Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Taber RCMP investigating fatal vehicle collision that killed four, injured one
TABER, AB - A multi-vehicle collision near Taber has left four people dead and another injured.On December 9, 2024, just before 6:00 p.m., Taber/Vauxhall RCMP were dispatched to a three vehicle collis...
Dec 11, 2024

City of Lethbridge to continue funding exhibition with contingencies
LETHBRIDGE, AB - After long discussions at meetings, Lethbridge City Council has decided to use both contingency funding and surplus dollars from the current budget to support the operations of Lethbr...
Dec 11, 2024

City of Lethbridge celebrates 100 years of women in office
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is marking an important milestone this month.December 2024 marks 100 years since the first women were elected to office in the city.In December 1924, Susan Bawd...
Dec 10, 2024

Lethbridge doctor awarded Key to the City
The City of Lethbridge is honouring a local doctor for her work to improve and advance cardiac care in the region.Dr. Sayeh Zielke was presented with a Key to the City at the Dec. 10, 2024 council mee...
Dec 10, 2024

Blood Tribe Police arrest man wanted for violent incidents
STANDOFF, AB - The Blood Tribe Police Service has arrested a man accused of multiple violent incidents.On December 9, 2024, police conducted a short-term enforcement operation on Mitchell Brandon, who...
Dec 10, 2024

City of Lethbridge eliminating recycling collection fees in 2025
The City of Lethbridge promises it is not an April Fool's joke, but many residents will no longer have to pay for recycling collection.Council approved a reduction in utility bills at Tuesday's meetin...
Dec 10, 2024

Coaldale approves new Operating and Capital Budgets
COALDALE, AB - During its December 9, 2024, Regular Council Meeting, Coaldale Town Council formally approved a 2025-2027 Operating and 2025-2029 Capital Budget. Property taxes for residential building...
Dec 10, 2024

Lethbridge & Coaldale to work together on attracting medical specialists
COALDALE, AB - Two neighbouring communities are looking to help each other out when it comes to physicians.Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen presented to Coaldale Town Council on Monday, December 9, 2024...
Dec 10, 2024

Advance voting underway for Lethbridge-West by-election
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents of Lethbridge-West can now choose who they want their next MLA to be. The by-election pits the United Conservative Party's John Middleton-Hope against the Alberta NDP's Rob ...
Dec 10, 2024

Three impaired drivers caught by LPS this weekend
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) had a busy weekend with the start of its annual Christmas Check Stop campaign.In partnership with the Alberta Sheriffs and RCMP, officers checked a...
Dec 09, 2024