Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Alberta government expanding mental health support in schools
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government is expanding mental health support services at 10 schools, including multiple in Southern Alberta.The $4 million investment allotted in the 2023 budget aims to...
Apr 27, 2023
Pertussis outbreak now zone-wide in AHS South Zone
LETHBRIDGE, AB - An outbreak of Pertussis (whooping cough) in the Alberta Health Services' (AHS) South Zone now has 146 identified cases.This represents an increase from 126 as of April 20, 2023. AHS ...
Apr 27, 2023
No injuries reported in west Lethbridge house fire
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Firefighters in Lethbridge responded to a blaze on the west side of the city Wednesday evening.At around 5:40 p.m. on April 26, 2023, crews from four stations tended to a residential ...
Apr 27, 2023
Lethbridge Police charge man in connection with two bank robberies
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has charged a man in connection with two armed robberies at the same bank.Police said the incidents occurred on March 17 and April 11, 2023 at a CI...
Apr 27, 2023
Southern Albertans highlight Team Canada's junior roller derby team
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Canada's top 35 youth roller derby athletes gathered in Toronto for the first time on April 22-23, 2023, for their first in-person practice and games as a national team. Team Canada i...
Apr 26, 2023
Patio, Parklet and Street Vending Program returning to Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is bringing back its outdoor patio and parklet program.The program is aimed at supporting businesses in expanding outdoor seating opportunities to increase aest...
Apr 26, 2023
Fire breaks out at North Lethbridge home
LETHBRIDGE, AB - On April 25, 2023, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a residential fire on 18 Street North at approximately 4:00 p.m.When crews arrived, the fire was found in a base...
Apr 26, 2023
Coal company withdraws plan for mine in Crowsnest Pass to focus on renewable power
CROWSNEST PASS, AB - An Australian coal company is withdrawing its plan for a mine in the Crowsnest Pass region of the eastern slopes of Alberta's Rocky Mountains.In a letter, Montem Resources is aski...
Apr 26, 2023
City of Lethbridge advising of planned power outage
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents in Lethbridge are advised of a planned power outage.On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, a planned power outage will impact 13 to 18 Street South from 14 to 15 Avenue South. The pl...
Apr 25, 2023
Annual Lethbridge Electronic Music Festival cancelled due to funding issues
LETHBRDIGE, AB - After more than a decade of bringing electronic dance music (EDM) to Southern Alberta, the Lethbridge Electronic Music Festival (LEMF) has been cancelled. For the past 11 years, thous...
Apr 25, 2023