Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

South Lethbridge crash flips truck onto its side
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says there were only minor injuries in a two-vehicle collision in south Lethbridge on Saturday afternoon, September 10, 2022.Police say a car and a...
Sep 10, 2022

King Charles III proclaimed Canadian head of state in ceremony at Rideau Hall
OTTAWA, ON - King Charles III has been proclaimed Canada's new head of state at an accession ceremony attended by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Gov. Gen. Mary Simon in Ottawa. Trudeau arrived at a...
Sep 10, 2022

Helping Lethbridge's urban forest grow
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The urban forest in Lethbridge has grown a bit bigger after 40 trees were planted in Palliser Park on Friday, September 9, 2022. City officials say the urban forest is a vital asset t...
Sep 09, 2022

Lethbridge College unveils Indigenous Kodiaks logo
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new Indigenous logo has been unveiled for Lethbridge College's gym. The post-secondary school says it will be the first in the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) to inc...
Sep 09, 2022

Lethbridge taxi companies request rate increases
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A group of local cab companies say they need to charge more for their services in order to keep up with rising costs.Royal Taxi, Fifth Avenue Cabs, A-Plus Taxi, and 94 Cabs have made ...
Sep 09, 2022

Justice minister pleased with Lethbridge Police action plan
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta's justice minister has confidence that the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is turning things around.A letter from Justice Minister Tyler Shandro was included in an update on t...
Sep 09, 2022

Milk River's emergency department to temporarily close this weekend
MILK RIVER, AB - Residents of Milk River will temporarily be sent to another community if they require emergency care. Alberta Health Services (AHS) has announced the temporary closure of the Milk Riv...
Sep 08, 2022

Lethbridge Mayor, Alberta Premier comment on Queen's passing
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Local and provincial officials are adding their voices to the many who are speaking out about the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Buckingham Palace announced in the morning of Thursday...
Sep 08, 2022

McCain Foundation donates $200,000 to Coaldale rec centre
COALDALE, AB - A significant donation has been made towards the construction of a new multi-use recreation centre in Coaldale.The McCain Foundation announced a $200,000 commitment to the Coaldale STRO...
Sep 08, 2022

Lethbridge firefighters hosting rooftop campout for muscular dystrophy
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A group of five firefighters will spend the next four days on a rooftop for a charitable fundraiser.A kickoff event for the 2022 Firefighters Campout for Muscular Dystrophy was held o...
Sep 08, 2022