Category Archives: Lethbridge

Fifth straight unemployment decline for Lethbridge-Medicine Hat
LETHBRIDGE - The jobless rate in Lethbridge-Medicine Hat continued its streak of declines. The unadjusted three-month moving average for July was 4.7 per cent, down from 4.9 per cent in June. It was t...
Aug 10, 2018

Not guilty plea for Lethbridge man facing four counts of attempted murder
LETHBRIDGE – A 32-year old man from Lethbridge who is facing a myriad of charges relating to an alleged shooting on the city’s west side back in April, has pleaded not guilty to the charge...
Aug 09, 2018

New fire bans issued as hot, dry weather persists
LETHBRIDGE - Rural areas across southern Alberta have begun implementing fire bans, while other communities remain under restrictions amid the hot dry weather. Lethbridge County issued a fire ban Thur...
Aug 09, 2018

Higher inventories, lower demand blamed for housing start decline in July
LETHBRIDGE - Elevated inventories and lower demand are being cited as factors in a drop in housing starts in Lethbridge. The total number of new homes started in July was down 19 per cent compared to ...
Aug 09, 2018

Air quality advisory issued in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE — Due to wildfire smoke, Alberta Health Services has issued a precautionary air quality warning for the entire province due to wildfire smoke. The warning came into effect Wednesday a...
Aug 08, 2018

Air quality advisory issued in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE — Due to wildfire smoke, Alberta Health Services has issued a precautionary air quality warning for the entire province due to wildfire smoke. The warning came into effect Wednesday a...
Aug 08, 2018

University of Lethbridge confirms retirement of controversial professor Anthony Hall
LETHBRIDGE – In a brief statement, the University of Lethbridge has confirmed that Dr. Anthony Hall will be retiring from the U of L in the fall and will not be teaching any classes during the 2...
Aug 08, 2018

AHS/ASH ask for tighter restrictions on public tobacco and cannabis use
LETHBRIDGE – As the date for cannabis legalization nears, Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) are both asking City Council to consider a bylaw to restrict tobacc...
Aug 08, 2018

"Late to the party" - Lethbridge City Council approves creation of new opioid crisis ad hoc committee
LETHBRIDGE – Admitting that it is “late to the party,” Lethbridge City Council has voted to approve the creation of a new ad hoc committee to develop an urgent action plan to address...
Aug 07, 2018

Some road closures necessary for final stages of Métis Trail project
LETHBRIDGE - The City of Lethbridge says as crews close in on the final stages of the Mtis Trail West construction project, drivers should be on the lookout for required road closures over the next se...
Aug 07, 2018