Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Rain will help firefighting in parts of Alberta, but dry northern areas remain at risk. Crews from the U.S. and Australia have arrived to assist.Current situation (as of 3:30 p.m., June 13)There are 5...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to greet world leaders when they arrive at the Calgary airport for the G7 summit. Leaders are expected to begin touching down Sunday for the three-day event in th...

Lethbridge Police have seized more than $372,000 worth of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine after responding to a report of drug trafficking activity downtown.On June 11, just after 2 p.m., police...

Officials with the Blood Tribe Department of Health have announced the closure of the White Calf Shelter in Standoff on Monday, June 16, 2025. Officials say the decision was not made lightly, noting a...

Welcome back to Tuesday Trail Tips. This week, we're exploring Coal Banks Trail. It's a scenic and accessible route that winds through the heart of Lethbridge.About the trailCoal Banks Trail is a regi...

To accommodate the annual Lethbridge Block Party on Saturday, June 14, officials with the City of Lethbridge say the following road closures will be in effect starting at 7 a.m. that day:6 Street Sout...

The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, alongside its Board of Directors and Southern Alberta Cardiac Sciences Advisory Cabinet, is honoured to announce a major $500,000 gift commitment from John an...

Planning has already begun for next winter in Lethbridge. Earlier this week, city council voted to continue for another year with a pilot program where snow and ice will be plowed to the right and whe...

Coulee Fest 2025 has been set for Saturday, Sept. 13 at Lethbridge Polytechnic. Organizers say the fun goes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. so bring your friends and family for a day of adventure and community...

James H. is having a very good year. Not only did the Lethbridge man win $200,000 on a Scratch & Win ticket earlier this year, in May he won another major prize - $100,000 on POKER LOTTO. Accordin...