A new elementary school in Lethbridge had its Grand Opening on Friday. Dr. Plaxton Elementary School, named after Robert Plaxton who served as the Lethbridge School Division superintendent for multiple years. Members from the school Read More
Mental health is on the forefront for many people in Alberta, especially after the last 19 months of dealing with the pandemic. Alberta Health Services has announced two new virtual workshops to help identify and transform Read More
Starting Sept. 20, businesses in Alberta will need to abide by the new COVID-19 restrictions announced by the Alberta government, or they can choose to use the Restrictions Exemption Program, where they would be required to Read More
Following the traumatic exodus in Afghanistan, Canada was able to fly out roughly 4,000 Afghan refugees. Lethbridge Family Services is preparing to welcome many of those families to our city. LFS says they are not sure Read More
It’s Smile Cookie Week at Tim Hortons across Canada. For $1.00 you can buy a chocolate chip cookie, with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to charities across Canada. In Lethbridge, the Chinook Regional Hospital Read More
About 300 people came together outside City Hall on Wednesday afternoon for a silent protest in response to the mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers in Alberta and Albertans freedom of rights. Protesters voiced their displeasure Read More
We are just over a month away until the municipal election, and with Mayor Chris Spearman not seeking re-election again. He spent Tuesday morning addressing the State of the City with community members and stakeholders Read More
Students, faculty and visitors at the University of Lethbridge will be required to show proof of vaccination before entering campus starting on Nov. 1. Rapid testing will no longer be accepted as an alternative to vaccination, Read More
United Way of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is celebrating a milestone anniversary this week. United Way Lethbridge has been around for 80 years helping serve those in our community. The organization kicked off its anniversary with Read More
As part of Reconciliation month and efforts through the City, a new art mural has been installed outside the Telus centre in downtown Lethbridge. The City of Lethbridge, through the Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee, Telus, Read More
Alberta NDP Finance Critic and Lethbridge-West MLA, Shannon Phillips met with the media today demanding for a stronger COVID-19 response from the UCP for all of us here in southern Alberta. The NDP is demanding Read More
Around 75 community members walked from City Hall to Galt Gardens today raising awareness for people living with disabilities and to promote equality. The 11th annual Citizen Walk About was put on by South Region Self Read More
Following a shortened season last year due to the pandemic, the Lethbridge Hurricanes opened up their 2021-22 training camp at the Enmax Centre on Thursday. Veteran player Logan Barlage says he’s excited for the Read More
With just over a month to go until the Alberta municipal election, Lethbridge City Council gathered for its final council meeting on Tuesday. Both the mayor and councillors started the meeting by thanking the community Read More
Southern Alberta is now home to one of the world’s largest solar system models, thanks to the Lethbridge Astronomy Society. The society has shrunk down the sun to the size of the clock tower Read More
A new initiative to make Lethbridge one of Canada’s healthiest cities for seniors has kicked off. The Wellness Wednesdays Program, put on by Healthy Lethbridge and funded by Government of Canada’s New Horizons Read More
Following the earlier announcement from the UCP regarding new COVID-19 restrictions and masking, Opposition NDP Leader, Rachel Notley, says she’s extremely disappointed by the announcement to put more restrictions on Albertans. She says the Read More
The harvest season is starting up across southern Alberta, and with the harvest comes agricultural machinery travelling on our highways. These machines are known to be slow moving, take up a large portion of the Read More
Lethbridge City Councillor Jeffrey Coffman announced today that he will not be seeking re-election this October. Coffman said when he was re-elected in 2011 he would commit himself to a three-term limit because he says 10 years Read More
Roughly 60 people gathered in prayer in Galt Gardens Thursday evening. Amazing Grace Community Church hosted the Prayer in the Park, which saw a large number of municipal candidates attend. Organizer, Colette Aikema, says it was Read More
Whoop-Up Days 2021 has officially kicked off in Lethbridge. This year’s festivities include the mid way, food trucks, live entertainment, and a handmade market. Admission and parking are free this year, however, the midway is Read More
The Lethbridge Police Service has charged six individuals in connection with two separate incidents of violence and threats of violence involving a group of young adults and minors. Both incidents occurred within a two-week Read More
Live Horse Racing is set to kick off on Sunday as a way to end the 2021 Whoop-Up Days festivities. The Alberta Thoroughbred Stakes Races will take place at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club this weekend. Read More
Students in the Lethbridge Public School Division made their way back to the classroom. Kids resumed in person learning following a year of flip flopping due to the pandemic. The Division’s newest school, Dr. Read More
With students back in school, so are school zones. The Lethbridge Police Service is asking drivers to slow down and show even greater caution these first few weeks of the new school year as students Read More
The Amazing Grace Community Church in Lethbridge is hosting a Prayer in the Park on Thursday evening in the city. Organizers say the event is open to everyone. With the Municipal Election coming up in Read More
New opportunities are coming for students in post-secondary institutions across the province. 56 new micro-credential classes have been announced by the province. The Alberta Government announced its creating 56 new, flexible learning options in the form Read More
The City of Lethbridge will observe the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Day on Sept. 30. City officials hope the new holiday won’t just mean a day off, rather a day to reflect and Read More
An annual festival is back in southern Alberta this weekend. Taber Cornfest kicked off on Thursday and runs until Saturday offering all well known festivities and, of course, the famous corn on the cob. Read More
A new National Truth and Reconciliation Day statutory holiday was announced in September. The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees alleges that some employers are choosing to not acknowledge it. According to AUPE, Alberta Health Services, Read More
