Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

'Fecal matter' prompts water quality advisory at Enchant Pond
Residents of Southern Alberta are asked not to swim in the Enchant Park Pond.Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued a water quality advisory for the water body, saying there are currently "elevated ...
Jul 15, 2025

LPS searching for suspects in residential B&E
UPDATE (Aug. 12, 2025): The Lethbridge Police Service says the suspects have been identified. Original Story:The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for your help in identifying those responsibl...
Jul 15, 2025

Police seeking witnesses in Lethbridge assault
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking anyone who witnessed an assault this past weekend or who has video of the incident to contact them.They say an assault with a weapon occurred outside the ...
Jul 15, 2025

Contractors to survey local ponds to help keep Lethbridge waterways healthy
Officials with the City of Lethbridge say you might notice some activity around stormwater ponds over the coming days. They say it's all part of keeping Lethbridge's waterways clean and healthy.Starti...
Jul 14, 2025

Province announces more services coming to Chinook Regional Hospital
Work is underway to expand services for Albertans with chronic kidney disease at Chinook Regional Hospital, with the completion of upgrades to surgical facilities. That according to the Alberta govern...
Jul 14, 2025 Photo credit: LNN

Lethbridge County Fire Ban downgraded to Fire Restriction
Effective immediately, the Fire Ban in Lethbridge County has been downgraded to a Fire Restriction. According to county officials, data shows the wildfire risk has lessened due to recent precipitation...
Jul 14, 2025

Strong winds, hail during thunderstorm in southern Alberta Sunday
Environment Canada reported strong winds during severe thunderstorms in some areas or southern Alberta on Sunday.Calgary reported hail up to the size of a golf ball.Environment Canada said power outag...
Jul 14, 2025

Unlawfully at large Blood Tribe woman arrested in Lethbridge
The Southern Alberta RCMP Crime Reduction Unit arrested a female from the Blood Tribe First Nation who was unlawfully at large after she defeated her court ordered electronic monitoring device.On Thur...
Jul 14, 2025

Lethbridge Fiesta Extravaganza runs July 19-20
The city's largest celebration of Filipino culture is set to get underway next weekend.The 2025 Lethbridge Fiesta Extravaganza (LFE), also known as the Festival of Smiles, takes place at Henderson Lak...
Jul 13, 2025

SAAG celebrating 50th anniversary in 2026
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) is planning to showcase a series of exhibitions and artists as it gets ready to turn 50 years old. The Gallery first opened to the public in 1976, and to celebr...
Jul 12, 2025