Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Gushue enters 2022 Tim Hortons Brier playoffs undefeated
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's been a very successful week so far for Brad Gushue's rink at the 2022 Tim Hortons Brier in Lethbridge.Gushue's Wild Card #1 leads Pool B going into the playoffs at the tournament...
Mar 11, 2022

City celebrates Lethbridge 311’s third anniversary
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is marking three years of service for Lethbridge 311.Lethbridge 311 is a customer service line residents can call if they have questions or concerns about any c...
Mar 11, 2022

Time change this Sunday provides opportunity to check smoke alarms
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Daylight saving time begins this weekend.On Sunday, March 13 at 2:00 a.m., clocks will be moved forward by one hour. The City of Lethbridge's Fire & Emergency Services is encourag...
Mar 11, 2022

Significant drug bust in Fort Macleod with cash and suspected fentanyl
FORT MACLEOD, AB - Fort Macleod RCMP has put a Southern Alberta man behind bars on drug-related charges.On February 24, 2022, RCMP received a complaint about a man who was passed out in the driver's s...
Mar 11, 2022

Lethbridge-Medicine Hat’s unemployment rate drops to 6.6 per cent in February
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The unemployment rate in Alberta saw a slight drop last month.In February, the rate was 6.8 per cent. That's down from 7.2 per cent in January. The figure for the Lethbridge-Medicine ...
Mar 11, 2022

COVID hospitalizations drop across Alberta Thursday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released its latest report on COVID-19 for Thursday, covering statistics from the past 24 hours.552 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the total to 53...
Mar 10, 2022

Gunnlaugson hopeful for playoff berth at Lethbridge Brier
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Jason Gunnlaugson's spirits remain high heading into the playoffs at the 2022 Tim Horton's Brier at the Lethbridge ENMAX Centre.Gunnlaugson may have to fight for a playoff spot, after...
Mar 10, 2022

Lethbridge man faces drug and weapon-related charges
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police have charged a local man with 16 offences but say more may be laid.Members of the Property Crimes Unit/High Risk Offender Unit, Tactical Response Unit, Patrols, and ...
Mar 10, 2022

How interest rate hikes could affect home buyers
LETHBRIDGE, AB -- If you're thinking about buying a new home in Southern Alberta, now is a good time because the Bank of Canada's recent rate hike could cause interest rates on variable-rate mortgages...
Mar 10, 2022

Kenney tells municipalities to hold off on spending
EDMONTON, AB -- Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is telling municipal leaders that while the province is once again flush with oil cash, now is not the time to put spending into overdrive. Kenney says oil...
Mar 10, 2022