Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Construction begins on new Southern Alberta solar farm, Amazon to purchase power
CALGARY - Amazon announced Wednesday it will purchase power from a massive new solar farm in Alberta, marking the e-commerce giant's second renewable energy investment in Canada.Construction began Wed...
Jun 23, 2021

92 new COVID cases in Alberta, zero in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has released Wednesday's report on COVID-19, covering statistics compiled over the last 24 hours.92 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the tota...
Jun 23, 2021

Blood Tribe woman wins Distinguished Artist Award
STANDOFF, AB - A woman from Southern Alberta is being recognized for her artistic talents.Faye HeavyShield is one of this year's recipients of the 2021 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Art...
Jun 23, 2021

Alberta funding $8 million to research undocumented deaths and burials in residential schools
EDMONTON, AB - Premier Jason Kenney announced a new grant for Indigenous communities and groups that will lead the research into the tragic legacy of Canada's residential school program in Alberta."Al...
Jun 23, 2021

Andrew Prokop running for re-election as mayor of Taber
TABER, AB - The current mayor of Taber will seek his second full term at the head of town council.Andrew Prokop will be seeking re-election in this fall's municipal elections.He told LNN that he wants...
Jun 23, 2021

Splash! Henderson Pool reopens to the public Friday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents looking to go for a pool dip and get some sunshine will be able to do both starting this Friday.Henderson Pool reopens to the public on Friday, June 25. General Manager for ...
Jun 23, 2021

Man sentenced for assault with a weapon in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A man will spend another month behind bars after attacking two people this spring.In Lethbridge Provincial Court Wednesday morning, John L. Twigg plead guilty to assault with a weapon...
Jun 23, 2021

Service level changes coming to Lethbridge Parks
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Parks in Lethbridge are set to shift to a new normal this summer.This season, residents will see an altered level of service than what was provided in summer 2020. Changes that will b...
Jun 23, 2021

3 Avenue South reconstruction moves to next phase
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The 3 Avenue South Reconstruction Project is entering a new stage.This week, crews have begun work between 4 Street and 5 Street in downtown Lethbridge. There is a partial closure on ...
Jun 23, 2021

Alberta Crown stays charges against parents in toddler’s death
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Crown prosecutors have stayed charges against parents who were facing a third trial in the death of their toddler in southern Alberta.Shawn Buckley, a lawyer for David and Collet S...
Jun 22, 2021