Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Hurricanes sweep Hitmen in WHL playoff series opener
The Lethbridge Hurricanes got off to a great start in the second round of the playoffs.Game 1 against the Calgary Hitmen took place on Thursday, April 10 at the Scotiabank Saddledome with the Canes se...
Apr 11, 2025

Fort Macleod emergency department temporarily closing Friday
Residents of Fort Macleod will need to go elsewhere if they need emergency healthcare.Alberta Health Services says the emergency department at the town's Health Centre will close from 8:00 a.m. to 5:0...
Apr 11, 2025

LPS attending 'high-risk incident' on 1 Ave South/Hwy 3
UPDATE: The Lethbridge Police Service says the incident has been resolved and the public can resume regular use of the area."As this matter is related to a mental health issue, no further information ...
Apr 11, 2025

Errors made on about 900 voter information cards in Lethbridge
Elections Canada is apologizing for sending some residents of Lethbridge to a different voting station for the 2025 federal election.Leanne Nyirfa, a spokesperson for the organization, says errors wer...
Apr 10, 2025

'Home supplies' packages to help at-risk youth in Lethbridge transition to independent living
A non-profit in Lethbridge has received funding to help young residents to live on their own.Wood's Homes has received a grant of $25,000 from the federal government to provide 30 "home supplies" pack...
Apr 10, 2025

Control your controlled burns, urges Lethbridge County
Anyone who is planning to conduct burning is asked to do so with caution.Lethbridge County says its regional fire departments have responded to controlled burns that have gotten out of control already...
Apr 10, 2025

Rent in Lethbridge rising faster than national average
Although Lethbridge is still relatively affordable for rent in Canada, prices are continuing to go up.The latest National Rent Report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation shows that Lethbridge is the 10th c...
Apr 10, 2025

St. Francis Junior High to be modernized or replaced, planning funds announced
A school in Lethbridge that is old enough to qualify for retirement benefits will receive a significant facelift. The Government of Alberta has announced $50,000 in funding for early planning work. In...
Apr 10, 2025

Canes kick off second-round WHL playoff series Thursday in Calgary
For the first time since the 2018-19 season, the Lethbridge Hurricanes are entering the second round of the WHL playoffs.They face the Calgary Hitmen in a best-of-seven series.Lethbridge beat the Bran...
Apr 10, 2025

Bow Island emergency department extending hours but staffing shortages remain
Residents of Bow Island will now have the option to go to their local emergency department (ED) for one extra day each week.On March 14, 2025, Alberta Health Services (AHS) closed the ED at the Bow Is...
Apr 10, 2025