LETHBRIDGE, AB - A man from Lethbridge will spend the next four years behind bars.During a recent appearance in the Lethbridge Court of Justice, a 61-year-old man learned his fate.The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) said it was called to a home in the Fairmont subdivision on the south side on September 23, 2022.The man...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge has announced an ambitious new plan to lessen how much water it uses.The municipality has unveiled its Water Conservation Plan and Strategy. In response to potential droughts this year, officials look to reduce overall water use by 20 per cent by 2030.At the city-level, they plan...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL) is hosting an organization from across the border this week.EDL has been touring members of the Great Falls Development Alliance (GFDA) around southern Alberta and discussing opportunities to boost the food, agriculture, bioprocessing and energy industry sectors. O...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes have traded forward Trae Wilke to the Red Deer Rebels.In exchange, the Hurricanes received the 84th overall pick in the 2024 Western Hockey League Draft, along with a fourth round selection in 2026.Wilke totaled nine goals and 25 points in 64 regular season games with the Hurr...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for the public's help in locating two people who are accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise.On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, officers received a report of a theft at the Sunglass Hut in Park Place Mall.The investigation determined that two...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - Blowers and Grafton was one of seven businesses in Medicine Hat's south end damaged by who police say was the same suspect.Windows were broken on several vehicles and a phone box was also vandalized, according to a police statement.The Medicine Hat Police Service is asking for the public's help to id...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Whoop-Up Days is back in Lethbridge for 2024, with some new and some familiar attractions.The event returns to the Lethbridge & District Exhibition (LDE) from August 20-24. Among the attractions back for this year are the Lethbridge & District Pro Rodeo, the Siksikaitsitapi Princess Pageant on ...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for the public's help locating a man wanted on several warrants.Salar Dalair Khan, 31, is wanted for failing to comply with an order stemming from convictions for sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching.Anyone who has seen Khan or has informat...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Southern Alberta is being hit with a powerful wind and rain storm this week, and we now know the extent of it.Environment Canada has released rainfall amounts and peak wind gusts for several communities across the province, most of which are in the southern region.The 48-hour rainfall total in millimet...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is exploring a bid for the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts.At the The Economic and Finance SPC meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, an item was brought forward regarding potential funding to bid for the curling tournament. The Lethbridge Curling Club was seeking a letter of suppor...

UPDATE 4:43 p.m. - FortisAlberta has confirmed that power has been restored to those impacted in Lethbridge County, Coalhurst, Picture Butte and Shaughnessy.Power has been restored for some customers in Taber, however an outage remains in certain areas. The estimated time to restore all power is 10 p.m.Power has been r...

STANDOFF, AB - Before the rain hit, a sod turning ceremony happened in southern Alberta.On Monday, May 6, 2024, a sod turning officially marked the kickoff to the development and construction of the Kainai Community Parks & Sports Fields. The site is located near the Blood Tribe Multi-Purpose Building in Standoff.O...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) is set to celebrate someone special later this month.The U of L will present Tadashi (Tad) Mitsui with an honorary Doctor of Letters, honoris causa, at Spring 2024 Convocation. Officials say Mitsui has devoted his life to enriching the lives of those around him. Bo...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Indigenous-led projects in Alberta are benefitting from nearly $4 million in provincial funding.The Indigenous Reconciliation Initiative, which launched last year, offers up to $100,000 per project through cultural and economic grant streams. The Alberta government is accepting applications for the 202...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new survey has found that half of Canadians are anxious about tornadoes and severe wind gusts, while 28 per cent have fears of hurricanes.First Onsite unveiled the numbers as the second leg of its annual weather and property survey looking into the concerns of Canadians, their perceptions and propert...

CROWSNEST PASS, AB - A medical clinic in Blairmore has received recognition for the work of its team members.The Alberta Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) has named the Crowsnest Medical Clinic team as the 2024 recipient of the Rhapsody Healthcare Heroes Award.This is one of two Rhapsody Awards presented eve...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A scholarship created for registered nurses is available at the University of Lethbridge (U of L).The Dr. Shannon Spenceley Legacy of Nursing Scholarship is available for registered nurses or nurse practitioners in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) who are pursuing a...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is looking to identify a suspect in a robbery.Just after 5:00 p.m. on April 16, 2024, LPS responded to a report of a robbery at Fas Gas along the 400 block of Stafford Drive North. Police say a woman was seen concealing merchandise and was confronted by the clerk. Th...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The season of spring cleaning will be celebrated this weekend.The Reuse Rendezvous is back in Lethbridge for another year on Saturday, May 11, 2024. The event was initially launched by the City of Lethbridge in 2011 and is now hosted by Environment Lethbridge (EL). It gives people the chance to give aw...

FORT MACLEOD, AB - A by-election was held in a southern Alberta town on Monday. Fort Macleod voters went to the polls to select a new councillor, who will fill a seat vacated by Marco Van Huigenbois earlier this year.The preliminary results list Jeemeet Patel as the winner, with 168 votes, followed by:Sydney Tobler - 1...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - City of Lethbridge crews are out on the roads repairing potholes. The City received 900 service requests to fix potholes in 2023, and has received more than 350 this year. The City began sending the repair teams out in mid-April. Juliane Ruck, Transportation Operations Manager with the City spoke on th...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for anyone who can help them with a robbery investigation to come forward.At approximately 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024, officers were informed that a 77-year-old man was robbed while walking along Grizzly Road North toward 28 Street North."The ...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Wood's Homes unveiled a special crosswalk on Monday.May is Mental Health Month and to raise awareness, the nonprofit painted two crosswalks in Lethbridge with the hashtag #MentalHealthMatters. The crosswalks are located steps away from Wood's Homes' emergency youth shelter at 312 3 Street South. (Photo...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A local group is trying to establish a world-class aviation museum.The Time Air Historical Society is responsible for bringing a Fokker F28-1000 back to Lethbridge. The 1976 edition passenger jet plane is 85 feet long and seats 65 passengers. Time Air was an airline in Canada founded in 1966, originall...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The public can return to having safe outdoor fires in the coulees.Due to the recent changes in weather, the City of Lethbridge has lifted the fire ban that had been in place in the River Valley.However, residents are still asked to use clean and dry wood when having fires and to ensure the fire is comp...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It is Emergency Preparedness Week and the City of Lethbridge wants to ensure you know what to do.Emergency Planning Administrator Jamie Anderson says the theme for this year's campaign is "Be Prepared, Know Your Risk." "That includes knowing what risk factors apply to your household and ...

CARDSTON, AB - A major Alberta utility has cancelled a large wind power project in response to new government rules on where such developments can be built.TransAlta CEO John Kousinioris said Friday the 300-megawatt Riplinger project near Cardston in southern Alberta will no longer proceed."We've reassessed our gr...

TABER, AB - Residents of Taber are asked to do their part to reduce water consumption.The Town has enacted level 1 water restrictions, effective Monday, May 6, 2024.They say it was due to both low water levels in the area and a request from the provincial government.All outdoor water use is permitted as outlined in the...