David Craig meets with Freedom Convoy press contact Dagny Pawlak. They speak about the censorship faced by the movement and the current aftermath.Read More
David Craig interviews Freedom Convoy organizer Tom Marazzo to get an inside look at the events in Ottawa over the past several weeks.Read More
Actress Evangeline Lilly calls on PM Trudeau to make unifying Canadians his priority right now. She seems to be asking him to employ the most Canadian of all virtues: diplomacy, negotiation and compromise – virtues that Read More
Three former Lethbridge College civil engineering technology students have received concrete proof that their project stands out from others. The team investigated whether or not the addition of polypropylene fibers to concrete can help protect Read More
Trick or Treaters will be hitting the sidewalks on Sunday evening to celebrate Halloween. The Lethbridge Fire Department has some safety tips before heading out. When it comes to costumes, they say to try and Read More
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COVID-19
Lethbridge
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School
Lethbridge College holds in-person open house, enrollment holding steady
Lethbridge College held its fall open house. For the past two years, the college has shifted its open houses to an online format, but this year’s one featured a combination of both on campus Read More
If you’re looking for something to do this Halloween weekend, you can check out a new show being put on by young actors and actresses. A Stoney Gaze is set to hit the stage Read More
Blood Tribe members Roger Prairie Chicken, Eugene Fox, and Lori Scout have joined forces with the Band Members Alliance and Advocacy Association of Canada (BMAAAC) asking the federal court to review a $150 million cattle settlement. &Read More
A fishy situation is going on at a few ponds around Lethbridge. Aquatic invasive species, including goldfish and koi have become an issue at Firelight Park, Chinook Lake, and Elm Groves Pond. The species have Read More
The snow has yet to fall in southern Alberta, but it won’t be too long before people are out hitting the slopes for another ski season. Last year was a busy year for both Read More
We are less than two months away until Christmas. The busy holiday shopping season is about to ramp up. If you are looking to support local businesses, the Downtown Lethbridge BRZ is bringing back its Read More
Lethbridge officially has a new city council following Monday’s swearing-in ceremony. Mayor Blaine Hyggen and councillors Rajko Dodic, Belinda Crowson, Jenn Schmidt-Rempel, Mark Campbell, John Middleton-Hope, Ryan Parker, Jeff Carlson, and Nick Paladino Read More
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Feds end Canada Recovery Benefit program, expected increase in labour
Ottawa ended its Canada Recovery Benefit program over the weekend. The government said the CRB was no longer needed because the Canadian economy was faring better than a few months ago. A recent report by Read More
At the age of 24, Jason Wegner is a published author following the release of his new book Manic Man: How to Live Successfully with a Severe Mental Illness. The book takes a look into Wegner’Read More
Lethbridge was recently represented on the international stage thanks to Jaime Vandenberg, who won the title of Miss World Canada 2021. Vandenberg grew up in Lethbridge and has been competing in pageants for the past eight Read More
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Outreach
‘Not So Amazing Race’ scavenger hunt taking place in Lethbridge
If you’re looking for something fun to do in our city, you can now participate in the Not So Amazing Race… Using nine clues, you go on a city-wide scavenger hunt to find a Read More
Four returning city councillors have been re-elected to serve Lethbridge. Belinda Crowson, Mark Campbell, Jeff Carlson, and Ryan Parker will all sit around council chambers once again. Last council saw diverse opinions between councillors, Read More
There is a shortage of driver instructors in Lethbridge. That is according to the Alberta Motor Association. This week marks the AMA’s Small Business Week and the group is using the shortage as a Read More
Following Monday’s civic election, the results remain unofficial, but Lethbridge will see four new, and four returning city councillors in council chambers. Although he has served on council as Lethbridge’s former mayor and Read More
Bridget Mearns finished a very close second in the race to become the mayor of Lethbridge, losing by just 508 votes. This is the second time Mearns has been the runner up, losing to Mayor Chris Read More
Community Events
Environment
Lethbridge
News
Campus Bird Checklist created by U of L master’s student
The University of Lethbridge has released a new Campus Bird Checklist as a way to get the community involved and to explore local surroundings. Master’s student, Samantha Krause helped with the initiative documenting over 135 Read More
A “Rally for Accessible YQL Transit” took place outside city hall on Saturday, where concerned residents gathered to discuss their issues with Lethbridge Transit’s cityLINK network. “In terms of the stops, many of Read More
Operation Red Nose will not be held in Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba this year. The reason? High COVID-19 numbers. Operation Red Nose is a non-profit group that promotes responsible behaviour to prevent impaired driving by Read More
The Lethbridge Farmers’ Market wrapped up over the weekend, but don’t worry if you weren’t able to attend – a new year-round, indoor YQL Marketplace is set to open this weekend. This is the Read More
Lethbridge College is pressing play on its esports competition for the 2021-22 season. With the popularity of esports on the rise, the college has launched initiatives to promote gaming at the competitive, recreational and community Read More
Alberta
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Environment
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Economic Developers Alberta hosting online webinars discussing red tape reduction
A three part webinar is set to be hosted by Economic Developers Alberta to discuss Red Tape Reduction across the province. The group will be joined by Associate Minister of Red Tape Reduction, Tanya Fir, Read More
It’s starting to be a common sight when driving around Lethbridge, campaign signs plaguing the streets for the upcoming municipal election. But, before the campaign signs are set out along the street, local printing Read More
Health
Lethbridge
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Outreach
Weather
Lethbridge outreach organizations preparing for cooler temperatures
Organizations around the city such as the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen and Streets Alive Mission are quickly adapting to the mild increase in clientele as the temperatures start to drop. Executive Director of the Soup Read More
Environment
Lethbridge
News
Weather
Reminder of fall yard, house preparations as temperatures start to
Crunchy leaves and changing of colours, is a true sign that fall has arrived in southern Alberta. But before the temperature drops and snow starts to fall, there are a couple things to keep in Read More
