Lethbridge Latest News

• Former Kodiaks star makes history by signing a professional contract in Sweden

  After five seasons with the Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks, one volleyball player has become the first alumnus to sign a pro deal in the sport.

  Sports

  14 mins
• $200M River Cree expansion highlight’s Enoch Cree Nation’s economic success

  From hundreds of hotels rooms to more conference space, a pool and Canada's first Top Golf location, the River Cree expansion is being celebrated on Enoch Cree Nation.

  Consumer

  1 hour
• Stampeders making change at quarterback with eyes on avenging loss to Elks

  Logan Bonner has completed eight passes for 94 yards this year as a backup.

  Canada

  7 hours
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• No takers for Alberta program offering partial credit for partial oil and gas well cleanup

  Daryl Bennett of the Alberta Surface Rights Federation said the program could reduce payments to owners while leaving the worst environmental liabilities on their land untouched.

  Environment

  7 hours
• Cyanobacteria advisory remains in place for Henderson Lake

  The presence of cyanobacteria has resulted in many advisories put into effect at local lakes and ponds across Alberta, including Henderson Lake in Lethbridge.

  Canada

  8 hours
• Elks’ revival of their CFL season unfolding just as Tevin Jones resurrects his football career

  The 31-year-old Mississippi native signed a contract with the Elks in June.

  Canada

  9 hours
• There’s a $250M plan to upgrade Commonwealth Stadium — but no money to make it happen

  A busy few weeks at Commonwealth Stadium has football fans and music lovers wondering if the 46-year-old facility will get a makeover. The city says there's a plan — but no money.

  Consumer

  Sep 5
• Owners who live in their RV fight City of Calgary over long-term parking: ‘They have no solutions’

  Nearly a dozen RV owners have formed a community along a northeast Calgary street for years — but now, their unique way of life is under threat from city officials.

  Lifestyle

  Sep 5
• Canada’s canola sector may see ‘billion-dollar hit’ in China probe: report

  Morningstar DBRS said in a report released Thursday that the investigation into canola seed imports by China could result in levies being imposed on the crop.

  Canada

  Sep 5
• Funeral for John and Matthew Gaudreau to take place in Pennsylvania church

  The Gaudreau brothers died last week when they were struck and killed by a vehicle while riding their bicycles.

  Sports

  Sep 5
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• Teen handed over weapons and ran away before fatal police shooting in Wetaskiwin: ASIRT

  Hoss Lightning, 15, handed over knives and was initially cooperative but ran away when Mounties determined he was at risk and should be taken into custody, ASIRT said in an update.

  Crime

  Sep 5
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• CAPP says environmental groups should be held to same anti-greenwashing standards as oil sector

  The federal government passed a law in June that says corporations must be able to provide evidence to support their environmental claims.

  Environment

  Sep 5
• Jasper wildfire: Several trails, day use areas in national park to reopen Friday

  'If you plan to travel to Jasper, check what's open and available before you go,' officials said.

  Fire

  Sep 5
• Paula Abdul cancels all Canadian tour dates: ‘This truly breaks my heart’

  Paula Abdul's Straight Up! To Canada Tour was scheduled to begin in Victoria, BC, before continuing on to 21 cities across the country.

  Entertainment

  Sep 5
• Calgary Green Line LRT project in political crossfire as Alberta cabinet minister blames NDP leader

  The United Conservative government is blaming former mayor, NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi, for past mismanagement.

  Politics

  Sep 5
• Recent grizzly bear attack in Alberta linked to fatal incident 3 years ago

  The province says the bear remains at large and was with what it described as "subadult" bears at the time of the attack.

  Canada

  Sep 5
• Gaudreau brothers remembered by Blue Jackets and their fans at candlelight vigil in Ohio

  The crowd of roughly 1,000 outside Nationwide Arena was encouraged at 7:49 p.m. local time to light their candles.

  Sports

  Sep 5
• Flames fans, players remember Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau at vigil in Calgary

  The mood was mostly sombre as the crowd grew from hundreds to thousands leading up to the program.

  Sports

  Sep 5
• New grandparent scam using AI technology a cause for concern in Alberta

  Police say artificial intelligence has create a new form of an old scam targeting senior citizens following two arrests in southern Alberta.

  Crime

  Sep 4
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• Fires and floods: 4 disasters across Canada led to record number of insurance claims in 2024

  Flooding in Toronto and elsewhere in southern Ontario, as well as in Quebec, along with the Jasper wildfire and Calgary hailstorm led to a 406 per cent increase in claims.

  Canada

  Sep 4
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• Alberta government announces new governance agreement with Legal Aid Alberta

  The new governance agreement will come into effect on Friday.

  Canada

  Sep 4
• Calgary Flames to host vigil to honour lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau

  The vigil will take place at 8 p.m. local time.

  Sports

  Sep 4
• Canadiens’ Cole Caufield will don No. 13 jersey to honour hero Johnny Gaudreau

  Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield is changing jersey numbers to honour hockey star and his hero Johnny Gaudreau, who was killed while cycling last week. The American-born player announced the touching gesture Tuesday on his Instagram account, saying he will wear no. 13 this season in tribute of Gaudreau. They played together for Team USA...

  Sports

  Sep 4
• Canola farmers say China retaliatory probe ‘one more thing’ to worry about

  After a rail shutdown, inflation and drought, farmers are worried they'll end up paying the price for the fallout over Canada's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

  Canada

  Sep 4
• Shannon Clark from Lethbridge knocked out in Dana White’s Contender Series bout

  The 32-year-old Clark, a mother of two from Lethbridge, Alta., earned the chance to compete for a UFC contract after defeating Brazil's Thaiany Lopes in February.

  Sports

  Sep 4