Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a structure fire Thursday evening, February 27.At approximately 8:00 p.m. members responded to a home on Temple Crescent West, where they found a "s...

Blaine Hyggen says positive steps are being taken by the Government of Alberta on a few key issues in Lethbridge.The mayor is reacting to the unveiling of the 2025 provincial budget, which happened on...

Environment Canada says it was the hottest February 27th on record in several local communities.Among those that broke heat records, Brooks got the warmest at 16.2 degrees Celsius. The town's previous...

Avalanche Canada has issued a special warning covering large sections of B.C. and western Alberta's backcountry, saying triggered slides could be "dangerous and destructive." In Alberta, the warning c...

He is the second player from Lethbridge to be recognized this week by the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL).The league announced its Doug Birks Division Awards, with Top Goaltender g...

Among the 300+ vendors at Ag Expo in Lethbridge are several that are pushing the boundaries of technology.The event, running February 26-28, 2025 at the Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre, brings together...

The public is advised that fires are no longer allowed in the coulees in Lethbridge.A fire ban has been issued, effective immediately, and until further notice.The City of Lethbridge says warmer tempe...

The City of Lethbridge says residents are still good to use their tap water, even if it smells a little unusual.They say it is a normal and necessary part of the spring snowmelt.Higher doses of chlori...

Environment Canada says southern Albertans can expect powerful winds on Thursday, February 27.They have issued a wind warning with west wind gusts up to 110 kilometres per hour expected.Wind speeds wi...

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is reporting what it says is a significant reduction in crime last year.There were a total of 12,939 criminal violations in 2024, down 16.4 per cent compared to 202...