Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Four of six girders on Whoop-Up Drive damaged, assessments continue
The City of Lethbridge assures that Whoop-Up Drive is still safe for motorists. Work to assess the damage caused on August 6 continues, after a piece of heavy equipment struck the underside of the bri...
Aug 12, 2025

U of L gives out inaugural award for Indigenous excellence & leadership
The University of Lethbridge (U of L) has established a new award, honouring a local student.Brayden Day Chief is the first recipient of the Poomaksin Pens Award, which includes $500 and a pen set. Th...
Aug 12, 2025

Town of Coaldale says contract rejection shows 'disconnect,' union calls offer 'insultingly bad'
Unionized employees at the Town of Coaldale and the municipality do not appear to be any closer to settling their long-standing labour dispute.On Wednesday, August 6, members of the Alberta Union of P...
Aug 12, 2025

Heavy loads restricted on westbound Whoop-Up Drive
The City of Lethbridge is restricting the movement of heavy-load trucks (excluding standard pickups) on Whoop-Up Drive.Effective immediately and until further notice, heavy-load trucks heading west mu...
Aug 12, 2025

Lethbridge youths reported missing
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for help in locating two missing youths.They say Shavon Small Eyes, 12, and Chanting Small Eyes, 14, were last seen on July 24 in the Cardston area. Polic...
Aug 12, 2025

Lethbridge woman charged in alleged child abuse
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has apprehended a woman accused of abusing her one-year-old son. In May 2024, police say the child was taken to Chinook Regional Hospital with life-threatening inju...
Aug 11, 2025

Survey launched for future 5 Street South improvements
The City of Lethbridge wants to hear from you on how 5 Street South should be reimagined.It has launched a survey for upcoming work on the section between 1 Avenue South and 6 Avenue South."Known for ...
Aug 11, 2025

North side home faces 'severe' fire damage
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Service (LFES) says nobody was hurt in a fire on the north side, but a fourplex unit was damaged.It took place along the 500 block of 9 Avenue North on Saturday, August 9...
Aug 11, 2025

Lethbridge Bulls knocked out of WCBL playoffs
The Lethbridge Bulls went down in round one of the playoffs.They faced the Sylvan Lake Gulls on Thursday and Friday last week, dropping both contests in the best-of-three series.The Bulls were shut ou...
Aug 11, 2025

Five from southern Alberta hockey teams competing at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
The rosters for a major upcoming international U-18 hockey tournament have been announced.The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) says 60 players from its member leagues will compete at the Hlinka Gretzky Cu...
Aug 11, 2025