Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Alberta man acquitted of alleged underaged sex assault in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A man from Calgary is not being convicted of alleged sex-related offences.Ziyaad Noor, 39, of Calgary, wrapped up a week-long trial in the Lethbridge Court of King's Bench last week.H...
Feb 21, 2024

Green Shirt Day initiative underway for 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Green Shirt Day returns for its sixth year in 2024.The Canada-wide event was created in the wake of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash in Saskatchewan in 2018, and encourages people to be...
Feb 21, 2024

Technology in agriculture to be highlighted at 2024 Ag Expo
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Technological advancements in agriculture will be highlighted next week at the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre in Lethbridge. Lethbridge & District Exhibition hosts the annual Ag...
Feb 21, 2024

Coalhurst launches new Community Grant Program
COALHURST, AB - A new grant program has been launched by the Town of Coalhurst.Two funding streams are available through the Community Grant Program:Neighbourhood Connections Micro-grants: These grant...
Feb 21, 2024

Alberta has youngest population in Canada
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The younger generations continue to make up larger portions of the population.Statistics Canada has reported that, for the first time on a national basis as of July 2023, Millennials ...
Feb 21, 2024

One person taken to hospital following north Lethbridge fire
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) responded to an incident at a north side home Wednesday morning. In total, 13 crew members responded to a residence along the 400 block o...
Feb 21, 2024

Lethbridge resident killed in Highway 23 collision
CLARESHOLM, AB - The RCMP has confirmed that a Lethbridge resident was killed in a collision on Highway 23 Tuesday night.On February 20, 2024, at 4:45 p.m., the Claresholm RCMP responded to a report o...
Feb 21, 2024

Lethbridge Military Museum honouring Lethbridge Highlanders veteran William Frame
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Military Museum has erected a new temporary display.The display, titled William Frame Citizen Soldier honours William Frame, a soldier who served in the Lethbridge High...
Feb 20, 2024

Southern Albertans win 44 medals in Alberta Winter Games
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Southern Alberta had an impressive showing at this past weekend's Alberta Winter Games.More than 4,000 athletes aged 11 to 16, along with their coaches and family members, competed in...
Feb 20, 2024

Special Hurricanes jerseys to raise money for Lethbridge Firefighters Charities
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes and Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) are teaming up for a fun night of hockey and fundraising.On Friday, February 23, 2024, the Canes will host ...
Feb 20, 2024