Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Coalhurst Youth DO Crew preparing emergency food hampers for families in need
COALHURST, AB - A group of youths in Coalhurst are giving back to their community.The Coalhurst DO Crew, operated through Family & Community Support Services (FCSS), has been awarded $1,800 from t...
Jul 09, 2024

Heat records set across Alberta Monday
New heat records were set in 14 communities across the province.Environment Canada says, on Monday, July 8, 2024, Wainwright in east-central Alberta got the hottest at 32.7 degrees Celsius.The Grande ...
Jul 09, 2024

Lethbridge leads medal count as Southern Alberta Summer Games wrap up in Coaldale
COALDALE, AB - The Southern Alberta Summer Games wrapped up this weekend in Coaldale.This was the first time the event has been held in four years.The City of Lethbridge lead the way in the medal coun...
Jul 09, 2024

Crews completing bridge maintenance and cleaning on Stafford Drive
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Bridge maintenance and cleaning on Stafford Drive Bridge begins today, July 9, 2024.Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane on Tuesday, July 9, and the southbound traffic will ...
Jul 09, 2024

Suspect wanted following shooting in Brocket
BROCKET, AB - The RCMP is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect.At approximately 7:20 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, the Piikani Nation RCMP received reports of shots being fired in the...
Jul 08, 2024

Lethbridge sending 11 to Paris Olympics
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Nearly one dozen people from Lethbridge will be involved in this year's summer Olympic Games.The Lethbridge Sport Council (LSC) says, even with a few sports having yet to announce the...
Jul 08, 2024

River valley fire ban in Lethbridge returns
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge says no fires are to be lit in the coulees.Effective immediately, they have issued a ban on all open fires in the river valley within city limits. "Conditions a...
Jul 08, 2024

Arson charges laid after fire destroys Cardston home
CARDSTON, AB - One person has been charged following a house fire in Cardston.The RCMP says it occurred early in the morning on June 9.The home was completely destroyed.Following the initial investiga...
Jul 08, 2024

Alberta-wide heat warning to last all week
LETHBRIDGE, AB - High temperatures are expected in all Alberta communities this week.Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the entire province."Extremely hot temperatures are expected this ...
Jul 08, 2024

Taber-Warner MLA to promote Alberta's economy in western U.S.
One of southern Alberta's MLAs is set to travel to America to promote Alberta's economic priorities.Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter, along with Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland MLA Shane Getson, are travelling to...
Jul 05, 2024