Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Crews investigating train collision and derailment west of Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE (Feb. 12, 3:30 p.m.): Officials with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) have provided the following update on a train derailment Sunday.The company said eight cars derailed wh...
Feb 12, 2024

BILD Lethbridge announces Awards of Excellence winners
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The best home builders in Lethbridge have been celebrated.The Building Industry & Land Development Association (BILD) Lethbridge hosted its 25th annual Awards of Excellence in Hou...
Feb 09, 2024

U of L student develops recreation opportunities for vulnerable population
LETHBRIDGE, AB - February is Therapeutic Recreation Month, and a University of Lethbridge (U of L) student is helping out in the community.Tannis Chartier is a third-year student in the Therapeutic Re...
Feb 09, 2024

Re-Imagine Downton Activation grant awarded to 11 events in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Multiple events in Lethbridge are the recipients of the new Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant.Nearly $75,000 has been approved to support several events in 2024 as part of the firs...
Feb 09, 2024

Former southern Alberta teacher sentenced to three years for sexual exploitation of a student
Warning: This story contains details that may be difficult to read. Details on how to access help can be found at the bottom of the article.DUNMORE, AB - A former Dunmore high school teacher on Friday...
Feb 09, 2024

Lethbridge Police charge two after collisions cause serious injuries
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two people have been charged in separate, unrelated collisions that resulted in people being injured.Just before 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2024, the Lethbridge Police Service ...
Feb 09, 2024

Applications open for Lethbridge College-hosted hackathon
LETHBRIDGE, AB - This spring, high school students will be able to use their computer skills in a special type of provincial competition.The 'Hack and Seek: Alberta XR Career Quest' event is set for M...
Feb 09, 2024

Catholic Central football player to play at University of Calgary
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Catholic Central High School (CCH) student and offensive lineman Benaiah Amantea has signed a letter of intent to play football for the University of Calgary Dinos (U of C).The 6'8'' ...
Feb 09, 2024

Lethbridge unemployment rate rose to 5.3% in January
LETHBRIDGE, AB - There was a slight increase in the jobless numbers in the Lethbridge area this past month.Statistics Canada has released its labour force survey for January 2024.It said the unemploym...
Feb 09, 2024

Radio-a-Thon raises $569K for Chinook Regional Hospital
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The community came together in a big way to support local healthcare needs.The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (CRHF) held its 14th Annual Care from the Heart Day Radio-a-Thon on...
Feb 09, 2024