Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Two schools in the Medicine Hat Public School Division are slated for closure
The Medicine Hat Public School Division board of trustees decided to close both Webster Niblock School and Southview Community School at its meeting on Jan. 6, 2026.The trustees approved the closure o...
Jan 07, 2026

Lethbridge County hires external provider for assessment services
Times are changing at Lethbridge County, as it will be moving away from in-house assessments.The County says that its longtime assessor is retiring this year, and the move to an external service provi...
Jan 07, 2026

Wind warning issued for southwestern Alberta
Powerful wind gusts are in the forecast for part of the region.Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for the area that includes Fort Macleod, Magrath, Cardston, Blood Tribe, Waterton Lakes Nati...
Jan 06, 2026

Lethbridge Police lays charges in sexual assault investigation
A man has been charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a Lethbridge woman.The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says, on November 9, 2025, a 20-year-old woman attended Chinook Regional Hospital.She h...
Jan 06, 2026

Wildlife Festival returns to Lethbridge Jan. 16-18
Families in Lethbridge can see dozens of exotic animal species up close and personal.Calgary-based Cobb's Adventure Park and Exotic Animal Rescue are bringing the Wildlife Festival back to the Lethbri...
Jan 06, 2026

LPS finds 60% fewer impaired drivers at Christmas Check Stop
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says it was encouraging to see more sober drivers on the road during the 2025 Christmas Check Stop campaign.During the month-long enforcement project in December, o...
Jan 06, 2026

Lethbridge County to host free webinars on biodiversity, weed control, soil health
Farmers in southern Alberta are invited to learn more about a range of agricultural topics.Registrations are now open for Lethbridge County's annual Nutrient Management Webinar Series, which launches ...
Jan 06, 2026

Lethbridge Police highlighting intersection safety
Police officers in Lethbridge are taking the time this month to remind drivers and pedestrians of the importance of intersection safety.In 2025, the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) reports that there ...
Jan 06, 2026

Lethbridge Hurricanes trade draft pick for Oli Chenier
A new player is joining the Lethbridge Hurricanes' roster.The team has announced a deal that will send a fourth-round draft pick in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft to the Prince Albert Raiders in exchang...
Jan 05, 2026

Lethbridge woman faces drug trafficking charges
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has laid a series of charges against a local woman.On January 1, 2026, members of the Downtown Policing Unit say they saw a woman who had outstanding warrants at an...
Jan 05, 2026