Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

U of L part of new Canada-U.S. relations research group
A new research partnership between Canada and the United States aims to improve the relationship between the two countries.The New North America Initiative (NNAI), led by the University of Calgary's S...
May 16, 2025

UPDATE: LPS arrests man wanted on warrants
UPDATE: June 9, 2025 - 4:45 p.m. Officials with the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) say Cole Martin, who was previously wanted on outstanding warrants, has now been arrested. Police thank the media an...
May 16, 2025

Taber Police officers now wearing body cams
It is a move that is meant to increase accountability for police officers and protect the public.The Taber Police Service (TPS) says it is deploying body-worn cameras on all of its officers this month...
May 16, 2025

Pincher Creek woman wins $100,000
The Western Canadian Lottery Corporation has announced a grand prize winner of a scratch ticket.Meaza Bilal of Pincher Creek won $100,000 on a $5 50X THE CASH Scratch & Win Ticket. It was purchase...
May 16, 2025

Lethbridge dragonboaters make national team
A group of local paddlers will represent Canada at international competitions.The Dragonboat Association of Southern Alberta (DASA) has announced that six people have earned spots on the 18U and 24U N...
May 16, 2025

Alberta Energy Regulator approves coal exploration at Grassy Mountain
A coal mining company will be able to get a better understanding of coal deposits on a mountain in Crowsnest Pass.The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has approved three permits for Northback Holdings a...
May 15, 2025

New water fountains installed on Lethbridge River Valley washrooms
Recreators in the Lethbridge River Valley have a new way to stay hydrated.The City of Lethbridge has installed four new public water faucets on the exteriors of the park's four washroom buildings.Park...
May 15, 2025

Strong start to seeding in southern Alberta, half of all crops already planted
A new provincial report states that farmers have had a good start to the season.As of May 6, 49.7 per cent of crops that are planned to be planted in the south region were already in the ground.That i...
May 15, 2025

River Valley fire ban lifted in Lethbridge
The City of Lethbridge is once again allowing the public to use fire pits in the coulees.The River Valley fire ban has been lifted, effective immediately.Recent changes in weather conditions, includin...
May 15, 2025

Klaas VanderVeen resigns from Lethbridge County council
A local councillor has stepped down.Klaas VanderVeen has resigned as the Division Six Councillor for Lethbridge County, effective May 15, 2025.He says is moving out of the Division, and will therefore...
May 15, 2025