Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Child porn charges laid against Blairmore man
A 36-year-old man from Crowsnest Pass has been placed behind bars for alleged offences related to child pornography.ALERT's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit searched a home in Blairmore on April...
May 08, 2025

One drug overdose death reported in Lethbridge in January
The Government of Alberta has released its first report for 2025 on drug-related deaths.In January, it says one person in Lethbridge died as a result of drug use. That is down from five in January 202...
May 08, 2025

Measles cases confirmed in Lethbridge
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed more cases of measles in the South Zone.They say the infected people were in public spaces in Lethbridge while infectious.Anyone who was at the Pizza Hut on...
May 08, 2025

Taber Police seize weapons, drugs during traffic stop
A man from Taber remains behind bars after allegedly being caught with several illegal items.At approximately 10:00 p.m. on Monday, May 5, the Taber Police Service (TPS) says it conducted a traffic st...
May 07, 2025

Hurricanes prospect named CJHL Rookie of the Year
Set to become a permanent member of the Western Hockey League (WHL) this fall, a prospect for the Lethbridge Hurricanes is already getting accolades.Easton Daneault has been named the Canadian Junior ...
May 07, 2025

Average home cost in Lethbridge was $404K in April
The typical price for a home in Lethbridge remains a little over $400,000.The Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) has released its Market Statistics reports for April, showing the cost for all resi...
May 07, 2025

Chief Mountain border crossing opens May 15
For the next four months, there will be another way for Albertans to drive down to the United States.The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says the Chief Mountain port of entry will open for the su...
May 07, 2025

Over $500K given to non-profits in southwestern Alberta
A total of 49 projects in the region will be supported by funding from the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta.The group has announced the recipients of its 2025 Spring Grants....
May 07, 2025

Over $22K raised for Wood's Homes through Giving Machines
Vending machines that allow people to donate to local causes have turned up a sizable amount of money for Wood's Homes.The non-profit says it has received more than $22,000 from donors in the Lethbrid...
May 07, 2025

LPS campaign targeting risky driving and other illegal behaviours
An annual traffic enforcement initiative is back for 2025 in Lethbridge.The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says it will be ongoing throughout the summer and will focus on things like speeding, excess...
May 07, 2025