Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Town of Coaldale CAO responds to union's accusations
The Chief Administrative Officer at the Town of Coaldale has responded to accusations made by the head of its union. Kalen Hastings was the target of attacks by Curtis Jackson, the Vice-President of t...
Sep 08, 2025

Emergency department at Bow Island Health Centre expands hours
Alberta Health Services says the Bow Island Health Centre emergency department is extending its hours from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and open from 7:00 a.m. Friday through Mond...
Sep 08, 2025

Town of Coaldale employees rally after being locked out
Workers at the Town of Coaldale have been told that they are not allowed back onto their job sites.The municipality's lockout took effect at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2025.A total of 43 work...
Sep 08, 2025

Lethbridge Hurricanes reassign five players
A roster shakeup has been announced as the Lethbridge Hurricanes work through the pre-season.It has reassigned Kale Tipler, Hunter Kapen, Aiden Across The Mountain, Trace Langan and Wesley Lizotte.The...
Sep 05, 2025

Town of Coaldale claims union 'grossly misrepresents' facts
As a lockout and strike loom at the Town of Coaldale, the municipality is taking aim at its union.The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) issued a press release on September 2, which states t...
Sep 05, 2025

Lethbridge youth charged with attempted murder of younger sibling
UPDATE (Sept. 8, 2025): The Lethbridge Police Service says, following a bail hearing, the 12-year-old boy who faces charges will remain in custody.Original Story: The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) i...
Sep 05, 2025

Honouring Traditions Powwow returns to Lethbridge, now including Princess Pageant
The Honouring Traditions and Reconciliation Society (HTRS) is bringing one of its signature events back to Lethbridge.It is set to hold the third annual Powwow and Artisan Expo from September 10-14, 2...
Sep 05, 2025

Chief Mountain border crossing on reduced hours for September
An international border crossing in southern Alberta is operating on a reduced schedule ahead of its seasonal closure.The Canada Border Services Agency says the Chief Mountain Port of Entry is open fr...
Sep 05, 2025

Lethbridge-Medicine Hat unemployment rate increases to 7.3%
Statistics Canada is reporting that 7.3 per cent of people who were looking for work in the Lethbridge-Medicine Hat Economic Region were out of a jobThat is up from 5.9 per cent in July.The region inc...
Sep 05, 2025

Stavely woman charged with attempted drug exportation
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has apprehended a southern Albertan on charges relating to drug smuggling.On Sunday, August 7, 2025, officers at the Calgary International Airport were conduct...
Sep 04, 2025