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Recycle Old Electronics and Support A Local Organization
LETHBRIDGE – Lethbridge residents have a chance to get rid of unwanted or outdated electronics and help out a local organization at the same time. The Lethbridge Community Network is holding an ...
Jan 13, 2016

2015 Marks Another Strong Year for Local Real Estate Market
LETHBRIDGE: Despite economic concerns across Alberta, 2015 was a solid year for the local real-estate market. For Lethbridge and district, 2,543 homes were sold in 2015, which was the best yearly sale...
Jan 13, 2016

UPDATE: Palliser Board Requests Province Oversee Review of Operations Following Allegations
LETHBRIDGE: The Board of Trustees of Palliser Regional Schools is requesting the Minister of Education oversee an independent review of operations of the school system in light of allegations online o...
Jan 13, 2016

Another Petition Started To End Cardston Liquor Sale Prohibition
LETHBRIDGE: Another petition is attempting to end the prohibition of liquor sales in Cardston. The online bid argues the restriction against selling alcohol inhibits growth of Cardston’s economi...
Jan 13, 2016

Recycling the Recycling Issue - Once Again
LETHBRIDGE: City council will hear about Lethbridge’s proposed blue bin recycling program once again on January 25th. Councillor Bridget Mearns will put a resolution forward at that time to reco...
Jan 13, 2016

Trial Date Set in 2014 Manslaughter Case
LETHBRIDGE: A 41-year old Lethbridge man charged with manslaughter has elected trial by judge and jury. In September of 2014, police responded to a report that a 37-year old woman had been assaulted b...
Jan 13, 2016

Sentence Handed Down for Assault Causing Bodily Harm
LETHBRIDGE: Scott Randal Ostby was handed a sentence of 90-days in jail Monday, after entering a guilty plea in October to a charge of assault causing bodily harm. In February of 2013, Ostby’s f...
Jan 13, 2016

Emergency Traffic Management Plan for Whoop-Up Drive Presented at Council
LETHBRIDGE – A new emergency traffic management plan for Whoop-Up Drive was unveiled at City Council today. It’s designed to ensure two-way traffic during a complete or extended closure of...
Jan 13, 2016

Petition Aims To Suspend Palliser Chief Superintendent
LETHBRIDGE: An online petition is calling for the suspension of the Chief Superintendent of Palliser Regional Schools. Kevin Gietz has been accused of bullying, unwelcomed physical contact toward fema...
Jan 13, 2016

City Begins Tree Pruning in Downtown Area
LETHBRIDGE – Tree pruning will begin in the downtown core this week. City crews will be placing signs in front of businesses to warn about the work that will be taking place. They will try to li...
Jan 13, 2016