Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Still no cause for explosion at Taber Community Centre
The Town of Taber is asking the public to be patient as crews continue to investigate a serious incident.Late Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 17, an explosion in the area of the small ice arena Zamboni room...
Dec 19, 2025

Lethbridge Food Bank received 'incredible' amount of donations at CPKC Holiday Train
As Canada's most festive train rolled into town, the community showed up in a big way.The CPKC Holiday Train, alongside the Barenaked Ladies, not only came to show off the bright lights and live music...
Dec 19, 2025

Triple-digit wind speeds recorded Wednesday in southern Alberta
Environment Canada has released more details about this week's storm.They say an "Alberta clipper," or a low-pressure winter storm that originates in the province, tore through southern Alberta on Wed...
Dec 19, 2025

Four charged in organized thefts in Lethbridge
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has apprehended a group of people believed to have committed a series of thefts.On Thursday, Dec. 11, members of the Downtown Policing Unit were called to Mark's Wo...
Dec 18, 2025

Two new pathways open in Lethbridge
Cyclists and runners now have a couple of new ways of getting around the city safely.The City of Lethbridge says two brand new pathways have opened.Pathway 17 runs along 43 Street South and South Park...
Dec 18, 2025

Town of Coaldale extends contract of CAO Kalen Hastings
A Coaldale man will continue to be a key player in the municipal office for the next five years.The Town of Coaldale has announced that it has extended the contract of Chief Administrative Officer (CA...
Dec 18, 2025

'Substantial damage' after explosion in Taber's Community Centre
The Town of Taber is continuing to provide updates following a serious incident at the Community Centre.They say, late Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 17, an explosion occurred in the area of the small ice ...
Dec 18, 2025

Milk River emergency department temporarily closed
Residents of Milk River will need to look elsewhere if they are having a medical emergency.Alberta Health Services says the emergency department at the town's health centre closed Thursday morning, an...
Dec 18, 2025

Lethbridge doctor appointed Alberta's new chief medical officer of health
Her name should be familiar to most who have worked in healthcare in Alberta's South Zone over the last several years.Dr. Vivien Suttorp has been selected as Alberta's new, permanent Chief Medical Off...
Dec 18, 2025

Winter storm warning issued for southern Alberta
Another weather alert has been issued for the region.Environment Canada issued a "yellow" winter storm warning for nearly all of southern Alberta on Wednesday, Dec. 17.They say there have wind gusts b...
Dec 17, 2025