Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
$1 million provincial grant to support SAAG upgrades
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) has received more funding for its upcoming renovations.The facility has been approved for a $1 million grant from the Government of Alberta's C...
Jul 24, 2024
RCMP investigating fatal collison on Highway 3
UPDATE: July 24, 2024 - 1:35 p.m. Crowsnest Pass RCMP is investigating a fatal collision on Highway 3. On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, police were called to the area of Highway 3 and 80 Street around 2:30 ...
Jul 23, 2024
City of Lethbridge approves four redevelopment project applications
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge City Council has approved multiple applications for the Targeted Redevelopment Incentive Program (TRIP).The program promotes new construction or major renovation of medium-...
Jul 23, 2024
Lethbridge School Division reacts to provincial funding announcement
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge School Division has issued a statement regarding a major education funding announcement from the Alberta Government.On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the province announced th...
Jul 23, 2024
Lethbridge City Council approves bid for 2026 Memorial Cup
Lethbridge City Council is supporting the City's bid to host the 2026 Memorial Cup.Lethbridge City Council on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, voted to provide $1.25 million and a letter of support to the Spor...
Jul 23, 2024
Lethbridge Police requesting help to locate escaped prisoner
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is warning the public of an escaped convict.On July 23, 2024, police received information from the Lethbridge Correctional Center advising a prison...
Jul 23, 2024
Seasons Lethbridge Gardens supports Food Bank through a unique spaghetti-eating contest
Seasons Lethbridge Gardens Retirement Community has once again made efforts to support the Lethbridge Food Bank Society. Between July 1 and 12, 2024, Seasons Lethbridge Gardens hosted "One Can Make a ...
Jul 23, 2024
Pure Power Wrestling returns to Whoop-Up Days 2024
Wrestling fans in the Lethbridge area will see a local favourite return in August.On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Lethbridge & District Exhibition (LDE) announced that Pure Power Wrestling (PPW) wi...
Jul 23, 2024
Lethbridge home prices up 16.2% in one year
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Homes across Alberta continue to become more expensive, including in Lethbridge.The Alberta Real Estate Association has released its Housing Statistics report for June 2024.Between al...
Jul 23, 2024
Accused in murder-conspiracy trial at Coutts blockade to continue testimony
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The trial of two men charged with conspiring to murder Mounties at the Coutts border blockade in Alberta is expected to hear more testimony today from one of the accused.Chris Carbert...
Jul 23, 2024