Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Lethbridge woman charged in collision that injured three youths
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has arrested a woman on a charge of careless driving. Just after 7:30 a.m. on January 20, 2025, police were called to the intersection of 13 Avenue and 23 Street No...
Mar 05, 2025

Alberta announces new border security measures
The Government of Alberta has announced new investments aimed at tightening up security at the Alberta-Montana border.It is committing $15 million over two years to create three new vehicle inspection...
Mar 05, 2025

Coaldale veterinarian named Alberta's vet of the year
A Coaldale veterinarian has been awarded the prestigious "2024 Vet of the Year" title in Alberta, recognizing her contributions to animal care and her dedication to the community. Dr. Melissa Wallace,...
Mar 05, 2025

Southern Alberta golf courses teeing up to open soon
It won't be long before golfers in the region can return to their favourite courses.Several clubs in the Lethbridge area have either confirmed an exact opening date or an opening window.Evergreen Golf...
Mar 05, 2025

Drug shipment confiscated in southern Alberta
A Calgary man accused of smuggling drugs between Calgary and Medicine Hat was arrested by Alberta's ALERT unit in Brooks last Friday, police say.ALERT, with help from Brooks RCMP, stopped the 28-year-...
Mar 05, 2025

Section of Hwy 3 in Lethbridge closed due to collision
The Lethbridge Police Service is responding to a collision on the main highway through the city. Just after 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5, LPS said it was responding to a collision on Highway 3 and...
Mar 05, 2025

Lethbridge Polytechnic announces Honouring Excellence award winners
Three Lethbridge Polytechnic alumni are being honoured for their achievements.The school has announced the recipients of its Honouring Excellence 2025 awards. They are: Theresa Yauck (Interior Design ...
Mar 05, 2025

Hundreds of doses of drugs seized in downtown Lethbridge
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has arrested a B.C. man in connection to alleged drug trafficking.On Monday, March 3, 2025, officers say they observed activities consistent with drug trafficking o...
Mar 04, 2025

Lethbridge community partners step up to help local businesses tackle tariffs
As Canadian tariffs begin to set in, a group of nine key business companies in southern Alberta are coming together to help local businesses. The Lethbridge Region Economic Resilience Task Force will ...
Mar 04, 2025

Man seriously injured in Lethbridge collision
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is investigating a single-vehicle collision.Just before 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4, police were called to a collision on the 1500 block of Scenic Drive South.Th...
Mar 04, 2025