Lethbridge and Area

Foxtail barley can be dangerous for dogs, warns City of Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Foxtail barley is reportedly becoming more and more of an issue in Lethbridge.The City of Lethbridge says there has been a spike in the plant growing in various grassy areas.While cre...

Jul 19, 2024

Accused in Coutts blockade trial feared food shortages, questioned COVID-19 vaccine

One of two men accused of conspiring to kill police at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., says he was worried about government overreach, food shortages and the COVID-19 vaccine. Chris Carbert bega...

Jul 19, 2024

Fatal accident reported at McCain Foods construction site

COALDALE, AB - A construction worker has died following an accident just east of Coaldale.Details on what exactly happened are sparse, but it occurred at the construction site of the McCain Foods expa...

Jul 19, 2024

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of southern Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Intense thunderstorms could develop Thursday afternoon, July 18.Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for some areas in southern Alberta, including Lethbridge, Coa...

Jul 18, 2024

Lethbridge-born racquetball athlete gets spot on National Team

On July 17, Racquetball Canada announced their official roster for their national teams for the 2024-2025 season. On the men's elite team is Lethbridge-born Coby Iwaasa. The 28-year-old is the current...

Jul 18, 2024

RCMP investigating fatal collision in Crowsnest Pass

LUNDBRECK, AB - The RCMP says one person was killed in a collision Wednesday evening.Officers were called to an area of Highway 3 near Range Road 25 just west of Lundbreck at approximately 7:43 p.m. o...

Jul 18, 2024

Woods Homes collecting items to protect homeless youths from extreme heat

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Much of southern Alberta remains under a heat warning, and a local group is reminding the public that extreme heat impacts the unhoused population the most.Wood's Homes CEO Bjorn Joha...

Jul 18, 2024

Lethbridge adds 27 physicians over the last year

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new report shows that doctors are indeed coming to Alberta, including Lethbridge.The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) has released its report on Physician Resour...

Jul 17, 2024

Nominate your Mighty Neighbour initiative is back for the summer

The City of Lethbridge is once again celebrating the unsung heroes of the community with the Mighty Neighbour Initiative. This time, it's the Super Summer Edition.The city deemed the Winter Warrior Ed...

Jul 17, 2024

Nominations open for Lethbridge Business Awards

LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you know a truly exceptional business in Lethbridge, you can ensure they get the recognition they deserve.The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for its 2024 Let...

Jul 17, 2024