Safety
RCMP urges safe driving this holiday season
By Claresholm RCMPAs Albertans prepare for holiday festivities, the RCMP is reminding everyone to make responsible choices and to not drive impaired. Impaired driving is entirely preventable, and with a little planning, you can ensure everyone arrives home safely this season.The Claresholm RCMP offers the following safety tips to help you stay safe and avoid impaired driving while enjoying the … Read more…
Plasma donations needed to supply intravenous immunoglobulin
By Rob Vogt Blood, it’s in you to give – but so is plasma. Plasma contains intravenous immunoglobulin with antibodies that block harmful immune responses or calm an overactive immune system. It is used by cancer patients whose immune systems have been depleted by chemotherapy. Claresholm’s Barb Kemery has non-hodgkin’s lymphoma, a blood cancer. Her cancer affects the B-cells which … Read more…
Sheriffs close Lethbridge drug house
September 03, 2025 Media inquiries The Alberta Sheriffs have shut down a problem property in Lethbridge where complaints of illegal activity prompted more than 50 police visits since 2024. The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit of the Alberta Sheriffs obtained a court order against the property owner of 1212 10 Avenue North. The property will be closed for 90 … Read more…
Lethbridge airport staff join anti-trafficking initiative
By Alexandra Noad, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Lethbridge Airport is taking measures to combat human trafficking by joining the notinmycity initiative. This initiative founded by country singer Paul Brandt in 2017 provides training for employees and the symbol of a yellow rose will soon be found in both the airport and the website to help give victims hope and spread … Read more…
Claresholm RCMP reminding seniors to stay safe online
By Rob Vogt The Claresholm RCMP is urging older adults, and those who care for them, to take the time to learn more about how to stay safe online and avoid becoming victims of fraud.In a recent release, the police stated that with more and more seniors using the Internet for day-to-day living, including online shopping, banking, social media, and … Read more…
Update 18: Alberta wildfire update (Aug. 1, 3 p.m.)
August 01, 2025 Media inquiries Wildfire activity is set to increase this weekend. Albertans are urged to take precautions to prevent wildfires caused by human activity. The majority of wildfires are human-caused. Before heading out this long weekend, download the Fire Bans App or check for fire bans by visiting albertafirebans.ca. If there isn’t a fire ban in your area, … Read more…