Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Zero drug overdose deaths in Lethbridge for July: report
READ MORE: How Lethbridge went from Alberta's highest rate of overdose deaths to nearly the lowestThe Alberta Government says, for the third time this year, Lethbridge went an entire month in which no...
Nov 17, 2025

NDP to propose minimum wage hike as latest living wage figures rise again
If Alberta's Official Opposition, the NDP, has its way, an increase to the provincial minimum wage would be approved in the legislature on Nov. 17.Their proposed Bill 201 will be put forth just days a...
Nov 14, 2025

LPS recovers $85K worth of stolen goods
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has arrested three people in connection with widespread thefts, among other offences.On November 10, LPS says members of its Downtown Policing Unit noticed the gate...
Nov 14, 2025

Heat records set Thursday in southern Alberta
Although the region took its first steps into winter on Friday, the day before was much warmer.Environment Canada says heat records were set in six communities in southern Alberta on Thursday, Nov. 13...
Nov 14, 2025

Lethbridge Hurricanes G.M. suspended by WHL
The Western Hockey League (WHL) is taking disciplinary action against two hockey officials.Lethbridge Hurricanes General Manager Peter Anholt has been suspended.An investigation by the league found th...
Nov 14, 2025

Nobody hurt in plane crash at Lethbridge Airport
Investigators are continuing to look into an incident at the Lethbridge Airport this week.Around 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, a twin-propeller Cessna 441 Conquest had come to rest on the grass ...
Nov 14, 2025

City of Lethbridge seeking youth groups for Christmas Tree Collection
If you are part of a youth group in Lethbridge, you can help the city clean up Christmas trees once the holidays are over.The City of Lethbridge is searching for a youth group that can lead this year'...
Nov 14, 2025

Angel Tree Christmas Campaign launches in Lethbridge
An estimated 3,500 children in Lethbridge are in need of hope and brightness this holiday season.Lethbridge Family Services, along with its new presenting sponsor, Avonlea Homes, is launching the 33rd...
Nov 14, 2025

City of Lethbridge opens applications for community wellbeing funding
Service providers can now apply for funding to improve the community in Lethbridge.The City of Lethbridge is now accepting applications under the 2025 Community Wellbeing Call for Proposals. Funding i...
Nov 13, 2025

$67,000 worth of drugs seized in Medicine Hat
A significant drug bust has been made in southern Alberta.The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) says it has arrested two people after a pair of homes in Medicine Hat were searched on Frida...
Nov 13, 2025