Lethbridge and Area

VIDEO: LPS investigating break-in at King of Trade

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in a break-in and theft at a downtown business.At approximately 6:15 am on Friday, January 21, police were ...

Jan 21, 2022

Claresholm man charged in Lethbridge break and enter

CLARESHOLM, AB. -- A joint effort by Lethbridge police and Claresholm RCMP has resulted in charges against a 21-year old Claresholm man relating to a Lethbridge break in on December 13, 2021. LPS was ...

Jan 21, 2022

Hurricanes change ticket purchasing for 50% capacity

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes are changing the ticket purchasing procedure with the 50% capacity restriction.Effective immediately, tickets will be held for voucher holders until 5:00 PM ...

Jan 21, 2022

Avalanche warning expanded to more East Kootenay regions

SPARWOOD, B.C. - More areas in Southeastern B.C. are now under a Special Public Avalanche Warning.Avalanche Canada put out the warning on Thursday, saying that warmer temperatures and persistent sunsh...

Jan 21, 2022

City addresses concerns over burst watermains

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Last week, motorists in Lethbridge were taken aback by a large sinkhole along 6 Avenue South, which was caused by a burst watermain.READ MORE: Sinkhole causes traffic disruption in Le...

Jan 21, 2022

Alberta police chiefs don't support decriminalization of illegal drug possession

EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP) does not support decriminalizing the possession of illegal drugs.Announced Thursday, (Jan 20) AACP members released a statement to mem...

Jan 20, 2022

Coaldale council takes action as rec centre costs rise to over $18-million

COALDALE, AB - The Town of Coaldale is doing its part to mitigate the impacts of the rising costs for its new multi-purpose recreation centre.During a special council meeting on Monday, it was outline...

Jan 20, 2022

2022 STARS Lottery opens to the public

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Albertans can now purchase tickets for the 2022 edition of the annual STARS Lottery.The lottery supports STARS Air Ambulance and their life-saving operations across the province. The ...

Jan 20, 2022

Brooks not being reimbursed for more than $140,000 in COVID costs

BROOKS, AB - The City of Brooks will not be compensated by the province for a $143,497 bill from early in the pandemic when they paid for hotels as isolation centres.When the community was dealing wit...

Jan 20, 2022

Communities host "Keep Alberta RCMP" sessions, advocating against province-wide police

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge and other communities are hosting a handful of "Keep Alberta RCMP" information sessions.On Wednesday, residents gathered at the Lethbridge Public Library for one session, w...

Jan 19, 2022