Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Medicine Hat woman wins $500K in WCLC draw
A Medicine Hat woman has won $500,000 from the Western Canada Lottery Corporation.Janice Adams won the cash on the WCLC's Daily Grand in the Nov. 14 draw."I checked [the ticket] on the app a couple of...
Feb 10, 2025

Hurricanes dominate Raiders, Rebels for back-to-back wins
The Lethbridge Hurricanes won both of their games on the weekend in dominant fashion.February 7 vs. Prince Albert RaidersIn the first game of their two-game set, the Hurricanes welcomed the East Divis...
Feb 10, 2025

Sentencing date for final accused in 2022 Coutts blockade to be set in two weeks
The last outstanding case tied to the 2022 Coutts, Alta., border blockade is likely to be wrapped up in early March with the sentencing of one of the men convicted.Alex Van Herk, who was found guilty ...
Feb 10, 2025

Average Lethbridge home price rises to $416K
A new report shows that home prices in Lethbridge are among the province's fastest-rising.The Alberta Real Estate Association says that the average cost in Lethbridge was $416,789 between all housing ...
Feb 10, 2025

Lethbridge police seize fentanyl, meth, charge two following traffic stop
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two people are facing multiple charges after traffic stop by the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS).Just after midnight on February 8, 2025, Police say a member of the K9 Unit stopped a ...
Feb 10, 2025

Dean Spriddle named Pronghorn Golf Head Coach
There is a new person in charge of the University of Lethbridge's (U of L) golf program. Dean Spriddle has a Master's Degree in Physical Education and more than 27 years as a Class A Professional with...
Feb 09, 2025

City of Lethbridge accepting nominations for Mighty Neighbors: Winter Warrior initiative
The City of Lethbridge has brought back its Mighty Neighbors initiative for winter. The Mighty Neighbours Winter Warrior Edition began in 2024 to highlight the work done by members of the community wh...
Feb 08, 2025

Lethbridge Hurricanes to enshrine 2025 Wall of Fame inductees ahead of Raiders game
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes will be inducting three important pieces in their franchise history to their Wall of Honour tonight.The team announced in November 2024 that Corey Lyons, Ben...
Feb 07, 2025

Lethbridge unemployment rate improves as more people find work
Statistics Canada is reporting a positive month on the jobs front in several Alberta communities.In Lethbridge, for example, the unemployment rate went down from 5.7 per cent in December 2024 to 5.2 p...
Feb 07, 2025

$19 million worth of irrigation projects underway in southern Alberta
The Government of Alberta says several initiatives are underway to improve the region's irrigation systems.The 2024 provincial budget included $19 million in funding for the Irrigation Rehabilitation ...
Feb 07, 2025