Man tasered by police after escaping RCMP custody in Lethbridge
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says charges are pending against a man who escaped from RCMP custody during transport on Friday afternoon. Continue reading
Five people charged by RCMP following search of rural property
By Malika Karim Videographer
Three men and two women were arrested and charged, after a large number of stolen items were uncovered. Continue reading
Lethbridge philanthropic leaders honoured at luncheon
By Malika Karim Videographer
Seven local philanthropic leaders were honoured at the event, receiving awards for their generosity in areas like volunteering, giving, and charitable engagement. Continue reading
$8M renovation complete at Noble Central School
By Malika Karim Videographer
“It really wasn’t that accessible before — lots of stairways, and very difficult to maneuver around.” Continue reading
Lethbridge City Council approves zoning for new west-side cannabis store
By Malika Karim Videographer
City council voted 7 to 1 to amend the current bylaw, and allow the retail mall to house a cannabis store. Continue reading
Time in Lethbridge PoW camp left lasting impression on German soldier
The remnants of Lethbridge’s Second World War PoW camp were demolished in the 1950s, but it once covered a square mile just off 28 Street and 5 Avenue North. Continue reading
Alberta RCMP remind people to buckle up in vehicles
“In 2016, there were 53 people that lost their lives in collisions directly related to them not wearing seatbelts,” said Coaldale RCMP Staff-Sgt. Glenn Henry. Continue reading
Lethbridge police seek funding boost to expand services
‘By going the CPO route, if we were to compare that to going with a regular police officer, it’s approximately $3.3 million in savings,’ Police Chief Robert Davis said. Continue reading
Public discussion about off-highway vehicle use gets heated in Lethbridge
The province is set to spend $5 million over the next four years for recreational several projects in the Livingstone-Porcupine Hills area. Continue reading
U of Lethbridge math professor looks back on five decades at the university
Dennis Connolly is the longest-serving mathematics professor at the University of Lethbridge. Continue reading
University of Lethbridge ranked among Canada’s top research universities
For the second straight year, U of L ranked second in the category of Undergraduate Research Universities of the Year. Continue reading
Southern Alberta residents host fundraiser for families after serious crash on Highway 5
A group of women from Magrath have come together to host a fitness class and silent auction to help support the families of five boys who were hospitalized following a crash in southern Alberta earlier this month. Continue reading
Downtown Lethbridge business group suggests more policing to combat drug crisis
Council is being asked to consider giving more funding to Lethbridge Police Service, with a possible tax increase suggested to cover the additional cost. Continue reading
Lethbridge Fire and EMS hold live fire training simulation for new recruits
“It’s been pretty intense; it’s been a lot more to it than I was expecting, for sure.” Continue reading
Lethbridge College president and CEO receives Blackfoot name during Indigenous Celebration Day
Indigenous Celebration Day at Lethbridge College on Thursday commemorated the ongoing efforts being made by president and CEO Dr. Paula Burns in a very special way. Continue reading
