Lethbridge and Area

COVID hospitalizations less than half of fourth wave peak in Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released its latest report on COVID-19 for Thursday, covering statistics from the past 24 hours.383 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the total to 33...

Nov 18, 2021

Presentation given about why youth are leaving Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Dr. David J. Finch of Mount Royal University's CityXLab reviewed the factors into why young Albertans aren't "purchasing a city."Finch gave a presentation to the Southern Alberta Coun...

Nov 18, 2021

Lethbridge MP legally changes name to Rachael Thomas

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Member of Parliament for Lethbridge has a new last name.After the now-former Rachael Harder got married back in June, she has legally changed her name to Rachael Thomas."I look fo...

Nov 18, 2021

Lethbridge above provincial average for full COVID-19 vaccination status

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta's COVID-19 vaccination campaigns continue throughout the province, but the majority of communities in the southernmost region are below the average.Across Alberta, AHS reports...

Nov 18, 2021

Rally held Wednesday addressing cuts to post-secondary education

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge Faculty Association (ULFA) hosted a peaceful rally Wednesday to inform people about the cuts to post-secondary education and issues currently under negoti...

Nov 17, 2021

Active COVID cases fall below 500 in South Zone

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released its latest report on COVID-19 for Wednesday, covering statistics from the past two days.In that time, 727 people tested positive for a daily average of 363. ...

Nov 17, 2021

Taber town councillor sanctioned following events of October meeting

TABER, AB - A town councillor in Taber will have to write a public apology regarding his behaviour at a recent meeting.At the October 25 regular meeting, members of the community noted concerns about ...

Nov 17, 2021

Nikka Yuko Winter Light Festival kicks off November 26, tickets now on sale

LETHBRIDGE, AB - After breaking the attendance record last year, the Winter Light Festival is back for 2021. Starting November 26, people are welcome to join Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens and take in th...

Nov 17, 2021

Province extending COVID supports in homeless & women's shelters

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Government is making numerous announcements that aim to support people accessing shelters.Premier Jason Kenney said $21.5-million will be utilized province-wide for these ...

Nov 17, 2021

Lethbridge man charged following north side weapons complaint

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police apprehended a man after a gun was allegedly used to threaten a person.At approximately 5:00 pm on Tuesday, November 16, officers were called to a home in the 2100 bl...

Nov 17, 2021