Lethbridge and Area

Unemployment rate in Lethbridge-Medicine Hat down to 3.3% in September

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The unemployment rate in Alberta rose slightly last month.In September, unemployment was at 5.5%, up from 5.4% in August. The Lethbridge-Medicine Hat economic region saw a drop, with ...

Oct 07, 2022

Brooks-Medicine Hat MLA resigns, hopes Danielle Smith will run there

lethMEDICINE HAT, AB - Michaela Frey submitted her letter of resignation as the MLA for Brooks-Medicine Hat on Friday, October 7, 2022, and is encouraging new United Conservative Party (UCP) Leader Da...

Oct 07, 2022

Lethbridge radio station 'Today's Country 95.5' rebrands to 'WILD 95-5'

LETHBRIDGE, AB - As of 8:00 a.m. on Friday, October 7, 2022, "Today's Country 95.5" has undergone a transformation and has emerged as "WILD 95-5, Lethbridge's New Country".Country 95.5 has been on the...

Oct 07, 2022

Lethbridge College announces Fall 2022 valedictorian

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new graduate from the multimedia production program has been named the valedictorian at Lethbridge College.Denise Serrano will lead the procession at the college's Fall 2022 convoca...

Oct 06, 2022

City of Lethbridge is looking for public feedback on website services

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Have you ever been frustrated with the City of Lethbridge website? Well, now is your chance to give feedback on how to make it better. From October 6-16, 2022, the City of Lethbridge ...

Oct 06, 2022

Lethbridge man charged with making harassing calls to Medicine Hat businesses

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge man is facing criminal harassment charges related to calls made to several businesses in Medicine Hat.Police say they have received multiple complaints over the past coup...

Oct 06, 2022

Police release more details about a collision in South Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service Traffic Response Unit has released more information about a collision between two vehicles that occurred on October 5, 2022 at the intersection of Mayor ...

Oct 06, 2022

Belinda Crowson given Outstanding Achievement award for historical preservation

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge resident has been honoured for her work in preserving and promoting the city's history.The 2022 Heritage Awards were given out on Monday, October 3, 2022, at a ceremony i...

Oct 06, 2022

New proposed arrangements with Alberta's prosecutors and legal aid lawyers

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two groups of lawyers working in Alberta's criminal justice system are set to vote on potential new changes.The Government of Alberta has reached a tentative agreement with the Albert...

Oct 06, 2022

Funding to support social programs in Southern Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced funding for dozens of initiatives aimed at the "social recovery and economic participation of vulnerable Albertans."A total of $6 million will ...

Oct 05, 2022