Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Premier Danielle Smith returns to Alberta legislature with byelection win
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is heading back to the legislature.Smith defeated four challengers to win a byelection Tuesday night in the constituency of Brooks-Medicine Hat.She has be...
Nov 09, 2022
Inquiry into use of Emergencies Act expecting testimony on Alberta border blockades
The public inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act will continue hearing about protests that took place at an Alberta border crossing earlier this year in support of the "Free...
Nov 09, 2022
Two in Taber charged with drug trafficking offences
TABER, AB - The Taber Police Service (TPS) has apprehended a pair of people on drug-related charges.At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Monday, November 7, 2022, officers executed a search warrant at a home...
Nov 08, 2022
New Alberta energy minister to keep coal moratorium, consider well clean-up breaks
CROWSNEST PASS, AB - Alberta's new energy minister says that for now, he will maintain an order protecting the Rocky Mountains from coal development.But Peter Guthrie says his department is already wo...
Nov 08, 2022
Fort Macleod man to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry
FORT MACLEOD, AB - A town councillor in Fort Macleod is set to take to the stage in Ottawa as the public inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act continues on Tuesday, November...
Nov 08, 2022
Emergency training exercise at Lethbridge Airport Nov. 8
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is advising the public that an emergency training exercise is being conducted at the Lethbridge Airport.The "full-scale" training scenario got underway at 10:00...
Nov 08, 2022
Honourary wall for Ron Sakamoto unveiled at ENMAX Centre
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A famed music promoter from Lethbridge has been recognized by the ENMAX Centre. An honourary wall has been installed at the arena in commemoration of the contributions Ron Sakamoto ha...
Nov 08, 2022
Celebrating Indigenous veterans on National Aboriginal Veterans' Day
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The eighth day of November carries an important designation, as it's National Aboriginal Veterans' Day.Retired Warrant Officer Glenn Miller with the Lethbridge Legion said, "It's a ch...
Nov 08, 2022
Lethbridge Police seeking dash cam footage of stolen vehicle in carjacking
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for the public's help in an investigation into an alleged carjacking.At approximately 4:50 p.m. on Friday, November 4, 2022, police respo...
Nov 07, 2022
City of Lethbridge offering supports during extreme cold
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is activating its extreme temperature response plan as the mercury continues to fall.The plan involves coordination with the city's community partners to provid...
Nov 07, 2022