Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
U of L student publishes vaccine purity study in major journal
The University of Lethbridge (U of L) is celebrating a big accomplishment for one of its undergraduate students.A study into vaccine development, led by Sophia Bird, has been published in Advanced Fun...
Jan 20, 2026 Sophia Bird, a U of L biochemistry undergraduate student, has had her work published in a major journal. (Image Credit: University of Lethbridge)
City of Lethbridge launches snow clearing survey
The City of Lethbridge wants to know what you think about its snowplowing efforts.It has launched an online survey to gather feedback on things like plowing snow and ice to the right side of roads, th...
Jan 20, 2026 A City of Lethbridge snowplow. (Image Credit: City of Lethbridge)
A 46-year-old Brooks man, charged with human trafficking and other offences
A 46-year-old man from Brooks has been arrested and charged with human trafficking and other offences. Brooks RCMP say the offences stem from five years of allegations. Mounties began the investigatio...
Jan 20, 2026 A 46-year-old man, Chad Jensen from Brooks, has been arrested and charged with human trafficking and other offences. (Image Credit: Brooks RCMP)
Raymond man reported missing
The RCMP is asking for your help in locating a missing person.They say Paul Frank Jamieson, 46, was last seen in Raymond on Dec. 27, 2025.There is concern for his well-being.The RCMP believes that he ...
Jan 20, 2026 Paul Frank Jamieson, 46, of Raymond, has been reported missing. Note: The RCMP had originally supplied a different photo. (Image Credit: Raymond RCMP)
Heather McPherson seeking to become Alberta's first federal NDP leader
A candidate in the federal NDP leadership race believes that she has what it takes to restore the party's strength.Heather McPherson has been the MP for Edmonton-Strathcona since 2019 as a member of t...
Jan 20, 2026 Heather McPherson is running to become the new leader of the federal NDP. She is shown during an interview in Lethbridge on Jan. 20, 2026. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Alberta's emergency room doctors present front-line horror stories of preventable deaths
Alberta's emergency room doctors are presenting front-line horror stories of preventable deaths, in what one doctor describes as quote "death zones." Doctor Paul Parks of Medicine Hat, president-elect...
Jan 20, 2026 Photo of Dr. Paul Parks during an interview in August 2024. (Image Credit: CHAT News Today)
City asks residents to report encampments to reduce fire risk
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES), Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) and the City of Lethbridge's Community Social Development (CSD) department are reminding residents that reporting encampm...
Jan 19, 2026 (Image Credit: City of Lethbridge)
Cleanfarms' Great Twine Round-Up returns for 2026
Cleanfarms has announced its Great Twine Round-Up contest has been renewed for 2026, and local clubs can once again win one of four $3,000 cash prizes.The program encourages farmers and ranchers to ro...
Jan 19, 2026 Cleanfarms has announced its Great Twine Round-Up contest is returning for 2026. (Image Credit: (Cleanfarms/provided))
Police release composite sketch of sexual assault suspect
Lethbridge Police are releasing a composite sketch of a suspect in connection with a sexual assault, and are asking anyone who recognizes the male to come forward. On Aug. 20, 2025, police responded t...
Jan 19, 2026 Lethbridge Sexual Assault Suspect (Image Credit: Lethbridge Police)
Two drivers charged in separate, suspected impaired driving collisions
Lethbridge Police have charged two males with impaired driving offences following two, unrelated collisions during the early morning hours Sunday. On Jan. 18, just before 12:30 a.m., police and EMS re...
Jan 19, 2026