Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Town of Coaldale celebrates grand opening of Civic Square
COALDALE, AB - The Town of Coaldale's new Civic Square building opened its doors on Saturday, June 17, 2023.The building is the new home of the town office, council chambers, and several private busin...
Jun 19, 2023
Lethbridge Police seeks to return stolen trading cards to owner
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) said it is looking for whomever is responsible for stealing a "large collection" of trading cards.On May 10, 2023, a resident located three binders...
Jun 19, 2023
University of Lethbridge receives $200,000 endowment to support 2SLGBTQ+ students
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) has received a first-of-its-kind endowment fund to support 2SLGBTQ+ students on campus.Two U of L alumni, Kurt Schlachter and Jason VandenHoek ha...
Jun 19, 2023
City of Lethbridge to develop Sanctioned River Valley Trail Network
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Outdoor enthusiasts will soon be able to utilize officially-designated trails in the Lethbridge River Valley.At the regular meeting of Lethbridge City Council on Tuesday, June 13, 202...
Jun 19, 2023
No injuries reported in west Lethbridge fire
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services crews from three stations responded to a residential blaze over the weekend.On Sunday, June 18, 2023, at around 6:30 p.m., members responded to ...
Jun 19, 2023
Crowds gather at Reading with Royalty for Lethbridge Pride Fest
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Well over 100 people came out to one of the first events of the 2023 Lethbridge Pride Fest.The Reading with Royalty event was held on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the Lethbridge Public...
Jun 18, 2023
Jehovah’s Witness convention draws in thousands from Alberta and Saskatchewan
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Thousands of Jehovah's Witness delegates gathered in Medicine Hat from Calgary, Lethbridge, and areas in Saskatchewan. For locals that usually travel for the conventions, this weeke...
Jun 17, 2023
One arrested in southern Alberta standoff
REDCLIFF, AB - The RCMP said it has taken a person into custody following a standoff in the region.Officers were called to a home on 4 Street and 5 Avenue in Redcliff in the evening of Friday, June 16...
Jun 17, 2023
Estimated $33K worth of drugs seized in Piikani Nation
PIIKANI NATION, AB - The RCMP has laid charges against two people in connection to alleged drug trafficking. On Thursday, June 15, 2023, officers with the Piikani Nation RCMP and RCMP Southern Alberta...
Jun 16, 2023
Lethbridge Police launching automated non-emergency line
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is launching an automated line.The LPS non-emergency complaints line is being automated to connect callers with the right resources and help free u...
Jun 16, 2023