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.

Author Archive

Utility work continues south of Whoop-Up Drive

Electric utility project work continues on Bull Trail Park, south of Whoop-Up Drive. 

Lethbridge Food Bank’s Halloween Maze returns

A world of Halloween magic awaits at the Lethbridge Food Bank's Second Annual Halloween Maze. 

Man behind the mask: Michael Myers star reminisces about ‘Halloween: Resurrection’

Brad Loree is a bona fide stuntman, but the actor is also legendary in the horror community with his iconic role in the 2002 film Halloween: Resurrection, as Michael Myers. 

Seniors’ Safety Calendars launched by LEARN, LSCO

To provide older adults with accessible information, practical safety tips, and connections to local resources, the Lethbridge Elder Abuse Response Network or LEARN is launching its 2027 Seniors' Safety Calendar. 

Japanese folklore just in time for Halloween

This Halloween, step into the mysterious world of Japanese folklore, as Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, in partnership with New West Theatre, presents Kwaidan Night at the Bunka Centre. 

‘Our future depends on working together’: Mayor Hyggen reflects on Alberta’s referendum

Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen said more than 50,000 residents cast a ballot in the provincial referendum that was held Monday across Alberta. 

Canadian Youth Road Safety Week includes youth, young adults

This week is Canadian Youth Road Safety Week, which is a good time to remember road safety doesn't have a minimum age requirement. 

Help-Portrait returns to Casa Nov. 15

A group of professional photographers will be offering free, high-quality family portraits to people in Lethbridge that may not be able to afford a family photo this holiday season. 

Annual Veterans Headstone Cleaning to take place Oct. 30

On Oct. 30, the Veterans' Association in Lethbridge hosts its Annual Veterans Headstone Cleaning in preparation for Remembrance Day at the Mountain View Cemetery. 

‘Rent’ to make Lethbridge debut this week

Lethbridge Musical Theatre and Theatre Outré present a special artistic collaboration of Rent from Oct 22-31 at the Yates Memorial Theatre. 

2026 Referendum: Unofficial Lethbridge results

Last night was an historic night for Alberta, as the 2026 Referendum came to an end late Monday eve and into early Tuesday morning. 

City of Lethbridge’s Waste Reduction Week returns

It's Waste Reduction Week in Lethbridge, Oct. 19-23. 

One injured in downtown apartment fire 

Paramedics treated one injured person after Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to an apartment fire in the 200 block of 2 Avenue on Sunday afternoon.

Fall immunization season has arrived

Fall immunization season has arrived, as Primary Care Alberta encourages Albertans to protect themselves and their loved ones from respiratory illness.

Prairies Economic Development Canada Minister Olszewski encourages Albertans to vote

Prime Minister Mark Carney urges Albertans to keep the province in Canada ahead of Monday's referendum on separation.

Lethbridge man charged with alleged indecent act in Galt Gardens

A 59-year-old Lethbridge man has been charged with allegedly committing an indecent act following an incident at a city park.
- Advertisement -

Latest News

Utility work continues south of Whoop-Up Drive

Electric utility project work continues on Bull Trail Park, south of Whoop-Up Drive. 

Local scholarship recipient living with Crohn’s disease hopes to inspire others

A University of Lethbridge student, Thunder Crowshoe, has been named a recipient of the $5,000 AbbVie IBD Scholarship.

“We take this responsibility very seriously”: Military investigates fatal Wainwright fire

Military investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding a fire that swept through the training area at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright on Oct. 17, killing four Canadian Armed Forces members and injuring dozens more.

Lethbridge Food Bank’s Halloween Maze returns

A world of Halloween magic awaits at the Lethbridge Food Bank's Second Annual Halloween Maze. 

Man behind the mask: Michael Myers star reminisces about ‘Halloween: Resurrection’

Brad Loree is a bona fide stuntman, but the actor is also legendary in the horror community with his iconic role in the 2002 film Halloween: Resurrection, as Michael Myers. 
- Advertisement -