Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Farmers in St. Mary River Irrigation District allocated 50% more water for 2025
Agricultural producers in the Lethbridge-Medicine Hat region can rejoice - more water will be available to you this growing season.The St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) set its water allocati...
Apr 03, 2025
Investigation underway into man's death in Lethbridge
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) says it is looking into the circumstances that led to the death of a 59-year-old man.On March 24, 2025, the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) responded...
Apr 03, 2025
Province clarifies funds for Lethbridge cardiac & ICU facilities is for planning
The Government of Alberta has announced a few more details about new healthcare funds for southern Alberta.Its proposed 2025 provincial budget includes $5 million to improve urgently needed healthcare...
Apr 03, 2025
Lethbridge Auto Dealers donates $113,600 to Polytechnic
Students looking to work in the auto industry can continue to access help in funding their education.The Lethbridge Auto Dealers Association (LADA) has donated $113,600 towards student awards at Lethb...
Apr 03, 2025
Game 5 of Hurricanes/Wheat Kings playoff series returns to Lethbridge Friday
Hockey fans in Lethbridge will get to take in at least one more WHL playoff game this season.The Lethbridge Hurricanes entered game four of its first-round series with Brandon looking to potentially s...
Apr 03, 2025
Measles case confirmed in Foremost area, possible exposure in Lethbridge
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is advising the public of another confirmed case of measles in southern Alberta. They say the person is from the Foremost area and was infectious in public settings in Le...
Apr 03, 2025
Louisa Gwin running for NDP in Bow River
The New Democrats have chosen their candidate for the Bow River riding in southern Alberta.Louisa Gwin looks to become the riding's first MP following the 2025 federal election.She provided the follow...
Apr 03, 2025
Retired Lethbridge physiotherapist charged with sexually assaulting underaged patient
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has charged a man with sexually assaulting a young former patient. In late 2024, police responded to a report of two historic sexual assaults that allegedly took pl...
Apr 02, 2025
City of Lethbridge & University sign new partnership
The University of Lethbridge and the City of Lethbridge say they want to set the community up for success.The organizations have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that puts the community ...
Apr 02, 2025
How the City of Lethbridge is trying to improve traffic safety
An official with the City of Lethbridge says they are doing everything they can to keep drivers and pedestrians safe.The city approved its Transportation Safety Plan a few years ago, which aims to ach...
Apr 02, 2025