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4 days ago
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Police recover body of teen boy who drowned in Lethbridge
Lethbridge police and fire crews were called to the Oldman River near the High Level Bridge on June 18, 2025, after a teenage boy went missing while trying to swim across the water. Lethbridge police say a 17-year-old boy idrowned in the Oldman River. Officials say the boy was attempting to swim across the river near the High Level Bridge at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. He went under the water and did not resurface. Police recovered the boy's body on Thursday morning. When the boy was reported missing, police responded to the scene and deployed a drone to search for him. A dive team with Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services also launched a boat, equipped with sonar, to search the water while other personnel searched the riverbanks. The search was called off when it became too dark on Wednesday. A large area of the river valley near the High Level Bridge was blocked off from the public Thursday as the search continued. Officials say the boy's body was found around 9 a.m. LPS victim/witness services are supporting the boy's family. There is no evidence of foul play.
CTV News
6 days ago
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For good causes (and maybe a little rivalry): First responders ready for Battle of the Badges
Members of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services will take on members of the Lethbridge Police Service in a softball game at Spitz Stadium. In the name of good causes (and maybe a little rivalry), Lethbridge's first responders are ready to face off against each other. This year's Battle of the Badges will see members of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services take on members of the Lethbridge Police Service in a softball game at Spitz Stadium next weekend. While the fire department is hoping to extend their win streak to two, the police service holds a four-and-one record. The fire department is playing for the Lethbridge Firefighters Charities Association, while police are playing for the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation's south zone cardiac centre campaign. All proceeds from the game will go to their charities. Members of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services will take on members of the Lethbridge Police Service in a softball game at Spitz Stadium. Members of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services will take on members of the Lethbridge Police Service in a softball game at Spitz Stadium. 'When we're responding, typically, it's for the community and residents on some of their worst days, and so for us to get out here and really celebrate our two services in more of a light-hearted, spirited, friendly competition, I think it's really great for the community,' said David Skilling, Lethbridge Firefighters Charities Association president. '(First responders are) the fabric of our community; they keep us safe and it's just a celebration of what they mean to our community,' said Kevin Kvame, Lethbridge Bulls president. The fire department will be Team Red, while the police department will be Team Blue. People are encouraged to show support by wearing red or blue. 'If you were to ask me what I may expect from a game like this, I would tell you that I expect the fire department to show up jacked, ready to play, maybe a stacked roster,' said Sgt. Jay McMillan with the Lethbridge Police Service. 'They're going to play to win, and they're going to be extraordinarily well-rested.' Members of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services will take on members of the Lethbridge Police Service in a softball game at Spitz Stadium. Members of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services will take on members of the Lethbridge Police Service in a softball game at Spitz Stadium. The Battle of the Badges is set for June 27 at Spitz Stadium. The gates open at 5 p.m., and emergency vehicles will be there for the public to get a closer look at. Tickets cost $15 (if you buy four, it's $50) and can be purchased online here. The first 250 people through the gates get a Firehouse Subs voucher good for a medium sandwich.
