Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Vulcan man wins nearly $150,000
A man from southern Alberta has won six figures in the lottery.The Western Canada Lottery Corporation says Ronald Maksymowich claimed a $149,827.50 prize on his POKER LOTTO and ALL IN ticket from Dece...
Jan 28, 2025

New Lethbridge Police/EMS team-up to support injured victims
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) and Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) have announced a new partnership to improve response times and outcomes in high-risk situations. As part of the Ta...
Jan 28, 2025

Lethbridge bringing back seniors exchange program with Saint-Laurent for 2025
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge and its' sister city are offering an exchange program again in 2025.Saint-Laurent, Quebec is the official twin city of Lethbridge after a twinning arrangement a...
Jan 28, 2025

Southern Alberta groundwater to be mapped as demand rises
As the demand for water continues to increase in the region, officials want to get a better idea of where our groundwater is.The Government of Alberta has announced $3.8 million in funding for the Alb...
Jan 28, 2025

First responders academy coming to Medicine Hat high school
An opportunity for students to get hands-on training and real-world experience with the Medicine Hat Police Services and Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services is coming to Monsignor McCoy High Scho...
Jan 28, 2025

Lethbridge Police launch Vulnerable Person Registry program
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has launched its new Vulnerable Person Registry (VPR).According to LPS, the VPR is designed to enhance the safety and well-being of individuals who...
Jan 27, 2025

Allegations of racism at Coaldale school, inaction by school division
The parents of a child at a middle school in Coaldale are speaking out after what they say has been several months of racism and a failure to respond appropriately to it.Aja and Travis Turko's 10-year...
Jan 27, 2025

LPS Chief Mehdizadeh presented with King Charles III coronation medal
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police Service's Chief of Police has received a high honour.On Monday, January 27, 2025, Nathan Neudorf, MLA for Lethbridge-East presented the King Charles III Coronation M...
Jan 27, 2025

Hurricanes win two of three over weekend against Central Division rivals
The Lethbridge Hurricanes had a very busy weekend, with games on all three days.January 24, 2025 vs. Red Deer RebelsThe Canes kicked off the three game set on Friday night hosting the Red Deer Rebels....
Jan 27, 2025

Evangelical Free Church to donate $242,977 to Lethbridge non-profits
A local church is giving nearly one-quarter of a million dollars to two organizations that support vulnerable populations in Lethbridge.The Evangelical Free Church of Lethbridge (EFCL) has announced a...
Jan 27, 2025