Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Siksika man charged with manslaughter
The RCMP is continuing to investigate a man's death in southern Alberta.At approximately 8:48 p.m. on Christmas Day 2025, the Gleichen RCMP responded to a report of an assault on the Siksika First Nat...
Jan 07, 2026

Ward Bros. Construction named title sponsor for Pronghorns basketball
The University of Lethbridge (U of L) has announced a major sponsorship for some of its collegiate programs.Ward Bros. Construction has been named the title sponsor for the Pronghorns men's and women'...
Jan 07, 2026

Taber arena explosion not caused by human error
The Town of Taber has provided an update on last month's explosion at the Community Centre.On December 17, 2025, an explosion occurred in the area of the small ice arena Zamboni room. This caused sign...
Jan 07, 2026

Two drug overdose deaths recorded in Lethbridge in Sept. 2025
Although the numbers continue to trend downwards, the Alberta Government reports that there were two fatal overdoses in Lethbridge in September.The latest report from the Alberta Substance Use Surveil...
Jan 07, 2026

Two schools in the Medicine Hat Public School Division are slated for closure
The Medicine Hat Public School Division board of trustees decided to close both Webster Niblock School and Southview Community School at its meeting on Jan. 6, 2026.The trustees approved the closure o...
Jan 07, 2026

Lethbridge County hires external provider for assessment services
Times are changing at Lethbridge County, as it will be moving away from in-house assessments.The County says that its longtime assessor is retiring this year, and the move to an external service provi...
Jan 07, 2026

Wind warning issued for southwestern Alberta
Powerful wind gusts are in the forecast for part of the region.Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for the area that includes Fort Macleod, Magrath, Cardston, Blood Tribe, Waterton Lakes Nati...
Jan 06, 2026

Lethbridge Police lays charges in sexual assault investigation
A man has been charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a Lethbridge woman.The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says, on November 9, 2025, a 20-year-old woman attended Chinook Regional Hospital.She h...
Jan 06, 2026

Wildlife Festival returns to Lethbridge Jan. 16-18
Families in Lethbridge can see dozens of exotic animal species up close and personal.Calgary-based Cobb's Adventure Park and Exotic Animal Rescue are bringing the Wildlife Festival back to the Lethbri...
Jan 06, 2026

LPS finds 60% fewer impaired drivers at Christmas Check Stop
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says it was encouraging to see more sober drivers on the road during the 2025 Christmas Check Stop campaign.During the month-long enforcement project in December, o...
Jan 06, 2026