Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Lethbridge Police charge third suspect in motel murder investigation
UPDATE (Jan. 4, 2025): The Lethbridge Police Service says Melissa Tidlund, a suspect in the murder investigation, has turned herself in. She is charged with first-degree murder and arson to property. ...
Jan 03, 2025

Bomb threat in Lethbridge turned out to be a hoax
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says there was no risk to the public after a bomb threat was made.Around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2025, police say there was a "swatting" hoax, where a per...
Jan 03, 2025

2024 year-in-review: Shahin Mehdizadeh
Lethbridge Police Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh says the Lethbridge Police Service continued its strong presence and operations in 2024.Medhizadeh says the organization saw success when focusing on the thre...
Jan 03, 2025

Over 9,000 in Lethbridge area to benefit from Christmas Hope
A collaboration between local non-profits has once again proven to be a success.The 2024 Christmas Hope campaign will serve just under 9,250 individuals in Lethbridge and the surrounding area.That inc...
Jan 03, 2025

Snowfall warning issued for parts of southern Alberta
The southwest corner of Alberta can expect a sizeable snowfall.Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for communities including Lethbridge, Taber, Milk River, Cardston, Fort Macleod, Pincher...
Jan 03, 2025

Lethbridge Police remove 10 impaired drivers during Christmas Check Stop campaign
The Lethbridge Police Service has concluded its Christmas Check Stop campaign.During the month-long campaign, approximately 1,250 vehicles were stopped, and 10 impaired drivers were removed from the r...
Jan 02, 2025

Leo Braillard named one of Switzerland's top three players at World Juniors
A Lethbridge Hurricanes player has been recognized for his strong performance at the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championships. Forward Leo Braillard represented Switzerland for the second consecutive ye...
Jan 02, 2025

Charges laid in Lethbridge night club assault
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has apprehended a suspect who was wanted in connection to an aggravated assault late last year.On Sunday, December 22, 2024, just before 5:00 a.m., an officer patro...
Jan 02, 2025

Firefighters respond to south Lethbridge vehicle fire
Lethbridge Fire & Emergency Services was called out to a vehicle fire Thursday morning.Crews from four stations attended the 2800 block of 26 Avenue South just after 7:00 a.m.They say a parked veh...
Jan 02, 2025

Six southern Alberta high school football players named to Senior Bowl All-Star roster
Multiple southern Alberta high school football players will represent their region in an all-star game this weekend.The 34th Annual Senior Bowl High School Football All-Star Game will take place Sunda...
Jan 02, 2025