Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

RCMP arrest six following search warrant in Brocket
Multiple people have been charged following an RCMP investigation into drug trafficking.Last Friday, Piikani Nation RCMP conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle leaving a residence in Brocket that was s...
Aug 13, 2024

Lethbridge Police issue 27 tickets over the weekend
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) issued 27 traffic tickets over the weekend.The tickets are part of a targeted traffic enforcement project by LPS that is taking place over the summ...
Aug 13, 2024

Two in Medicine Hat charged in $20K drug seizure
Two brothers have been charged with multiple drug-related offenses after ALERT Medicine Hat seized $20,000 worth of methamphetamine, cocaine and other illicit pills and substances.ALERT, with help fro...
Aug 13, 2024

Suspect arrested, second sought in deadly shooting east of Calgary
RCMP in Alberta say one of two suspects wanted in a deadly shooting east of Calgary last week has been arrested, but the search continues for the other.With assistance from the Edmonton Police Service...
Aug 13, 2024

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of southern Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Intense thunderstorms could develop in the evening of August 12, 2024.Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for some areas in southern Alberta, including Lethbridg...
Aug 12, 2024

Over 20 artists gearing up for Whoop-Up Days performances
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Whoop-Up Days 2024 is just around the corner, and the festival is promising multiple days of great entertainment.The Original 16 Stage will have over 20 artists performing at the fest...
Aug 12, 2024

Piyami Health Centre set to fully reopen
PICTURE BUTTE, AB - The Piyami Health Centre in Picture Butte is set to fully re-open.Laboratory services and diagnostic imaging, along with the public and allied health programs will reopen on Tuesda...
Aug 12, 2024

Sentencing dates set for Coutts protesters Carbert and Olienick
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two men convicted of mischief at Coutts, Alberta, border blockade won't have to wait long before they learn their sentences.On August 2nd, a jury found Anthony Olienick and Chris Carb...
Aug 12, 2024

Lethbridge police charge woman with aggravated assault
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge woman has been charged in relation to an assault.On Saturday, August 10, 2024 just before 9 p.m., police responded to a report of an assault in the area of 500 block of S...
Aug 12, 2024

Pet killed, firefighter injured in north Lethbridge fire
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Emergency crews are continuing to investigate a fire at a home on the north side.Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) says members were called to a house on the 1600 block of...
Aug 12, 2024