Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Alberta's Child and Youth advocate lobbies for more data collection on homeless youth
Alberta's Child and Youth advocate would like to see more data collection by the Province as it relates to youth homelessness. Terri Pelton, in releasing a 40-page report Wednesday, said she found it ...
Jun 18, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime Xl 10401063.jpg)
Schedule for June 27th Warner Day event set
The final preparations are underway for this year's edition of Warner Day on June 27th.Amy Son with the Village says the day will include all kinds of activities for the entire family, beginning with ...
Jun 18, 2026 (Image Credit: Village of Warner)
UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watches ENDED
UPDATE: All Thunderstorm Watches have ENDED.On Tuesday, it was central and eastern Alberta that experienced thunderstorms, hail, heavy rain, and at least one unconfirmed tornado sighting.On Wednesday,...
Jun 17, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 150649905 © Pogrebkov | Dreamstime.com)
RCMP confirm a Brooks woman also died from last week's two-vehicle collision in Lethbridge County
Alberta RCMP have now confirmed a second person, a 42-year-old woman from Brooks, died in hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Lethbridge County last week.The incident, between a Volkswagen J...
Jun 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime Xl 35945460.jpg)
New board chair, vice-chair elected by Livingstone Range School Division trustees
Brad Toone is the Livingstone Range School Division's new board chair. Toone was chosen at this past Monday's organizational meeting and has been a trustee since 2013. Kathy Charchun was elected to th...
Jun 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Livingstone Range School Division)
Lethbridge Polytechnic recognizes June as Pride Month with raising of flag
To celebrate June as Pride Month, Lethbridge Polytechnic held a flag raising ceremony on campus Tuesday. The event was attended by students, staff and faculty, alumni, and members of the community.Pre...
Jun 17, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 20238351 © Chatursunil | Dreamstime.com)
Expect delays around Scenic Drive & Whoop-Up Drive as major construction begins
Get ready for some big gridlock around the area of Scenic Drive and Whoop-Up Drive in Lethbridge for at least the next five months.To start, upgrades are scheduled on the northbound and southbound lan...
Jun 17, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 5814055 © Nikolaev | Dreamstime.com)
Attracting, retaining physicians has become more of a concerted effort in recent years
The Associate Dean of the Southern Alberta Medical Program says the landscape has certainly changed when it comes to attracting and retaining physicians, especially in rural communities. Dr. Richard B...
Jun 17, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 34803387 © Rido | Dreamstime.com)
A Tornado warning was issued for Medicine Hat area on Tuesday afternoon
A Tornado warning has been removed for the Medicine Hat area after a system has moved through the area.A severe thunderstorm watch remained in place.At 3:52 p.m. Environment Canada meteorologists were...
Jun 16, 2026 (Image Credit: Alberta Emergency Alert (Screenshot))
Environment & Climate Change Canada issues Severe Thunderstorm Watch for southeastern Alberta
Environment & Climate Change Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for a large section of eastern and central Alberta, including Lethbridge. It warns that conditions are favourable for the...
Jun 16, 2026 (Image Credit: Environment & Climate Change Canada)