Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Southern Alberta crop conditions falling due to hot, dry summer
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new report from the Government of Alberta claims that farmers across the region are struggling with the dry heat.The latest Alberta Crop Report includes data from August 8, 2023.It ...
Aug 17, 2023

Lethbridge Police investigating home invasion and shooting
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is seeking information regarding an alleged home invasion and shooting.On July 30, 2023, LPS responded to a report of a break and enter to a reside...
Aug 16, 2023

Former Lethbridge College team named as finalists for Capstone Project of the Year Award
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A team of recent Lethbridge College graduates has been nominated as finalists for the Capstone Project of the Year Award.It's a provincial honour bestowed annually by the Association ...
Aug 16, 2023

M.D. of Pincher Creek under stage two water restriction
PINCHER CREEK, AB - The Municipal District of Pincher Creek has instituted a stage two water restriction.The restriction applies to all residents who use the M.D. Regional Water Treatment Plant. Water...
Aug 16, 2023

City of Lethbridge continuing road work on 5 Avenue bridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is continuing bridge maintenance work.Starting on Friday, August 18, 2023, crews will begin work on Scenic Drive over the 5 Avenue North bridge. The maintenance...
Aug 16, 2023

Wind knocks down power poles in west Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Crews with the City of Lethbridge were kept busy dealing with a number of downed electric utility poles in late July.Officials said staff with the electric utility office responded to...
Aug 16, 2023

Residents advised of overnight bridge maintenance on Whoop-Up Drive
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is advising motorists of continuing bridge maintenance on Whoop-Up Drive this week.Transportation Operations will conduct the work overnight on Wednesday, Augus...
Aug 15, 2023

Mayor’s Community BBQ returns to Lethbridge as part of kick-off to Whoop-Up Days
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Blaine Hyggen is all set to host his second Mayor's Community BBQ.The Lethbridge mayor will be grilling burgers and hot dogs for citizens following the annual Whoop-Up Days Parade on ...
Aug 15, 2023

Heat records broken in five southern Alberta communities Monday
TABER, AB - It was the first day of an expected week-long heat wave in southern Alberta and it sure delivered.Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) said new daily maximum temperature records we...
Aug 15, 2023

Tourism Lethbridge launches new agri-food experience pass program
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new initiative has been launched by Tourism Lethbridge.It's called "Sip, Taste, Explore! A Southern Alberta Agriventure!" and aims to promote local agri-food tourism attractions and...
Aug 14, 2023