Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Lethbridge Police seeking armed robbery suspect
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for your help to locate a suspect in a liquor store robbery.Just after 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, LPS says an unknown man entered the Ace Liquor on t...
Jun 27, 2025

Medicine Hat public schools launch new trades collegiate
Public high school students in Medicine Hat will soon have access to a new three-year trades-based program.Prairie Sky Collegiate will offer students education in the electrical, transportation, culin...
Jun 27, 2025

Traffic impacts during Saturday's Lethbridge Pride Parade
Lethbridge is set to celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ community on Saturday with the Pride Parade. As with any parade, there will be some road closures and detours.The parade is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m....
Jun 27, 2025

Zero overdose deaths reported in Lethbridge in March
It is something that has only happened a few times in the last five years, but the Alberta Government says nobody died from drug overdoses in Lethbridge in March 2025. With one fatality each in Januar...
Jun 27, 2025

River safety reminders for a safe and enjoyable summer
As the summer season unfolds, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) reminds residents and visitors to stay safe while spending time on or near the Oldman River. The river is a popular destinat...
Jun 26, 2025

New attendance boundaries approved for Holy Spirit Catholic School Division
Officials with Holy Spirit Catholic School Division have announced what they describe as a major step forward in their growth and future.In preparation of the opening of their new westside Lethbridge ...
Jun 26, 2025

Piikani Child and Family Services completes 2nd Annual Chief Mountain Border Cross Relay
Piikani Child and Family Services completed their 2nd Annual PCFS to Chief Mountain Border Cross Relay last week.Organizers say the route was from Piikani Nation to Blackfeet Junction, Montana U.S.A. ...
Jun 26, 2025

Coaldale councillor Chapman seeking re-election
Town of Coaldale councillor Bill Chapman has officially announced his intent to seek re-election in the upcoming municipal election Oct. 20, 2025. "I am honoured to once again put my name forward for ...
Jun 26, 2025 Bill Chapman. (Supplied)

River Valley fire ban in effect
Effective immediately and until further notice, a fire ban is in place on all open fires within the City of Lethbridge's River Valley. Current weather conditions, including warmer temperatures and low...
Jun 26, 2025

Shoes For Kids YQL launches 5th Annual Shoe Drive to support youth
Shoes for Kids YQL is set to host its 5th Annual Shoe Drive this summer. Organizers say it's all thanks to strong community support and the partnership of local and surrounding law enforcement agencie...
Jun 26, 2025