Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

43 Afghan refugees arrive in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Family Services (LFS) is welcoming the arrival of dozens of people who have fled Afghanistan.43 Afghan refugees came to Lethbridge for the first time on October 5, 2022, lo...
Oct 17, 2022

Average rental rates in Lethbridge rise in September
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The average rent in Canada surpassed the $2,000 per month mark in September, but Lethbridge managed to stay under that figure.That's according to the latest National Rent Report from ...
Oct 17, 2022

Psych assessment ordered for Lethbridge man charged with attempted murder
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It will soon be determined whether or not a Lethbridge man is mentally fit to stand trial.In Lethbridge Provincial Court on Monday, October 17, 2022, lawyers spoke to the matter of an...
Oct 17, 2022

Police charge man following high-risk search warrant in west Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Charges have been laid following a search warrant in Lethbridge last week.On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, members of the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) Property Crimes Unit and Crime...
Oct 17, 2022

Lethbridge Old Dogs win softball gold
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A group of seniors from Lethbridge proved that they are the best softball players around.The Lethbridge Old Dogs 65s competed at the Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George, Utah, w...
Oct 16, 2022

Monument unveiled at Watermark Park in west Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge has unveiled a new monument celebrating Canada's 150 anniversary.A tree planting initiative began in 2017 when the city decided it would mark the anniversary by...
Oct 15, 2022

Lethbridge College appoints new President and CEO
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Dr. Brad Donaldson has officially taken office as Lethbridge College's ninth President and CEO following a swearing-in ceremony on Friday, October 14, 2022.Donaldson holds a Doctor of...
Oct 15, 2022

Milk River Emergency Department to periodically close in October and November 2022
MILK RIVER, AB - Residents of Milk River are being advised by Alberta Health Services (AHS) of intermittent closures of the town's emergency healthcare department over the next month.The Milk River He...
Oct 14, 2022

Report shows how pervasive poverty is in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge service providers have taken a deeper look into poverty and are making recommendations on how to address the issue.A new report, titled, "2022 Lethbridge Child and Family P...
Oct 14, 2022

Travel Alberta forecasting tourism boom in Southern Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Travel Alberta is collaborating with various tourism agencies, including Tourism Lethbridge, to bring more visitors to the province. Andi Dzilums, destination development manager for ...
Oct 14, 2022