Lethbridge and Area

Firefighter training in a COVID world

LETHBRIDGE, AB - 2020 has been a monumental year for the world, with the COVID-19 pandemic top of mind for many. However, life rolls along and the pandemic hasn't stopped local fire crews from trainin...

Oct 19, 2020

LPS lay 31 charges after weapons and stolen items recovered

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police have arrested two people following a search warrant.On Friday, October 16, officers searched a home on the 1800 block of 5 Ave North and claim to have found numerous...

Oct 19, 2020

RCMP investigating Fatal Collision on Highway 25 South of Picture Butte

Picture Butte, Alta. - Coaldale and Picture Butte RCMP along with the Picture Butte Fire Department/EMS responded to a collision on Highway 25 Monday morning, about 2.5 km south of Picture Butte. A pr...

Oct 19, 2020

Three Southern Albertans competing in Miss Universe Canada pageant

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The 2020 edition of Miss Universe Canada will be one for the ages, being the only "pandemic pageant" in the event's history.The winner will have the opportunity to be part of the glob...

Oct 19, 2020

Battle of the Blades to premiere October 22 following COVID-19 delay

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The sixth season of Battle of the Blades will debut this week.Earlier this month, CBC announced that its show had been postponed after a member of the production team tested positive ...

Oct 19, 2020

City of Lethbridge celebrates Waste Reduction Week with leftovers challenge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - This week is Waste Reduction Week.The City of Lethbridge is one of many cities across the country recognizing the initiative. Tonight, October 19, City Hall will glow green and blue t...

Oct 19, 2020

Police locate driver involved in alleged hit and run

LETHBRIDGE, AB- Lethbridge Police asked the public for assistance to help locate the driver in connection to an alleged hit and run from October 17th.Police found the Chevrolet Silverado with the driv...

Oct 19, 2020

VIDEO: How Southern Alberta Sugar Beet Farmers are so important

LETHBRIDGE, AB- Around Lethbridge, there are many Sugar Beet Farmers that make up a huge portion of the Sugar growing population.The 2020 Alberta Sugar Beet Growers Harvest showcases how sugar is plan...

Oct 18, 2020

Trio of Lethbridge authors featured in Canadian short stories collection

LETHBRIDE, AB - Three Lethbridge authors have been recognized for their literary works.Halli Lilburn, Robert Runte and J. McMullin have been selected to have their stories included in Canadian Shorts ...

Oct 17, 2020

Shandro proceeds with EMS dispatch consolidation despite mayors’ pleas

EDMONTON, AB. -- Alberta's health minister says the province is moving ahead with EMS dispatch consolidation despite an impassioned plea by four Alberta mayors to reverse course.Tyler Shandro informed...

Oct 16, 2020