Lethbridge and Area

Mountain View Cemetery to host inaugural 'Run to Remember'

LETHBRIDGE, AB - On September 29, 2024, the first-ever 'Run to Remember' will take place at the Mountain View Cemetery in Lethbridge.The Parks and Cemeteries team is putting on a run/walk through Moun...

Sep 27, 2024

Lethbridge Police charge two in downtown break-in

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police have charged a male and female in connection with a break and enter at a downtown business.On Monday, September 23, at 5:20 a.m., staff arrived at Cookie Crimes alon...

Christian Oldale Sep 27, 2024

Chantel Axani named new Superintendent of Schools for Holy Spirit Catholic School Division

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division has announced its new Superintendent of Schools.Chantel Axani steps into the role after 18 years with the Lakeland Catholic School Division. D...

Sep 26, 2024

Charges laid after teen sexually assaulted in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has laid several charges against a man following a series of what it calls "out of control parties."Between August 6 and September 22, 2024, police...

Sep 26, 2024

Turkey barn burns down in Vulcan County

A fire in Vulcan County has caused the destruction of a turkey barn. Vulcan County Emergency Services say they received a call at 2:28 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, reporting that a barn was on fir...

Christian Oldale Sep 26, 2024

Lethbridge Police looking for volunteers for Victim/Witness Services Unit

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Victim/Witness Services Unit (V/WSU) is looking for volunteers.LPS says new volunteers are needed to continue helping victims or witnesses of crime or trauma nav...

Sep 26, 2024

Cardston woman wins $1 million LOTTO MAX draw

CARDSTON, AB - A local woman has become a millionaire.The Western Canada Lottery Corporation says Beth Ann Day Chief won $1 million in the August 6, 2024 LOTTO MAX Draw.She purchased her ticket from t...

Christian Oldale Sep 26, 2024

Chief Mountain port of entry closes for the season

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Chief Mountain port of entry is closing for the season on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Due to its high elevation and the harsh winters in the area, Chief Mountain only ...

Christian Oldale Sep 26, 2024 (Photo: CBSA)

Southern Alberta First Nation angered over lack of consultation in dam decision

A southern Alberta First Nation says it will fight the province's decision on a dam location that it says was made without consultation.In a letter to Premier Danielle Smith, the Siksika band east of ...

Sep 26, 2024

Pet rescue in 'state of extreme emergency,' adoptions and donations needed

LETHBRIDGE, AB - "If we can't get help, we're out of options."Archie's Exotic Pet Rescue, formerly known as Archie's Angels Rabbit Rescue, is pleading for assistance.President Alyssa Koenig says the l...

Sep 26, 2024