Lethbridge and Area

Henry Armstrong Award back for third year to support Indigenous artists

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Henry Armstrong Award, which aims to support Canadian Indigenous musicians, is returning for its third iteration.The award is in the form of a $10,000 bursary and a 12-month mento...

Apr 17, 2024

Lethbridge Police charge Vermilion man in connection with grandparent scam

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A central Alberta man has been charged by the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS).The LPS says on April 15, 2024, members of the Crime Suppression Team responded to a report of fraud afte...

Olivia Thorington Apr 17, 2024

RCMP investigating serious collision north of Coaldale

COALDALE, AB - UPDATE: One killed in collision near CoaldaleOriginal Story:Officers are on scene of what they describe as a "serious motor vehicle collision."The Coaldale RCMP says it occurred on High...

Apr 17, 2024

U of L receives $500,000 for environmental research

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Researchers at the University of Lethbridge (U of L) will use half a million dollars for a series of new studies.Environment Minister Rebecca Shulz says the Government of Alberta will...

Apr 17, 2024

Trio found guilty of mischief for roles in 2022 border blockade at Coutts

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Three men accused by the Crown of helping lead and coordinate the COVID-19 protest blockade at Coutts, Alta., in 2022 have been found guilty of mischief. Jurors deliberated for three ...

Apr 17, 2024

Lethbridge MP not impressed with federal budget

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The latest budget from the federal government has been presented, and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Lethbridge is not impressed.It projects $535 billion in total spending for the ...

Apr 16, 2024

Lethbridge mayor issues statement on federal budget

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Reactions are starting to come in on the latest federal budget.Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland presented the budget on Tuesday.READ MORE: Some of the key highlights from the Libera...

Olivia Thorington Apr 16, 2024

Lethbridge College advisor receives Ducks Unlimited Canada volunteer award

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Kerry Edwards did not get involved with Ducks Unlimited (DU) Canada for the accolades, but he is receiving recognition for his work.Edwards is the faculty advisor of the DU student ch...

Olivia Thorington Apr 16, 2024

Kingpins or go-betweens? Jurors hear closing arguments in Coutts blockade trial

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Crown prosecutor making the case against three men charged with mischief at the Coutts, Alta., border blockade told jurors Tuesday they don't have to determine the accused were prot...

Olivia Thorington Apr 16, 2024 Alex Van Herk arrives at the courthouse in Lethbridge, Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Van Herk is one of three men accused of orchestrating the border shutdown at Coutts in 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Lethbridge College launches student-run magazine

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The first student-run literary magazine at Lethbridge College is being released this week.Ursa Minor is home to stories, poetry, photography and art created by students at the school....

Apr 16, 2024