The Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks soccer season just wrapped up this weekend, and the men’s came out of championship weekend with a bronze medal. The Kodiak Men’s squad (No. 2 South) beat the SAIT Trojans 2Read More
An employee at Lethbridge County is speaking out after Mayor Hyggen reportedly sent a formal complaint to his employer over a Facebook comment that criticized Lethbridge City Council. Trevor Lewington, the Director of Growth and Read More
Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen addressed the media Monday on the status of the integrated Fire & EMS services. Back in May, the City rejected Emergency Heath Services’ demands of taking on raised benchmark costs for Read More
RCMP have arrested a former employee from the Junior Hockey team Okotoks Oilers and have given him numerous charges. Tyler King, 39, was arrested in Ontario this past weekend. Mounties say their investigation determined that three Read More
A local dog behaviorist is on a mission to take his talents to new heights in an ongoing competition to train with notable “Dog Whisperer” Cesar Millan. Teymur Gafarov is a volunteer at the Lethbridge Read More
It has now been 10 years since Medical Assistance in Dying (M.A.I.D.) has been legalized in Canada. And according to some local experts, the conversation in its ethics has changed from if it Read More
The Lethbridge Police Service has suspended its participation in the Crime Stoppers program following a cybersecurity incident involving the organization’s tip management platform. LPS says P3 Tips, which is operated by third-party provider Navigate 360, Read More
A study conducted by Uber Canada ranked the top cities in Canada for nightlife, and it has Lethbridge ranked as the third-best partying city in the country. The Nightlife Index was based on anonymized insights Read More
Just because we can’t see it, doesn’t mean it isn’t happening here. A local not-for-profit organization is spreading more awareness over their fight against human trafficking, particularly against youth. Not 4 Sale, a Read More
Lethbridge City Council has agreed to make changes to their parking enforcement. Fines will remain at $40 until 2028 when they’ll rise to $50, but the $20 early payment reduction will be held if paid within 10 days. The Read More
Medicine Hat Police are laying more charges from a substantial copper theft investigation. A separate investigation earlier this month led to charges on two people; Brian Aske and Chelsea Grisbrook, and the seizure of 650 pounds Read More
As streaming becomes a staple in nearly every household in Canada, people regularly hear stories of fiction played out or voiced by actors. But how is it that we are able to connect so strongly Read More
This Halloween, the Lethbridge Police Service wants to provide a safe and family-friendly event and will have officers at three locations to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters. The Service’s fourth annual ‘Trunk or Treat’ Read More
Two programs at Lethbridge Polytechnic are combining next fall to establish a new Interior and Building Design Technology program. The new program will combine the existing Architectural Animation Technology and Interior Design Technology diplomas. Graduates Read More
The excitement of next month’s Grey Cup in Calgary is being felt across southern Alberta, and last week, youth at the Piikani Nation were treated with a football clinic and a chance to see Read More
Twinning on Highway 3 is nearing completion between Taber and Burdett, and will be opening in phases for all traffic. Following the installation of signage, pavement markings and other final additions, Phase 2 will begin on Saturday Read More
An elementary school in West Lethbridge has been designated as an International Spanish Academy; the first of its kind in southern Alberta. The West Coulee Station Elementary School offers bilingual education between English and Spanish, Read More
The Better Business Bureau is getting word out about furnace scams that could be on the rise as the weather starts to chill. The phishing scam sees scammers tend to reach out by phone, email, Read More
Lethbridge Polytechnic is receiving support from the federal government to the tune of $3-million to launch new skilled trades programs that support the agri-food sector. The move is part of an effort to address a Read More
The Lethbridge Airport presented its annual workplan to council’s Community Issues Committee this week. The plan prioritizes revenue growth and maintaining viability and enhanced connectivity. Discussions continue with airline service providers in attempts to Read More
Three city councillors in Lethbridge are marking one year in the chair since being sworn in for the first time last year. Rufa Doria, Al Beeber and Ryan Wolfe were sworn in along with the Read More
Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen is calling for unity following the provincial referendum. More than 50,000 residents casted ballots and voted 80%in favour of option 1 on question 10, for Alberta to remain as a Canadian province. Hyggen is Read More
A fire was contained at a downtown Lethbridge apartment complex on Sunday afternoon. Nineteen members with Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services from four stations responded shortly after 4:30pm to a three-storey building on the 200 block Read More
Voters in Alberta headed to the polls on Monday for a referendum that asks 10 questions, including whether Alberta should pursue a binding referendum on leaving Canada, or remaining as a province. In Lethbridge, it was Read More
The University of Lethbridge’s fall convocation is this weekend and on Friday, it held its annual Alumni Achievement Awards celebration to honour new inductees into the latest alumni class. Receiving some of these awards Read More
A 51-year-old Lethbridge man has been handed his sentence stemming from a gruesome incident of sexual assault and human trafficking of three teenage girls. A trial was avoided after the subject, Skye Atoa, pleaded guilty Read More
A handful of this year’s most distinguished local artists were awarded at the Mayor’s Luncheon for Business and the Arts held at the Sandman Signature Lodge on Wednesday. Co-hosted by Mayor Blaine Hyggen Read More
Lethbridge Mayor, Blaine Hyggen is addressing public criticism about postponing a motion recognizing the city as a vital part in Alberta and in Canada. The motion was deferred to a later meeting, which won’t Read More
A 58-year-old man from Lethbridge has been charged with embezzling $3.5 million over five years. Police began investigating four separate businesses in the fall of 2022 after reports of duplicitous activity. LPS’ Economic Crimes Unit identified numerous Read More
A 42-year-old man has been charged with human trafficking in Lethbridge. Police say they responded to a human trafficking report on September 29th, and discovered that a woman was being trafficked in Lethbridge and various Read More
