Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Study finds coal mine contaminants blown onto snowpack in Alberta, British Columbia
CROWSNEST PASS, AB - Newly published research has found cancer-causing chemicals downwind from coal mines in southern British Columbia in concentrations that rival those next to oilsand mines.The rese...
Jun 19, 2024
'Annie Effect' collecting items for young children in memory of deceased daughter
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A local family is once again trying to help out as many children in need as possible.Rebekah Olsen says her daughter Annie passed away in her sleep on October 6, 2022 at only four mon...
Jun 19, 2024
Fort Whoop-Up to debut new exhibition 'BuffaloMech' for National Indigenous Peoples Day
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Fort Whoop-Up will debut a new Indigenous art exhibition this week. BuffaloMech is an exhibition of interdisciplinary creative work by Indigenous undergraduate students studying at th...
Jun 19, 2024
Lethbridge College Research Chair receives nearly $500,000 in funding
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Senior Research Chair at Lethbridge College has been awarded a large sum of grant money.Dr. Chandra Singh has become an RDAR-funded Research Chair to continue his research and tenur...
Jun 19, 2024
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services giving tips to stay safe on the water
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Summer is right around the corner, and Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) is providing tips on how to stay safe on the water.The Oldman River is a popular place to cool off...
Jun 19, 2024
Pride celebrated at University of Lethbridge with raising of flag
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A celebration of the 2SLGBTQ+ community was held at the University of Lethbridge (U of L).The University raised its progress pride flag on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.Vice-Provost of Equit...
Jun 18, 2024
Cold records set in southern Alberta Monday
WATERTON, AB - Several communities in southern Alberta had their coldest June 17th on record this week.Environment Canada says daily minimum temperatures were set in seven communities on Monday, while...
Jun 18, 2024
Lethbridge Police warning of cougar sighting in Indian Battle Heights
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is reporting a cougar sighting in the city.At approximately 11:15 a.m., LPS received a report of a cougar sighting in the Indian Battle Heights sub...
Jun 18, 2024
Local school divisions react to new cell phone and social media rules
LETHBRIDGE, AB - School officials have issued statements on the upcoming bans on mobile phones and social media in Alberta.The Government of Alberta announced on Monday, June 17, 2024 that it would ba...
Jun 18, 2024
Union contract offers 'insulting,' says AUPE at Lethbridge town hall
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) is bringing attention to what it feels is a lack of effort to get unionized workers fair deals.More than 82,000 AUPE members are in op...
Jun 18, 2024