Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Claresholm RCMP investigating hit and run
CLARESHOLM, AB - Mounties in Claresholm are asking for help in a hit and run investigation.The RCMP says on July 16, 2022 at around 12:20 a.m., a hit and run occurred in the 5000 block of 3 A St. West...
Jul 28, 2022

Former mayor Chris Spearman receives Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A former mayor of Lethbridge has received a major distinction from the Japanese government.Tetsuo Yoshida, the Calgary-based Consul General to Japan, honoured Chris Spearman with the ...
Jul 28, 2022

Level 2 Heat Alert issued for Southern Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge region is now under a Level 2 Heat Alert.The City of Lethbridge received notification from Alberta Health that Environment and Climate Change Canada has upgraded Thursd...
Jul 28, 2022

Uncertain timelines remain for payment of $150M Blood Tribe cattle settlement
STANDOFF, AB - The chief and council of the Blood Tribe First Nation does not know when members will be able to receive payments from a historical settlement with the federal government.In September 2...
Jul 28, 2022

New disc golf course open for play at University of Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new 18-hole disc golf course has been unveiled at the University of Lethbridge, and it's free for the public to use.The ULethbridge Disc Golf Course was quietly opened earlier this ...
Jul 28, 2022

Things to know before you go: the Lethbridge International Airshow
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge International Airshow is back this coming weekend, with events taking place Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31, 2022.The City of Lethbridge is advising residents of ...
Jul 28, 2022

Meet "Bridge", the new K9 puppy-in-training at Lethbridge Police
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has announced the name of its newest four-legged recruit.More than 700 suggestions were entered in a puppy-naming contest for the four-month-old Be...
Jul 27, 2022

Lethbridge-East MLA Neudorf endorses Danielle Smith in UCP leadership race
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The MLA for Lethbridge-East has chosen his preferred candidate in the race to become the United Conservative Party's (UCP) next leader.At an event Tuesday evening, July 26, 2022, UCP ...
Jul 27, 2022

UCP leadership candidate Travis Toews talks healthcare and more in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Ahead of the first debate between the candidates for the leadership of Alberta's United Conservative Party (UCP), Travis Toews made a stop in Lethbridge. The former Minister of Financ...
Jul 27, 2022

Montem & Piikani Nation enter agreement on renewable energy project
PIIKANI NATION, AB - An energy company has partnered with a local First Nation as work progresses on a proposed renewable energy complex.Montem Resources and the Piikani Nation have entered into a fra...
Jul 27, 2022