Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Lethbridge school hosts Terry Fox Blast Off Run
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Children at one west side school took part in an early celebration of the cause of a Canadian hero.Father Leonard Van Tighem School (FLVT) held its annual Terry Fox Blast Off Run, in ...
Sep 12, 2024

Milk River emergency department to temporarily close Thursday
MILK RIVER, AB - Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed another temporary closure of the Milk River Health Centre Emergency Department.The ED will close from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, S...
Sep 12, 2024

Crowsnest Pass residents to vote on coal mine development
CROWSNEST PASS, AB - The people will have their say on whether a new metallurgical coal mine should be developed in southwestern Alberta.Municipality of Crowsnest Pass council passed a motion on Septe...
Sep 11, 2024

Fallen firefighters recognized during Lethbridge ceremony
LETHBRIDGE, AB - First responders in Lethbridge paid tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) hosted the Fallen Firefighter Memorial...
Sep 11, 2024

Interfaith Food Bank in 'urgent need' of donations
LETHBRIDGE, AB - One of the food banks in Lethbridge says their supplies are dwindling and items are leaving their facility as fast as they are coming in.Interfaith Food Bank Executive Director Daniel...
Sep 11, 2024

Lethbridge man charged with drug trafficking
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says it has successfully kept hundreds of doses of illegal drugs off of the streets.At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, offi...
Sep 11, 2024

Two LPS K9s enter retirement, new dog joins force
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It was a day of heartfelt goodbyes and new beginnings.The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says two members of its K9 Unit have entered retirement while one dog has finished his traini...
Sep 11, 2024

Lethbridge Police looking for suspect in break-in and assault
LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE (Fri, Sept. 13): The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has charged a man with attempted murder in this case. More details here: Lethbridge Police charge man with attempted murder...
Sep 11, 2024

Firefighters battle vehicle fire in north Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) is continuing to investigate a vehicle fire on the north side.At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, firefighters wer...
Sep 10, 2024

Lethbridge continues to see high growth in rent prices
LETHBRIDGE, AB - As anybody who rents their home can probably tell you, the cost of rent keeps getting more expensive.Rentals.ca and Urbanation have released the latest National Rent Report, covering ...
Sep 10, 2024