Category Archives: Lethbridge Area

Fire investigators determine cause of Hudson Way explosion
MEDICINE HAT – Investigators have determined the cause of the fire that left one person dead after an explosion rocked a home in Crescent Heights last week. Emergency crews were called to 20 Hud...
Jul 25, 2017

Trial date for convicted Coaldale sex offender still a month away
LETHBRIDGE – A Coaldale man facing numerous sex-related charges against minors, will not have his trial date set until the end of August. 32-year old Trevor Pritchard’s case has been adjou...
Jul 24, 2017

Accident near Vauxhall claims life of 18-year old
VAUXHALL – RCMP are investigating a deadly accident overnight (July 21) that occured north of Vauxhall. RCMP Cpl. Laurel Scott says weather and road conditions appeared to be good at the time. S...
Jul 22, 2017

Taber to benefit from multi-million-dollar donation
TABER – A new fire hall in Taber will bear the name of an area resident who left behind a generous gift for the community. William Ferguson, who lived in the Municipal District of Taber, bequeat...
Jul 21, 2017

Waterton Park - Speed reduction and wildlife caution
LETHBRIDGE – If you are visiting Waterton National Park this summer, you will need to be aware of a change in speed limits. Human/Wildlife Conflict Specialist Dan Rafla says in order to minimize...
Jul 20, 2017

Blood Tribe Police report positive improvements after 2017 Kainai Indian Days
STANDOFF – Blood Tribe police report they had to deal with fewer service calls during a special event this year when compared to last year. The 51st annual Kainai Indian Days were held July 13-1...
Jul 20, 2017

Fire bans for Waterton, forest protection area
ALBERTA — Hot, dry conditions are leading to a growing list of fire bans in southern Alberta. As of noon Wednesday, July 19, all fires are banned in the Forest Protection Area between Highway 53...
Jul 19, 2017

UPDATE: Missing Fort Macleod man found safe
UPDATE: RCMP reported on July 20 that Brad Munro has been located and is safe and sound. They thank the public and media for their help. ————————–...
Jul 17, 2017

Early intense heat impacting crops
LETHBRIDGE — While sun worshippers are basking in the added increased temperatures, there are those who would prefer to see the temperatures moderate a bit. A research scientist at Agriculture C...
Jul 17, 2017

Public Health Alert as case of hepatitis A confirmed in Taber
TABER – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed a case of hepatitis A in an individual who served food and drinks at the St. Mary School graduation banquet at the Taber Community Centre (472...
Jul 14, 2017