Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Lower water allocations likely in parts of southern Alberta this summer
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Although there have been slight improvements in recent weeks, officials say we are still looking at a pretty dry summer.The St. Mary's River Irrigation District (SMRID) says the lates...
Mar 18, 2024

Pincher Creek broke 119-year-old heat record Sunday
CLARESHOLM, AB - Even though spring is not set to start until Tuesday, it sure felt like spring this past weekend.Environment Canada says Sunday was the warmest March 17 on record in 21 communities th...
Mar 18, 2024

Alberta NDP leadership debate to be held in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents of Lethbridge will have the chance to hear directly from those looking ot lead one of Alberta's largest political parties.The Alberta NDP has announced the dates for four up...
Mar 18, 2024

Coaldale/Picture Butte RCMP charge six with drug offences
COALDALE, AB - Six people have been charged with drug offenses following an RCMP investigation in Coaldale and Picture Butte.On February 19, 2024, Coaldale/Picture Butte RCMP entered into a stolen pro...
Mar 15, 2024

NDP leadership hopeful Kathleen Ganley speaks with Lethbridge residents
LETHBRIDGE, AB - One of the several people looking to lead the Alberta NDP will try to make her case to the people of Lethbridge.Kathleen Ganley is set to host a town hall meeting in the city on Frida...
Mar 15, 2024

Outdoor dog run opens at Lethbridge Animal Shelter
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Dogs at the city's animal shelter now have a new outdoor play area.The Lethbridge Animal Shelter has opened a 420-square-metre fenced dog run.Director of Services for Community Animal...
Mar 15, 2024

Lethbridge man charged in RCMP firearms investigation
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge man has been charged following an RCMP firearms investigation. On Feb. 27, 2024, Strathmore RCMP received a complaint in relation to firearms offences occurring in rural ...
Mar 15, 2024

Police in Lethbridge launch operation to target downtown crime and disorder
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has started an ongoing operation.It began on March 13, 2024 and will last throughout the year, targeting crime and social disorder in the downtown ...
Mar 15, 2024

Taste and odour of residential water in Lethbridge impacted due to spring run-off
LETHBRIDGE, AB - You might notice a bit of a funky smell or flavour to your water over the next few weeks. The City of Lethbridge says its water treatment plant has recently had to increase chlorine d...
Mar 15, 2024

Home, Garden and Leisure Show underway in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre is bustling as the host venue for the Southern Alberta Home, Garden and Leisure Show.The event, co-presented by BILD - Lethbridge Region and Meibel ...
Mar 15, 2024