Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Siksika Nation residents charged in connection with alleged robbery
GLEICHEN, AB - The RCMP in southern Alberta has charged two Siksika Nation residents in connection with an alleged armed robbery.On November 27, 2023, the Gleichen RCMP responded to a report of an arm...
Dec 14, 2023
Pronghorn Athletics launches awareness campaign for memorial scholarship fund
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge's (U of L) Pronghorn Athletics has launched an awareness campaign for the Deb Steacy Academic All-Canadian Scholarship Fund.The scholarship honours the me...
Dec 14, 2023
Two southern Albertans charged after allegedly sexually exploiting child
Warning: This story may contain information that may be disturbing to some.LETHBRIDGE, AB - Charges have been laid against two people in connection to sex-related offences involving a youth.The Albert...
Dec 14, 2023
Alberta cities rank favourably in National Rent Report
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new report has found that most of Alberta's larger communities are relatively affordable when it comes to rent, at least when compared to other Canadian cities.Rentals.ca and Urbana...
Dec 14, 2023
As viral illnesses surge, pressure starts to build on southern Alberta hospitals
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A surge of viral illnesses are putting strain on hospitals over capacity and understaffed in Alberta's big cities that, left unattended, could bring consistently longer wait times t...
Dec 14, 2023
'Shaken our whole community': 64-year-old man charged with sexual assault of assisted living facility residents
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A man who was employed at an assisted living facility in Medicine Hat is accused of sexually assaulting four residents.The Medicine Hat Police Service said Wednesday that 64-year-ol...
Dec 14, 2023
Case of alleged Lethbridge high school locker room assault to return to court in January
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The case of four members of an Alberta high school football team charged with the sexual assault of a teammate this fall has been adjourned until next month as defence lawyers await a...
Dec 14, 2023
Palliser School Division announces name for new Coaldale school
COALDALE, AB - A name has been chosen for a school set to open in Coaldale.Palliser School Division's (PSD) Board of Trustees has officially chosen 'Coaldale Prairie Winds Secondary' as the name for t...
Dec 13, 2023
Lethbridge residents encouraged to prepay property taxes for 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Property owners in Lethbridge can make prepayments towards their 2024 property taxes in January and February. The City of Lethbridge said this will result in a discount when the 2024 ...
Dec 13, 2023
Chamber of Commerce letter calls for more transparency from local organizations
UPDATE - December 14, 2023 LETHBRIDGE, AB - In a notice issued on December 13, 2023, the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce thanked Lethbridge City Council, as well as Lethbridge & District Exhibition...
Dec 13, 2023