Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Snowfall warning in effect for parts of southwestern Alberta
CROWSNEST PASS, AB - The winter season is far from over in southern Alberta.Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for some areas in the southwestern portion of the province. A warning is on...
Feb 13, 2024

Fort Macleod town councillor announces resignation
FORT MACLEOD, AB - A member of town council in Fort Macleod is stepping down.Marco Van Huigenbois made the announcement at council's meeting on Monday, February 12, 2024."In the near future, I face si...
Feb 13, 2024

Southern Alberta woman ineligible for parole for 12 years following murder conviction
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Deborah Belyea, convicted of second-degree murder in the death of her husband and former Cypress County councillor Alfred Belyea, will be ineligible for parole for 12 years.The 71-y...
Feb 12, 2024

Lethbridge Airport to host first annual YQL Aviation Day
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Officials are set to showcase what the Lethbridge Airport and the aviation industry have to offer.The Airport, in collaboration with CAREERS: The Next Generation, has announced the in...
Feb 12, 2024

University of Lethbridge hosting International Women's Day conference
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) is hosting its inaugural conference for International Women's Day.The conference, which takes place on March 13, 2024, will have keynote presenta...
Feb 12, 2024

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