Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Theme announced for 2024 Whoop-Up Days Parade, applications open
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Whoop-Up Days parade is set to entertain Lethbridge on August 20, 2024. Applications are now open for those that want to participate in the parade, which serves as a kick-off to t...
Apr 24, 2024

Medicine Hat prepares for what could be its driest summer since 2001
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The summer of 2001 was the last time Medicine Hat saw a dry season comparable to the one expected this year, a city official said Tuesday.Jamie Garland, the director of environmenta...
Apr 24, 2024

Three charged in Pincher Creek following weapons call
PINCHER CREEK, AB - Three people have been charged following an alleged incident in southern Alberta this week.The Pincher Creek RCMP says during the morning hours of April 22, 2024, officers responde...
Apr 23, 2024

Hurricanes sign 2007-born forward Cameron Norrie
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes have signed 2007-born forward Cameron Norrie to a Western Hockey League (WHL) Scholarship and Development Agreement.Norrie was undrafted in the WHL Prospects...
Apr 23, 2024

Medicine Hat woman wins $2M on Western 6/49
Medicine Hat's Alison Shulson is ready to start a new chapter of her life thanks to a $2-million win on the March 13 draw for Western 6/49.She won with a ticket she purchased at a convenience store in...
Apr 23, 2024

Lethbridge Police seeking witnesses in assault investigation
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is investigating an alleged assault at an encampment site.On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, police responded to a report that three men confronted a 39-year-old man that ...
Apr 23, 2024

U of L asks for feedback on new strategic plan
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) is asking for input on its new comprehensive strategic plan.President and vice-chancellor Dr. Digvir Jayas says the plan will "help address the c...
Apr 23, 2024

Lethbridge gains 28 new physicians in one year
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A group overseeing doctors in Alberta is reporting progress with recruitment efforts.The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) says, as of March 31, 2024, there were 30...
Apr 23, 2024

Lethbridge County issues fire advisory
LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - Residents of Lethbridge County should be aware of changing burning regulations.The County has issued a fire advisory as of Monday, April 22, 2024."The risk for wildfire is incr...
Apr 22, 2024

Panthers capture silver at Volleyball Alberta provincials
EDMONTON, AB - A handful of southern Alberta volleyball teams hit the court in the provincial capital this weekend. Volleyball Alberta hosted its 2024 provincial championship tournament for 14U Girls ...
Apr 22, 2024