Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

No injuries reported in West Lethbridge basement fire
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Wednesday night residential fire on the west side of Lethbridge caused an estimated $275,000 in damages.Crews from three stations responded to the basement fire at around 6:30 p.m. ...
Aug 25, 2022

This year's harvest called "the most expensive in history"
CYPRESS COUNTY, AB - Alberta farmers are starting to find out what they have to show for persevering through a difficult season.The beginning of the year was extremely dry causing uneven germination. ...
Aug 25, 2022

Rain rain go away: Lethbridge kicks off Whoop-Up Days
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A little wet weather didn't dampen the enthusiasm of attendees at Whoop-Up Days on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Right when the gates opened at 1:00 p.m., hundreds of families made thei...
Aug 24, 2022

UCP leadership candidates backed by Southern Alberta MLAs
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Several local MLAs are publicly voicing their support for different candidates in the United Conservative Party (UCP) leadership race.Following Jason Kenney's announcement in May 2022...
Aug 24, 2022

Taber Cornfest back for family fun in Southern Alberta
TABER, AB - The Town of Taber is getting set to celebrate corn.This year's Taber Cornfest kicks off Thursday, August 25, 2022, with the popular parade at 4:00 p.m. The showcase will be followed up wit...
Aug 24, 2022

City of Lethbridge implementing changes to parking operations
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Changes are coming to the parking operations at the City of Lethbridge.Starting September 1, 2022, the City of Lethbridge's Parking Operations and Parking Enforcement will be amalgama...
Aug 24, 2022

Minor injuries reported after a vehicle collision in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police were on scene after at least two vehicles were involved in a collision on 43 Street and Highway 3 on Tuesday, August 23.Eastbound traffic towards Coaldale had to det...
Aug 23, 2022

Lethbridge post secondary institutions outline COVID-19 plans for fall 2022
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) and Lethbridge College have confirmed that neither institution will require masks or proof of vaccination in order to attend classes on campus th...
Aug 23, 2022

Long lines, excitement as Mayor's Community BBQ kicks off Whoop-Up Days
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The 2022 Whoop-Up Days festival got off to a wild start on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.The morning began with the annual Whoop-Up Days Parade, which saw dozens of colourful and creative ...
Aug 23, 2022

Lethbridge Police investigating counterfeit currency
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for the public's help in finding a man who used illegitimate currency at a local business.On Monday, August 15, 2022, police say a male c...
Aug 23, 2022