional Hospital and CEO of her own international teleradiology corporation, has donated $25,000 to create the Dr. Cormican Excellence Schola...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes have won eight straight games after a 4-2 victory over the Regina Pats on Wednesday, January 23, 2025.The game marked the first home game for the Hurricanes since January 7 when they faced off against the Moose Jaw Warriors, before embarking on a five-game road trip.The Pats w...

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has released its report on a significant train derailment in the region.On July 13, 2022, they say a CP Rail train was travelling westward from Brooks when 41 hopper cars carrying grain derailed near Bassano. Thirty-nine of the derailed cars were breached and spilled grai...

Police are asking for the public's help in locating a suspect in a south side robbery.Just before 10:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025, the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says a man entered a convenience store on the 2700 block of 12 Avenue South.The man reportedly told the employees he was armed with a weapon and d...