Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Lethbridge City Council looking to raise parking fines to $50
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Drivers in Lethbridge will have to be careful with where they park as penalties might be going up.During the first council meeting of the year on January 24, 2023, Lethbridge's electe...
Jan 25, 2023
New study focuses on impacts of Lethbridge's Supervised Consumption Site closure
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new study reveals a need for services to help those battling addiction.Dr. Carolyn Greene is an associate professor at Athabasca University. Greene is one of three researchers who c...
Jan 25, 2023
Dozens rally outside of courthouse in support of infant in critical condition
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Supporters of an allegedly abused infant currently in critical care made their voices heard outside of the Lethbridge Courthouse on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.The event was held as t...
Jan 25, 2023
Taber youth charged in connection to theft of and damage to pride flag
TABER, AB - The Taber Police Service (TPS) has laid charges after a pride flag was allegedly stolen from a home and damaged.TPS says the alleged incidents occurred on three separate occasions between ...
Jan 25, 2023
Lethbridge Police Service reminds residents of publication ban in alleged baby abuse case
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking members of the public not to publish or broadcast the names of a young victim or her parents in connection to an alleged case of child ab...
Jan 24, 2023
Coaldale RCMP blessed with Indigenous name, "Red Coat Lodge"
COALDALE, AB - The new Coaldale RCMP detachment has been given an Indigenous name.A ceremony was held at the building on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, following the building's opening in 2021.Elder Peter...
Jan 24, 2023
Record drug bust in Lethbridge totals over $1 million
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) says it has made what is believed to be the city's largest-ever drug bust.ALERT claims to have confiscated significant quantities of ...
Jan 24, 2023
Lethbridge Polar Plunge returns as in-person event in 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - After a few years of virtual events, the annual Polar Plunge will return to Henderson Lake in Lethbridge for an in-person affair. In partnership with the Law Enforcement Torch Run, th...
Jan 24, 2023
New studio unveiled for Lethbridge College Kodiaks esports team
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge College Kodiaks esports team has an official new home.The team is set to compete in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) season and will do so from a brand-ne...
Jan 24, 2023
Former Piikani Nation leader passes away
BROCKET, AB - The Piikani Nation is mourning the loss of a former leader.Officials have announced the passing of former Chief Stan Grier at the age of 63. Grier served as Piikani Nation Chief for two ...
Jan 24, 2023