Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Alberta Métis groups call for moratorium on constitution vote
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Some Mtis groups in Alberta say they will not recognize a new Mtis constitution if it is approved.Voting is underway for what the Mtis Nation of Alberta (MNA) says is the largest rati...
Nov 18, 2022
Toxic and electronic waste drop-off event set for Saturday in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you have any old paint cans or broken tube televisions that you are looking to get rid of, the City of Lethbridge is hosting an event for you this weekend.On Saturday, November 19,...
Nov 18, 2022
Lethbridge Police investigating sudden death
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Police are investigating a sudden death in North Lethbridge.The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) said that at approximately 6:35 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2022, Lethbridge Fire an...
Nov 18, 2022
Alberta to double funding for mental health programs in K-12
CALGARY, AB - Alberta Education has announced it is doubling down on its initial funding to support mental health initiatives for students. Earlier this year, the government allocated over $100 millio...
Nov 17, 2022
Officers seize 43 kilograms of cocaine at Coutts border crossing
COUTTS, AB - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has charged an Alberta man in connection to alleged drug importation.On Sunday, November 6, 2022, the CBSA says a commercial transport vehicle ent...
Nov 17, 2022
University of Lethbridge celebrates International Education Week
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) hosted an event for International Education Week on Wednesday, November 17, 2022.International Education Week is celebrated every third week in N...
Nov 17, 2022
Flair Airlines delays launch of Tucson-bound flights out of Lethbridge until 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Travellers looking to fly directly to sunny Tucson, Arizona from Lethbridge will have to find a different route to escape the winter cold.Flair Airlines has cancelled its direct fligh...
Nov 17, 2022
Day two and three recap: City of Lethbridge budget deliberations
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Budget deliberations are more than half way done at Lethbridge City Hall.Council has completed the third day of discussions for the 2023-2026 Operating Budget.According to a media rel...
Nov 17, 2022
Police arrest man following high-risk incident in South Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 36-year-old man has been arrested following a high-risk incident in Lethbridge.Shortly after 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) said it w...
Nov 17, 2022
Lethbridge YMCA and Special Olympics Alberta hosting ‘Try It’ event this weekend
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A special event is set for this weekend at the Cor Van Raay YMCA in Lethbridge.The YMCA of Lethbridge has partnered with Special Olympics Alberta to host 'Try It'. It's a sports event...
Nov 16, 2022