Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Two Lethbridge residential fires under investigation
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two residential fires in Lethbridge are under investigation.The first occurred just after 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 23 in the 2000 block of 7 Avenue North. Crews searched the home, and...
Aug 26, 2024

Sentencing hearing on mischief, weapons charges begins for Coutts protesters
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A sentencing hearing is scheduled to begin today for two men convicted of mischief at the 2022 border blockade near Coutts, Alta.Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert were found not guil...
Aug 26, 2024

Lethbridge woman wins $1 million lottery jackpot
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Western Canadian Lottery Corporation (WCLC) has announced a local jackpot winner.Rebecca Robbins of Lethbridge won $1 million in the July 3, 2024, Gold Ball Draw from LOTTO 6/49.S...
Aug 23, 2024

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Southern Alberta
Southern Alberta is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch on Friday, August 23. Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of prod...
Aug 23, 2024

Fort MacLeod Emergency Department set for short closure
FORT MACLEOD, AB - The Emergency Department (ED) at the Fort Macleod Health Centre is set to temporarily close.Alberta Health Services says the ED will be closed from 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 23, 2...
Aug 23, 2024

Top Alberta Court allows appeal of coal miner's exploration applications in Crowsnest Pass
CROWSNEST PASS, AB - Alberta's top court has allowed a southwestern ranching community to appeal the provincial energy regulator's decision to accept applications to explore for coal in the Rocky Moun...
Aug 23, 2024

Trial dates set in multi-million dollar drug smuggling case in southern Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Calgary man will stand trial next spring after allegedly trying to bring a significant quantity of drugs across the border.Appearing in the Lethbridge Court of Justice earlier this ...
Aug 23, 2024

Lethbridge police looking for man wanted on warrants
LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE: The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says it has arrested Trotter. They are thanking the public for their assistance. Original Story: Lethbridge Police are asking for the publi...
Aug 22, 2024

Whoop-Up Days in full swing at Lethbridge & District Exhibition
Whoop-Up Days 2024 in its third day on Thursday, August 22 at the Lethbridge & District Exhibition.Among the attractions operating at the grounds is the Lethbridge Pro Rodeo, which begins today, a...
Aug 22, 2024

North Lethbridge drug house shut for second time this year
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Sheriffs have returned to a home in the city where crimes are known to have been committed.The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) Unit has obtained a court order ...
Aug 22, 2024