Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Sketch of Lethbridge robbery suspect released
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has released a composite sketch of a man wanted in connection with a robbery.On November 12, 2023 just after midnight, LPS responded to a report of...
Feb 06, 2024

Shannon Phillips to co-chair Kathleen Ganley's NDP leadership campaign
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The MLA for Lethbridge-West is not seeking to become the new leader of the Alberta NDP, but will play a role in the leadership race.The assistant for Shannon Phillips confirmed to LNN...
Feb 06, 2024

Applications open to join Lethbridge MP's Youth Advisory Board
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Youths in the community are invited to apply for Rachael Thomas' Youth Advisory Board (YAB).The Member of Parliament for Lethbridge will put together a group of eight people aged 16 t...
Feb 06, 2024

No injuries in train derailment near Brooks
BROOKS, AB - A train derailment occurred Monday afternoon, February 5, 2024, southeast of Brooks.A section of Highway 1A was closed for several hours but has since reopened.Linsey Hafso was driving be...
Feb 06, 2024

Corteva Agriscience donating $30K towards MPE Link Pathway project
LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - A pathway project connecting Coaldale and Lethbridge has received a donation from a large agricultural company.The MPE Link Pathway is a 15-kilometre bike path connecting the t...
Feb 06, 2024

Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation appoints new CEO
LETHBRIDGE, AB - As the annual Care From the Heart Day Radio-a-thon nears, the Chinook Regional Hospital (CRH) Foundation has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).Crystal...
Feb 05, 2024

Police chief discusses crime stats in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has provided statistics on trends in crime for this past year. LPS Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh spoke at the January 31, 2024, Lethbridge Police Commiss...
Feb 05, 2024

Piikani Nation RCMP arrest man in drug trafficking investigation
PIIKANI NATION, AB - A man is facing charges following an investigation into drug trafficking on the Piikani Nation.On February 1, 2024, Piikani Nation RCMP received a report of a suspected drug trans...
Feb 03, 2024

Rally in support of trans youth held at Lethbridge City Hall
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A rally in support of transgender youth was held in the city on Saturday, February 3, 2024.Beginning around 2:00 p.m., dozens of supporters made their way to Lethbridge City Hall for ...
Feb 03, 2024

Lethbridge toppled 93-year-old heat record Thursday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It has been nearly a full century since Lethbridge had a February 1 that was over 16 degrees Celsius.Environment Canada said 27 communities in Alberta set new daily maximum temperatur...
Feb 02, 2024