Lethbridge and Area

COVID death reported in South Lethbridge, 1,021 cases confirmed in Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has released its report on COVID-19 for Tuesday, detailing statistics compiled over the past 24 hours.1,021 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing ...

Dec 22, 2020

COVID vaccines coming to Lethbridge, single Albertans can meet families for Christmas

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Premier Jason Kenney and Health Minister Tyler Shandro made a trio of COVID-related announcements Tuesday that should offer a glimmer of hope with Christmas right on the horizon - unf...

Dec 22, 2020

Canadian Blood Services opening plasma donor centre in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new Lethbridge plasma collection site is the second of three new centres in Canada for Canadian Blood Services and the first in the Western provinces. "The opening of the new plasma...

Dec 22, 2020

Eating disorders in Canadian athletes on the rise amid COVID-19

TORONTO, ON - Corey Bellemore's unhealthy thoughts around food began to creep in last year.The Canadian middle-distance runner had always listened to his body's signs of hunger, and had eaten a well-b...

Dec 22, 2020

No criminal charges against ARCHES, but province won't resume funding for SCS

LETHBRIDGE, AB - While ARCHES will not face any criminal charges for not being able to account for $1.6-million in taxpayer funds earlier this year, they should not expect grants from the province to ...

Dec 22, 2020

Lights of Hope campaign raising funds for healthcare workers

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Chinook Regional Hospital's atrium is lit up with special bulbs this month.It's part of the annual Lights of Hope campaign from the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (CRH Found...

Dec 22, 2020

U of L study: Belief in God declining in Canada, but majority do hold faith

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new survey from the University of Lethbridge has found that, while a majority of Canadians still hold a belief in a higher power, those numbers have dropped over time.U of L Sociolo...

Dec 22, 2020

Viterra provides $42,000 gift to STARS Air Ambulance through calendar campaign

LETHBRIDGE, AB - STARS Air Ambulance has received a significant boost ahead of the holidays.Viterra recently wrapped its annual program to sell STARS calendars and nearly 1,000 were sold this year. Th...

Dec 22, 2020

Late Pincher Creek councillor remembered as strong voice for the community

PINCHER CREEK, AB - The Town of Pincher Creek is mourning the loss of one of its councillors.The town announced Monday that Sussane O'Rourke passed away on December 18 from complications after contrac...

Dec 22, 2020

Internal investigation finds Town of Coaldale workplace "not toxic"

COALDALE, AB - An internal audit looking into the culture at Coaldale's municipal office has found that it is not a toxic work environment.Back in early November, the Town of Coaldale hired Consultant...

Dec 22, 2020