Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

City of Lethbridge to explore creating sober shelter at Civic Centre
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is looking to potentially take action to assist the homeless population.At a special meeting of city council on August 9, 2022, administration was directed to p...
Aug 09, 2022

Brad Donaldson named Lethbridge College’s new President and CEO
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge College has a new President and CEO.Dr. Brad Donaldson has been named the ninth President and CEO in the college's history. He comes to Lethbridge from Calgary and will sta...
Aug 09, 2022

Fort Macleod RCMP charge two Southern Albertans with drug and weapons offences
FORT MACLEOD, AB - Two people from Southern Alberta face multiple charges following a drug and weapons bust by the Fort Macleod RCMP.On July 26, 2022, Mounties were conducting traffic enforcement in F...
Aug 09, 2022

UPDATE: Five people in custody following high-risk incident near Standoff
STANDOFF, AB - UPDATE: The Blood Tribe Police Service (BTPS) has confirmed that five people were taken into custody without incident following a situation on Monday, August 8, 2022.Members of the BTPS...
Aug 08, 2022

Five drug overdose deaths reported in Lethbridge in May
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The provincial government is reporting that Albertans continue to die as a result of illicit drug use.The Substance Use Surveillance System report has been updated to include data up ...
Aug 08, 2022

Tickets for the Hurricanes pre-season are now available
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Fans of the Lethbridge Hurricanes rejoice, pre-season tickets for the 2022-2023 season are now available.The Hurricanes will play four games during the pre-season this fall, with two ...
Aug 08, 2022

What's happening around Lethbridge this week: August 8, 2022
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Getting fit, finding a job, or watching a performance on stage, there's plenty to do around Lethbridge this week.The Lethbridge Steel women's tackle football association is hosting La...
Aug 08, 2022

Woman charged in $580K U of L fraud to stand trial in 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge woman accused of defrauding her former employer out of more than half-a-million dollars will stand trial next year.Donna Court, 58, is charged with fraud over $5,000, the...
Aug 08, 2022

Fire prevention strategies highlighted by local emergency services
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) is shining a light on the importance of properly disposing smoking materials.Fire Prevention Officer Troy Hicks said on Monday, August 8,...
Aug 08, 2022

Brooks RCMP reports fatality in pedestrian collision
BROOKS, AB - RCMP are reporting a fatality in a collision over the weekend in Southern Alberta.At approximately 10:55 pm on Saturday, August 6, 2022, Brooks RCMP was called to a motor vehicle collisio...
Aug 08, 2022