Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Lethbridge police to conduct random check stops for impaired driving
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) will be conducting random check stops throughout the summer for impaired driving. The LPS also encourages the public to continue working with offic...
Jun 30, 2022
Canada to require nutrition warnings on some foods but not others
OTTAWA, ON - Canada will require nutrition warnings on the front of pre-packaged food with high levels of saturated fat, sugar or sodium starting in 2026 in an effort to help grocery shoppers make hea...
Jun 30, 2022
Bail decision reserved for 4th suspect accused of conspiracy in Coutts
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A judge has reserved her decision on whether to grant bail for the fourth man charged with conspiracy to commit murder at a border blockade earlier this year in southern Alberta. Jerr...
Jun 30, 2022
Plasma donors sought in Lethbridge for Canada Day weekend
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Canadian Blood Services is looking for donors going into the Canada Day weekend.At the Lethbridge plasma donor centre, there are 99 open appointments to fill over the long weekend, ac...
Jun 30, 2022
Two Lethbridge men charged in connection with assault
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two men have been charged by the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) with multiple offences related to an assault this week.On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, officers responded to a report of ...
Jun 30, 2022
Alberta Utilities Commission approves $31M ATCO Electric fine
CALGARY, AB - The Alberta Utilities Commission has approved a $31-million fine proposed for ATCO Electric's attempts to overcharge ratepayers for costs it should not have incurred.In April, ATCO Elect...
Jun 29, 2022
New shoe donations sought for second annual Shoes for Kids drive
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The second annual Shoes for Kids drive is all set to go!The goal of the campaign, led by the Shoes for Kids YQL Foundation, is to provide hundreds of children in Southern Alberta with...
Jun 29, 2022
UPDATE: Missing Coaldale man located safe
COALDALE, AB - UPDATE: The Coaldale RCMP has confirmed that 52-year-old Darren Mervyn has been located safe. Mounties thank the public for their assistance in this matter. ----------------------------...
Jun 29, 2022
Researchers highlight negative health effects associated with discrimination
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A University of Lethbridge professor and her daughter are part of a team researching the negative health effects associated with discrimination.Dr. Olga Kovalchuk, an MD/PhD and biolo...
Jun 29, 2022
Lethbridge College hosting Forensic Explorers camp this summer
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge College is hosting a camp for young detectives this summer.The Forensics Explorers camp sessions will teach participants how to survey a crime scene through the eyes of a f...
Jun 29, 2022