Lethbridge Latest News

• Red Deer teens face assault charges after attack caught on camera

  According to RCMP, the attack happened around 2:21 p.m. on Monday at a field in the Lancaster Meadows area along 30th Avenue.

  Crime

  4 hours
• Adjustable rate cap part of ‘care-first’ auto insurance model coming to Alberta

  Drivers will see changes in how their auto insurance rates increase in 2027, as Alberta rolls out a new, adjustable rate cap alongside its planned 'care-first' system.

  Consumer

  7 hours
• Alberta lawmakers wrap up spring sitting overshadowed by separatism movement

  The sitting saw bills that'll affect everything from library books to medically assisted death — but Alberta separatism is what often drove the war of words in question period.

  Politics

  7 hours
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• Evacuation alert issued due to out of control Alberta wildfire near Sundre

  An out of control wildfire that's burning about 30 kilometres northwest of Sundre, Alta., has prompted an evacuation alert to be issued for the area.

  Fire

  8 hours
• Calgary police release photos of suspect vehicle in fatal shooting

  Calgary police are asking for the public's help identifying a vehicle believed to be involved in the fatal shooting of a man connected to organized crime on Monday, May 11.

  Crime

  8 hours
• Cuban officials meet with CIA director after country says fuel has run out

  Thursday's meeting comes weeks after the Cuban government confirmed it had recently met with U.S. officials amid high tensions over the U.S. energy blockade and growing blackouts.

  World

  9 hours
• U.S. Supreme Court preserves abortion pill access as lawsuit continues

  The court’s order allows women seeking abortions to continue obtaining the drug, mifepristone, at pharmacies or through the mail, without an in-person visit to a doctor.

  Health

  9 hours
• Eurovision director says door is open for Canada to join song contest

  Martin Green told the BBC on Wednesday that 'nothing's particularly come over my desk' from Canada but acknowledged 'we are an open place' for new participants outside of Europe.

  Entertainment

  10 hours
• Artemis II crew recieve hero’s welcome at Canadian Space Agency Quebec headquarters

  Artemis II crew gets hero's welcome at Canadian Space Agency headquarters in Quebec after historic journey to the far side of the moon.

  Canada

  10 hours
• Carney, Smith confirm energy announcement coming Friday

  Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have confirmed they'll be in Calgary on Friday to announce the next step in their landmark energy pact.

  Politics

  11 hours
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• U.S. says dozens of illegal guns trafficked from New Hampshire into Canada

  The U.S. Attorney for the District of New Hampshire said five defendants have pleaded guilty and eight others have been charged with federal firearms offences.

  Crime

  11 hours
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• Museum’s unmoved ‘Knight Rider’ replica car hit with mysterious speeding ticket

  The museum shared a photo of the parking ticket on Instagram, with the caption, 'Well, this is a new one… we got this in the mail today. This is 100% legit.'

  Trending

  May 14
• What could a supercharged El Nino mean for Canada?

  There's growing evidence that a supercharged El Nino will develop over the next few months, spelling possible hot and dry conditions to come for large parts of Canada.

  Weather

  May 14
• Carney says selling public assets like airports could fund infrastructure

  The November federal budget and April spring economic statement both mentioned exploring new ownership options for the country's federally owned airports.

  Politics

  May 14
• EV, hybrid sales 75% higher than March 2025 as gas prices near records

  One segment of the market that has grown is zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), a category which includes both battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

  Consumer

  May 14
• Gas prices in Canada inching closer to an all-time high amid Iran war

  The national average for regular gasoline in Canada sits at about $1.90 per litre, according to CAA, and that's up from just over $1.70 per litre one month ago.

  Consumer

  May 14
• Former Spirit Airlines employees claim they’re still owed pay, lawsuit says

  Earlier this month, Spirit Airlines announced that it had gone out of business after 34 years and 'started an orderly wind-down of our operations, effective immediately.'

  U.S. News

  May 14
• Calgary Stampede unveils long list of ‘outrageous’ midway foods for 2026

  Pickle Pizza, Cosmic Funnel Cake and Crunchy Critter Corn, those are among the close to 70 outrageous foods that will be available this year on the Calgary Stampede midway.

  Entertainment

  May 14
• Hansen credits Canadian Space Agency for Artemis II success in crew’s visit

  Jeremy Hansen told a cheering crowd in Longueuil, Que., that many of the people in the Canadian Space Agency helped make the mission a success.

  Canada

  May 14
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• Father of boy killed in Summerside dog attack testifies at owner’s trial: ‘Kache is dead’

  The father of an 11-year-old boy killed by two large dogs in south Edmonton described finding his son's bloodied body on the kitchen floor with the Cane Corsos surrounding him.

  Crime

  May 14
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• 80% of Canadians saw misinformation at least once last month: StatCan

  Nearly half of Canadians say that they are finding it 'harder to distinguish between true and false news or information' compared to three years prior.

  Canada

  May 14
• Police in France alert drivers to ‘unpredictable’ hazard of drunken deer

  Police said that drunk animals can be dangerous to drivers if they are not vigilant and shared a viral video of an intoxicated deer in France's Burgundy region running in circles.

  Trending

  May 14
• Alberta elector list breach shows legal gaps across Canada, watchdogs warn

  Alberta's privacy watchdog has called on the province to follow the example of B.C., which is the only province that includes political parties in its private sector privacy law.

  Canada

  May 14
• 26 ‘low-risk’ Canadian air passengers may have hantavirus exposure

  Currently, nine individuals in Canada in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia have been classified as high-risk exposure cases and have been directed to self-isolate.

  Health

  May 14
• Carney says best place for Alberta is in Canada, after judge tosses separation petition

  Prime Minister Mark Carney has responded to a judge's decision to quash a petition on Alberta separation by saying the best place for Alberta is in Canada.

  Politics

  May 14