Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
‘Another nail in the coffin’: Parking fine increase to go before City of Lethbridge committee
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Over the past month, Lethbridge City Council has been discussing a possible increase in parking fines from $25 to $50, while maintaining the $15 reduction if payment is received withi...
Feb 09, 2023
City council approves plaque to commemorate 'The Playgoers of Lethbridge’ centennial
LETHBRIDGE, AB - 'The Playgoers of Lethbridge' theatre group is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. To commemorate the occasion, Lethbridge City Council approved the budget for a plaque durin...
Feb 09, 2023
Milk River emergency department closing again after brief re-opening
MILK RIVER, AB - Alberta Health Services says the Milk River Health Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily closed again starting Thursday, February 9 at 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. Monday, Febr...
Feb 08, 2023
Whooping cough outbreak worsening in southern Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services (AHS) is asking the public to be careful as the number of cases of pertussis (whooping cough) in southern Alberta continues to grow.An outbreak was declared on...
Feb 08, 2023
Lethbridge man sentenced to 12 years in connection to sexual assaults
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 36-year-old Lethbridge man has learned his fate after being convicted of committing a series of sexual assaults.In Lethbridge Provincial Court on Monday, February 6, 2023, Sohil Bin...
Feb 08, 2023
City Council commits nearly $5 million to three affordable housing projects in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge has conditionally approved $4.97 million dollars to help fund three affordable housing projects. In early 2021, the federal government announced it would provid...
Feb 08, 2023
Former Hurricanes captain signs seven-year extension with Buffalo Sabres
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Buffalo Sabres announced that a former member of the Lethbridge Hurricanes is staying with its National Hockey League (NHL) club.Dylan Cozens has signed a seven-year contract exte...
Feb 08, 2023
Care from the Heart Day Radio-a-thon returns for 13th year on February 9, 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Chinook Regional Hospital (CRH) Foundation is gearing up for its 13th annual Care from the Heart Day Radio-a-thon.On Thursday, February 9, 2023, local radio stations, including WI...
Feb 08, 2023
New University of Lethbridge President and Vice-Chancellor welcomed
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Dr. Digvir Jayas toured the University of Lethbridge (U of L) on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, in advance of assuming his upcoming role as President and Vice-Chancellor of the post-secon...
Feb 07, 2023
Wild Bros: 'geeking out' about good food to help the community
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Chris Tokaruk and his family have always enjoyed cooking and eating good food, but often struggled to find it locally, and they said making the drive to Calgary to find local products...
Feb 07, 2023