Two people have been apprehended in connection with an investigation into drug trafficking.Earlier this month, members of the Crime Suppression Team looked into reports about suspicious activity at a west side residence.They reportedly observed activities consistent with drug trafficking at a home on the 700 block of C...

Nathan Neudorf assures residents that he is, in no way, involved in his own recall petition.Elections Alberta announced on Nov. 25, 2025, that it had approved a petition to recall the MLA for Lethbridge-East.When he first heard the news, Neudorf says he was disappointed but not surprised.Currently, around two dozen pro...

A trio of new surveys are providing insights into the quality of life, business, and municipal services in Lethbridge. Members of the City of Lethbridge's Economic & Finance Standing Policy Committee (SPC) were presented with the results of questionnaires from the City of Lethbridge and the Lethbridge Chamber of Co...

A 66-year-old Vauxhall resident has died after a motor vehicle collision on Thursday afternoon near Scandia.Brooks RCMP received a call about a collision between a semi-truck and an SUV on Highway 36 near Township Road 154 at about 1:14 p.m. on Dec. 11, 2025.Mounties said the highway in the area was covered in black ic...

Crowsnest Pass RCMP are requesting public assistance in an armed robbery investigation.On Dec. 11, 2025, around 1 a.m., Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a call of an armed robbery at the Greenhill Tavern located at 12326 - 20 Avenue in Blairmore.Mounties say that two suspects entered the tavern, brandishing a can of be...

Canada's most festively decorated train is making its return to the region.Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Rail has announced the schedule for its 2025 Holiday Train.The first batch of stops, running from Friday, Dec. 12 to Sunday, Dec. 14, will feature the headlining musical act, Barenaked Ladies.Barenaked Ladies ...

Local law enforcement agencies are celebrating another successful fundraiser in support of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics (LETR).The Copsevent was held at the Boston Pizza on Mayor Magrath Drive South on Friday, Dec. 5.Between Boston Pizza's contribution of $7,664.42, merchandise and cash donations,...

What was originally meant for an entirely different purpose could have some major implications to the scientific community.The University of Lethbridge (U of L) has announced that a group of students has won a silver medal at the 2025 Grand Jamboree in Paris for their International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM)...

If you know someone who has made a significant contribution to sports in the community, you can give them the recognition they deserve.The Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame has announced that it is now accepting nominations for its Class of 2026.The organization says sports have played an integral role in building the fab...

Officials with the City of Lethbridge are asking the public to do their part to keep an invasive species out of the community, as they increase their own efforts.Russian olive is an invasive species that spreads throughout the city's parks and the river valley.They say these trees grow aggressively and crowds out nativ...

A pair of major announcements has been made by the newly reformed Lethbridge & District Agricultural Society. Cody McIntosh has been hired as the group's first director. He says he is proud to see that every member of their leadership team has a background in agriculture. For himself, McIntosh was raised on a farm ...

The final sale prices for homes in Lethbridge are rising the fastest among Alberta's seven largest cities.That is according to the latest market statistics report from the Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA).In November, they say homeowners were paying an average of $438,830 for all types of residential properties, ...

While the Alberta Government says a new designation for three areas in southern Alberta will be great for tourists, two groups say they are "deeply concerned" about the accompanying policy.Castle, Fortress, and Nakiska are the province's first all-season resort areas, which the government believes will make i...

A treat and helping out a good cause sounded like a sweet deal to many.The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign has wrapped up in Lethbridge. The 13 local franchises sold 23,594 cookies, meaning $47,188 was raised.Franchise owner Dave Lawlor says it made him feel proud to see that year-over-year sales of Smile Cookies wer...

Twenty Alberta legislature members with Premier Danielle Smith's 47-member United Conservative Party caucus are officially facing recall petitions from constituents. A recall campaign has also been approved for Opposition NDP member Amanda Chapman. It...

The City of Lethbridge says it is prioritizing safety in a new speed limit reduction. Effective immediately, the speed limit on Whoop-Up Drive is 70 kilometres per hour. Darwin Juell, the City's Transportation Manager, says safety is the main reason for the change. There have been 128 collisions on the road between 202...

A local woman has been honoured with an award celebrating her contributions to the community.The Alberta Government recently announced the eight recipients of the 2025 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards.Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women, says they wanted to pay tribute to truly remarkable individu...

UPDATE (9:37 a.m. Wednesday): The Blood Tribe Police Service says it has identified a suspect in this case and they are in contact with him. No further information will be released at this time.Original Story:The Blood Tribe Police Service (BTPS) is asking the public for their assistance in an investigation.They say, a...

Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for part of southern Alberta.They are calling for strong westerly wind gusts up to 100 km/hr on Wednesday morning, Dec. 10.This will likely make driving in parts of the region difficult as the wind may push vehicles around.Wind speeds are expected to moderate in the afternoo...

Anyone who witnessed a recent hit-and-run collision or has video footage is asked to contact the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS).At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, police say a white Honda Odyssey was making a left turn on a green light from 10 Avenue South to Scenic Drive South.An older model, red Dodge ...

Another major donation has been made to help build a state-of-the-art cardiac centre in Lethbridge.The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation has announced that it has received a donation of $100,000 from Barb and Mac MacLean.They were both born and raised in Lethbridge and have deep roots in the community.The pair have ...

The University of Lethbridge (U of L) has announced its list of speakers for an upcoming conference.The International Women's Day Leadership Conference is set to take place on March 11, 2026, at the U of L.It aims to bring people together for a day of conversation, networking and inspiration for International Women's D...

Some changes could soon be on the way for how vulnerable people are supported in Lethbridge.A motion from Mayor Blaine Hyggen was approved in a 7-2 vote on Dec. 2 to request that the Alberta Government conclude the use of the Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) in Lethbridge.After ARCHES ceased to operate the city's Supervi...

The Alberta Government has released the latest statistics on drug overdose deaths in Lethbridge.In August, they say one person died as a result of drug consumption, bringing the city's year-to-date total to seven.This represents an 80 per cent drop compared to the same period last year, when 36 people died, and a reduc...

The RCMP in southern Alberta is continuing to look into a collision that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. Officers with the Raymond/Magrath detachment were called to 1 Street West in Magrath at 8:56 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. Magrath Fire and EMS were already on scene when RCMP officers arrived. According to t...

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is thanking the public for supporting its holiday season campaign so strongly.The 6th Annual Charity Checkstop was held on Saturday, Dec. 6.Residents donated $2,114 in cash, 843 pounds of food, 540 toys, and 28 gifts for seniors.These items will be given to the Christmas Hope campaig...

The Brooks RCMP is asking for help in finding whoever was responsible for a series of hate-motivated crimes.Officers say there have been nine recent occurrences of "white supremacist/anti-immigrant" graffiti being sprayed on City of Brooks-owned infrastructure.The incidents were reported to the City between O...

EDMONTON - Alberta singer Corb Lund has been given the go-ahead to start collecting signatures for a petition to ask the province to pass a law banning new coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Elections Alberta posted the official ...