Lethbridge and Area

Strong turnout in Lethbridge for first Alberta NDP leadership debate

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It was a packed house at the Yates Memorial Theatre Thursday night.The Alberta NDP held its first leadership debate on April 25, 2024 at the Lethbridge venue.All five candidates parti...

Apr 26, 2024

Alberta NDP leadership candidates square off in debate in Lethbridge tonight

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The group of candidates vying to lead the Alberta NDP will be debating various topics Thursday night. An NDP leadership debate will be on from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Yates Memorial T...

Olivia Thorington Apr 25, 2024

Homicide investigation underway in Gleichen

Officers looking into what has been deemed a homicide in southern Alberta. The Gleichen RCMP says it was contacted by EMS at approximately 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Medical responders re...

Olivia Thorington Apr 25, 2024

Lethbridge swimmer Rachel Nicol announces end to storied career

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A highly successful Lethbridge swimmer has called it a career.Rachel Nicol spent 26 years of her life competing in swimming competitions. Nicol's family moved to Lethbridge from Regin...

Apr 25, 2024

Piikani RCMP seek man for alleged dangerous driving, near-miss with officer

PIIKANI, AB - UPDATE (Apr. 26 8:00 a.m.) The suspect who was wanted in this case has been arrested. The RCMP is thanking the public for their assistance.Original Story:The RCMP is asking for your help...

Apr 25, 2024

Pincher Creek clinic partners with local family to support students

PINCHER CREEK, AB - A family of local doctors has established two new awards at the University of Lethbridge (U of L).Drs. Beverly and Tracy Burton practise medicine in Pincher Creek, Alberta. Their m...

Joel Mendelson Apr 25, 2024

New charitable initiative to "transform scrap metal into hope"

LETHBRIDGE, AB - National Salvage has teamed with Wood's Homes for a new charitable initiative. The Lethbridge-based company is launching its 'Skip the Scale for Charity' project in May, which marks M...

Olivia Thorington Apr 24, 2024

Noah, Olivia continue reign as top baby names in Alberta in 2023

Alberta has released its two top baby names in the province for 2023.Noah was revealed as the most popular boys name in the province, while Olivia is the top girls name. This marks the fifth and 11th ...

Christian Oldale Apr 24, 2024

Theme announced for 2024 Whoop-Up Days Parade, applications open

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Whoop-Up Days parade is set to entertain Lethbridge on August 20, 2024. Applications are now open for those that want to participate in the parade, which serves as a kick-off to t...

Apr 24, 2024

Medicine Hat prepares for what could be its driest summer since 2001

MEDICINE HAT, AB - The summer of 2001 was the last time Medicine Hat saw a dry season comparable to the one expected this year, a city official said Tuesday.Jamie Garland, the director of environmenta...

Apr 24, 2024