Lethbridge Latest News

• Calgary mom creates ‘supportive little buddies’ for families navigating trauma

  In the lead-up to the New Year, a Calgary family is encouraging connection. Lakunakai is a Calgary company specializing in products to support families navigating trauma.

  Features

  12 hours
• ASIRT investigating after man dies during RCMP interaction in Central Alberta

  The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating the death of a man in Beaver County after interacting with RCMP officers.

  Canada

  Dec 24
• Man faces charges after food bank truck stolen in Edmonton

  Edmonton police have charged a 31-year-old man after a food bank truck was stolen two days before Christmas.

  Crime

  Dec 24
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• Jasper mayor reflects on 2024 wildfire recovery: ‘Spirit of resilience is everywhere’

  Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland had a hard year, personally and professionally: the wildfire that blazed through the mountain town claimed his own home, along with hundreds of others.

  Fire

  Dec 24
• Canada’s chief actuary report at odds with Alberta’s pension plan estimate

  The chief actuary's paper was published Friday.

  Politics

  Dec 23
• Last-minute Christmas rush hits Lethbridge charities

  Several organizations in Lethbridge are working right up until Christmas as crucial income is still required to sustain annual operations.

  Canada

  Dec 23
• Paul Dunphy signs off for the final time with Global Calgary

  He has been a familiar face to Global Calgary viewers for 39 years but on Dec. 23, 2024, the station's weather specialist Paul Dunphy will sign off for one last time.

  Features

  Dec 23
• Métis human rights advocate Muriel Stanley Venne dies at 87

  Venne, born in Lamont, Alta., was one of the first appointees to Alberta's Human Rights Commission in 1973 and later served as chair.

  Canada

  Dec 23
• Edmonton orders evacuation of apartment building where security guard was killed

  The central Edmonton building had over 60 people living inside at the time the closure was ordered, including about two-dozen children.

  Canada

  Dec 23
• Cody Jerome prepares for ONE Championship debut in Thailand

  Cody Jerome is set for his ONE Championship debut in Bangkok, With unwavering dedication, he is seeking a shot at a top five world ranking.

  Sports

  Dec 23
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• Advocates raise concerns as Alberta government replaces funding model for homelessness agencies

  Nixon said Friday that the agencies receiving funding to dole out are essentially acting as middlemen, and it will be more efficient to eliminate that step.

  Politics

  Dec 23
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• ‘I’m not done yet’: Longtime Banff resident searches for a living kidney donor

  Dave Millard has been living with polycystic kidney disease, the same disease believed to have taken the life of his father when he was just three years of age.

  Canada

  Dec 23
• Alberta registered sex offenders charged with child pornography

  Both men are registered under the Sex Offender Registry Centre of Alberta as a result of previous convictions. 

  Crime

  Dec 23
• Model train collectors share Edmonton’s history using 3D-printed buildings

  People can see the creations for themselves at the group's display at the Bonnie Doon shopping mall.

  Features

  Dec 22
• Calgary firefighters give back during annual toy event

  Calgary firefighters spent Sunday welcoming families in need from across Calgary, in order to spread joy and happiness during the holidays.

  Canada

  Dec 22
• Starting over: Calgarian living in his RV questions being forced to relocate

  After being forced to relocate from the street he called home, a Calgary man questions why he and his neighbours were made to move and not others.

  Canada

  Dec 22
• Oysters recalled in 3 Canadian provinces over norovirus concerns 

  Certain oysters have been recalled in three Canadian provinces following a suspected outbreak of norovirus in British Columbia that left dozens of people sick.

  Health

  Dec 21
• Heartwarming friendship blossoms at animal sanctuary south of Edmonton

  At a farm south of Edmonton, Gordo the special needs pot-bellied pig and Jade the farm cat are the best of friends — at any point in the day, you can find them curled up together.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 21
• Lethbridge trauma expert appointed to Order of Canada

  A Lethbridge man who has dedicated his life to supporting victims of tragedy and preventing further pain has been appointed to one of Canada's highest honours.

  Features

  Dec 20
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• Equipment failure forces Didsbury arena to close for the season

  The Didsbury arena is closed until further notice. An ammonia leak in the condenser means all on ice activity is canceled until the equipment can be replaced in the spring.

  Health

  Dec 20
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• National Bank gets final approval for Canadian Western Bank takeover

  Montreal's National Bank has called its takeover of the Edmonton-based Canadian Western Bank a key pillar of its domestic growth strategy for 2025.

  Money

  Dec 20
• Alberta government creates homelessness advisory panel, changes grant process

  Community and Social Services Minister Jason Nixon says the panel is to assess government actions and funding.

  Politics

  Dec 20
• Calgarians warned about confirmed case of measles ahead of busy holiday social season

  Health officials are warning Calgarians about possible measles exposure at several locations around the city and people are being asked to check their immunization records.

  Health

  Dec 20
• Veteran coach Dave Cameron set to lead Canada at world juniors: ‘I’m really humbled’

  "I'm really humbled," Cameron said. "I'm very fortunate to be able to do something I love."

  Sports

  Dec 20
• Canada wins 7-1 over Switzerland in pre-tournament game ahead of world juniors

  It was the first of three warm-up games for the Canadians, who will play Sweden on Saturday.

  Sports

  Dec 20