Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
No injuries reported in south Lethbridge structure fire
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Fire crews in Lethbridge responded to a structure fire early Wednesday, October 12, 2022.At around 5:50 a.m., responders tended to a structure fire behind a home in the 300 block of 1...
Oct 13, 2022
Lethbridge crews recognize 100 years of Fire Prevention Week
LETHBRIDGE, AB - We are in the midst of Fire Prevention Week (FPW), and this year marks a significant anniversary for the awareness campaign.FPW is October 9-15, 2022 and this year is the 100-year ann...
Oct 13, 2022
Southern Albertans named to federal Conservative Shadow Cabinet
OTTAWA, ON - Pierre Poillievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, announced a new Conservative Shadow Cabinet on October 12, 2022. Poillievre said in a news release, "I am proud to announce ...
Oct 12, 2022
Blood Tribe in talks to take over Alpha House shelter in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The homeless shelter in downtown Lethbridge could potentially be run by a local First Nation.The Blood Tribe Department of Health (BTDH) has confirmed that it is in discussions with t...
Oct 12, 2022
Lethbridge Exhibition donates more than $5000 to Therapeutic Riding Association
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge and District Exhibition is donating $5,332.87 to the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association.The donation is part of the 2022 Lethbridge and District Exhibition Lotte...
Oct 12, 2022
Lethbridge City Council debates feasibility of third bridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Planning work continues on a potential third bridge across the coulees in Lethbridge.An update was provided at the Lethbridge City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, on the...
Oct 12, 2022
U of L announces new initiative to support student scholarships
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) Board of Governors is stepping up to ensure prospective students have access to post-secondary education.The U of L announced on Wednesday, Octob...
Oct 12, 2022
Lethbridge man guilty of careless driving
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A verdict of guilty has been declared after a 10-year-old was killed in a collision more than two years ago.In Lethbridge Provincial Court on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, Judge Timoth...
Oct 12, 2022
Lethbridge Amateur Wrestling Association receives important KidSport funding
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A local wrestling organization has received a special grant.The Lethbridge Amateur Wrestling Association (LAWA) has gotten $12,275 from KidSport through the Return to Play Grant progr...
Oct 12, 2022
New treatment for severe opioid addiction coming to Alberta communities, including Lethbridge
GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB - The provincial government says a new narcotic transition service will be coming to various communities in Alberta, including Lethbridge and Grande Prairie, in the next few months....
Oct 12, 2022