After three consecutive years of drought in southern Alberta, reservoir levels are well below normal and the province remains in water shortage management stage four out of five.  The economic standing policy committee heard a presentation on the city’s water conservation plan and strategy on April 11, which aims to...

HALO Air Ambulance is “over the moon” after raising $43,500 at its inaugural “Flight Up the Night” fundraising event in the Lethbridge area.  CEO Paul Carolan says the sold-out event, which was held in March just outside of Monarch, exceeded expectations. “You start something like this and hope for the...

A 34-year-old Lethbridge man has been charged with two counts of assault with a weapon, possession of a dangerous weapon, causing a disturbance, mischief under $5,000 and failure to comply with a probation order.  On Apr. 11, at approximately 7:24 p.m., Lethbridge Police responded to multiple calls of a man...

Food trucks and mobile vending machines can now operate, without requiring specific permission, in three City of Lethbridge parks. According to the City, the three parks are Indian Battle Park, Lethbridge Sports Park and the Park 'n' Bark Dog Park. All vendors must have a valid Mobile Food Vending Permit. Merchants...

The province has committed $550,000 annually to supplement Coaldale’s policing costs. The community is policed by RCMP and until this announcement, had to pay 100 per cent of the cost.  Minister of public safety and emergency services Mike Ellis was in town to make the announcement on April 12. He...

Next week is National Volunteer Week, when the importance of every volunteer and each contribution is recognized and celebrated.   According to Volunteer Lethbridge, 57 per cent of residents volunteer in some capacity. The average number of hours a volunteer gives to their community is 90 hours a year. These...