Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Alberta investing $55 million to increase affordable housing programs
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta Government has announced it will be investing $55 million over the next three years to expand affordable housing. This comes after the province introduced Stronger Foundatio...
Dec 08, 2022

Over $300,000 given to 33 community projects in Southern Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Dozens of organizations in the region are receiving funding for a wide variety of initiatives.The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta has announced its latest ...
Dec 08, 2022

Lethbridge Hurricanes to host 26th annual Toque & Teddy Toss
LETHBRIDGE, AB - An annual holiday tradition is set to hit the ENMAX Centre on Friday, December 9, 2022. The Lethbridge Hurricanes will be welcoming back the 26th annual Toque & Teddy Toss during ...
Dec 07, 2022

Fort Macleod man arrested in connection to thefts from businesses
FORT MACLEOD, AB - RCMP has apprehended a man after businesses in Fort Macleod were robbed.Between November 6 and December 1, 2022, Fort Macleod RCMP says it received several complaints of break and e...
Dec 07, 2022

Lethbridge Police Service collecting donations for the Special Olympics
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Cops, Pops and Pizza, a Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) fundraiser, is set to make its way back to Lethbridge this month. The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) will be hosting the fund...
Dec 07, 2022

Drugs worth $35,000 seized in Brooks
BROOKS, AB - The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) says it has arrested two people on charges relating to drug trafficking.Officers conducted a targeted traffic stop in the Brooks area on ...
Dec 07, 2022

Lethbridge Police targeting impaired drivers during Christmas Check Stop program
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Members of the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) will be out this holiday season, conducting additional check stops throughout the month of December.The LPS says the primary goal of the...
Dec 07, 2022

Report: 454 people in Lethbridge experiencing homelessness
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new report shows the number of people experiencing homelessness in Lethbridge doubling over the last four years.The Point-in-Time (PiT) Homeless Count was conducted on September 27,...
Dec 07, 2022

Chinook Regional Hospital ICU over capacity
LETHBRIDGE, AB - An official with Alberta Health Services (AHS) says staff are doing everything they can to meet the needs of critical patients in Lethbridge.AHS South Zone Medical Director Dr. Aaron ...
Dec 06, 2022

Used cell phone drive to support victims of abuse, neglect and violence in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Domestic Violence Action Team (DVAT) has launched a brand-new initiative to help vulnerable people living in Lethbridge and surrounding areas. The Cell Phones for Safety campaign ...
Dec 06, 2022