Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Two southern Alberta projects receive funding from Historical Society of Alberta
The Historical Society of Alberta has given funds to two projects in Southern Alberta.In 2023, the Historical Society of Alberta (HSA) developed a grants program aimed at advancing the understanding o...
Jun 18, 2024

Fire ban lifted for Lethbridge River Valley
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The outdoor fire pits in the coulees can be used once again.The ban was enacted earlier this month due to high temperatures and winds, but recent rainfall and cooler weather has signi...
Jun 17, 2024

Duane Kesler named Whoop-Up Days Parade Marshal
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge & District Exhibition has announced who will be at the helm of this summer's parade.Duane Kesler will serve as the Honourary Parade Marshall. Kesler is a third-gene...
Jun 17, 2024

City of Lethbridge announces National Indigenous Peoples Day activities
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, 2024.Starting at 10 a.m., the community is invited to attend the inaugural flag raising of the Mtis f...
Jun 17, 2024

U of L receives $2.6 million for research projects
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A total of 14 research projects at the University of Lethbridge (U of L) have been funded.The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has announced funding...
Jun 17, 2024

Grants to enhance supports for elder abuse victims in southern Alberta
The Government of Alberta has announced funding that it hopes will help to keep seniors safe.In partnership with the Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council (AEAAC), the province will give $10,000 each ...
Jun 17, 2024

Crowsnest Pass RCMP charge two with property offenses
CROWSNEST PASS, AB - Crowsnest Pass RCMP have charged two people with stolen property offenses.On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, police were called to a collision on Highway 22. Responding officers discovere...
Jun 17, 2024

Crews respond to garage and vehicle fire in south Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Nobody was hurt in a fire on the south side this past weekend.Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services was called to a home on the 3000 block of 5 Avenue South at 6:48 a.m. on Saturday,...
Jun 17, 2024

Trial resumes for two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at Coutts blockade
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The trial of two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at the 2022 blockade at Coutts, Alta., resumes today.Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert are on trial in Court of King's B...
Jun 17, 2024

Lethbridge Police Tactical Team celebrates 50th anniversary
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Tactical Team on the weekend.The unit was created in 1974 when Chief Ralph Michelson authorized the creation...
Jun 17, 2024