Lethbridge and Area

Southern Alberta dragon boaters win dozens of medals at Worlds

A group of local dragon boat racers has proven that they are among the very best in the world.The IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships have wrapped up in Germany, and Canadian athletes brought ...

Aug 01, 2025

LPS Chief says body cams will improve accountability & public trust

Work is underway to equip Lethbridge's police officers with body-worn cameras.Earlier this week, Lethbridge City Council approved funding for the implementation and ongoing operating costs of the came...

Aug 01, 2025

Lethbridge overdose deaths falling due to provincial strategies: Alberta Government

The Alberta Government says it is pleased to see the numbers improving in Lethbridge for drug overdose deaths.A new report shows that, in both March and April, there were no fatal overdoses in Lethbri...

Aug 01, 2025

Nearly 67 kg of cocaine seized at Coutts border crossing

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has made another large-scale drug bust. On Monday, July 28, 2025, officers at the Coutts port of entry were conducting a secondary inspection of a commercial t...

David Opinko Jul 31, 2025

U of L hires architects to design new Medical Education Facility

Work will now begin to reimagine a familiar space at the University of Lethbridge (U of L) into one that will train the region's soon-to-be doctors.The university has selected design firm DIALOG to cr...

Jul 31, 2025

Nearly 36,000 water bottles distributed so far this summer in Lethbridge

The City Wide Water Drive continues, but organizers say it has been a success to this point.Organizations including Community Links, Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone, Streets Alive, Sa...

Jul 31, 2025

Pure Power Wrestling main eventing Whoop-Up Days

Attendees at Whoop-Up Days this year can take in some high-quality, family-friendly professional wrestling.Pure Power Wrestling (PPW) will put on its show, Hot Summer Night, at the Agri-food Hub &...

Jul 31, 2025

LPS on scene of high-risk incident

UPDATE (2:20 p.m. Thursday): The Lethbridge Police Service says a man has been taken into custody in connection with a high-risk incident.The public can resume use of the area.No further details are b...

Jul 31, 2025

Lethbridge Polytechnic researcher recognized for developing crop testing method

A researcher from Lethbridge Polytechnic has been recognized nationally for his contributions in developing a lower cost, less wasteful crop testing method.Results Driven Agriculture Research chair Dr...

Jul 31, 2025

Lethbridge reports zero overdose deaths in April, second consecutive month

The city continues to trend in the right direction when it comes to drug overdose deaths.The Alberta Government says zero deaths were recorded in Lethbridge in April 2025, which is the second month in...

Jul 31, 2025