Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Lethbridge Hurricanes announce Bill Peters as new head coach
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes have announced their new head coach.Former Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters was announced as the new bench boss for the team on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, r...
Aug 30, 2023
Road safety in focus as part of Residential Speed Limit Pilot Project in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A pilot project aimed at improving road safety in Lethbridge starts next month. On September 15, 2023, the City of Lethbridge will launch the Residential Speed Limit Pilot Project. As...
Aug 30, 2023
Whoop-Up Days 2023 shatters attendance records
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Whoop-Up Days has come and gone in Lethbridge.Officials with Lethbridge & District Exhibition say the 2023 event was a great success, with CEO Mike Warkentin noting that 77,263 pe...
Aug 30, 2023
Frustrated utility ratepayers in Medicine Hat demand answers, relief
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Residents and business owners say they are frustrated with skyrocketing utility prices are making their voices heard.About 400 people showed up at Higdon Hall in Medicine Hat on Tue...
Aug 30, 2023
Fort Macleod RCMP investigating second incident connected to Pride events
FORT MACLEOD, AB - The Fort Macleod RCMP is investigating a case of mischief at a local park.Police said that on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at around 11:38 p.m., the RCMP was notified of an incident a...
Aug 29, 2023
University of Lethbridge researchers awarded more than $2.3 million in funding
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Researchers at the University of Lethbridge have earned more than $2.3 million in funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and Canada Found...
Aug 29, 2023
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