Lethbridge and Area

Lethbridge County warns of potential soil erosion

LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - Officials at Lethbridge County are asking farmers to monitor their fields for signs of erosion.They say the region has been experiencing weather conditions in recent months tha...

Andrew Snook Mar 02, 2023

Brooks RCMP seeking driver who allegedly approached teen girl

BROOKS, AB - The RCMP in Brooks is searching for a suspect following an encounter with a underaged girl on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.At about 12:55 p.m., officers say a 16-year-old girl was walking hom...

Mar 02, 2023

MLA Neudorf says Lethbridge will greatly benefit from provincial budget

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The MLA for Lethbridge-East is rebuking claims that Budget 2023 does little for the city.Nathan Neudorf, who also serves as Alberta's Minister of Infrastructure, is providing comments...

Mar 02, 2023

UPDATE: Highway 3 re-opens following multi-vehicle collision between Pincher Creek and Lundbreck

(UPDATE: March 2, 2023, @ 3:36 p.m.)PINCHER CREEK, AB - Highway 3 near Cowley has reopened in both directions. According to first responders in Pincher Creek, the area continues to see blowing snow an...

Mar 02, 2023

Lethbridge Mayor vocalizes disappointment in wake of Alberta Budget 2023

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Initial reaction for the Alberta Budget 2023 has been met with disappointment from Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen. On February 28, 2023, the province unveiled its Budget 2023. The UCP...

Mar 02, 2023

Province funding construction of new west Lethbridge elementary school

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Construction on a new elementary school in west Lethbridge is set to begin in the near future.As part of Budget 2023, the provincial government announced an investment of $2.3 billion...

Mar 02, 2023

Lethbridge set to host Professional Bull Riders Canada Cup Series

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Canada Cup Series is set to take place March 3 and 4, 2023 in Lethbridge. This will be the second Elite Cup Series of the season. The nationally-tel...

Mar 02, 2023

Lethbridge Speed Skater brings home medal at Canada Winter Games

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge speed skaters Zakhary Adelman and Mikka Eaves impressed at the Canada Winter Games currently underway in Prince Edward Island. Both are members of the Alberta Short Track S...

Mar 01, 2023

MLA Phillips calls Alberta budget "fraudulent" and designed to buy votes

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The MLA for Lethbridge-West is not holding back with her thoughts about the new provincial budget.The Government of Alberta unveiled Budget 2023 on February 28, 2023, posting a surplu...

Mar 01, 2023

2023 AG Expo and North American Seed Fair in full swing at Exhibition Park

LETHBRIDGE, AB - One of the largest trade shows in Lethbridge has returned to the Lethbridge & District Exhibition grounds. The 2023 AG Expo and North American Seed Fair runs from February 28 to M...

Mar 01, 2023