Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

'Significant increase' in illegal U-turns due to Whoop-Up construction: LPS
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is urging drivers to obey the rules of the road, particularly when navigating through construction zones.A bridge rehabilitation project began last week on Whoop-Up...
Jul 30, 2025

'O-negative' blood donors needed in Lethbridge area
Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is asking anyone with an O-negative blood type to donate.The organization is holding a special blood donation event at the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre in Lethbridge ...
Jul 30, 2025

City of Lethbridge to complete Economic Development Strategy
Funding has been approved for the City of Lethbridge to move forward with its new Economic Development Strategy (EDS).At its meeting on July 29, 2025, Lethbridge City Council approved a one-time grant...
Jul 29, 2025

Funding approved for body-worn cameras for Lethbridge Police
Members of the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) will soon be equipped with body cams. At its meeting on July 29, 2025, Lethbridge City Council approved $1,469,000 in funding to support the implementati...
Jul 29, 2025

Taber Police charge man in 'road rage incident'
A reported incident of road rage in Taber has led to a southern Alberta man facing criminal charges.The Taber Police Service (TPS) says that, around 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, they received comp...
Jul 29, 2025

Funding to support southern Alberta rangelands
The Alberta Government has announced grants aimed at strengthening the health, biodiversity and long-term resilience of rangelands.A total of $1.3 million from the Rangeland Sustainability Program wil...
Jul 29, 2025

Taber Charity Auction celebrates $1M fundraising milestone for STARS
STARS Air Ambulance is honouring a significant achievement for a small town's efforts to raise money for emergency air rescue services.A total of $1,030,008 has been raised for STARS by the Taber Char...
Jul 29, 2025

Murder charges laid following fatal hit-and-run in Siksika Nation
The RCMP has laid a trio of charges against a southern Alberta man who is accused of killing two people and critically injuring another.LNN previously reported that, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, five p...
Jul 29, 2025

Admissions now open for U of L's Southern Alberta Medical Program
It will mark the first time that soon-to-be doctors will receive their entire education at the University of Lethbridge (U of L).The new Southern Alberta Medical Program (SAMP), a three-year Doctor of...
Jul 28, 2025

LPS asking for help in assault investigation
UPDATE (Tuesday, July 29): Both of the involved parties have been identified. The Lethbridge Police Service is thanking the public for their assistance.Original Story:The Lethbridge Police Service (LP...
Jul 28, 2025