The Lethbridge Hurricanes are investing in their future with a newly announced deal.They are sending 2007-born forward Kash Andresen to the Moose Jaw Warriors in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2028 WHL Prospects Draft.Warriors G.M. Jason Ripplinger says, "Adding Andresen to our group will provide us with ...

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says it would like to learn more about a collision involving a pedestrian.It took place around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 5.LPS received a report that a blue Volkswagen Jetta drove onto the sidewalk on the 100 block of 16 Street North, striking a pedestrian and running over a small ...

A new report commissioned for the City of Lethbridge raises several issues with new regulations for this fall's municipal elections.PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) examined Bill 20, which was passed by the Alberta Government in late 2024, and came back to city council with a report at Tuesday's meeting. The province touts...

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says it has made a significant drug bust.At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, officers say they located a man and a woman with outstanding warrants on the 900 block of Mayor Magrath Drive South.LPS says the man was in possession of 84 grams of cocaine, smaller quantities ...

The Alberta and Canadian governments recently announced $203 million in funding for affordable housing in the province, but not a single dollar will go to Lethbridge.Jason Nixon, the province's Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services, said on Friday that the 25 funded projects would ensure that low-income Alber...

A special air quality statement has been issued for Lethbridge and the surrounding region.Environment Canada says wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality.Other local communities impacted by the advisory include Coaldale, Taber, Stirling, Foremost, Milk River, and Medicine Hat."As smoke levels increase, health r...

Residents of a southern Alberta community are being asked to continue boiling their water.Alberta Health Services (AHS) issued a boil water advisory for the Hamlet of Granum, approximately 25 km north of Fort Macleod, on Sunday night, July 13, 2025."Until further notice ALL water used for drinking, brushing teeth,...

The City of Lethbridge will soon begin bridge rehabilitation work on Whoop-Up Drive.Starting the week of July 21, 2025, and continuing until the end of September, drivers will experience lane closures and detours on the route connecting west and south Lethbridge.Officials say this project is required to protect the bri...

Residents of Southern Alberta are asked not to swim in the Enchant Park Pond.Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued a water quality advisory for the water body, saying there are currently "elevated levels of fecal bacteria.""At current levels, gastrointestinal illness may result from ingestion of the w...

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for your help in identifying those responsible for a break and enter at an apartment building.They say, at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, three unknown males entered a locked apartment building on the 100 block of Scenic Drive North.The suspects allegedly stole...

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking anyone who witnessed an assault this past weekend or who has video of the incident to contact them.They say an assault with a weapon occurred outside the south side Walmart on 3700 Mayor Magrath Drive South at 7:39 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025.According to police, a verb...

Officials with the City of Lethbridge say you might notice some activity around stormwater ponds over the coming days. They say it's all part of keeping Lethbridge's waterways clean and healthy.Starting July 15, the city says contractors are surveying 22 ponds throughout the community. The work involves a small boat cr...

Work is underway to expand services for Albertans with chronic kidney disease at Chinook Regional Hospital, with the completion of upgrades to surgical facilities. That according to the Alberta government which says it is committed to expanding access to renal services so that Albertans can get the care they need, when...

Effective immediately, the Fire Ban in Lethbridge County has been downgraded to a Fire Restriction. According to county officials, data shows the wildfire risk has lessened due to recent precipitation, while forecasting models and data show this trend may continue this week from lower temperatures and additional rain.T...

Environment Canada reported strong winds during severe thunderstorms in some areas or southern Alberta on Sunday.Calgary reported hail up to the size of a golf ball.Environment Canada said power outages were also reported in several areas.Some of the strongest winds reported included:South of the Cypress Hills 115 km/h...

The Southern Alberta RCMP Crime Reduction Unit arrested a female from the Blood Tribe First Nation who was unlawfully at large after she defeated her court ordered electronic monitoring device.On Thursday, July 10, the 36-year old woman was located at a residence in Lethbridge by Mounties and is now facing two addition...

The city's largest celebration of Filipino culture is set to get underway next weekend.The 2025 Lethbridge Fiesta Extravaganza (LFE), also known as the Festival of Smiles, takes place at Henderson Lake Park on Saturday and Sunday, July 19 and 20."This festival promises to be a celebration of our community's rich a...

The Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) is planning to showcase a series of exhibitions and artists as it gets ready to turn 50 years old. The Gallery first opened to the public in 1976, and to celebrate, organizers are pairing early-career artists with four established artists who have previously exhibited. The exhibi...

The RCMP is asking for your help in finding a missing person. They say Kolton Swift, 24, of Fort St. John, B.C., was last seen in the area on March 24, 2025. Investigators believe he may be in the Lethbridge area. He is described as a Caucasian man, six feet tall, 150 lbs, has green eyes and blonde hair, and wears glas...

Mounties in Alberta are looking for help from the public after the body of a teen girl was found in an abandoned car close to the U.S. border.Police say Jordyn (Rylie) Dines was found in the abandoned Toyota Camry on July 4 near Glenwood, 50 kilometres from the border and 34 kilometres northwest of Cardston.The 16-year...

The Government of Alberta has announced funding to better protect communities, residents and ecosystems from floods and droughts.A total of $3.5 million will go to 20 initiatives aimed at restoring riverbanks and watersheds, stabilizing streambanks, and improving the natural movement of water.Associate Minister of Wate...

It was a good month for jobs in Alberta.That is according to a new report from Statistics Canada, which says the province's unemployment rate fell from 7.4 per cent in May to 6.8 per cent in June.Employment increased by 30,000, thanks to the additions of 51,300 full-time positions. The number of part-time jobs fell by ...

Residents of Lethbridge are being advised of a new take on a common phishing scam that has been reported in the community.The Lethbridge Police Service says people have been receiving text messages from "Alberta Drive Safe," "Safe Roads Alberta," or the "City of Lethbridge," stating that t...

The City of Lethbridge is advising drivers that a series of roads in the downtown core will be closed Friday evening.The annual Street Wheelers event kicks off Friday, July 11, bringing thousands and people and hundreds of classic cars to the city.To accommodate the Controlled Cruise on Friday, the city says it will te...

Senators from across Canada are starting a four-day working tour through southern Alberta on Friday.The focus, according to a government release, is engaging with key industries and cultural institutions in the region, and connecting with local leadership in Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Calgary and surrounding areas."...

Residents of Lethbridge can take in some slo-pitch action this weekend, featuring some of the best players in the province.The city is hosting the 2025 Alberta Provincial Championship from Friday to Sunday, July 11-13, 2025.The Valley Men's Slo-Pitch team will represent Lethbridge and southern Alberta.Eight teams are c...

A new deal with the Everett Silvertips will add another member to the Lethbridge Hurricanes' roster.The Canes have acquired 2008-born forward Lukas Lima in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick in the 2029 WHL Prospects Draft.The 17-year-old was drafted by the Silvertips in the fourth round (86th overall) in the 2023 W...

The Lethbridge Airport could offer more flights and improved services if a new directive from the city is seen through. The City of Lethbridge says it is exploring options to support expanded flight availability and better serve regional travel needs. The options reportedly vary in cost, complexity and risk, and will b...