Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Nobody hurt in south Lethbridge residential fire
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) says it was able to extinguish a blaze in a south side backyard, but not before it could start spreading.Around 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, firefighter...
Apr 09, 2025

Ryan D. Anderson appointed judge for southern Alberta courts
The Government of Alberta has announced a new judicial appointment.Effective May 1, 2025, Ryan D. Anderson will serve as a justice to the Alberta Court of Justice, Southern Region.He grew up on his fa...
Apr 09, 2025

How the City of Lethbridge is responding to U.S. tariffs
Officials with the City of Lethbridge say they are hard at work to protect businesses and residents from the impacts of American tariffs. The municipality says in a news update that it is working with...
Apr 09, 2025

$3 million announced to boost southern Alberta economy
The Government of Alberta says it is tripling funding for the regional economy and doubling community impact.It has announced $9.8 million for 81 projects across the province through the Northern and ...
Apr 09, 2025

Lethbridge Police charge five with drug and weapon offences at 'problem property'
More than one dozen people were arrested on Monday as part of a drug bust, but five face charges.The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says they initiated a drug trafficking investigation in late March ...
Apr 09, 2025

Canes' Bill Peters named a finalist for WHL Coach of the Year
The head coach of the Lethbridge Hurricanes is being recognized as one of the Western Hockey League's (WHL) best.Bill Peters has been named a finalist for the 2024-25 Dunc McCallum Memorial Award as t...
Apr 09, 2025

Two charged following drug bust in Lethbridge
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has apprehended two people who are accused of drug trafficking.Just after 3:00 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 2024, officers were called to the area of the 3500 block of ...
Apr 09, 2025

Lethbridge federal election candidates debate key issues
All six people who are looking to become the city's next Member of Parliament took part in a candidates forum Tuesday evening.Hosted by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, the Yates Memorial Theatre w...
Apr 09, 2025

‘Google Medicine Hat’: Municipal affairs minister moves to cancel code of conduct rules
The Alberta government introduced two bills Tuesday to reduce the self-policing powers of elected public school boards and municipal councils.One bill, if passed, would cancel local councils' codes of...
Apr 09, 2025

LPS meeting with public at town hall meeting Wednesday
The public can hear from and speak directly with members of the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS).The Downtown Lethbridge BRZ is hosting a town hall meeting with LPS on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.It says ...
Apr 09, 2025