The Magrath Irrigation District says the big rain storm, that started over the weekend, did some damage to its infrastructue. As a result, the Town won't be receiving irrigation until at least next week - possibly, next Thursday or Friday when repairs are complete. It's a bit of a setback in that staff were able to get...

New traceability requirements for beef cattle proposed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency have been shelved. The move followed a large influx of industry opposition with producers calling the new rules too burdensome. Heather Brown, the CFIA's national manager of humane transport and livestock traceability programs...

Fall classes at the U of L are still some 12 weeks away, but Saturday the university is holding something, it calls, Ahead of the Herd. Hannah Thomas is responsible for student orientation, transition, and retention at the school and explains what the annual gathering is all about."Meet the faculty members. Learn ...

Alberta's Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) behind the arrest of two southern Alberta men following the discovery of cocaine and cash valued at nearly $400,000.In a statement Friday morning, it said its Lethbridge-based organized crime team, with the help of the Lethbridge Police Service, seized the drugs on May 20...

The Town of Coaldale has received a little under $2 million from the federal government to go towards to its sanitary sewer system in West Coaldale. The money will help to fund construction along a section of 16th Avenue between Highway 845 and 23rd Street. The hope is the work will improve wastewater capacity and prev...

A billboard sign in the town of Taber, that is fueling the 'separatist' debate in our province, continues to gain quite a bit of attention, albeit negative, in some cases.In a Facebook posting, the town's administration countered by stating it has nothing to do with the billboard.The Town of Taber is aware of public qu...

The Lethbridge Police Service says the latest community survey found that close to 70-percent of residents feel safe living in the city. In a presentation to the Community Issues Committee Tuesday, police chief Shahin Mehdizadeh outlined the issues his department will focus on."Primary concerns provided to us by o...

Although the rain has stopped, Lethbridge Fire & Emergency Services is warning us that rivers in our region are still dangerous and unpredictable. A survey Thursday afternoon by its fire prevention team found a fair bit of damage to river banks along the Oldman River and low-lying trails which, in some cases, city ...

Police in the Bridge City have charged a 59-year-old man with a long list of weapons crimes, after nearly three dozen firearms were seized from a Canyon Boulevard home on the city's westside.On Wednesday, Daniel Hazen Stebbins was arrested for criminal harassment in connection with an investigation that started on Vanc...

It's always a good idea to make sure to check your lottery numbers. A Lethbridge man found that out recently when his wife went on to the Western Canada Lotteries site to see if the Lotto Max ticket he purchased last Fall was a winner. It was...and for $100,000 no less.Ray Delongchamp, who bought the winning ticket at ...

Ticket sales for the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation's Truck Lottery are going well. The group's lotteries specialist, Nancy Wells, reminds you to get them quickly, though, with the drawing of some awesome early bird prizes..."June 11th, the first early bird prize is for $2500 cash. The second prize is for $2...

With Westjet pulling its service to and from the Lethbridge Airport later this month, the City is exploring options to keep itself viable. While there's nothing concrete, airport manager Cameron Prince confirms there are talks behind the scenes with other potential air carriers.Prince says regional aviation continues t...

Since the Lethbridge Bulls weren't playing baseball on May the 4th, they've decided to hold a Star Wars-themed night, tonight, June the 4th, in their match-up against Fort McMurray. Fans coming to the game tonight are being asked to dress up in their best Princess Leila, Darth Vader, Jedi, or everyone's favourite Wooki...

Rural producers across our province are being asked for their input on veterinary services.The survey is intended to gather input from Alberta farmers and ranchers on the importance of veterinary services as it relates to agricultural productivity, animal health, and business viability.Besides the usual 'type of livest...

The City of Lethbridge says operations at its water treatment plant have returned to normal, after close to three days of significant rain.City officials, however, did say they were still dealing with murky river water, and asked residents to continue conserving water, where they could.The streamflow near Lethbridge at...

It was an old-fashioned 'slugfest' at Seaman Stadium in Okotoks Wednesday night as the Lethbridge Bulls got by the Okotoks Dawgs 15-12 in Western Canadian Baseball League action.The game, a make-up from this past Sunday's postponed game in Okotoks, called due to rain.Trailing 5-3 going into the fourth, the Bulls were a...

While river levels, including the Oldman, have come down somewhat, the Alberta River Forecast Centre is maintaining High Streamflow advisories for several waterways in the region.Besides the Oldman, advisories remain in place for the St. Mary, downstream of the dam and St. Mary upstream of the reservoir, and the Milk R...

A family-owned ranch in the Pincher Creek area is getting on board with the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation's Bringing Hearts Home fundraising campaign.The Brylor Ranch, run by the Mackenzie family, is donating a side of beef to be raffled off online, with the cutting and wrapping also offered up free of charge by...

UPDATE: This event has been postponed, due to the recent rain.ORIGINAL STORY:As part of Environment Week, the City of Lethbridge is giving away free compost and mulch later today, but only while supplies last.Staff with the Waste & Environment department will be on hand, starting at 1:00, in the parking lot at Visi...

Close to three days of constant rain has certainly helped with the region's fire danger.As a result, Fire & Emergency Services for the City of Lethbridge has decided to lift a fire ban it had in place for the entire River Valley.Recreational campfires in approved fire pits, burn barrels, and gas or propane heaters,...

The Interfaith Food Bank Society in Lethbridge is bringing back Project Protein.Organizers behind the program say it's meant to ensure families have reliable access to high quality ground meat, be it domestic or game.Donors simply have to call their abattoir to schedule drop-off, and Project Protein will cover all proc...

The Coaldale Chamber of Commerce is launching a Summertime Farmers' Market later this month.The chamber is billing it as an exciting new community initiative designed to celebrate the very best of Southern Alberta.Chamber president Robert Woolf is thrilled over the fact that McCain Foods and the Coaldale & District...

With the rain storm now behind us, Lethbridge County is reminding property owners not to divert standing or pooling water into ditches, culverts, or canals.While it might seem harmless enough, it can lead to flooding and problems for your neighbours downstream.Ditches and culverts, the County says, are designed to mana...

Service level changes are on the way next year in Lethbridge as City Council looks to tighten up its 2027 Operating Budget.But, before any final decisions are made, it wants to hear from its residents and businesses.Council has set aside two days for discussion, next Wednesday and Thursday.The Operating Budget funds es...

While the rainfall has eased, the City of Lethbridge is now closely watching water levels on the Oldman River.The latest from the Alberta River Forecast Centre is that it will peak sometime Wednesday evening between 750 cubic metres-per-second and 1000 cubic metres-per-second.At 9:30 Tuesday morning, the streamflow was...

With the exception of the Central Alberta foothills, Environment & Climate Change Canada has ended rainfall warnings that covered much of the province since Saturday.In its latest forecast for the Lethbridge region, the weather agency is predicting a further 5 to 10 millimetres of precipitation today, before the ra...

June 1st through 7th is Safe Kids Week and the City of Lethbridge is reminding you and I that kids can move fast and be unpredictable, including on roadways.That's why they're asking drivers to slow down, stay alert, and be ready, when behind the wheel.Traffic Safety Engineer Muhammad Qasim says slowing down is one of ...

An idea that started with a grant application is now finally taking shape on campus at the University of Lethbridge.The Grove, as it will be known, will be an oasis, of sorts, for students wanting to get away from the rigors of school, if only for a few minutes.Mark Slomp,the Executive Director of Student Services, say...