Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Alberta government providing funds to cover policing costs in Coaldale
COALDALE, AB - The government of Alberta is giving Coaldale an annual grant to cover the costs of local policing.Since 2016, Coaldale has had a contract with the federal government for local policing....
Apr 11, 2024
Mischief trial hears Mounties tried to convince Alberta border protesters to quit
LETHBRIDGE, AB - An RCMP officer has described the tenuous, and often fraught, relationship police forged with protesters as they tried to end the COVID-era border blockade in Coutts, Alta. Sgt. Greg ...
Apr 11, 2024
Foundation advocates for stand-alone hospice care centre in southern Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A hospice care centre is needed in the Lethbridge region.That's according to the Guided Journeys Foundation. Celeste Ment is a retired nurse and a director for the Lethbridge-based no...
Apr 11, 2024
Raymond RCMP investigating "suspicious occurrence" involving child
RAYMOND, AB - The RCMP is looking to identify a man who was reportedly involved in what they are calling a suspicious occurrence.At approximately 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, the Raymond RCMP ...
Apr 10, 2024
Palliser School Division faculty votes in favour of settlement, avoiding strike
The Palliser School Division will not be going on strike. At a virtual meeting held in the evening of Monday, April 8, 2024, teachers voted 64 per cent in favour of a mediator's recommended terms of s...
Apr 10, 2024
Researchers studying recovery of Waterton plant life post-2017 Kenow wildfire
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The 2017 Kenow wildfire left a major mark on Waterton Lakes National Park. Researchers at the University of Lethbridge (U of L) have been monitoring plant life at the park to see how ...
Apr 10, 2024
#SlowYourRoll campaign shining a light on safe driving
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Spring is here and the #SlowYourRoll signs are out.The campaign aims to encourage people to slow down while driving, watch for pedestrians and just be aware of their general surroundi...
Apr 10, 2024
Mountie testifies on conversations with accused at Coutts border blockade trial
LETHBRIDGE, AB - An RCMP officer testified Tuesday, April 9, 2024, that it was difficult to find anyone in charge in the early days of the COVID-era border blockade at Coutts two years ago.Sgt. Greg T...
Apr 10, 2024
Funds announced to expand dual credit programs in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - High school students in Alberta will soon have more options to learn as they transition to post-secondary education.The Government of Alberta has announced $4.45 million to expand dua...
Apr 10, 2024
YMCA partners with Lethbridge volleyball team for fundraiser
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A local volleyball team is looking to spin its way to nationals.The YMCA of Lethbridge has partnered with the ACE U14 girls volleyball team for a joint fundraiser.The fundraiser is a ...
Apr 10, 2024