Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Dismantling of western Canada drug ring began with Medicine Hat busts
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A series of drug busts by Medicine Hat police in early 2020 has resulted in the dismantling of a trafficking operation that spanned western Canada and the seizure of more than $1.6 ...
Feb 03, 2022

RCMP say some progress made in managing Coutts border blockade
COUTTS, AB - Protesters using their trucks to clog up the main United States border crossing in southern Alberta agreed Wednesday to make some room to allow traffic through. Mounties were taking a cau...
Feb 03, 2022

Convoy crawls up Highway 3 through Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - After vehicle convoys Tuesday afternoon shut down traffic near Nobleford and on Highway-2 between Fort Macleod and Standoff, another convoy made an appearance Wednesday afternoon. Thi...
Feb 02, 2022

COVID hospitalizations continue to rise in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released its latest report on COVID-19 for Wednesday, covering statistics from the past 24 hours.3,024 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the total to...
Feb 02, 2022

Credit Union donates to agriculture student awards
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- 1st Choice Savings and Credit Union is investing in the future of agriculture students with a $55,000 gift to support agricultural student awards. The money will support both Lethbr...
Feb 02, 2022

MP Thomas calls for Coutts crossing to re-open, though still supporting movement
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge's MP says she does not support protesters blocking highways and border crossings.Rachael Thomas issued a statement on Wednesday in regards to the ongoing blockade at the Co...
Feb 02, 2022

Disciplinary decision for LPS Sgt. in "Meme Gate" adjourned
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It will be another few weeks before an LPS Sergeant learns his fate.Evidence was presented at a disciplinary hearing Wednesday morning for what has been referred to as "Meme Gate."In ...
Feb 02, 2022

U of L receives major Alzheimer's research funding
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge has received a grant of $918,000 over five years from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for Alzheimer's research.Dr. Athan Zovoilis, Canad...
Feb 02, 2022

Federal investment to result in over 100 new EV chargers in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new investment from the federal government will result in the installation of over 100 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Alberta.The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, the federal M...
Feb 02, 2022

Police recover stolen property and drugs, two Lethbridge men charged
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two Lethbridge men have been charged following a bust by the Lethbridge Police Service Crime Suppression Team (CST).On January 24, team members found a vehicle that had been reported ...
Feb 02, 2022