Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Lethbridge & District Exhibition changing Food and Beverage service
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge & District Exhibition (LDE) have announced some operational changes.In their July report to the Lethbridge Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee, LDE highl...
Jul 12, 2024

Heat warning lifted in some parts of southern Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It will still be hot outside, but not like what we have seen for the last few days.Environment Canada has ended the heat warning for some parts of southern Alberta as of Friday mornin...
Jul 12, 2024

Rules of the road apply during Street Machine Weekend, says LPS
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Everyone who is participating in the Street Machine Weekend will be expected to obey all traffic laws.The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says the vehicle-themed festival typically re...
Jul 12, 2024

Brooks beef processing plant undergoing major expansion
BROOKS, AB - A community in southern Alberta will soon be able to produce far more beef products.JBS Foods Canada has announced a $90 million investment in a new patty processing line and fulfillment ...
Jul 11, 2024

Lethbridge sporting events bring $5.1 million into city in Q1
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Sport Council (LSC) says there was a big increase in the economic impact of local sporting events.In partnership with Tourism Lethbridge, the group has released the 202...
Jul 11, 2024

Lethbridge Police investigating motorcycle crash on Highway 3
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police are investigating a motorcycle crash that sent a man to the hospital. On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, LPS received a report of a collision along Highway 3 and 30 Street No...
Jul 11, 2024

Piikani Nation RCMP charge suspect in drug trafficking investigation
BROCKET, AB - A Brocket resident is facing multiple charges after an RCMP search.On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, Piikani Nation RCMP executed a drug search warrant at a residence on 14 Street in Brocket,...
Jul 11, 2024

Southern Alberta communities set heat records Wednesday
BROOKS, AB - Records continue to be set in Alberta as the province-wide heat warning remains in effect.Environment Canada says a ridge of high pressure brought record-setting heat to much of Alberta o...
Jul 11, 2024

Defence suggests some of the guns seized from Coutts border blockade used for hunting
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A defence lawyer for one of two men accused of conspiracy to commit murder at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., has suggested some of the guns seized by police were rifles used fo...
Jul 11, 2024

Southern Albertans receive grants to protect historic buildings
A series of projects will soon get underway to repair and maintain historic local resources.The Government of Alberta has announced $1.7 million in funding through the Heritage Preservation Partnershi...
Jul 10, 2024