Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Alberta proposes new Continuing Care Act
LETHBRIDGE, AB -- The Alberta government is proposing changes to the way continuing care operates in the province.The current continuing care system falls under multiple acts and regulations, with som...
Mar 28, 2022

Trial for fatal collision in Lethbridge adjourned, likely to December
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It was supposed to be the start of a five-day trial for a Lethbridge man charged in the death of a child.In Lethbridge Provincial Court on Monday, March 28, 2022, Justin Dean spoke on...
Mar 28, 2022

LPS welcomes new K-9 to Victim/Witness Services team
LETHRBIDGE, AB - The newest member of Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is a certified good girl.Kourt, a two-year-old female Golden Retriever/Lab cross, is joining the Victim/Witness Services Unit as i...
Mar 26, 2022

Alberta doubles funding for STARS air ambulance
The Alberta government has announced it will double the amount of funding provided to the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS).As part of Alberta's increased health care spending in its 2022 budget...
Mar 25, 2022

Crews cleaning up anti-freeze spill in Peenaquim Park
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Recreators and pet owners are asked to take care while walking through Peenaquim Park.A sub-contractor, who was working in the area at the time, spilled anti-freeze along a pathway in...
Mar 25, 2022

More charges for Medicine Hat ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer Tamara Lich
MEDICINE HAT, AB - One of the organizers of the "Freedom Convoy" occupation in downtown Ottawa is facing new criminal charges.Tamara Lich, of Medicine Hat, is charged with mischief, counselling mischi...
Mar 25, 2022

E-scooters and e-bikes coming to Lethbridge in April
LETHBRIDGE, AB - People in Lethbridge will have a new way of getting around this spring.Neuron Mobility will be launching an e-scooter and e-bike service, which will be a first-of-its-kind in the city...
Mar 25, 2022

Lethbridge Police and AHS’ PACT initiative proving successful for mental health call response
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A partnership between Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is helping out community members affected by mental health challenges.The PACT initiative, ...
Mar 25, 2022

Notley talks non-confidence vote, economy during Lethbridge speech
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce welcomed the leader of the province's Official Opposition NDP on Thursday.Rachel Notley spoke to a capacity crowd at the Sandman Signature, talking ...
Mar 24, 2022

Province announces $30 million for commercial truck driver training
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government is providing a boost to the commercial trucking industry.Commercial driving grants totalling $30 million will be distributed over the next three years. The pro...
Mar 24, 2022