The Medicine Hat Police Service will back up Lethbridge this weekend. File Photo/CHAT News

By Eli J. Ridder, Christian Oldale

Medicine Hat police sending pair to back up Lethbridge for Hells Angels weekend gathering

Jul 11, 2024 | 10:47 AM

The Medicine Hat Police Service confirmed to CHAT News on Thursday that it’s sending two of its members to back up authorities in Lethbridge where the Hells Angels motorcycle group is holding an event this weekend.

It is expected that a large number of Hells Angels and their supporters will arrive in the city on July 12. The public is asked to be aware of the significant increase in motorcycle traffic and share the road safely.

Police are advising the public that members of a new Hells Angels chapter in Lethbridge, their support clubs and others, are holding a grand opening party and are anticipated to ride during various events over the weekend.

LPS Acting Inspector Pete Christos said as many as 200-300 members are expected to take part in this weekend’s events, but most are from out of town and will likely leave afterward.

LPS will be joined by the RCMP, ALERT Integrated Gang Enforcement Team, Calgary Police Service, Edmonton Police Service, Medicine Hat Police Service, Taber Police Service, Camrose Police Service and other Canadian police agencies for the day.

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“It has been well documented that many outlaw motorcycle gang members, their friends and associates, are involved in criminal activity, we will be working with our policing partners to monitor their presence, deter illegal activity and maintain public safety through an overt police presence,” Christos said.

He is telling the public to enjoy their weekend as normal, but if you encounter a member of the Hells Angels, do not engage with them.

LPS is providing the public information on the True Colours campaign aimed at ending gang presence. Those interested can visit the End Gang Life website.