Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Destructive path of August storm in southern Alberta visible from space
New images from NASA show that the aftermath of a powerful recent storm in the region can be seen from over 400 kilometres above.The photos were shared online by Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield.The ...
Sep 10, 2025

Animal cruelty cases in Lethbridge force Shelter to pause dog intakes
The Lethbridge Animal Shelter says it is full and is unable to take more animals in.This follows a trio of animal cruelty investigations, as the Lethbridge Police Service says it seized 20 animals in ...
Sep 09, 2025

Coalhurst man wins $1 million in lottery
A local man is the latest from the region to become a millionaire.The Western Canada Lottery Corporation says Alexander Kurylowicz won the $1 million prize on the LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball Draw from June 2...
Sep 09, 2025

Cats and dogs rescued after numerous animal cruelty cases in Lethbridge
UPDATE: Animal cruelty cases in Lethbridge force Shelter to pause dog intakesThe Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says it has responded to three separate instances of alleged animal cruelty in just the...
Sep 09, 2025

Brooks residents charged with nearly $300K in contraband cigarettes
Members of the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis tobacco enforcement unit, along with Brooks RCMP, executed a search warrant at a home in Brooks on September 3, 2025.Two individuals were each charge...
Sep 09, 2025

Blood Tribe Department of Health CEO announces departure
The man who has led the Blood Tribe Department of Health (BTDH) for the last five years will be stepping away.Derrick Fox will be departing from the role of Chief Executive Officer at the end of Septe...
Sep 09, 2025

Acquisition of Canada's second-largest solar project near Claresholm
A firm is set to purchase what will become one of the largest solar energy farms in the country.Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure (GSI) has announced the acquisition of the Homestead Solar Project ...
Sep 09, 2025

Lethbridge improves on national ranking of rent affordability
A new report shows Lethbridge remains one of the most affordable cities in the country for rent.The National Rent Report, from Rentals.ca and Urbanation, states that the average cost to rent a one-bed...
Sep 08, 2025

Violent incidents against Lethbridge's first responders falling
An official with Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services says any acts of violence against first responders are unacceptable, but at least the numbers are coming down.Chief Greg Adair says these types ...
Sep 08, 2025

University of Lethbridge unveils new branding & logo
The University of Lethbridge (U of L) continues to look ahead while paying homage to its past by showcasing its new branding identity and logo.Michelle Helstein, Provost and Vice-President of Academic...
Sep 08, 2025