Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

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

Target Hunger is back to help Lethbridge food banks
LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you haven't received one already, Lethbridge residents are asked to keep their eyes out for a yellow plastic bag on their doorstep for Target Hunger, a food drive in support of the...
Jun 07, 2022

Trial dates set for Alberta pastor charged in connection to Coutts protest
LETHBRIDGE, AB - We now know when a Calgary man charged in connection to events at the Coutts border blockade will be on trial.In Lethbridge Provincial Court on Monday, June 6, 2022, it was announced ...
Jun 07, 2022

Lethbridge County lifts fire restriction
LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - Due to recent cooler and precipitation, Lethbridge County is once again lifting fire restrictions. It took effect at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.READ MORE: Lethbridge Co...
Jun 07, 2022

Six youths face criminal charges related to bullying in Nanton
NANTON, AB - Claresholm and Nanton RCMP have arrested and charged six youths following several incidents of bullying in Nanton.On May 31, 2022, Claresholm RCMP responded to multiple complaints about a...
Jun 06, 2022