Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

LPS training exercise involving armoured vehicle Wednesday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you are driving around Best Buy today, you might see a heavy police presence.The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) Tactical Team is conducting a training exercise on the 3800 block o...
Sep 25, 2024

Winner announced for Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation Truck Raffle
LETHBRIDGE, AB - One Lethbridge resident is walking away with a brand new pickup truck. The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (CRFH) has selected the winner of its 2024 Truck Raffle. Lesley Little ...
Sep 25, 2024

Lethbridge police looking to identify 10 suspects in break-in, theft at downtown business
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service is investigating a break-in and theft at a downtown business. On Monday, September 23, at 5:20 a.m., staff arrived at Cookie Crimes along the 300 block o...
Sep 24, 2024

Lethbridge hosting Social Disorder and Urban Crime Conference
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A first-of-its-kind conference about issues like social disorder is taking place in Lethbridge.The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is hosting representatives from over 100 agencies fr...
Sep 24, 2024

Performing Arts Centre Project in Lethbridge hosts open house
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Performing Arts Centre Project is an initiative started by the Lethbridge Performing Arts Centre Advocacy Group surrounding the conversation of a new performing arts centre in Let...
Sep 24, 2024

1st Choice Savings provides $100,000 gift to Lethbridge Polytechnic
LETHBRIDGE, AB - 1st Choice Savings has gifted $100,000 to Lethbridge Polytechnic to help support students and initiatives.The donation, which will be used to fund student awards, youth initiatives an...
Sep 24, 2024

Fraud appeal launched for former Lethbridge pastor
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A man convicted of a real estate investment scam is appealing the decision. Last month, Ronald James Aitkens, 70, was sentenced to four years in prison for fraud and making false or m...
Sep 24, 2024

Application fees waived for Indigenous students at U of L
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) looks to reduce the financial barriers for Indigenous students to attend.Effective immediately, self-declared Canadian Indigenous students will h...
Sep 24, 2024

Locals honoured at Reconciliation Awards in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is honouring several people who have helped to advance reconciliation.The annual Reconciliation Awards were held at city hall Monday evening.Mayor Blaine Hyggen...
Sep 24, 2024

Playwright Chelsea Woolley receives U of L Young Alumni Award
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Canadian playwright Chelsea Woolley has been awarded the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association (ULAA)'s 2024 Young Alumni Award.Woolley graduated from the U of L in 2014, and du...
Sep 24, 2024