Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Lethbridge Police on scene of high risk incident
LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE (2:30 p.m.): LPS said one male suspect has been taken into custody. The public may resume regular use of the area. No further updates from police are expected today.Original St...
Jan 12, 2024
Study explores habits of drivers across Canada, including Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - New research from the International Drivers Association (IDA) has revealed information on the driving habits and styles of Canadian motorists.Some might find themselves stressed when ...
Jan 12, 2024
Grant to help Taber group create arts & fitness centre
TABER, AB - A non-profit organization in Taber is now one large step closer towards opening a new community facility.The Society for Taber Arts & Recreation (STAR) has received a grant of $535,279...
Jan 12, 2024
Peigan Board of Education announces closures due to weather
BROCKET, AB - Due to the extreme cold conditions in Alberta, the Peigan Board of Education has announced closures for Friday.The board said on January 12, 2024, that its schools and office are closed....
Jan 12, 2024
Despite extreme cold, most Lethbridge School Division schools open on Friday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge School Division (LSD) has confirmed that most of its schools are open today. Many school divisions closed their schools for January 12, 2024, due to the extreme cold co...
Jan 12, 2024
Multiple crews knock down large haystack fire in Lethbridge County
LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - Firefighters responded to a big blaze in Lethbridge County earlier this week.The County noted that just before noon on January 9, 2024, a large haystack fire in the northern po...
Jan 12, 2024
Horizon and Westwind Division schools to be closed Friday due to weather
TABER, AB - Alberta has been hit with a cold snap, and as a result, some schools are being closed going into the weekend. The Horizon School Division has confirmed that all of its schools will be clos...
Jan 11, 2024 Both the Westwind and Horizon school divisions in southern Alberta say schools will be closed Friday, January 12, 2024 due to the extreme cold. (Photo 47933684 © Mike Clegg | Dreamstime.com)
Holy Spirit schools in Lethbridge set to be open Friday, despite extreme cold
UPDATE - January 12, 2024 LETHBRIDGE, AB - Father Leonard Van Tighem School is closed Friday due to a watermain break causing flooding. ORIGINAL STORY - January 11, 2024 LETHBRIDGE, AB - While some sc...
Jan 11, 2024 File photo of the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division office in Lethbridge. (Photo: Holy Spirit Catholic School Division)
Extreme cold leads to closure of Palliser Division schools on Friday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The extreme cold conditions have resulted in the Palliser School Division closing its schools going into the weekend. The division confirmed that all of its schools serving students i...
Jan 11, 2024 File photo of the Palliser School Division office in Lethbridge. (Photo: LNN)
Lethbridge man allegedly caught driving 113 km/hr in 50 zone
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) said it caught a man driving more than double the speed limit in the city. On January 10, a member of the Traffic Response Unit was on patrol along...
Jan 11, 2024 The Lethbridge Police Service said it caught a driver travelling at more than double the speed limit. (Photo: LPS)