Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

RCMP charge six in investigation into scams
Multiple people are facing charges following an RCMP investigation into multiple scams.The RCMP's Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (SAD CRU), in partnership with Raymond RCMP and the Wes...
Apr 17, 2024

RCMP arrest man following stolen vehicle investigation
VULCAN, AB - A man has been arrested following an RCMP investigation into stolen vehicles in Vulcan.On April 7, 2024, Vulcan RCMP responded to a complaint of a stolen vehicle at a property in rural Vu...
Apr 17, 2024

Henry Armstrong Award back for third year to support Indigenous artists
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Henry Armstrong Award, which aims to support Canadian Indigenous musicians, is returning for its third iteration.The award is in the form of a $10,000 bursary and a 12-month mento...
Apr 17, 2024

Lethbridge Police charge Vermilion man in connection with grandparent scam
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A central Alberta man has been charged by the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS).The LPS says on April 15, 2024, members of the Crime Suppression Team responded to a report of fraud afte...
Apr 17, 2024

RCMP investigating serious collision north of Coaldale
COALDALE, AB - UPDATE: One killed in collision near CoaldaleOriginal Story:Officers are on scene of what they describe as a "serious motor vehicle collision."The Coaldale RCMP says it occurred on High...
Apr 17, 2024

U of L receives $500,000 for environmental research
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Researchers at the University of Lethbridge (U of L) will use half a million dollars for a series of new studies.Environment Minister Rebecca Shulz says the Government of Alberta will...
Apr 17, 2024

Trio found guilty of mischief for roles in 2022 border blockade at Coutts
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Three men accused by the Crown of helping lead and coordinate the COVID-19 protest blockade at Coutts, Alta., in 2022 have been found guilty of mischief. Jurors deliberated for three ...
Apr 17, 2024

Lethbridge MP not impressed with federal budget
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The latest budget from the federal government has been presented, and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Lethbridge is not impressed.It projects $535 billion in total spending for the ...
Apr 16, 2024

Lethbridge mayor issues statement on federal budget
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Reactions are starting to come in on the latest federal budget.Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland presented the budget on Tuesday.READ MORE: Some of the key highlights from the Libera...
Apr 16, 2024

Lethbridge College advisor receives Ducks Unlimited Canada volunteer award
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Kerry Edwards did not get involved with Ducks Unlimited (DU) Canada for the accolades, but he is receiving recognition for his work.Edwards is the faculty advisor of the DU student ch...
Apr 16, 2024