The fire was quickly taken out and investigators are looking at the scene
Traffic on Deerfoot Trail was brought to a snails pace after a pickup truck burst into flame.
Fire crews were called to the scene near Peigan Trail at about 2 p.m. following reports of smoke and flames coming from the vehicle.
The driver appeared to be ok and was outside of the vehicle.
Traffic in the area was impacted for a short time due to scene safety.
Lethbridge Exhibition rescheduling early 2021 events
“All these events contribute significantly to the economy of Lethbridge and southern Alberta,”
Calgary set for cold snap
EMS has responded to a handful of public assistance calls, which included finding places that are warm for people to stay.
RCMP vehicle rammed following break in investigation
Neither the officers not the suspects were injured in the collision.
2021 Calgary Stampede Poster
Originally created as the central marketing tool for the event, the poster has evolved into a celebration of western art. This is the third time in our history the Stampede poster has been created by a youth artist
National Geographic Live event begins next month with free shows
"Calgarians love science, they love nature, in ways that other communities don’t. They love the outdoors, it will be interesting to see, as these events start taking place, just how many people are connecting into them.”
Man charged with drug trafficking due in court in April
Terrance Red Crow, 54, of Standoff, has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking crack cocaine
Calgary basketball coach accused of sexually assaulting players
The victim also said he spent time at the coach's residence, where some of the alleged assaults took place.
Calgary won't host world freestyle and snowboard championship
“At the end of the day — after reviewing all facets of the event — we simply ran out of runway to make these world championships a reality.”
Calgary police investigating 15 cases of sexual assaults on women walking alone
The women who were assaulted reported they were approached from behind by a man, “and grabbed in a sexual manner,” police said Thursday.
Two Lethbridge residents face many charges following drug bust
The two suspects will appear in court on February 16th
Former Lethbridge Hurricane Clay Plume passes away
Plume was 37 years old
Admission fees set to increase at Waterton Lakes National Park
Admission for youth 17 and under is still free
Alberta Premier responds to Keystone pipeline developments
On Monday, Kenney urged Biden to reconsider his reported decision.
RCMP major crimes investigating death of man in Brooks
An autopsy is scheduled to take place later this week in Calgary.
University of Lethbridge appoints new director of Indigenous education and communications
“My passion has always been helping with education and my work goal is to create supportive pathways for Indigenous students.”
COVID-19 update January 19
740 remain in hospital, 119 in ICU
Crown to oppose bail for teen charged in New Year's Eve hit and run
Harnett had been with the Calgary Police Service for 12 years.
2022 Calgary Stampede Poster Competition
The deadline to apply is January 30, 2021
Carjacking suspect flees crash scene
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police.
