Category Archives: Lethbridge

Former Lethbridge MP and Current Medicine Hat MP Jim Hillyer Dies at 41
OTTAWA: Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose confirms that Alberta MP Jim Hillyer has died at the age of 41. Hillyer was first elected to the House of Commons in 2011 in the Lethbridge riding and ...
Mar 23, 2016

School District 51 Requests $103-Million for Capital Plan Projects
LETHBRIDGE – School District 51 has requested over $103-million collectively in various modernizations and new school constructions from Alberta Education. Following a comprehensive review of ed...
Mar 22, 2016

Three Residential Buildings Up For Historic Designation
LETHBRIDGE – The City of Lethbridge has approved three residential sites to work towards a Municipal Historic Resource designation. The Buchanan residence (1404 4 Ave. S), Collier’s House ...
Mar 22, 2016

College Trades Programs Receive Significant Support from US Company
LETHBRIDGE – The college announced a partnership that’s the first of its kind in Canada. Hanlon Ag Centre and AGCO Corporation signed an AGCO Advantage Program agreement with Lethbridge Co...
Mar 22, 2016

Spitz Stadium to Receive $2.9-Million in Upgrades Over the Fall
LETHBRIDGE – A much needed facelift is on the way for Spitz Stadium. Originally named Henderson Stadium, the ball park was built in 1975 and can accommodate more than 2,000 spectators. It will n...
Mar 21, 2016

Paramedic Says Ambulance Wasn't Properly Equipped to Help Child
LETHBRIDGE: The first medical professional to see Ezekiel Stephan on the night he stopped breathing in March of 2012, took the stand Monday in the trial against the boy’s parents. David and Coll...
Mar 21, 2016

Lowered Overdue Tax Penalties to Take Effect for 2016
LETHBRIDGE – City Council has recognized challenges residents face while paying property taxes. On Monday, they agreed to lower the interest rate on late tax payments from 18-per cent down to 12...
Mar 21, 2016

Trevor Stuart "Climb to End Family Violence" Has Sights on Mt. Everest
LETHBRIDGE: A local realtor and philanthropist is about to wrap up a two-year long project with the biggest climb of his life. Trevor Stuart has already completed climbs in Bolivia and Argentina, as p...
Mar 21, 2016

Sentencing Adjourned in Sexual Assault Case
LETHBRIDGE: Sentencing for Darius Shawn Chief Body has been adjourned, to give the judge time to consider the recommendations made by the Crown and defence. Following a trial in January, Chief Body wa...
Mar 21, 2016

One Dead in Two Vehicle Collision Near High River
HIGH RIVER – One man is dead following a two-vehicle collision near High River on Saturday, March 19. Around 8:10-am, High River RCMP responded to the crash on 498 Avenue East, just two kilomete...
Mar 19, 2016