Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Lethbridge doctor appointed Alberta's new chief medical officer of health
Her name should be familiar to most who have worked in healthcare in Alberta's South Zone over the last several years.Dr. Vivien Suttorp has been selected as Alberta's new, permanent Chief Medical Off...
Dec 18, 2025

Winter storm warning issued for southern Alberta
Another weather alert has been issued for the region.Environment Canada issued a "yellow" winter storm warning for nearly all of southern Alberta on Wednesday, Dec. 17.They say there have wind gusts b...
Dec 17, 2025

LPS responding to multi-vehicle collision on Hwy 3
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is on scene at a multi-vehicle collision.The announcement from LPS was made at around 2:25 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17.The collision occurred in the westbound lanes ...
Dec 17, 2025

Save on your property taxes by prepaying
The City of Lethbridge is reminding property owners about how they can save some money on their taxes.Those who make prepayments towards their 2026 property taxes in January or February will see a dis...
Dec 17, 2025

Lethbridge County reflects on successful 2025, path forward
Lethbridge County is looking back on 2025 as a year of meaningful progress, community-focused innovation, and strong collaboration.Reeve Tory Campbell describes it as a "year of smart, steady progress...
Dec 17, 2025

'Damaging winds' up to 130 km/hr Wednesday in part of southern Alberta
Environment Canada has issued an "orange" wind warning for a portion of southern Alberta.Orange weather alerts mean that: Severe weather is likely to cause significant damage, disruption, or health im...
Dec 16, 2025

New committees to allow better public & council involvement
The City of Lethbridge is looking to replace its committee structure.Members of city council voted 7-2 on Tuesday to replace most of the current Standing Policy Committees (SPCs) with Community Issues...
Dec 16, 2025

Don't feed wild birds, urges City of Lethbridge
Officials with the City of Lethbridge say people are actually doing more harm than good by feeding wild birds.Erin McIlwraith, Parks Operations Coordinator, says they have received several reports thi...
Dec 16, 2025

Phase one of Crowsnest Trail Pathway now open
Pedestrians travelling near a busy roadway in Lethbridge now have a safer way get by.The City of Lethbridge says the first phase of the Crowsnest Trail Pathway is now complete and open for public use....
Dec 16, 2025

Lethbridge Polytechnic publishes research on recreation for seniors with dementia
Two people at Lethbridge Polytechnic are hoping to provide better guidance on providing seniors with moderate dementia with appropriate levels of exercise and activity.Research was conducted by Rena W...
Dec 16, 2025