Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Three sentenced for fraud in Lethbridge, trial set for another accused
The court cases for three people in a fraud investigation have wrapped up quickly, while proceedings will carry on for a fourth.On February 4, 2025, the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) charged five pe...
Feb 24, 2025

Cedric Bovon named head coach of Pronghorns Women's Soccer
A new person is in charge of the women's soccer team at the University of Lethbridge.Cedric Bovon has been named the head coach of the program at Pronghorns Athletics.He is currently the Girls' Techni...
Feb 24, 2025

Weekend protests call for Danielle Smith’s resignation
Protests calling for Alberta premier Danielle Smith to step down amid allegations of corruption within the province's healthcare sector took place Saturday in several communities, including Medicine H...
Feb 24, 2025

U of L commemorating Sexual Violence Awareness Week
The University of Lethbridge is hosting a week full of activities and information sessions for Sexual Violence Awareness Week (SVAW).SVAW takes place from February 24-28, 2025, and is meant to open co...
Feb 23, 2025

Civic Plaza, Coaldale's 'community living room', now open
Residents in Coaldale now have a new place to gather year-round.Mayor Jack Van Rijn was at Friday's grand opening ceremony for Civic Plaza, saying he has been eagerly awaiting this day for more than o...
Feb 21, 2025

Alberta's free mental health college initiative expanding to Medicine Hat
An Alberta program offering free mental health care courses is set to expand to Medicine Hat.Medicine Hat Family Service, in partnership with the Alberta division of the Canadian Mental Health Associa...
Feb 21, 2025

Southern Alberta groups among 19 to receive anti-human trafficking funds
The Government of Alberta has announced funding for 19 organizations working to stop human trafficking and empower survivors. A total of $5.5 million will go to the organizations as the province says ...
Feb 21, 2025

Website highlights Product of Canada goods
A recent push to buy domestic products has one website in the spotlight.Marnie Scott is the President of CanadianCoolFoods.com, a non-profit, non-commercial listing of Canadian foods.She started the w...
Feb 21, 2025

Lethbridge officer named police chief in Lacombe
A long-serving member of the Lethbridge Police Service has taken on a new role.Jason Dobirstein is the new Chief of Police for the Lacombe Police Service.The Lacombe Police Commission says Dobirstein ...
Feb 20, 2025

Above-zero temps here to stay until early March in southern Alberta
We can expect warmer temperatures for at least the next week.That is according to Environment Canada Meteorologist Brian Proctor, who says the last few weeks of extreme cold weather is finally over in...
Feb 20, 2025