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Stan Ashbee

Stan Ashbee is a news reporter, entertainment journalist, singer, songwriter, guitarist, poet and dad. Stan has been with Vista Radio and My Lethbridge Now since January 2024. Prior to working in radio, Stan was a managing editor and journalist for several southern Alberta newspapers and online publications for over 15 years. He was also a mobile DJ/host for over 20 years.

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Emergency Department upgrade at Raymond Health Centre begins next week

Construction is set to begin next week at Raymond Health Centre to upgrade facilities and enhance patient flow and experience in the emergency department, along with renovations to lab and diagnostic imaging departments already underway.

Open Range Day is for young and old, novice to experienced

This Saturday is National Open Range Day at the Lethbridge Fish and Game Association Shooting Sports Facility in Peenaquim Park. 

Bike thieves beware: Lethbridge Police offer crime prevention tips

With more bikes out and about this summer, so are bike thieves. Lethbridge Police Service would like to remind cyclists to ride safe this summer with the following crime prevention tips. 

Street-level drug traffickers targeted during enforcement project

Lethbridge Police have concluded a six-week, city-wide project targeting street-level drug traffickers that resulted in the seizure of thousands of doses of drugs, more than 150 criminal charges and two dozen arrests.

A soup-er day for seniors

A friendly “soup off” competition was held Thursday, at the Green Acres Foundation’s Blue Sky Lodge senior living community in Lethbridge as part of their celebration of Seniors’ Week in Alberta.

Nikka Yuko executive director achieves destination management designation

Michelle Day Miles, Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden’s executive director, has achieved the Certified Destination Management Executive designation. 

UPDATE: Police arrest wanted man

Police have located a man previously wanted on outstanding warrants.

Hurricanes announce home opener Sept. 19

The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club, in conjunction with the Western Hockey League, have announced their 2025-2026 Home Opener.

Single-day lane closure on Whoop-Up Drive bridge

The outer eastbound lane of the Whoop-Up Drive bridge will be closed Wednesday, according to the City of Lethbridge.

Celebrity guests a plenty at the Lethbridge Entertainment and Collector Expo

This summer, the Lethbridge Entertainment and Collector Expo returns June 20-22 to the Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre. 

Massive drug bust yields nearly half a million-dollar seizure

Lethbridge Police have seized nearly $500,000 worth of drugs and charged two people with trafficking offences. 

Alberta RCMP provides tips to reduce yard theft and residential break and enters 

As Albertans set out on summer vacation and more time is spent away from the home, Alberta RCMP is reminding you to secure your property to help prevent yard theft and break and enters. 

Cool off this summer at Breezy Bay Waterpark near Raymond

Slide, bounce and splash into summer at the Breezy Bay Waterpark near Raymond on Corner Lake at the Perrett Park Campground, only 30 minutes from Lethbridge. 

Motorcycle collision claims life of 70-year-old driver

On June 1, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Taber/Vauxhall RCMP, as well as EMS, responded to a report of a motorcycle which left the road on Highway 875, south of Range Road 141. Upon arrival, it was determined that the 70-year-old male driver of the motorcycle, a resident of Regina ,SK, was deceased.

City-Wide Water Drive to distribute water bottles

For those in Lethbridge unable to take shelter from the heat this summer, local agencies have partnered up to ensure bottled water is available to community members. 

Environment Week kicks off in Lethbridge

This week is Environment Week, as Environment Lethbridge and the City of Lethbridge invite you to learn about and celebrate our natural environment with a suite of activities. 
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Emergency Department upgrade at Raymond Health Centre begins next week

Construction is set to begin next week at Raymond Health Centre to upgrade facilities and enhance patient flow and experience in the emergency department, along with renovations to lab and diagnostic imaging departments already underway.

Coaldale highlights findings of 2024 Comparative Analysis

The most recent Comparative Analysis from the Town of Coaldale shows the municipality is making positive and impactful financial choices. 

Lethbridge elementary school receives International Baccalaureate certification

Our Lady of the Assumption School has received International Baccalaureate certification, making it the only elementary school south of Calgary to have the IB-PYP designation.

Open Range Day is for young and old, novice to experienced

This Saturday is National Open Range Day at the Lethbridge Fish and Game Association Shooting Sports Facility in Peenaquim Park. 

Lethbridge region reports uptick in unemployment in May

Unemployment in the economic region that includes Lethbridge was 7.2 per cent in May according to the latest numbers from Statistics Canada. 
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