Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Year in Review - Bill Peters, Lethbridge Hurricanes head coach
LETHBRIDGE, AB - 2023 marked a year of change for the Lethbridge Hurricanes. After a first-round playoff sweep at the hands of the Moose Jaw Warriors in April, head coach Brent Kisio left the team to ...
Dec 27, 2023
Crews respond to multiple house fires in west Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE (Dec. 27, 2023) Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) responded to a multi-home fire on Boxing Day.LFES said it broke out on the afternoon of December 26, 2023, on the ...
Dec 26, 2023
Lethbridge Salvation Army exceeds fundraising goal
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The annual Christmas Kettle Campaign was a success for the Salvation Army in Lethbridge. It raised nearly $30,000 more than its fundraising goal.From November 23, 2023, until December...
Dec 23, 2023
Fire advisories issued for Lethbridge and Lethbridge County
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge and Lethbridge County have issued fire advisories due to the warm, dry and windy conditions.Those who have approved fire permits from the County do not need to ...
Dec 23, 2023
Streets Alive appeals stop order issued by City of Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The council chamber at Lethbridge City Hall was overcapacity as Streets Alive Mission attempted to appeal the stop order that was issued to them by the city. In November 2023, the sto...
Dec 22, 2023
Potential water reductions for local farms in 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB. - Producers in the St. Mary River Irrigation District are being advised that they may not receive their full allocation of water per acre for the 2024 irrigation season.In a letter to ...
Dec 22, 2023
Milk River Health Centre's Emergency Department set to temporarily close
UPDATE - December 23, 2023 - Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed an update to a temporary closure at the Milk River Health Centre Emergency Department (ED).Officials said some physician covera...
Dec 22, 2023
Lethbridge man wanted on multiple outstanding warrants located by police
UPDATE - December 23, 2023: The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has confirmed that Kevin Maurice Wright has been located and arrested.Original Story - December 22, 2023LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge ...
Dec 22, 2023
Year In Review: Blaine Hyggen, Mayor of Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge's mayor said he is proud of the work the city accomplished on social issues in 2023 but admits that there is a lot left to do.Hyggen spoke to Lethbridge News Now about the ...
Dec 22, 2023
Lethbridge County Council approves collaboration with City of Lethbridge and Lethbridge & District Exhibition
LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - Lethbridge County Council has approved a collaboration with the City of Lethbridge and Lethbridge and District Exhibition (LDE).The collaboration is pending a Memorandum of Und...
Dec 21, 2023