Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Alberta men convicted in Coutts border blockade appealing convictions
The Alberta Court of Appeal is scheduled to hear today the appeals of two men serving time for their roles in the 2022 border blockade at Coutts, Alta. Chris Carbert and Anthony Olienick were sentence...
Sep 11, 2025

Drought conditions in Southern Alberta improving
An official with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is optimistic that drought conditions have been getting better in the region.Agroclimate Specialist Trevor Hadwen has provided his latest Canadian Dro...
Sep 11, 2025

Suspect arrested after Lethbridge senior assaulted
UPDATE (Fri, Oct. 10) Lethbridge man now charged with manslaughter following death of seniorUPDATE (Fri, Sept. 12): Charges laid after Lethbridge senior assaultedOriginal Story:The Lethbridge Police S...
Sep 11, 2025

Lethbridge's school divisions hope for new deal to avert strike
Both of Lethbridge's public school boards are hoping that there will be no disruptions to classes next month.The Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) said on Wednesday, Sept. 10, that its 51,000 educat...
Sep 11, 2025

Alberta Next Panel in Lethbridge Thursday
People in Lethbridge will have an opportunity to learn about major policy proposals in Alberta and ask questions.The Alberta Next Panel will be in the city on Thursday, Sept. 11, as the event runs fro...
Sep 11, 2025

Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation raises $219K through truck lottery
A local man is going home with a brand new pickup truck.The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (CRHF) has announced the winner of its 2025 Truck Lottery.Jim Sazalski has won a 2025 Ford F-150 XLT Su...
Sep 10, 2025

Terry Fox Runs set for Sunday, Sept. 14 across southern Alberta
Canadians are set to run, walk, bike, and rollerblade this weekend for cancer research.The Terry Fox Run is set to take place in many communities across the country on Sunday, September 14, 2025.In Le...
Sep 10, 2025

Lethbridge Police responding to high-risk incident
UPDATE: The Lethbridge Police Service says the high-risk incident has been resolved. One suspect is in custody, but LPS did not elaborate on the nature of the incident.No further information is expect...
Sep 10, 2025

Rajko Dodic running for re-election on Lethbridge City Council
An experienced member of city council is seeking another term.Rajko Dodic has announced that he will be running for re-election in the 2025 municipal election, taking place October 8-20.He provided th...
Sep 10, 2025

U of L professor resigns from Board of Governors over Alberta's trans athlete policy
A member of the University of Lethbridge (U of L) faculty has taken a stand against a new Government of Alberta policy.Dr. Craig Coburn, a professor of geography and environment, has resigned from the...
Sep 10, 2025