Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Ag Expo is back at Exhibition Park
LETHBRIDGE, AB -- The Ag Expo and North American Seed Fair is underway this week at Exhibition Park in Lethbridge.Western Canada's premier agricultural exhibition is back in person this year with hund...
Mar 03, 2022

Alberta Sheriffs shut down drug house in Medicine Hat
MEDICINE HAT, AB -The Alberta Sheriffs have shut down a property in Medicine Hat that was a magnet for violence and drug activity.The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit of the Alberta Sh...
Mar 03, 2022

Province investing in over 1,500 new continuing care spaces in Alberta
CALGARY, AB - The provincial budget unveiled last month put a strong focus on health care, with the government committing over $3 billion towards the health care system.On Thursday, March 3, the provi...
Mar 03, 2022

Lethbridge Transit seeking feedback on modifying payment structure
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Transit is reviewing how customers pay for their ride.Public feedback is being sought on fare structure payment options. Starting January 1, 2023, the local transit network...
Mar 03, 2022

RCMP in B.C. arrest Lethbridge man in "high-risk takedown"
GRAND FORKS, AB - RCMP says that an incident involving a man from Lethbridge that "had the potential to get out of hand" has been resolved.Just after 5:20 am on Monday, February 28, Grand Forks RCMP w...
Mar 03, 2022

COVID cases remain low in Alberta over last four days
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released its latest report on COVID-19 for Tuesday. Due to technical issues on AHS' part, a full breakdown was not provided on Monday, so today's report will cover st...
Mar 02, 2022

AHS now allowing walk-in pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services (AHS) is increasing availability for walk-in pediatric immunization against COVID-19.In the South Zone, COVID pediatric immunization walk-in appointment times ...
Mar 02, 2022

Province investing $390 million into broadband internet strategy
INNISFAIL, AB - The Government of Alberta has made a significant announcement regarding broadband internet access in rural communities. As part of Budget 2022, the province will invest a total of $390...
Mar 02, 2022

Lethbridge man with conspiracy to commit murder charge denied bail
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge man facing a series of serious charges has been denied bail.Christopher Lysak, 48, of Lethbridge, appeared in Court of Queen's Bench to see if he would be released from c...
Mar 02, 2022

Canada announces $100 million humanitarian assistance to Ukraine
OTTAWA, ON -- Global Affairs Canada announced Tuesday that the Canadian government will provide $100 million in humanitarian assistance to help address the most urgent needs in Ukraine."The lives of t...
Mar 01, 2022