Lethbridge and Area

$3.8 million announced for agricultural research projects in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Agricultural researchers in Lethbridge are receiving funding for a wide array of projects.The Agricultural Funding Consortium (AFC) has announced a total of $11.49 million in funding ...

Mar 29, 2023

Milk River Health Centre emergency department closed until April 3

MILK RIVER, AB - The emergency department at the Milk River Health Centre will be closed for more than four days this week due to a lack of physician coverage, said Alberta Health Services (AHS).AHS e...

Mar 29, 2023

Charges laid in connection to pipe bomb explosions in Claresholm

CLARESHOLM, AB - Two people are facing charges following a series of incidents where pipe bombs exploded.At approximately 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023, Claresholm RCMP responded to a complain...

Mar 29, 2023

Lethbridge Vipers denied for Canadian Junior Football League expansion

LETHBRIDGE, AB - "It was kind of a punch in the gut. It was heartbreaking." Lethbridge Vipers Founder Anthony Parker said it was difficult to learn that the city, at least for now, will not be getting...

Mar 29, 2023

Henry Armstrong Award to support Indigenous musical artists in Canada

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The second annual Henry Armstrong Award is accepting applications to support diverse talent in the Canadian Indigenous music community. The award provides one Indigenous artist with a...

Mar 28, 2023

Southern Alberta wrestlers win medals at national event

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A group of wrestlers from Southern Alberta fared well against the very best in the country.Nine athletes from the Lethbridge Amateur Wrestling Association (LAWA) and two from the Medi...

Mar 28, 2023

Lethbridge Hurricanes goalie named to WHL Second All-Star Team

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Western Hockey League (WHL) has announced the members of its 2022-23 Second All-Star Teams.One of the six players on the Central Division Second All-Star Team is Lethbridge Hurric...

Mar 28, 2023

Alberta RCMP investigating death near Willow Creek

WILLOW CREEK, AB - The Alberta RCMP is investigating a death in southern Alberta.Police said that on March 25, 2023, at around 10:19 a.m., members of the Fort Macleod RCMP and Blood Tribe Police Servi...

Olivia Thorington Mar 28, 2023

UPDATE: More injuries reported in school bus collision near Coalhurst, man charged

COALHURST, AB - The RCMP said one man is facing charges following a collision between a pickup truck and a school bus.At approximately 8:50 a.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023, officers say they were calle...

Mar 28, 2023

City of Lethbridge: water with "off-smelling odour" safe to consume

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge residents are being told that their tap water is still safe to drink, even if it smells a little funny.The City of Lethbridge said there has been a recent increase in chlor...

Mar 28, 2023