Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
St. Francis Junior High to be modernized or replaced, planning funds announced
A school in Lethbridge that is old enough to qualify for retirement benefits will receive a significant facelift. The Government of Alberta has announced $50,000 in funding for early planning work. In...
Apr 10, 2025
Canes kick off second-round WHL playoff series Thursday in Calgary
For the first time since the 2018-19 season, the Lethbridge Hurricanes are entering the second round of the WHL playoffs.They face the Calgary Hitmen in a best-of-seven series.Lethbridge beat the Bran...
Apr 10, 2025
Bow Island emergency department extending hours but staffing shortages remain
Residents of Bow Island will now have the option to go to their local emergency department (ED) for one extra day each week.On March 14, 2025, Alberta Health Services (AHS) closed the ED at the Bow Is...
Apr 10, 2025
Nobody hurt in south Lethbridge residential fire
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) says it was able to extinguish a blaze in a south side backyard, but not before it could start spreading.Around 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, firefighter...
Apr 09, 2025
Ryan D. Anderson appointed judge for southern Alberta courts
The Government of Alberta has announced a new judicial appointment.Effective May 1, 2025, Ryan D. Anderson will serve as a justice to the Alberta Court of Justice, Southern Region.He grew up on his fa...
Apr 09, 2025
How the City of Lethbridge is responding to U.S. tariffs
Officials with the City of Lethbridge say they are hard at work to protect businesses and residents from the impacts of American tariffs. The municipality says in a news update that it is working with...
Apr 09, 2025
$3 million announced to boost southern Alberta economy
The Government of Alberta says it is tripling funding for the regional economy and doubling community impact.It has announced $9.8 million for 81 projects across the province through the Northern and ...
Apr 09, 2025
Lethbridge Police charge five with drug and weapon offences at 'problem property'
More than one dozen people were arrested on Monday as part of a drug bust, but five face charges.The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says they initiated a drug trafficking investigation in late March ...
Apr 09, 2025
Canes' Bill Peters named a finalist for WHL Coach of the Year
The head coach of the Lethbridge Hurricanes is being recognized as one of the Western Hockey League's (WHL) best.Bill Peters has been named a finalist for the 2024-25 Dunc McCallum Memorial Award as t...
Apr 09, 2025
Two charged following drug bust in Lethbridge
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has apprehended two people who are accused of drug trafficking.Just after 3:00 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 2024, officers were called to the area of the 3500 block of ...
Apr 09, 2025