Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Brooks RCMP officer charged with assault
A member of the RCMP in southern Alberta is facing criminal charges. The RCMP says Cpl. Michael Hagel, 40, is charged with assault and assault by choking. The specifics of what happened were not provi...
Dec 03, 2025

New fundraising record for U of L's Buy a Student a Breakfast Campaign
The University of Lethbridge (U of L) says its latest fundraising campaign was a massive success.The donation period for the Buy a Student a Breakfast campaign has closed, and a total of $20,418 was r...
Dec 03, 2025

Three winning lotto tickets purchased in Alberta
A trio of Albertans are about to pad their bank accounts.The Western Canada Lottery Corporation says Tuesday, Dec. 2, was a fruitful day for lottery players in the province, as three people are set to...
Dec 03, 2025

Lethbridge firefighters ratify 'innovative' collective agreement
The City of Lethbridge and its firefighters' union have reached a new deal.The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Union Local #237 says 99 per cent of voting members approved the agreeme...
Dec 03, 2025

Two emergency exercises set for Wednesday in Lethbridge
Residents of Lethbridge should not be alarmed if they see an influx of emergency personnel in two locations today.The first will be conducted by the Lethbridge County Regional Emergency Management Par...
Dec 03, 2025

Ward system vote defeated in Lethbridge City Council
Lethbridge's current city council structure will stay the same.Members voted 6-3 to defeat a motion to further discuss the potential implementation of a ward system at Tuesday's meeting.The motion, in...
Dec 02, 2025

Palliser Schools receiving funds to create & support dual-credit programming
High school students in parts of southern Alberta will have more opportunities to get an early start on their post-secondary education.The Alberta Government announced on Friday that it would be inves...
Dec 02, 2025

First snow route activation of the season a success, says City of Lethbridge
An official with the City of Lethbridge is thanking the public for their cooperation during and after last week's snowfall.Around 17.5 cm of snow fell last week, prompting the City to declare snow rou...
Dec 02, 2025

Lethbridge Police charge man in $600K investment fraud
A man from B.C. is in custody after allegedly committing fraud.On November 30, 2024, the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says a 59-year-old man reported that he had been the victim of a scam.The suspe...
Dec 02, 2025

Open house for new roundabout near Lethbridge Polytechnic & Servus Sports Centre
Residents of Lethbridge can learn more about plans to change an intersection on the south side.The City of Lethbridge says it is moving forward with plans to construct a roundabout at the intersection...
Dec 01, 2025