Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Province tables new trails management and preservation act
EDMONTON, AB - The province has introduced legislation that aims to protect and preserve trails in Alberta.The Alberta Trails Act will strive to make sure more trails and adjacent areas are conserved ...
Nov 02, 2021

Guilty pleas from LPS officers in misconduct hearing
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- Three members of the Lethbridge Police Service pleaded guilty to misconduct charges during a disciplinary hearing Tuesday (Nov 2), but the decision on sanctions has been adjourned. ...
Nov 02, 2021

Trial underway for Lethbridge man facing child porn charges
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The first two days of a nine-day judge-alone trial have wrapped up in Lethbridge Court of Queen's Bench.David Harter, 53, faces one count each of possessing child pornography and acce...
Nov 02, 2021

Taber RCMP investigate fatal collision
TABER, AB - Taber RCMP, along with the Municipal District of Taber Fire department and Emergency Medical Services responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle collision on Monday.At 6:46 am, responders at...
Nov 02, 2021

Lethbridge Food Bank aiming to boost accessibility as busy season nears
LETHBRIDGE, AB - As the weather gets cooler and 2022 nears, the Lethbridge Food Bank is preparing to see a rise in client numbers.Executive Director of the food bank, Mac Nichol, told LNN that "normal...
Nov 02, 2021

Blue-green algae advisories ended in several Southern Alberta water bodies
LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you jump in a body of water right now, pneumonia would probably be a top concern, but hey, at least there isn't any algae.Alberta Health Services has lifted the blue-green algae (c...
Nov 01, 2021

80% of eligible Albertans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19
EDMONTON, AB - The province announced that more than 3.2 million Albertans are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 after receiving two vaccine doses.264,000 additional Albertans have received a firs...
Nov 01, 2021

Province unveils new 20-year plan to improve affordable housing
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced its 10-year strategy to improve access to affordable housing.Stronger Foundations maps out the plans and changes needed to create safe, stable an...
Nov 01, 2021

12 recruits take in 23-week college police cadet training program
TABER, AB - In partnership with surrounding police services and Lethbridge College, a dozen individuals will undergo a 23-week college cadet training program. The 12 cadets will be going to various po...
Nov 01, 2021

Over 1,000 Albertans died from drug overdoses in 2021 so far
LETHBRIDGE, AB - New numbers released Friday by Alberta Health show 1,026 Albertans died from a drug overdose in the first eight months of 2021.There were 848 in the same span of 2020 - a record-break...
Nov 01, 2021