Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Outbreaks listed at five Lethbridge schools, alerts at two
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge School Division has provided an update on COVID-19 cases since the return of in-classroom learning.There are currently outbreaks at five schools and alerts at two schoo...
May 31, 2021
City of Lethbridge lowers flags to honour lives lost at Kamloops residential school
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is honouring the lives of 215 children whose remains were discovered on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School.The discovery was made earl...
May 31, 2021
University of Lethbridge recognizes significant advocacy work of Paulette Senior with honorary degree
LETHBRIDGE, AB - One of Canada's strongest voices in support of women, girls and gender diverse persons, Paulette Senior, will be awarded an honorary degree by the University of Lethbridge as part of ...
May 31, 2021
Just five new COVID cases in Lethbridge Sunday, 391 across Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Following an update that revealed COVID-19 hospitalizations dropped below 500 in Alberta, the province reported just 391 new cases Sunday.The new infections bring Alberta's total case...
May 30, 2021
Sunday morning garage fire causes $50,000 in damages
LETHBRIDGE, AB - 21 firefighters responded to a south Lethbridge garage fire early Sunday morning.At around 4:07 a.m., crews responded to the scene in the 600 block of 5 Street South. Firefighters wer...
May 30, 2021
Crowsnest Pass Mayor Blair Painter to run for re-election
CROWSNEST PASS, AB- Crowsnest Pass Mayor Blair Painter, says as of now, he plans to return his hat to the ring again and run for re-election.After serving the last eight years as mayor of the mountain...
May 30, 2021
Exploring the impact of post-secondary cuts on Lethbridge’s economy
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Post-secondary institutions not only provide a strong education for students, but also an economic boost to their local communities.Cyndi Vos, the CEO of the Lethbridge Chamber of Com...
May 30, 2021
COVID-19 hospitalizations drop under 500 in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta reached a special milestone on Saturday.The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations is now below 500, with 478 people in hospital due to the virus. Of those 478 people, 140 are in...
May 29, 2021
406 new cases of COVID reported in Alberta Saturday, nine in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - 406 new cases of COVID-19 were reported for Alberta today.Saturday's update from Alberta Health Services (AHS) covered statistics compiled over the last 24 hours. The 406 new cases br...
May 29, 2021
Goat snuggling and petting zoo now open at Lethbridge Corn Maze
LETHBRIDGE, AB- It's not everyday that you have the chance to snuggle with a goat, but one organization in Lethbridge has brought the idea to life.The second annual Goat Snuggling event at the Lethbri...
May 29, 2021