Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Lethbridge Police investigating fatal collision between motorcycle and SUV
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police are investigating a motorcycle collision that led to the death of a 36-year-old man.On December 23, 2024 just after 8:30 p.m., police and EMS responded to a report o...
Dec 24, 2024

Lethbridge Police remove three impaired drivers from roads
LETHBRIDGE, AB - During the third week of the annual Christmas Check Stop campaign, Lethbridge Police checked 450 drivers and removed three impaired drivers from the road.The campaign is running throu...
Dec 24, 2024

Protesters rally against Grassy Mountain coal mine project at premier's office
Sophie Filion says she organized a protest in front of Premier Danielle Smith's constituency office Monday to speak out against a contentious coal mine project on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mount...
Dec 24, 2024

LPS seeking suspects in business B&E and thefts
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for your help locating a pair of suspects.During the early morning hours of Saturday, December 21, 2024, police say the glass door at Bridge Bud Supply on...
Dec 24, 2024

2024 year-in-review: Rachael Thomas
Lethbridge Member of Parliament (MP) Rachael Thomas is expecting a big year in 2025, and says that 2024 was a very successful year for her and her team.In a year-end interview with Lethbridge News Now...
Dec 24, 2024

Serious collision reported near Bassano
BASSANO, AB - The RCMP is asking drivers to avoid a section of Highway 1 just west of Bassano.On Monday morning, December 23, 2024, officers say they are responding to a "serious motor vehicle collisi...
Dec 23, 2024

2024 a milestone year for Coaldale, says mayor
COALDALE, AB - From grand openings to major events and plans for the future, the mayor of Coaldale says it has been an incredibly successful year for the community.Mayor Jack Van Rijn says the town ha...
Dec 23, 2024

Lethbridge woman charged in drug bust
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has apprehended a woman who is accused of drug trafficking. On Thursday, December 19, 2024, officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle ...
Dec 22, 2024

City of Lethbridge services to be impacted during Christmas break
LETHBRIDGE - The City of Lethbridge says there will be a few changes to its services over the next week or so due to the holiday season.The following list of service-level impacts was provided directl...
Dec 22, 2024

Milk River emergency department to temporarily close over Christmas
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed a temporary closure of the Milk River Health Centre's Emergency Department (ED).The ED will be closed as of 8 a.m. on Monday, December 23, 2024. It is set t...
Dec 20, 2024