Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Lethbridge Police responding to high-risk incident
UPDATE (Apr. 1) The Lethbridge Police Service says a woman has been taken into custody. The public may resume regular use of the area. LPS says, as this is a matter related to mental health, no furthe...
Mar 31, 2025

Elm tree pruning ban goes into effect April 1 in Lethbridge
The City of Lethbridge is asking all residents to help prevent the spread of Dutch Elm Disease (DED).A pruning ban on elm trees is set to take effect April 1, 2025, which will be in place until the en...
Mar 31, 2025

Lethbridge man charged in pedestrian collision that injured teens
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has apprehended a man who is accused in a pedestrian collision.It occurred at approximately 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the intersection of 17 Street S...
Mar 31, 2025

People's Party repping Paul O'Halloran in Foothills
A founding member of the People's Party of Canada (PPC) looks to become one of its first representatives.Paul O'Halloran has announced that he is running in the federal election for the PPC in the Foo...
Mar 31, 2025

Hurricanes win both opening playoff games against Brandon
The Lethbridge Hurricanes kicked off the 2025 WHL playoffs on a great note, winning their two opening contests against the Brandon Wheat Kings. Games one and two were played at the VisitLethbridge.com...
Mar 30, 2025

AHS confirms second measles case in Taber area, issues public alert
Alberta Health Service (AHS) warns the public that they might have been exposed to measles after a second case was confirmed in southern Alberta.The infected person was in public settings while infect...
Mar 29, 2025

Suspect identified in Lethbridge condo fire
UPDATE (Mar. 31, 2025): The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has charged a man in connection to a condo fire in the downtown core.At approximately 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, Lethbridge Fire and E...
Mar 29, 2025

Lethbridge man part of upcoming review of provincial electoral boundaries
The Government of Alberta has announced the members of a new panel that will review the province's current electoral divisions. Nathan Cooper, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, says this...
Mar 29, 2025

Funding announced for new urgent care centre in Lethbridge
Residents of Lethbridge are being told there will be new investments in urgent healthcare. A total of $15 million will be spent to support plans for eight new urgent care centres in Alberta, including...
Mar 28, 2025

Empress Theatre launches 'Save Our Seats' campaign, closes for renovations
The historic Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod will close for six months starting May 1, 2025, as part of a $250,000 renovation to upgrade seating, flooring, and washrooms.Chair of Empress Theatre Socie...
Mar 28, 2025