Lethbridge and Area

10 Lethbridge firefighters celebrated at graduation ceremony

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new group of firefighters has joined Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services.A graduation ceremony was held at the Lethbridge Public Library on Friday, December 2, 2022.The 10 gradua...

Dec 02, 2022

Métis Nation of Alberta approves Constitution in largest ratification by an Indigenous Nation in Canadian History

EDMONTON, AB - Citizens of the Mtis Nation of Alberta (MNA) have overwhelmingly adopted a new Constitution.In a province-wide ratification vote held throughout the month of November, which included ma...

Dec 02, 2022

Unemployment rate down in Lethbridge-Medicine Hat for November

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The unemployment rate in Alberta saw a significant jump last month, but locally, the rate for the Lethbridge-Medicine Hat region was down.In November, the jobless rate for the provinc...

Dec 02, 2022

$51K worth of drugs confiscated in Lethbridge bust

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge man is charged in connection to alleged drug trafficking activities.The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says it conducted a targeted traffic stop in the 300 block of 3 St...

Dec 01, 2022

Millions of people estimated to have visited Alberta Parks in 2022

CALGARY, AB - It's no secret that Alberta has some of the most diverse landscapes in the country. Between stunning mountain tops and serene prairies, it's become a destination hot spot for people acro...

Dec 01, 2022

Streets Alive to provide 24-hour warming shelter in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A local service agency is providing Lethbridge residents with a safe place to stay warm this winter.The City of Lethbridge has partnered with Streets Alive Mission to extend its curre...

Dec 01, 2022

Winter Light Festival opens at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - For a seventh year, the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden will host the Winter Light Festival.The annual holiday tradition is set to welcome back thousands of guests to explore the grand dis...

Dec 01, 2022

Local students providing warm clothing to community members in need

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge students have come together to help their fellow community members during the holiday season.Raiyana Shams is a grade 12 student at Winston Churchill High School, and a mem...

Olivia Thorington Dec 01, 2022

Harvest sample program deadline extended

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has extended the deadline of its Harvest Sample Program.The voluntary program offers analytical services to grain producers and grain companies at ...

Dec 01, 2022

Interim sober shelter back to square one as Lethbridge City Council tables project

LETHBRIDGE, AB - After some debate amongst city staff on November 29, 2022, Lethbridge City Council has sent plans for the proposed Interim Sober Shelter back to the drawing board. Council will be req...

Nov 30, 2022