Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Lethbridge paddlers help Canada earn top spot in Dragon Boat Championships
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Canada had an impressive showing at the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) World Dragon Boat Racing Championships, and a few local athletes were represented on the teams.The ...
Aug 29, 2023
Coaldale man charged in connection to stolen vehicle
COALDALE, AB - The RCMP has apprehended a man wanted in relation to a vehicle theft.At approximately 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 25, 2023, Coaldale RCMP said a man driving a white Ford F-150 parked i...
Aug 29, 2023
Investigation underway into small aircraft crash near Claresholm
UPDATE - August 29, 2023 at 11:56 a.m.CLARESHOLM, AB - The Claresholm RCMP has provided an update on a plane crash in southern Alberta.On August 28, 2023 at around 7:30 p.m., the RCMP received a 911 c...
Aug 29, 2023
Mandatory Recycling and Organics program surcharges come into effect September 5, 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - At the start of September, businesses in Lethbridge will have to be more cognizant of how staff dispose of organic and recyclable materials.On September 5, 2023, surcharges for the Ma...
Aug 29, 2023
Town of Fort Macleod is "united against hate" following pride vandalisms
FORT MACLEOD, AB - A municipality in southern Alberta has responded to a series of acts targeting the 2SLGBTQ+ community.The Town of Fort Macleod said in a statement that it is "appalled and dishearte...
Aug 29, 2023
Civil emergency cancelled in Cardston after gas leak resolved
CARDSTON, AB - The Town of Cardston has advised residents that they can return to their homes.At 11:37 p.m. on Monday, August 28, 2023, the town and Alberta Emergency Alert issued a civil emergency fo...
Aug 29, 2023
UPDATE: Missing rafters located safely south of Lethbridge
UPDATE - August 29, 2023 at 4:45 p.m.LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has confirmed that a mother and son reported missing while rafting in southern Alberta have been located safel...
Aug 29, 2023
Voyeurism charge laid against Lethbridge man
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has charged a man following an incident where a woman was allegedly followed while out for a run.Police said that on August 27, 2023, at around 8 p...
Aug 28, 2023
City of Lethbridge implementing changes to roads, infrastructure
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Changes are coming to the roads in Lethbridge. The City of Lethbridge has made road safety for pedestrians, motorists and cyclists a priority, as highlighted in both the Transportatio...
Aug 28, 2023
RCMP investigating vandalism to Fort Macleod's Empress Theatre during drag event
FORT MACLEOD, AB - The Fort Macleod RCMP said it has arrested two youths who allegedly vandalized the town's theatre.During the Fort Macleod PRIDE event on Saturday, August 26, 2023, officers were cal...
Aug 28, 2023