Lethbridge and Area

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...

Andrew Snook 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...

Andrew Snook 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...

Andrew Snook 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

Lethbridge College hosts Winter Open House February 11, 2023

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge College will host its Winter Open House this weekend. Prospective students can learn all about programs at the post-secondary on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Instructors an...

Andrew Snook Feb 07, 2023

City of Lethbridge warns residents of text scam

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Officials from the City of Lethbridge are warning residents about scammers who are posing as representatives from the City of Lethbridge. In a social media post on February 6, 2023, T...

Feb 06, 2023