Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Hospitalizations, ICU admissions drop in Alberta over long weekend
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released an "estimated" report on COVID-19 for Tuesday, covering statistics from the past four days.On the Alberta COVID data website, it stated "Estimated numbers wi...
Feb 22, 2022

Baby formula recalled
Lethbridge, AB -- Parents are being warned to check their baby formula, as several lots of powered baby formula have been recalled. Some Abbott brands -- including Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare -- a...
Feb 22, 2022

Milk River's Emergency Department to temporarily close Tuesday night
MILK RIVER, AB - Residents of Milk River are advised that, should a medical emergency arise later this week, they will need to seek treatment elsewhere.AHS says the Milk River Health Centre's Emergenc...
Feb 22, 2022

Southern Alberta MPs voice opposition to Emergencies Act
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Local Members of Parliament are not happy with Monday night's vote regarding the Emergencies Act.MPs voted 185-151 to confirm the declaration of temporary emergency powers that Prime ...
Feb 22, 2022

Coldest Night of the Year set for February 26
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraiser is coming to Lethbridge.The annual initiative takes place across the country. It aims to raise awareness on the struggles faced by the ...
Feb 22, 2022

$2.6 million to Lethbridge group will support Black entrepreneurs
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A local organization is hard at work setting up a new initiative to help Black entrepreneurs in Western Canada thrive.Prairies Economic Development Canada has provided a grant of $2.6...
Feb 22, 2022

Fire restriction lifted in Lethbridge County
LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - Lethbridge County has lifted its fire restriction. READ MORE: Lethbridge County issues fire restriction Fire permits are once again being issued and are required for most burni...
Feb 22, 2022

Turning an injury into an opportunity
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Dave Sagal is hoping Canadians embrace an adaptative and accessible world. The 38-year-old was severely injured in a skiing accident on January 4, 2019. While on a trip down the slope...
Feb 21, 2022 Dave Sagal survived a major injury in 2019. He's since embraced the world of adaptive sports. (Photo supplied by Dave Sagal)

School zones being converted to playground zones in Coaldale this week
COALDALE, AB - The Town of Coaldale is making a change to its school zones this week.During the reading week of February 21 through 25, all playground and school zones in the town will be re-signed. O...
Feb 21, 2022

18-team field confirmed for 2022 Tim Hortons Brier in Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB - Provincial and territorial champions, and defending champion Team Canada will be joined by three Wild Card teams on March 4 at the ENMAX Centre.The ENMAX Centre successfully bid $1 Mi...
Feb 20, 2022