Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Construction projects to impact West Lethbridge
Residents on the west side will notice some traffic changes, heavy equipment and potential blowing dirt over the coming months.The City of Lethbridge says there are multiple construction projects unde...
Jun 06, 2025

Fort Macleod emergency department to temporarily close
Due to an unexpected clinical personnel shortage and inability to secure coverage, the Fort Macleod Health Centre emergency department (ED) will temporarily close at 7 p.m. tonight (June 5). The ED wi...
Jun 05, 2025

LPS arrests 26 people, seizes thousands of doses of drugs during campaign
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has wrapped up a six-week project that targeted street-level drug traffickers.Officers say they arrested 26 people, laid 156 charges under the Criminal Code and the...
Jun 05, 2025

PURE Casino Lethbridge workers unionizing
Casino workers in Lethbridge are betting on themselves.A total of 155 PURE Canadian Gaming employees in the city have voted to be represented by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE).The ex...
Jun 05, 2025

'Old intact grenade' shuts down Taber museum & pool
Officials say they are taking all necessary precautions after an explosive item was located at a facility in Taber.The Taber Police Service says it received a call from the Taber Interpretive Centre M...
Jun 05, 2025

Police seize $125K worth of cocaine in Medicine Hat
Two people have been arrested in connection with a substantial drug seizure in southern Alberta.Two homes in Medicine Hat were searched on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, following a planned traffic stop near ...
Jun 05, 2025

Nikka Yuko official earns prestigious certification
The executive director of the Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens is being recognized for her work.Michelle Day Miles has achieved the Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) designation from Destin...
Jun 05, 2025

Blood Tribe Police searching for missing youth
Officials are asking for the public's help in locating a missing teenager.The Blood Tribe Police Service (BTPS) received a report on Sunday, June 1, that Shanielle Wells, 14, left the Blood Tribe Yout...
Jun 05, 2025

'Annie Effect' collecting gifts for Lethbridge-area toddlers
A Lethbridge family is once again turning their tragedy into an opportunity to do good in their community.Bekah Olsen, in partnership with Lethbridge Family Services (LFS), has launched the third annu...
Jun 05, 2025

Lethbridge Police seeking wanted man
UPDATE: Tommy Lee Day Rider has been arrested. The Lethbridge Police Service is thanking the public for sharing the message.Original Story:The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for your help i...
Jun 05, 2025