Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Lawyer for Coutts protester suggests jury rushed to judgment before long weekend
The lawyer for a man convicted of mischief for his actions at the Coutts border blockade drew the ire of a judge Monday by suggesting jurors rushed to a verdict because they were in a hurry to get out...
Aug 27, 2024

Suspect arrested in southern Alberta tire fraud
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The RCMP and Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) have arrested a man in connection to a series of fraudulent purchases involving tires.They say six businesses in southern Alberta received...
Aug 26, 2024

Youth charged with mischief after Pride crosswalk damaged
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police have charged a 17-year-old male in connection to the defacing of the pride crosswalk downtown.On August 24, at approximately 4:30 p.m., witnesses reported a male ope...
Aug 26, 2024

Two Lethbridge residential fires under investigation
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two residential fires in Lethbridge are under investigation.The first occurred just after 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 23 in the 2000 block of 7 Avenue North. Crews searched the home, and...
Aug 26, 2024

Sentencing hearing on mischief, weapons charges begins for Coutts protesters
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A sentencing hearing is scheduled to begin today for two men convicted of mischief at the 2022 border blockade near Coutts, Alta.Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert were found not guil...
Aug 26, 2024

Lethbridge woman wins $1 million lottery jackpot
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Western Canadian Lottery Corporation (WCLC) has announced a local jackpot winner.Rebecca Robbins of Lethbridge won $1 million in the July 3, 2024, Gold Ball Draw from LOTTO 6/49.S...
Aug 23, 2024

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Southern Alberta
Southern Alberta is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch on Friday, August 23. Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of prod...
Aug 23, 2024

Fort MacLeod Emergency Department set for short closure
FORT MACLEOD, AB - The Emergency Department (ED) at the Fort Macleod Health Centre is set to temporarily close.Alberta Health Services says the ED will be closed from 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 23, 2...
Aug 23, 2024

Top Alberta Court allows appeal of coal miner's exploration applications in Crowsnest Pass
CROWSNEST PASS, AB - Alberta's top court has allowed a southwestern ranching community to appeal the provincial energy regulator's decision to accept applications to explore for coal in the Rocky Moun...
Aug 23, 2024

Trial dates set in multi-million dollar drug smuggling case in southern Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Calgary man will stand trial next spring after allegedly trying to bring a significant quantity of drugs across the border.Appearing in the Lethbridge Court of Justice earlier this ...
Aug 23, 2024