Lethbridge and Area

Piikani Nation elects new Chief and council

BROCKET, AB - The Piikani Nation has elected its new Chief and council.A voting process was held on January 9, 2023, and Troy "Bossman" Knowlton was elected as the new Chief, along with a council of e...

Jan 18, 2023

Two pedestrians struck in north Lethbridge collision

LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE (Jan. 18 1:57 p.m.): One pedestrian killed, one critically injured in north Lethbridge collisionOriginal Story:The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says it is investigating a pe...

Jan 17, 2023

Brooks RCMP searching for suspect in connection to stolen vehicle

BROOKS, AB - RCMP are searching for a stolen car that was taken in a residential neighborhood in Brooks. Around 8:30 a.m. on January 17, 2023, the vehicle owner was trying to warm up their car and lef...

Jan 17, 2023

No injuries in impaired collision at Coalhurst turnoff

COALHURST, AB - RCMP is continuing to investigate a single-vehicle collision at the main entrance to Coalhurst.At approximately 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 16, 2023, Coaldale RCMP was called to the i...

Jan 17, 2023

Local students receive SouthGrow Agrifood Futures Scholarships

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Three local post-secondary students have received agricultural scholarships.SouthGrow Regional Economic Development and its partners have awarded three $2,500 scholarships to Agri-foo...

Jan 17, 2023

Lethbridge & District Exhibition details new partnership for Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge & District Exhibition has announced a new partnership.The organization has joined forces with Global Convention Services, a Canadian trade show contractor. Global Conve...

Jan 17, 2023

Lethbridge Home & Garden Show skips 2023, planning for 2024

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The annual Home & Garden Show hosted at Exhibition Park will not be returning to Lethbridge in 2023. Instead, organizers promise to bring the home builder presentation back in 202...

Jan 17, 2023

Two charges withdrawn against woman in Alberta border blockade case

COUTTS, AB - Two charges have been withdrawn against a woman involved in last year's blockade at the Canada-United States border crossing at Coutts, Alta.A prosecutor has withdrawn charges of possessi...

Jan 17, 2023

No injuries reported in south Lethbridge fire

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Crews in Lethbridge responded to a south side fire on Monday.At around 5:57 p.m. on January 16, 2023, responders from four stations tended to a commercial structure fire at 330 18 Str...

Jan 17, 2023

Standoff man charged with drug trafficking offences

STANDOFF, AB - The Blood Tribe Police Service (BTPS) has apprehended a man accused of drug trafficking.On Monday, January 16, 2023, officers investigated a complaint of a suspicious person in Standoff...

Jan 17, 2023