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Zero drug overdose deaths in Lethbridge for July: report
READ MORE: How Lethbridge went from Alberta's highest rate of overdose deaths to nearly the lowestThe Alberta Government says, for the third time this year, Lethbridge went an entire month in which no...
Nov 17, 2025
Albertans can now give feedback on provincial budget
Albertans can now give direct feedback on the provincial government's budget.The 2026 budget survey closes Jan. 15, and can be found here.Folks can also participate in a telephone town hall hosted by ...
Nov 14, 2025
Alberta paramedics, other health professionals to vote on mediated agreement
Some 22,000 Alberta health and medical workers, including paramedics, are set to vote on a new mediator recommended contract after bargaining resumed this week.The Health Sciences Association of Alber...
Nov 14, 2025
NDP to propose minimum wage hike as latest living wage figures rise again
If Alberta's Official Opposition, the NDP, has its way, an increase to the provincial minimum wage would be approved in the legislature on Nov. 17.Their proposed Bill 201 will be put forth just days a...
Nov 14, 2025
Alberta premier says loss of measles elimination status concerning, urges vigilance
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Canada's recent loss of its measles elimination status is concerning, but her government did what it could to remind people to get vaccinated.Smith says many of the...
Nov 14, 2025
Heat records set Thursday in southern Alberta
Although the region took its first steps into winter on Friday, the day before was much warmer.Environment Canada says heat records were set in six communities in southern Alberta on Thursday, Nov. 13...
Nov 14, 2025
Lethbridge Hurricanes G.M. suspended by WHL
The Western Hockey League (WHL) is taking disciplinary action against two hockey officials.Lethbridge Hurricanes General Manager Peter Anholt has been suspended.An investigation by the league found th...
Nov 14, 2025
Nobody hurt in plane crash at Lethbridge Airport
Investigators are continuing to look into an incident at the Lethbridge Airport this week.Around 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, a twin-propeller Cessna 441 Conquest had come to rest on the grass ...
Nov 14, 2025
City of Lethbridge seeking youth groups for Christmas Tree Collection
If you are part of a youth group in Lethbridge, you can help the city clean up Christmas trees once the holidays are over.The City of Lethbridge is searching for a youth group that can lead this year'...
Nov 14, 2025
Angel Tree Christmas Campaign launches in Lethbridge
An estimated 3,500 children in Lethbridge are in need of hope and brightness this holiday season.Lethbridge Family Services, along with its new presenting sponsor, Avonlea Homes, is launching the 33rd...
Nov 14, 2025