Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Report: 454 people in Lethbridge experiencing homelessness
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new report shows the number of people experiencing homelessness in Lethbridge doubling over the last four years.The Point-in-Time (PiT) Homeless Count was conducted on September 27,...
Dec 07, 2022

Chinook Regional Hospital ICU over capacity
LETHBRIDGE, AB - An official with Alberta Health Services (AHS) says staff are doing everything they can to meet the needs of critical patients in Lethbridge.AHS South Zone Medical Director Dr. Aaron ...
Dec 06, 2022

Used cell phone drive to support victims of abuse, neglect and violence in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Domestic Violence Action Team (DVAT) has launched a brand-new initiative to help vulnerable people living in Lethbridge and surrounding areas. The Cell Phones for Safety campaign ...
Dec 06, 2022

Residents reminded to renew dog licenses
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is reminding dog owners to renew their licenses.Annual dog licensing expires on December 31, 2022. Renewal invoices have been issued for 2023 and officials say ...
Dec 06, 2022

Paradise Canyon gifts $10K to University of Lethbridge golf team
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) Pronghorns Athletics is looking forward to 2023 after receiving a generous donation from a local golf course. Paradise Canyon has gifted the Pron...
Dec 06, 2022

Lethbridge Police celebrating success of Charity Checkstop
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is thanking the public for supporting this year's Charity Checkstop.The third annual campaign was done in partnership with Christmas Hope, which is...
Dec 05, 2022

Skating rink being built at Lethbridge Festival Square
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents of Lethbridge will soon be able to go skating downtown.The City of Lethbridge is installing an outdoor ice rink in the Festival Square plaza at 600 3 Avenue South.It is sche...
Dec 05, 2022

Lethbridge residents honoured with Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals
LETHBRIDGE, AB - More than 7,000 Albertans are being recognized for their outstanding achievements with a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal. The commemorative medal highlights each individual'...
Dec 05, 2022

AHS redeploys staff from children’s respite facility to Alberta Children's Hospital
CALGARY, AB - Alberta Health Services (AHS) is redeploying staff from a facility in Calgary that helps dying children and their families to Alberta Children's Hospital to help deal with an influx of r...
Dec 05, 2022

Food prices expected to continue rising in 2023
HALIFAX, NS - Food prices in Canada will continue to escalate in the new year, with grocery costs forecast to rise up to seven per cent in 2023, new research predicts.The 13th edition of Canada's Food...
Dec 05, 2022