Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Alberta's unemployment rate rises to 7% in April as population grows
Even as more people are finding work in Alberta, the unemployment rate continues to rise.Statistics Canada has released its Labour Force Survey for April 2024, saying the provincial unemployment rate ...
May 10, 2024

Recipients of spring 2024 Community Capital Project Grant announced
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The first group of recipients of Community Capital Project Grant (CCPG) have been unveiled.The City of Lethbridge says priority for the grants go to projects that promote inclusive, d...
May 09, 2024

Training underway for latest Lethbridge Fire and EMS recruits
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's training time for firefighter and EMS recruits.Members of the latest recruitment class for Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) are working hard toward their careers as ...
May 09, 2024

Lethbridge man sentenced to four years for aggravated assault
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A man from Lethbridge will spend the next four years behind bars.During a recent appearance in the Lethbridge Court of Justice, a 61-year-old man learned his fate.The Lethbridge Polic...
May 09, 2024

City of Lethbridge sets goal to reduce water use by 20% by 2030
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge has announced an ambitious new plan to lessen how much water it uses.The municipality has unveiled its Water Conservation Plan and Strategy. In response to pote...
May 09, 2024

Economic Development Lethbridge highlights partnership with cross-border group
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL) is hosting an organization from across the border this week.EDL has been touring members of the Great Falls Development Alliance (GFDA) around so...
May 09, 2024

Hurricanes trade Wilke to Rebels for draft picks
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes have traded forward Trae Wilke to the Red Deer Rebels.In exchange, the Hurricanes received the 84th overall pick in the 2024 Western Hockey League Draft, alo...
May 09, 2024

Lethbridge Police seeking theft suspects
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for the public's help in locating two people who are accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise.On Tuesday, April 30, ...
May 09, 2024

Seven Medicine Hat businesses hit by vandalism Tuesday night, police seek suspect
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Blowers and Grafton was one of seven businesses in Medicine Hat's south end damaged by who police say was the same suspect.Windows were broken on several vehicles and a phone box wa...
May 09, 2024

Whoop-Up Days returns for 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Whoop-Up Days is back in Lethbridge for 2024, with some new and some familiar attractions.The event returns to the Lethbridge & District Exhibition (LDE) from August 20-24. Among ...
May 08, 2024