Lethbridge and Area

Federal Court allows review of Crowsnest Pass coal mine that was denied by panel

BLAIRMORE, AB - A Federal Court ruling Tuesday has thrown out a decision from federal Environmental Minister Steven Guilbeault denying a permit for an open-pit coal mine in the Alberta Rockies.The rul...

Feb 14, 2024

Funding secured by Lethbridge City Council for new safety program

LETHBRIDGE, AB - City council in Lethbridge continues to prioritize community safety.On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, council unanimously approved $200,000 in provincial grant funding aimed at increasin...

Feb 13, 2024

Lethbridge's Whitney Block given historic designation by council

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge City Council has named a new Municipal Historic Resource in the city.The three-storey Whitney Block, located at 411 3 Avenue South, has been designated as the 30th Municipa...

Feb 13, 2024

Lethbridge to continue micro-mobility following Neuron e-scooter success

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Whether it is with the same company or not, people in Lethbridge will be able to continue using e-scooters and e-bikes.At its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, council vo...

Feb 13, 2024

Additional cash seized in connection to $1 million drug bust in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) has announced the seizure of additional items in Lethbridge.In December 2022, the agency confiscated more than $1 million worth of dr...

Feb 13, 2024

Snowfall warning in effect for parts of southwestern Alberta

CROWSNEST PASS, AB - The winter season is far from over in southern Alberta.Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for some areas in the southwestern portion of the province. A warning is on...

Feb 13, 2024

Fort Macleod town councillor announces resignation

FORT MACLEOD, AB - A member of town council in Fort Macleod is stepping down.Marco Van Huigenbois made the announcement at council's meeting on Monday, February 12, 2024."In the near future, I face si...

Feb 13, 2024

Southern Alberta woman ineligible for parole for 12 years following murder conviction

MEDICINE HAT, AB - Deborah Belyea, convicted of second-degree murder in the death of her husband and former Cypress County councillor Alfred Belyea, will be ineligible for parole for 12 years.The 71-y...

Feb 12, 2024

Lethbridge Airport to host first annual YQL Aviation Day

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Officials are set to showcase what the Lethbridge Airport and the aviation industry have to offer.The Airport, in collaboration with CAREERS: The Next Generation, has announced the in...

Feb 12, 2024

University of Lethbridge hosting International Women's Day conference

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) is hosting its inaugural conference for International Women's Day.The conference, which takes place on March 13, 2024, will have keynote presenta...

Feb 12, 2024