Lethbridge

• Lethbridge tourism and hospitality sectors optimistic ahead of summer season

  Tourism Lethbridge CEO Erin Crane is seeing more travellers stopping at the information centre, arriving at a pace similar to pre-pandemic levels.

  Economy

  May 16
  
• City of Lethbridge committee hears about operational staffing struggles when it comes to fire, EMS

  Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services has been grappling with operational staffing issues, according to Chief Greg Adair.

  Fire

  May 12
  
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• Lethbridge city councillors address doctor shortage, undesirable public behaviour at meeting

  The City's Gateway to Opportunity 2022 Action Plan lists the health and well-being of residents as a top priority.

  Health

  May 10
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• Calgary energy company eyeing Pincher Creek for potential carbon capture hub

  A Calgary-based energy company is seeking a permit from the province to explore the potential of a carbon capture facility in southern Alberta. 

  Environment

  May 10
• How soaring gas prices are expected to impact summer tourism in southern Alberta

  A new survey for the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada showed that 66 per cent of respondents said fuel prices will force them to cancel or limit their road trips this year.

  Canada

  May 9
• Lethbridge man charged in city’s first homicide of 2022

  Sheldon Nicolas LePage has been charged with one count of manslaughter and one count each of failing to comply with a release order and failing to comply with a probation order.

  Crime

  May 9
• E-scooters, e-bikes receive warm welcome in Lethbridge

  It has been roughly two weeks since the launch of e-scooters and e-bikes in Lethbridge. So far they have been a big hit with residents and visitors.

  Canada

  Apr 26
• Town of Fort Macleod reprimands councillor for involvement in Coutts blockade

  A member Fort Macleod's town council has been publicly reprimanded for his involvement as an organizer of the Coutts border blockade. 

  Politics

  Apr 11
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• 2 south Lethbridge homes damaged in Tuesday morning blaze

  Some residents along Coulee Creek Lane S. woke up on Tuesday to Lethbridge Fire and EMS responding to a house fire at around 6:20 a.m.

  Fire

  Apr 5
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• ‘Ditch this draft, it’s garbage’: Lethbridge residents join province-wide rally against proposed K-6 curriculum

  Vocal opposition to the province's proposed K-6 curriculum continued on Saturday, leading to 'Ditch the Draft' rallies across Alberta on Saturday, including in Lethbridge.

  Education

  Apr 4