Lethbridge and Area

ALERT team makes biggest meth bust ever in Medicine Hat

MEDICINE HAT, AB - The ALERT unit has made what is believed to be the largest seizure of methamphetamine in the history of Medicine Hat.The organized crime team seized 1.9 kilograms of meth from a hom...

Nov 17, 2021

Two local companies donate combined $25,000 to Lethbridge Soup Kitchen

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A pair of significant donations has ensured the stability of a local non-profit.The Lethbridge Soup Kitchen announced Wednesday morning that they had received a $15,000 donation from ...

Nov 17, 2021

Court hears testimony of second complainant in Sohil Bindra sex assault trial

LETHBRIDGE, AB - **Warning - graphic content in this article**The testimony has been heard from the second alleged victim in the first of three trials for Lethbridge's Sohil Bindra.Bindra, who was 33-...

Nov 16, 2021

People who "appeared to be asleep" charged following collision with parked vehicle

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two people face weapon and drug charges following a collision Monday afternoon.LPS were called to the parking lot of Centre Village Mall at approximately 12:50 pm.Multiple people repo...

Nov 16, 2021

Battle of the Fans: Lethbridge group raising funds for disability causes through lip sync videos

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The competition is heating up in Season 2 of Battle of the Fans.The online musical competition created by L'Arche Canada aims to raise funds and awareness for those living with disabi...

Nov 16, 2021

Appeal dates to be set for pop-up injection site operator who had tickets dropped

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Members of the court are trying to iron out the dates for when an appeal can be heard for a prominent case in Lethbridge.In September 2020, Timothy Slaney with the Lethbridge Overdose...

Nov 16, 2021

Over 90% of City of Lethbridge staff vaccinated before deadline

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge was pleased to announce that the vast majority of all municipal employees are vaccinated against COVID-19.At the end of September, the local government announce...

Nov 16, 2021

Changes to Lethbridge's CityLINK transit network start Wednesday, Nov. 17

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A lot of transit riders were not happy with the City of Lethbridge's new CityLINK network. Now, officials hope at least some of that dissatisfaction will be alleviated.At a rally in O...

Nov 16, 2021

Alberta proposing changes to attract business to the province

EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta Government is "Ensuring Alberta is the first choice for business," the provincial release reads."A crucial part of Alberta's Recovery Plan is attracting investment, which wi...

Nov 16, 2021

Average of 365 daily COVID cases recorded in Alberta this weekend

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released its latest report on COVID-19 for Monday, covering statistics from the past three days.In that time, 1,068 cases were confirmed for a daily average of just 3...

Nov 15, 2021