Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

How Lethbridge went from Alberta's highest rate of overdose deaths to nearly the lowest
Lethbridge has seen a drastic turnaround in just the last two years in terms of the number of people dying due to drug consumption.LNN reported on Monday that, in the first seven months of 2025, there...
Nov 18, 2025

Curbside battery collection starts Tuesday in Lethbridge
If you have any old batteries that need to be disposed of properly, now is your chance.The City of Lethbridge is launching a Curbside Battery Collection Program, running from Nov. 18-28, 2025.In partn...
Nov 17, 2025

Lethbridge Police searching for wanted man
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for your help in locating a man who is wanted on warrants.They say Anthony Krueger-Austin, 36, has two outstanding warrants for failing to comply with rel...
Nov 17, 2025

Christmas Hope campaign launches in Lethbridge
Several non-profit organizations in Lethbridge are once again teaming up to ensure everyone can have a Merry Christmas.The Christmas Hope campaign makes its return.Seven charities are partnering for t...
Nov 17, 2025

Witnesses sought after pedestrians seriously injured in Standoff
The Blood Tribe Police Service (BTPS) is continuing to investigate a pedestrian collision, and they are asking for your help.They are asking anybody who witnessed the incident around 11:20 p.m. on Oct...
Nov 17, 2025

Man charged in break-ins and thefts throughout southern Alberta
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has arrested a man who they believe was responsible for stealing $40,000 worth of goods.The incidents allegedly occurred between September 3 and November 10, 2025, ...
Nov 17, 2025

Firefighters rescue pets in south Lethbridge house fire
A trio of pets has been safely evacuated from a home on the south side.Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services says, at approximately 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, crews from three stations were call...
Nov 17, 2025

Zero drug overdose deaths in Lethbridge for July: report
READ MORE: How Lethbridge went from Alberta's highest rate of overdose deaths to nearly the lowestThe Alberta Government says, for the third time this year, Lethbridge went an entire month in which no...
Nov 17, 2025

NDP to propose minimum wage hike as latest living wage figures rise again
If Alberta's Official Opposition, the NDP, has its way, an increase to the provincial minimum wage would be approved in the legislature on Nov. 17.Their proposed Bill 201 will be put forth just days a...
Nov 14, 2025

LPS recovers $85K worth of stolen goods
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has arrested three people in connection with widespread thefts, among other offences.On November 10, LPS says members of its Downtown Policing Unit noticed the gate...
Nov 14, 2025