Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Most southern Alberta federal ridings proposed to change
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new federal electoral map for Alberta has been tabled in the House of Commons, and it could lead to some residents being represented by different Members of Parliament (MP).A final ...
Feb 03, 2023
First responders taking on the Sirens for Life challenge by donating plasma
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Plasma Donor Centre has kicked off its second annual Siren's for Life campaign. A friendly competition amongst first responders in Alberta is being held to see who can ...
Feb 02, 2023
'The eyes of the world'; Trial of Calgary pastor charged in border blockade underway
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A court has seen video of a Calgary pastor encouraging truckers to keep blocking the Canada-U. S. border to protest COVID-19 restrictions because the world was watching them.Artur Paw...
Feb 02, 2023
UPDATE: Indigenous artists sought for commemoration project in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE (02/03/2023): The City of Lethbridge issued an update on Friday, February 3, 2023. Officials said that the initial advisory noted two commemoration projects. However, on Friday...
Feb 02, 2023
Historic Bow On Tong building demolished following fire
LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE (02/03/2023): The City of Lethbridge has confirmed that the closed off road area around the demolished Bow On Tong building has been reopened. The investigation into the fire c...
Feb 02, 2023
Lethbridge County residents advised of upcoming bridge replacement
LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - Officials with Lethbridge County have issued a notice of a bridge replacement near Coaldale.Residents are advised that construction is scheduled to start on Monday, February 6,...
Feb 02, 2023
Town of Vulcan invites Conan O’Brien to ‘Vulcon’ convention this summer
VULCAN, AB - The Town of Vulcan is hoping to attract a celebrity guest.Last month, on his 'Team Coco' podcast, former late-night host Conan O'Brien spoke with a fan from the Southern Alberta town. O'B...
Feb 02, 2023
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