Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

New partnership announced between University of Lethbridge and Australia’s Bond University
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) has announced a new partnership with Bond University in Australia. The team-up will allow students in Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Management...
Nov 30, 2023

Medicine Hat man charged in alleged 'grandparent scam'
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) has laid charges in connection to a scam.After receiving multiple reports from residents, the MHPS issued a warning to the public on Tuesday, ...
Nov 30, 2023

Council approves animal shelter funding
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Animal Shelter has been granted funding to add a fenced dog run on its property.On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, Lethbridge city council approved a one-time bursary of up...
Nov 29, 2023

Downtown construction concludes in time for the holidays
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The construction at the intersection of 4 Avenue and 7 Street South is over, and the intersection has been reopened.The project completed three main elements, including the replacemen...
Nov 29, 2023

Pincher Creek RCMP lay charges in copper thefts
PINCHER CREEK, AB - Two people are facing charges in an RCMP investigation into copper thefts.Pincher Creek RCMP were investigating a series of copper theft from local infrastructure, which led to hun...
Nov 29, 2023

Lethbridge & District Exhibition seeking emergency funding
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge & District Exhibition is looking for funding to avoid a potentially "critical" financial situation.CEO Mike Warkentin brought a presentation to Lethbridge City Council ...
Nov 29, 2023

Milk River emergency department set for 12-hour closure
MILK RIVER, AB - The Emergency Department (ED) at the Milk River Health Centre is set to temporarily close. The ED will be closed temporarily starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.It will r...
Nov 28, 2023

Three Lethbridge residents charged in alleged drug trafficking operation
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has charged three individuals in connection to a dial-a-dope operation. Two men and one woman were charged with drug trafficking offences.Earlier t...
Nov 28, 2023

Wood's Homes participating in Giving Tuesday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Organizations across the globe are celebrating Giving Tuesday.The initiative on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 is the world's largest generosity movement and encourages people to lend a h...
Nov 28, 2023
HBO spent $141 million filming 'The Last of Us' in Alberta: report
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It was the biggest production in the history of TV in Canada, and Alberta stood to benefit greatly from it.The Motion Picture Association of Canada (MPA) has released a report, detail...
Nov 28, 2023