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Southeast Alberta seeing ‘driest spring’ on record as fire risk reaches extreme

The province’s latest map shows an extreme fire risk through many sections of central and southern Alberta.

Fort Macleod man charged with two counts of sexual assault in Lethbridge incidents

A Fort Macleod man is facing charges in connection with two separate incidents of sexual assault.

Lethbridge Correctional Centre gifted a Blackfoot name

The Lethbridge Correctional Centre now has a Blackfoot name.

Medicine Hat police officer pleads guilty to assault charge

A Medicine Hat police officer has pleaded guilty to assault with a weapon.

Lethbridge man charged with breaching conditions surrounding child sexual assault charges

A Lethbridge man has been charged with breaching release conditions stemming from previous child sexual abuse charges.

Allergy season in full bloom in southern Alberta

Spring is in full swing and has many in southern Alberta heading outside after a long winter.

‘It’s going to be a huge benefit’: First-ever Blood Tribe Police Service K9s report for duty

Two new four-legged members of the Blood Tribe Police Service (BTPS) are now out on patrol.

Alberta’s Chief Mountain border crossing opens for 2026 summer season

An Alberta border crossing will soon reopen for the season.

2026 Whoop-Up Days includes increased programming, party celebrations

More programming is being added to this year’s Whoop-Up Days as cornerstone programs celebrate five-years since being introduced.

New Blood Tribe recovery centre brings care closer to home

For anyone struggling with addiction, a new recovery community on Blood Tribe land may offer a treatment option closer to home and closer to culture.

Lethbridge man, released after child sexual offence sentence, arrested 5 hours later

A Lethbridge man has been charged after allegedly violating the conditions of his release after serving time for child sexual offences.

Altercation near Henderson Lake investigated by Lethbridge police

Lethbridge police are investigating an altercation at Henderson Lake over the weekend.

Emergency Preparedness Week underway in Lethbridge as fire risk remains ‘extreme’

As warm temperatures and low humidity continue to elevate the fire risk in Lethbridge’s River Valley, officials are urging residents to be extra cautious when enjoying the spring weather.

Tigers claw back late before dropping Game 5 to Raiders in WHL playoff action

The Medicine Hat Tigers fought back Friday night but couldn’t quite get over the hump as the Prince Albert Raiders hung on for a 6-3 win in Game 5 of their WHL Eastern Conference Final.

City administration recommending council not accept province’s new EMS contract conditions

Due to the major financial impact on Lethbridge taxpayers, city administration is recommending city council not accept the province’s new contract conditions for emergency medical services (EMS), while preserving the right to participate in further negotiations and/or request for proposal processes.