File photo of a Lethbridge Police Service logo at the LPS station, April 1, 2025. (File photo: J. Goulet, My Lethbridge Now)
File photo of a Lethbridge Police Service logo at the LPS station, April 1, 2025. (File photo: J. Goulet, My Lethbridge Now)
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UPDATE: Police resolve high-risk incident in Lethbridge

Justin Goulet
By Justin Goulet

UPDATE: The situation along Scenic Drive between 1 Avenue South and Highway 3 has been resolved. The public may resume regular use of the area.

As this matter is related to a mental health issue, no further information will be released.

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Lethbridge Police are currently on-scene of what they are calling a high-risk incident. 

Due to the police presence, north and southbound traffic along Scenic Drive between 1 Avenue South and Highway 3 is being redirected. 

Police ask you to avoid the area if possible. 

Justin Goulet
Justin Goulet
Justin Goulet brings over a decade of experience to the Lethbridge newsroom. He started his career in Ontario before moving to Vancouver Island in 2014 to work with Vista Radio. He moved to Alberta in February 2019 and joined the Lethbridge team in June 2024. Justin is excited to share the stories of southern Alberta.
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