Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Blaine Hyggen running for re-election as Lethbridge mayor
The mayor of Lethbridge is seeking another term in office. Blaine Hyggen announced his campaign for re-election on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. He told LNN that the "greatest honour" of his life has been ...
May 15, 2025

Anonymous family donates $1,000,000 to proposed Cardiac Centre of Excellence
The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (CRHF) and the Cardiac Sciences Advisory Cabinet have announced a donation of one million dollars from an anonymous family. "We are astounded by this enormous ...
May 13, 2025

Council releases details on past Exhibition correspondence
To continue transparency with the community, Lethbridge City Council has publicly released past confidential meeting documents relating to the Lethbridge and District Exhibition (LDE). Council gave di...
May 13, 2025

River use advisory near Peenaquim Dog Park
The City of Lethbridge is advising residents to exercise caution when using the river near Peenaquim Dog Park over the next 24 hours. Officials say an unknown quantity of fire suppression concentrate ...
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Confirmed cases of measles prompt public alert to potential exposures
By: Alberta Health Services AHS has been notified of people with confirmed measles in the South Zone who have been in a public setting while infectious. Additional locations may be released if necessa...
May 13, 2025 (Dreasmtime)

2025 property tax notices being mailed out this week
This year's Property Tax Notices in Lethbridge are set to be sent out on Tuesday, May 13.City officials note taxes are due by June 30, 2025, with a seven per cent penalty applied to all unpaid 2025 ta...
May 13, 2025

Alberta cabinet minister Ric McIver resigns post as Speaker vote looms
Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver has resigned from cabinet amid speculation he will run for the vacant position of Speaker of the house.Premier Danielle Smith says she's grateful for McIv...
May 13, 2025

LPS seizes $80K worth of fentanyl
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says it has made a substantial drug seizure.Just before midnight on Sunday, May 11, officers were conducting proactive patrols on the 100 block of Mayor Magrath Dri...
May 12, 2025

Tornado risk in parts of southern Alberta
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for a section of the region.As of approximately 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, they say that "Conditions are favourable for the development of s...
May 12, 2025

Logan McCutcheon university-bound after six years with Lethbridge Hurricanes
A long-time member of the Lethbridge Hurricanes has decided what his future holds.Logan McCutheon has committed to Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He says it is a great hockey school."Th...
May 12, 2025