Whoop Up Drive

• Major construction development underway in west Lethbridge

  Construction companies are investing in the west side of the city, including the first Green Acres Foundation seniors living facility west of the Oldman River in Lethbridge. 

  Economy

  Nov 7
  
• Truck driver charged in Whoop-Up Drive bridge collision

  Lethbridge police have charged a driver after a semi-truck collided with the underside of the Whoop-Up Drive bridge on Wednesday.

  Traffic

  Aug 7
  
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• Underpass collision shuts down major artery road in Lethbridge

  A semi-truck hauling a construction vehicle collided with the underside of the Whoop-Up Drive bridge on Wednesday morning, causing significant damage and major delays.

  Traffic

  Aug 6
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• Lethbridge police ask public to avoid Indian Battle Park after cougar sighting

  Friday's sighting marks the second time this week residents have been told to keep their eyes peeled for cougars.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2024
• Driver not facing charges after hitting pedestrian: Lethbridge police

  Police say neither alcohol nor speed are factors in the collision and the driver of the Jeep is not facing any charges.

  Crime

  Aug 22, 2023
• 1971 to 2021: How west Lethbridge has grown since welcoming its first residents

  In 1971, the west was included in the municipal census for the first time, boasting 68 residents, compared to 26,442 in south Lethbridge and 14,346 in north Lethbridge.

  Features

  Jan 14, 2021
• Lethbridge man pleads not guilty in fatal crash that killed a 10-year-old boy

  A Lethbridge man charged in the fatal collision that killed a 10-year-old boy last April has pleaded not guilty.

  Crime

  Nov 11, 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
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• After 3-year legal battle, Lethbridge man found not guilty in front-end loader fatality

  Scott Erickson was found not guilty of dangerous driving causing death Friday in a 2015 crash involving a front-end loader and a van. 

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2018
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• Defence calls witnesses in trial for Lethbridge man charged with dangerous driving causing death

  During cross examination by the Crown, Erickson was asked if he believed blockers or pylons should have been used to help notify the public of the work being done.

  Crime

  Mar 9, 2018