Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

'I was terrified': Coutts protester says he fled after arrival of RCMP and helicopter
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A protester at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., described in court Tuesday a police presence so overwhelming and intimidating that he decided to go home early. "I observed the he...
Jul 16, 2024

LPS seeking man wanted on warrants
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for help in locating a wanted man.They say Royer Sopal Caldera, 21, has numerous outstanding warrants.He is wanted for making/possessing ...
Jul 16, 2024

Lethbridge Polytechnic to offer new and changed programs
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Polytechnic will offer new programs in the upcoming years. On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the school announced that it will be offering its own Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) pro...
Jul 16, 2024

Southern Alberta heat warning in effect again
Heat warnings have been issued for parts of Southern Alberta once again. While just days ago the heat warnings in communities such as Lethbridge, Taber, Cardston, and Claresholm were lifted, as of Tue...
Jul 16, 2024

Three Agri-Food scholarship open to Lethbridge post-secondary students
LETHBRIDGE, AB - An Agri-Food Scholarship in Southern Alberta is returning for 2024.SouthGrow Regional Initiative is bringing back the Agrifood Futures Scholarship Program. This year, the program has ...
Jul 16, 2024

Country artist recalls singing about "Freedom" at Coutts blockade, court hears
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The COVID-19 blockade at Coutts, Alta., drew on support from a cross-section of people, including a country musician who jumped at the chance to perform "Freedom" at the barricade, a ...
Jul 16, 2024

LPS kept busy during Street Machine Weekend
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Between a classic vehicle convention and the arrival of the Hells Angels, the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) had its hands full this past weekend.The LPS says it monitored both the a...
Jul 15, 2024

City of Lethbridge using AI to reduce waste contamination
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new pilot project in Lethbridge aims to ensure more of your waste goes to the correct place.The City of Lethbridge, in partnership with Prairie Robotics, has equipped one recycling ...
Jul 15, 2024

Lethbridge pursuing Memorial Cup bid
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is pursing a bid for the 2026 Memorial Cup. The City's economic and finance standing policy committee (SPC) gave approval to the bid at the meeting on Thursday,...
Jul 15, 2024

Lethbridge Police investigating after bullet strikes window of residence
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is investigating an incident where a window at a residence was hit by a bullet.On Friday, July 12, 2024 at around 10:30 a.m., police responded to a...
Jul 13, 2024