Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Hundreds protest controversial speaker Frances Widdowson at University of Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge U Hall Atrium was filled with hundreds of people Wednesday evening protesting controversial speaker Frances Widdowson. Widdowson was set to have a public ...
Feb 01, 2023
Post-Secondary institutions in Lethbridge celebrating Black History Month
LETHBRIDGE, AB - February is Black History Month and the Lethbridge College and University of Lethbridge (U of L) are celebrating the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians through a variet...
Feb 01, 2023
Life sentence for Medicine Hat woman in 2021 murder
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A judge in Lethbridge delivered his sentence in a second-degree murder case involving a Medicine Hat woman on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.Appearing in Lethbridge Court of King's Bench, ...
Feb 01, 2023
Ron Sakamoto reflects on his career ahead of JUNOS special achievement award
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A legendary music promotor from Lethbridge is set to receive a lifetime distinction at the 2023 JUNO Awards.Ron Sakamoto is the 2023 recipient of the Walt Grealis Special Achievement ...
Feb 01, 2023
Investigation continues into fire at historic Lethbridge building
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Emergency responders are still investigating a fire that damaged a historic building in downtown Lethbridge.On Tuesday, January 31, 2023, a fire broke out at the Bow On Tong building ...
Feb 01, 2023
Alberta promising changes to campuses amid university 'woke' free speech standoff
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta government says changes are coming to further protect free speech on campuses as a former professor speaking out on so-called "woke" policies prepares for a showdown with ...
Feb 01, 2023
Manslaughter charge laid in death of Tia Blood, found near Lethbridge in October
COALDALE, AB - Additional charges have been laid in relation to human remains that were found in southern Alberta in October 2022.Tia Blood, 34, was last seen on Oct. 19, 2022. One week later RCMP sai...
Feb 01, 2023
Lethbridge Public Library to continue free memberships into 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Public Library (LPL) has announced that it will be carrying its free membership over for the fourth consecutive year. That means book lovers will not have to worry abou...
Jan 31, 2023
Cavendish Farms takes over as title sponsor of former ATB Centre in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new title sponsor will be taking over the Crossings Leisure Complex, formerly known as the ATB Centre in West Lethbridge. Cavendish Farms announced on January 31, 2023, that it will...
Jan 31, 2023
Lethbridge MP seeking new members for Youth Advisory Board
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Teens and young adults who think they have what it takes to advise the Member of Parliament for Lethbridge can apply to join a board.Rachael Thomas has opened applications for the 202...
Jan 31, 2023