Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Lawsuit launched against U of L by cancelled guest speaker Frances Widdowson
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A woman who was invited to speak at the University of Lethbridge (U of L) earlier this year is suing the school for cancelling her event.Frances Widdowson, along with fellow applicant...
Aug 04, 2023

Calgary man facing charges in connection with 25 break-ins across southern Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Calgary man has been charged following a string of reported break and enters in Calgary, Lethbridge and several southern Alberta communities.The RCMP Southern Alberta District Crime...
Aug 03, 2023

City of Lethbridge seeking artists for Orange Shirt Day design
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The deadline for an Orange Shirt Day contest has been extended.The City of Lethbridge and the Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee (RLAC) are calling on local Indigenous artis...
Aug 03, 2023

New West Theatre beginning 2023-24 season with musical 'Wonderstruck'
LETHBRIDGE, AB - New West Theatre is set to kick off its 2023-24 season on August 9, 2023 with the musical comedy 'Wonderstruck' at the Yates Memorial Theatre.The theatre company describes the show as...
Aug 03, 2023

Ron Sakamoto to lead 2023 Coaldale Summer Fest Candy Parade
COALDALE, AB - The Town of Coaldale has named the marshal for its Canady Parade this month.The parade is part of the annual Summer Fest celebration and will take place on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Ca...
Aug 03, 2023

‘Living Dragons’ coming to Whoop-Up Days 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Fans of reptiles rejoice! A traveling exhibit has been announced as a part of the 2023 Whoop-Up Days festivities in Lethbridge.The Wildlife Festival will see a wide array of reptiles ...
Aug 03, 2023

McCain Foundation donates $200K to Link Pathway
COALDALE, AB - A potato processor in southern Alberta is helping to develop a new walking and cycling trail connecting Coaldale and Lethbridge.The McCain Foundation has announced a donation of $200,00...
Aug 03, 2023

LPS installs new software to investigate cryptocurrency crimes
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) said it is now properly equipped to investigate crimes involving cryptocurrency.The service is utilizing Chainalysis Reactor, a program that traces...
Aug 03, 2023

Blood Tribe Police seeking public's help finding missing man
STANDOFF, AB - The Blood Tribe Police Service is asking for the public's help to find a missing man.Police reported that Jim Shot Both Sides, 78, was last seen by family members in the Levern communit...
Aug 02, 2023

Lethbridge man charged following high-risk incident
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Police in Lethbridge have charged a man following what was described as a high-risk incident this week.On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) responded to a r...
Aug 02, 2023