Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

'We need an industry': Crowsnest Pass residents voting on support for new coal mine
It's been more than 40 years since coal was king in the scenic Crowsnest Pass of southwestern Alberta, but a referendum vote Monday could sway a contentious debate on bringing it back. The Municipalit...
Nov 25, 2024

'Help Portrait' to offer free professional family photos in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - You will soon be able to take your family for a free professional photo. The 12th annual Help Portrait Day will take place on December 14, 2024, in Lethbridge. A team of 40 volunteers...
Nov 24, 2024

Christmas Hope campaign collecting toy donations at Glow Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - You and your family can take in spectacular displays of lights while also helping out a good cause.The Christmas Hope campaign will have a Donations Table at this year's Glow Lethbrid...
Nov 22, 2024

Lethbridge to host engagement on irrigation & water use
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Government is reviewing legislation impacting water use and people in southern Alberta can voice their opinions.In recent years, population and economic growth, water vari...
Nov 22, 2024

Snowfall Warning issued for Lethbridge and surrounding areas
Officials with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) say a long period of snowfall with total amounts of 20 to 35 cm is expected in the city of Lethbridge and surrounding areas.Meteorologists s...
Nov 22, 2024

70% of Lethbridge residents say they feel safe
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The people of Lethbridge have weighed in on how good of a job they think their local police service is doing.A survey conducted by PRA Inc. for the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) saw...
Nov 21, 2024

Christmas Tree Festival raises $181,500 for local healthcare needs
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (CRHF) is touting this year's Christmas Tree Festival as a great success.The event saw dozens of intricately decorated Christmas trees on disp...
Nov 21, 2024

Provincial party leaders trade jabs over Lethbridge-West by-election
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It did not take long for a local by-election to start getting heated.Premier Danielle Smith and Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi are sharing comments shortly after the dates were set ...
Nov 21, 2024

Four Lethbridge teens charged in assault
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has laid charges in connection to an assault from two months ago.Just after 1:00 p.m. on September 8, 2024, police and EMS were called to the 2500 ...
Nov 21, 2024

Lethbridge-West by-election set for Dec. 18, 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - In a little less than one month, voters will decide who the next MLA for Lethbridge-West should be.According to Elections Alberta, the date for the by-election is Wednesday, December ...
Nov 20, 2024