Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Siksika man files human rights complaint against Alberta Health Services, hospital
SIKSIKA FIRST NATION, AB - A man from a First Nation in southern Alberta has filed a human rights complaint against the provincial health agency and a local hospital, alleging anti-Indigenous discrimi...
Sep 29, 2023
Piikani Nation Chief issues statement ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
PIINAKI NATION, AB - On Saturday, September 30, 2023, Canadians will mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.Ahead of the day, a statement was issued by Piikani Nation Chief Troy Knowlton. ...
Sep 28, 2023
City of Lethbridge provides funds and materials for Oki signs at schools
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Students in Lethbridge will soon see an 'Oki' sign at their schools.That is thanks to a partnership between the Lethbridge School Division, Holy Spirit Catholic School Division and th...
Sep 28, 2023
Update: Police investigating report of suspicious activity at Lethbridge playground
UPDATE - September 30, 2023 at 5:40 p.m.LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has determined that activity reported to be suspicious at a north side park on September 27, 2023, was not ...
Sep 28, 2023
University of Lethbridge to recognize Elder Christina Fox with honorary degree
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) is presenting an Indigenous woman in Lethbridge with an honorary degree.Itsisaanoowa (Vision Beyond), Elder Christina Fox has worked for the Holy...
Sep 28, 2023
Wind tunnel project earns provincial award nomination for former Lethbridge College team
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A former team of Lethbridge College students have received recognition for their work in the classroom.Former engineering design and drafting technology (EDDT) students Willy Peters, ...
Sep 28, 2023
Chief Mountain port of entry closes for the season
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Chief Mountain border crossing is closing.The port of entry at Waterton Lakes National Park will close on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 6:00 p.m for the season.Due to harsh wint...
Sep 28, 2023
Charges laid in connection to Coleman home invasion
COLEMAN, AB - A third man has been arrested, and charges have been laid in relation to a home invasion in Coleman.On September 16, 2023, at around 5:15 pm, Crowsnest Pass RCMP members were dispatched ...
Sep 27, 2023
Phillips condemns Premier Smith's CPP exit campaign
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta NDP MLA for Lethbridge-West has issued a demand for Premier Danielle Smith.On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, Shannon Phillips, who also serves as the Finance Critic for Pe...
Sep 27, 2023
City issues reminder on properly disposing propane tanks
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is asking residents to keep old propane tanks out of their curbside collection carts.Officials noted that hazardous materials like propane tanks can pose a seri...
Sep 27, 2023