Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

City of Lethbridge honouring MMIWG2S+, displaying red dresses: VIDEO
LETHBRIDGE, AB- The City of Lethbridge is honouring missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirited people (MMIWG2S+) by hanging two red dresses out front of city hall to mark Red Dress...
May 05, 2021

Lethbridge's economy recovering as building permits return to pre-pandemic levels
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's another sign that the local economy is starting to pick up again.The City of Lethbridge has released its stats on building permits for April as well as a year-to-date update.In t...
May 05, 2021

Madu promises enforcement against COVID-19 rule-breakers
EDMONTON, AB- Concrete action is needed to address public health threats and health system strain being caused by those who defy the efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, says Justice Minister and...
May 05, 2021

Lethbridge mayor urging residents to get vaccinated and follow all health protocols
LETHBRIDGE, AB - "Follow the health orders and get vaccinated."That's from the mayor of Lethbridge, Chris Spearman.He responded Wednesday to the latest restrictions announced by the Government of Albe...
May 05, 2021

LPS arrests man on drug and weapon charges
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge man has been put behind bars following an investigation into drug trafficking.Lethbridge Police made the arrest on the 500 block of 8 Street South around 3:45 pm.The susp...
May 05, 2021

All Albertans aged 12 and up eligible for vaccine May 10
EDMONTON, AB- Following Tuesday's announcement from the Alberta Government of new COVID-19 restrictions, more Albertans can get receive an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer and Moderna) Thursday. Starting on May 6...
May 05, 2021

Lethbridge City Council approves Municipal Property Tax bylaw
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The 2021 Municipal Property Tax bylaw has been unanimously approved by Lethbridge City Council.Bylaw 6284 outlines the 2021 municipal tax rate (a.k.a. mill rate). That's determined by...
May 05, 2021

30 new COVID cases in Lethbridge, 1,743 provincially
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has released its update on COVID-19 for Tuesday, covering statistics compiled over the past 24 hours.1,743 new cases were reported for the province, bringing t...
May 04, 2021

Lethbridge wedding venues expect busy season despite restrictions
LETHBRIDGE, AB- With the summer fast-approaching, wedding venues around Lethbridge are preparing for a busy season.Wedding venues say they are eager to start the season but are feeling disheartened by...
May 04, 2021

Cargill donates $400,000 toward STARS fleet renewal
CALGARY, AB - STARS Air Ambulance has received a significant donation from Cargill.The food corporation has gifted $400,000 to STARS. The funding will be used by the not-for-profit ambulance organizat...
May 04, 2021