Lethbridge and Area

South & North Zones report zero COVID patients in ICU

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released its latest weekly report on COVID-19. The numbers reported in this update reflect data from May 31-June 6, 2022.During that time, 1,840 cases were confirmed ...

Jun 08, 2022

Lethbridge Police make largest fentanyl bust in city's history

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Calgary woman has been arrested by the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) in a significant drug trafficking case.On Tuesday, June 7, 2022, officers arrested a woman without incident on...

Jun 08, 2022

The cost of changing course on organics collection in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge will continue with its current plan to implement a new residential curbside organics collection program in 2023 after a report was presented to city council thi...

Jun 08, 2022

City of Lethbridge to construct new play space in Galt Gardens

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is using $500,000 to construct a new play space in Galt Gardens in the city's downtown core. A total of $125,000 will come from the municipal government, and th...

Jun 08, 2022

Lethbridge City Council votes to form commission on possible ward system

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge City Council has voted in favour of creating a commission to study a possible Ward Electoral System in time for the 2025 municipal election.A ward system would have Lethbri...

Jun 08, 2022

Accused in human trafficking case pleads not guilty

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Pleas of not guilty have been entered for an Alberta man charged in connection to a human trafficking investigation.In Lethbridge Provincial Court on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, the lawy...

Jun 08, 2022

City Council supports new waste disposal pilot program

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A pilot program focused on the safe disposal of materials like household hazardous waste (HHW), batteries and paint has been given the thumbs up from Lethbridge City Council.On Tuesda...

Jun 08, 2022

Paid parking proceeding at ENMAX Centre as council defeats motion to rescind

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Patrons of the ENMAX Centre will have to pay for parking after all starting later this year.On May 3, 2022, Lethbridge City Council voted to implement a $5 fee for parking at the faci...

Jun 07, 2022

Whoop-Up Days 2022 kicking off with return of parade & rodeo

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The popular Whoop-Up parade and rodeo are coming back for Whoop-Up Days 2022.Lethbridge & District Exhibition has announced that Whoop-Up Days will run from August 23-27, 2022.It ...

Jun 07, 2022

Black cowboy John Ware named as a person of national historic significance

LONGVIEW, AB - The Canadian Government has recognized black cowboy John Ware as a person of national historic significance. In a special ceremony on June 06, 2022, officials unveiled a plaque at Bar U...

Jun 07, 2022