Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

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

MLA Neudorf will not run for UCP leadership
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The next leader of the United Conservative Party (UCP) will not be from Lethbridge.In a statement on Monday, June 6, 2022, Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf confirmed that he will no...
Jun 06, 2022

Alberta backs Coaldale's push to reduce RCMP costs
COALDALE, AB - The Government of Alberta says it is unfair that Coaldale is the only community of its size in the country that pays for 100% of its policing costs.In May 2022, Coaldale Mayor Jack Van ...
Jun 06, 2022

Taber and the province recognize the contributions of seniors
TABER, AB - The provincial government proclaimed the first full week of June as Seniors' Week in Alberta. "To recognize the importance of this week to seniors and older adults, this year, the Governme...
Jun 06, 2022

Lethbridge records 37 drug overdose deaths in Q1 2022
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge is on pace to beat last year's record-breaking numbers for drug overdose deaths.The Government of Alberta's Substance Use Surveillance System report has been updated to ref...
Jun 06, 2022

What's happening around Lethbridge this week, June 5, 2022
LETHBRIDGE, AB - There are a lot of events taking place across the city this week. From panels and fundraisers to board games, there's something for everyone.On Monday, June 6, Outreach Southern Alber...
Jun 05, 2022

What's happening in Lethbridge this weekend, June 4, 2022
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new month means new events, and there are a lot happening in Lethbridge this weekend.Prairie Pets Rescue and Pet Valu are hosting an adoptable dogs meet and greet event on Saturday ...
Jun 04, 2022

$500,000 awarded to local program helping female entrepreneurs across Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB- Alberta Innovates is funding $500,000 over 13 months to a Lethbridge-based program that aims to help rural female entrepreneurs.With this funding, Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL)...
Jun 03, 2022

Tractor trailer hauling hay catches fire west of Coalhurst
UPDATE: The fire has been extinguished and the traffic detour has ended.COALHURST, AB - A tractor trailer hauling hay caught fire Friday morning, June 3, 2022, just west of Coalhurst. The driver of th...
Jun 03, 2022

City of Lethbridge asks residents to register their pets
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge's Community Animal Services is asking the city's residents to make sure pets are registered, in order to provide proof of ownership and updated contact information. Registr...
Jun 03, 2022