Laura Briggs

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Youth in custody following alleged incident at Catholic Central High School

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A youth is in custody after reports of a suspicious male in possession of a knife at a local high school.

Lethbridge College to receive $1 million in provincial funding 

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Lethbridge College is set to receive $1 million in funding from the province to help expand the capacity of...

Woman facing trafficking charges after drugs found in Brocket residence

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A 24-year-old female has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking after a drug investigation on Piikani...

A+ for Lethbridge School Division regarding waste changes

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The City of Lethbridge's Mandatory Recycling and Mandatory Organics program is getting ready to grade waste reports from the...

Coaldale resident charged after firearms complaint

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A Coaldale resident has been charged after accidentally discharging a weapon and shooting himself in the foot. Around 11:49 a.m....

City looking to plow through snow clean up with drivers’ help

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With the first significant snowfall of the year, comes the request to move cars off of snow routes in...

Bridge replacement in Lethbridge County to start on Monday

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Bridge replacement in Lethbridge County is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 8. The bridge being replaced is around 1.5 kilometres east...

9,500+ receive holiday help through 2023 Christmas Hope Campaign

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The 2023 Christmas Hope Campaign was able to make the holidays merrier for 9,514 people this year thanks to...

Lethbridge property assessment notices to be mailed out this week

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Residential and commercial property owners in the area can expect to receive their property assessments notices soon. The notices were...

YWCA Gala a highlight of “great” 2023 

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A lot of changes, a record attendance for an inaugural gala, and a great year overall at the YWCA...

Lethbridge food banks: the highs, the lows and what’s next in 2024 

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It’s been quite the year for food banks in Lethbridge, with both the Lethbridge Food Bank and Interfaith Food...

More than 8,500 units of plasma collected in 2023 

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It was a busy year at the Lethbridge Plasma Centre, with 8,500 units of plasma collected.  To break that down,...

City, LPS launch community safety survey

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The City of Lethbridge and the Lethbridge Police Service are asking for the community's input on their perception of...

Lethbridge & District Exhibition part ways with CEO

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The Lethbridge & District Exhibition and chief executive officer Mike Warkentin have parted ways. This comes as the LDE says...

Lethbridge Astronomy Society makes the night sky mobile

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Teaching people about the night sky will now be easier for the Lethbridge Astronomy Society, who recently purchased an...

Lethbridge residents’ Santa collection a Claus for celebration

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A Lethbridge resident is being recognized for his wide collection of a Christmas staple. Ken Orich, who is a long-time...
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City set to host recycling roundup this month

Community
The City of Lethbridge hosts another edition of the Beyond-the-Bin Recycling Roundup on Oct. 17.

Power boost: ENMAX launches new grant program for Alberta charities and non-profits

Community
Applications are open for the new ENMAX Community Spark Grant, a program designed to help charities and non-profits in Alberta.

City announces Thanksgiving service level changes

Lethbridge City Hall
Thanksgiving is celebrated on Monday, Oct. 12 and with that comes some facility closures and service level changes for the City of Lethbridge. 

Thursday lockdown lifted at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute

Police
Lethbridge Police investigated a report of a threat at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Thursday afternoon. 

Wood’s Homes receives funds to help support Indigenous youth

Community
Woods Homes in Lethbridge has received funds from the Government of Alberta to help reduce youth suicide by strengthening prevention efforts, building connections and providing supports.
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