Tom Roulston

Anchor/Digital Journalist

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• Remains of missing Lethbridge woman found on Blood Reserve

  Helen Purkins was first reported missing to Lethbridge police on July 27. Her body was found on the Blood Reserve earlier this week.

  Crime

  Nov 26, 2021
• Cenotaph ceremony marks Remembrance Day in Lethbridge

  Hundreds turned out in downtown Lethbridge on Thursday for a Remembrance Day ceremony at the city's cenotaph.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2021
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• Chris Spearman reflects on 8 years as Lethbridge mayor

  After eight years in the mayor's office, the city's 25th mayor announced earlier this year that he would not be seeking a third term.

  Politics

  Oct 15, 2021
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• Rachael Harder re-elected for 3rd term as Lethbridge MP

  Conservative incumbent Rachael Harder is the projected winner in the Lethbridge riding and will return to Ottawa as its member of Parliament for a third term.

  Politics

  Sep 21, 2021
• Damage is in the millions following a hay plant fire near Lethbridge, crews remain on scene

  Smoke could be seen for kilometres on Wednesday as emergency crews were called to battle a large fire at a hay plant near Lethbridge.

  Fire

  Jul 1, 2021
• Doctors urge southern Albertans to buckle down on COVID-19 health measures

  On Friday morning, Alberta Health Services said there were a combined 27 COVID-19 patients at Chinook Regional and Medicine Hat Regional hospitals.

  Health

  Apr 30, 2021
• People who attended 2 Lethbridge parties urged to book COVID-19 tests

  AHS South zone communications director Gwen Wirth confirmed that each gathering occurred at the same Lethbridge home last month.

  Health

  Apr 1, 2021
• Lethbridge extends mandatory mask bylaw to April 30: ‘We are a divided council’

  The municipal bylaw was first enacted on Aug. 24, 2020.  It requires a face covering to be worn at all times while in public indoor spaces and public vehicles.

  Health

  Feb 24, 2021
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• Cities of Lethbridge and Medicine Hat see vastly different COVID-19 trends

  As of Feb. 11, about 30 per cent of the South Zone's 6,093 cases have turned up in Lethbridge, while Medicine Hat accounts for only nine per cent.

  Health

  Feb 12, 2021
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• Crews deal with large fire near Fort Macleod

  M.D. of Willow Creek Fire Chief Kelly Starling told Global News crews were first alerted to the fire burning at a feedlot around 4 p.m. on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2021
• Town of Taber terminates CAO

  The decision to part ways with Cory Armfelt, who had held the position since January 2017, was made during a town council meeting on Monday. 

  Politics

  Jan 12, 2021
• Lethbridge more than doubles its COVID-19 case count in 1 month

  On Tuesday, numbers released show that the city had a total of 1,025 cases of COVID-19 as of Nov. 30.

  Health

  Dec 1, 2020
• 2 seniors’ homes added to Lethbridge-area COVID-19 outbreak list

  Four cases of the novel coronavirus have been identified at the Edith Cavell Care Centre and two at Columbia Assisted Living.

  Health

  Oct 20, 2020
• Coaldale church added to list of Lethbridge-area COVID-19 outbreaks

  On Friday, R.O.C. Christian Ministries in Coaldale became the region's seventh active outbreak for the novel coronavirus.

  Health

  Oct 16, 2020
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• Man charged in death of Piikani Nation teen

  RCMP said Friday that 37-year-old Dustin Big Bull has been charged with second-degree murder and causing an indignity to human remains.

  Crime

  Oct 16, 2020
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• Man charged after report of possible abduction and police pursuit in Taber, Alta.

  "Police pursued the vehicle due to the potential seriousness of the abduction," Taber Police said in a release posted to their Facebook page.

  Crime

  Oct 16, 2020
• COVID-19 ‘watch’ issued for City of Lethbridge as cases surge

  As of Tuesday afternoon, there were 101 active cases of the virus within the city, after 52 new cases were identified over the Thanksgiving weekend.

  Health

  Oct 13, 2020
• COVID-19 outbreaks declared at Lethbridge daycare centre and seniors home

  The Children's House Child Care Society announced three positive cases in a statement Tuesday evening.

  Health

  Oct 6, 2020
• Church community outbreak linked to COVID-19 spike in Lethbridge area: AHS

  "All individuals exposed to these cases are being contacted directly by AHS and instructed to follow requirements for isolation and testing," AHS said in a statement.

  Health

  Oct 6, 2020
• Alberta’s police watchdog investigating training injury to Lethbridge police officer

  ASIRT said the incident happened in a room at the range, when one officer, who was handling a firearm, discharged a live round into a table.

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2020
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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.

  Fire

  Aug 19, 2020
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• 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.

  Health

  Jul 31, 2020
• 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.

  Crime

  Jul 23, 2020
• 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.

  Health

  Jun 24, 2020
• Crews battle coulee fire in Lethbridge

  The flames broke out on the west side of the Oldman River just north of Whoop-Up Drive.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2020