Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Live Well Showcase a "one-stop shop" for seniors' services and supports
The Lethbridge Senior Citizens' Organization (LSCO) is heralding the return of its annual Live Well Showcase.Taking place during Seniors' Week on June 5 and 6, it also coincides with the LSCO's 50th a...
Jun 04, 2025

Cougar encounter prompts campground closures at Waterton
Parks Canada is taking action after a close encounter with a cougar in Waterton Lakes National Park.They say a cougar approached two campers at Bertha Bay campground and "showed interest" in their dog...
Jun 04, 2025

South Zone emergency rooms have lower wait times, but Chinook Hospital tops regional list
While many southern Albertans can likely attest to having waited extensive amounts of time for emergency care, a new report suggests that it could be worse.The Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) has re...
Jun 04, 2025

Lethbridge man wins gold at Skills Canada
A local man has proven that he is the best cabinet maker in the country.Tate McGarry won a gold medal in the post-secondary level cabinet-making competition at Skills Canada, held May 29-30, 2025, in ...
Jun 03, 2025

Gunshots to be heard near LPS shooting range Tuesday
Recreators in the Lethbridge River Valley may hear gunshots, but police say there is no need to worry.Members of the Lethbridge Police Service are participating in a low-light/no-light shooting traini...
Jun 03, 2025

Groundbreaking underway for Coaldale flood protection project
A new infrastructure project aims to better protect the Coaldale area from overland flooding.Construction has started on a new South Coaldale regional stormwater management facility.Mayor Jack Van Rij...
Jun 03, 2025

Wood's Homes opens Social Recreation Garage for at-risk youth residents
"Safety, coping and connection" are what is behind a new recreation space for residents at Wood's Homes' group homes in Lethbridge.Shauna Cohen, Regional Associate Director, says the non-profit has cr...
Jun 03, 2025

Tigers show appreciation to Medicine Hat fans in year-end celebration
Hundreds of fans celebrated the Medicine Hat Tigers at Co-op Place on Monday in a bittersweet send-off to mark the end of a historic season.The Tigers were fresh off a Memorial Cup final loss to the L...
Jun 03, 2025

'Massive drug bust' made in Lethbridge
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says it has seized significant quantities of drugs.As part of a long-term investigation into drug trafficking activities, officers searched a home on the 600 block ...
Jun 03, 2025

Lethbridge Police investigating sudden death
UPDATE (2:30 p.m. Tuesday): The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says the victim has been identified as a 61-year-old man from Lethbridge. His death has been deemed non-criminal. LPS does not plan on r...
Jun 03, 2025