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Lethbridge community rallies around families impacted by Fairmont Boulevard fires
Support is pouring in for two Lethbridge families who lost their homes to a fire on Tuesday. Continue reading
Mandatory mask rule to take effect on Lethbridge Transit Aug. 4
The change comes as the city prepares to resume its regular scheduled routes and fares, after operating on a ride-by-reservation system since April. Continue reading
ARCHES audit findings turned over to Lethbridge police for investigation
The audit findings, released July 16, alleged the site’s operator, ARCHES, mismanaged public funds. Continue reading
Asymptomatic COVID-19 testing and what you should know
Many testing sites, like the one at the Community Health Train Station in Lethbridge, are drive-up, with a health worker conducting a throat swab at your vehicle. Continue reading
Crews battle coulee fire in Lethbridge
The flames broke out on the west side of the Oldman River just north of Whoop-Up Drive. Continue reading
Lethbridge officials reflect on city’s response to COVID-19 so far
“What was alarming was seeing what was happening in Europe, and seeing the numbers steadily increasing and then seeing the numbers in Canada and in Alberta steadily increasing.” Continue reading
Alberta Health confirms COVID-19 case at Lethbridge Correctional Centre
AHS said all new admissions to the correctional facility are being quarantined. Continue reading
ASIRT to review findings of external service investigation into Lethbridge Stormtrooper incident
On May 4, Lethbridge police handcuffed a young woman dressed in a Stormtrooper costume carrying what was found to be a plastic toy gun outside a restaurant. Continue reading
Lethbridge-Medicine Hat region sheds 7,600 jobs in April
Economic Development Lethbridge says the 1.6 per cent increase equates to 7,600 jobs lost in April. Continue reading
Lethbridge changes 2020 property tax penalty dates in response to COVID-19
On Monday, city council approved changes to its 2020 tax penalty dates to help property owners impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Online petition calls for temporary shutdown of JBS meat plant in Brooks, Alberta
An outbreak of COVID-19 in the small Alberta city of Brooks has sparked a community-led petition urging the temporary shutdown of the JBS meatpacking plant. Continue reading
10-year-old boy killed, brother injured after being hit by car in Lethbridge
Police say a 10-year-old boy died and his brother was injured after being hit by a car in west Lethbridge on Monday afternoon, Continue reading
Lethbridge urges people to comply with public health orders over Easter weekend
“The holiday weekend will present an opportunity for you to do your bit and stay home,” said Mayor Chris Spearman on Thursday. Continue reading
City of Lethbridge urges against gas hoarding during COVID-19 pandemic
The fire prevention bureau said it has received reports of gas hoarding in the community, adding nobody should be storing more than 30 litres of fuel. Continue reading
Lethbridge school boards face tough decisions: ‘Our educational assistants are integral’
The Alberta government announced Saturday it would be redirecting approximately $128 million in K-12 funding into the COVID-19 response. Continue reading