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 Wedding venues in Lethbridge preparing for busy summer season

Wedding venues in Lethbridge preparing for busy summer season

Bridge City News July 7, 2021

With restrictions being dropped across Alberta, outdoor and indoor gatherings are now an option with no set capacity. Which is resulting in quick turn-around changes for the wedding industry.     Alberta entered Stage 3 of the Open Read More

 Downtown Farmers’ Market opens for the summer

Downtown Farmers’ Market opens for the summer

Bridge City News July 7, 2021

Another summer staple event has reopened in downtown Lethbridge. The downtown Farmers’ Market welcomed shoppers on Wednesday. The market has 26 vendors offering everything from fresh vegetables and produce, baked goods, and homemade crafts.    Marketing Read More

 Lethbridge to see rent support for low-income households

Lethbridge to see rent support for low-income households

Bridge City News July 7, 2021

The governments of Alberta and Canada announced they will be providing rent support for $35,500 low-income Alberta households through the Canada-Alberta Housing Benefit. The $444 million investment will allow the governments to provide households with the support, Read More

 Extreme heat having a negative impact on some crops in southern Alberta

Extreme heat having a negative impact on some crops in

Bridge City News July 6, 2021

The extreme heat wave in southern Alberta last week has had a negative effect on some crops and vegetables in the region. With the lack of moisture and above seasonal temperatures, some crops have already Read More

 Local organizations remember the lives lost to addiction and homelessness

Local organizations remember the lives lost to addiction and homelessness

Bridge City News July 5, 2021

Alpha House Lethbridge hosted a memorial on Monday to remember and honour the lives lost to addiction and homelessness in the city. Members from Alpha House, Sage Clan and the community gathered in Galt Gardens Read More

 Master BBQ competition taking place July 10 & 11 in Lethbridge

Master BBQ competition taking place July 10 & 11 in

Bridge City News July 5, 2021

Barbeque lovers in southern Alberta have the chance to indulge this weekend. The Lethbridge & District Exhibition along with Hickory Street are bringing the Smoke, Wind & Fire Master Series Barbeque competition to our city Read More

 Fireworks display to be set off at Lethbridge Exhibition on Friday

Fireworks display to be set off at Lethbridge Exhibition on

Bridge City News July 5, 2021

The Calgary Stampede is set to kick off on Friday, and this year, the celebrations will be making its way to Lethbridge. The Lethbridge and District Exhibition will be one of four cities across the Read More

 Indigenous Awareness Rally brings out hundreds of community members

Indigenous Awareness Rally brings out hundreds of community members

Bridge City News July 1, 2021

Hundreds of people braved the heat on July 1 to show their support for the Indigenous community following the discovery of unmarked graves at former residential schools across Canada.    The group gathered near Henderson Lake Read More

 Lethbridge College grads named finalists for capstone project

Lethbridge College grads named finalists for capstone project

Bridge City News June 30, 2021

Three former engineering technology students from Lethbridge College have been nominated for a prestigious award for their one of a kind project.   When driving down the road, you wouldn’t think the asphalt you’Read More

 Lethbridge City Council approves redevelopment of Festival Square

Lethbridge City Council approves redevelopment of Festival Square

Bridge City News June 30, 2021

In a 6-3 vote, Lethbridge City Council approved the redevelopment of Festival Square in downtown on Tuesday. The goal with the project is to attract more traffic to downtown businesses, while keeping the space fresh Read More

 City of Lethbridge vote unanimously to repeal face covering bylaw

City of Lethbridge vote unanimously to repeal face covering bylaw

Bridge City News June 29, 2021

Lethbridge City Council has officially voted unanimously to repeal the mandatory face covering bylaw. Starting July 1, people in Lethbridge will not have to wear a mask when going out into public spaces.    In an Read More

 Community initiative hoping to bring in 200 pairs of shoes for kids

Community initiative hoping to bring in 200 pairs of shoes

Bridge City News June 29, 2021

Even though school is out for summer, local law enforcement agencies have joined forces to bring forth an initiative designed to help children start off the next school year right.    Organizers say the program Read More

 U of L launches Agri-food Summer Series, brining research and agriculture together

U of L launches Agri-food Summer Series, brining research and

Bridge City News June 29, 2021

With Lethbridge located in the heart of southern Alberta, agriculture plays a major role in our economy. The University of Lethbridge has introduced the Agri-food Summer Series where local producers and researchers will discuss different Read More

 3 Avenue Reconstruction Project enters stage 3

3 Avenue Reconstruction Project enters stage 3

Bridge City News June 28, 2021

The reconstruction of 3 Avenue South has reached Stage 3 of the redevelopment plan. Last week, crews started work between 4 Street and 5 Street South, which now has detours in place, as well as finishing paving between 7 Street Read More

 City of Lethbridge opens location downtown for people to cool down

City of Lethbridge opens location downtown for people to cool

Bridge City News June 28, 2021

With the extreme heat wave, the City of Lethbridge has opened up a few locations around the downtown that people can access to get water and take a break in the air conditioning.    Emergency Read More

 Special Olympics Alberta hosting summer-series fundraiser in July

Special Olympics Alberta hosting summer-series fundraiser in July

Bridge City News June 28, 2021

This summer you can compete in a three leg series including cycle, walking and running in support of Special Olympics Alberta. With COVD-19 keeping the fundraiser virtual, participants will be able to track their process Read More

 High River set to host Battle of the Foothills chuckwagon racing

High River set to host Battle of the Foothills chuckwagon

Bridge City News June 25, 2021

For the first time since the pandemic started, chuckwagon racing is back. Starting on July 17th, the High River Agricultural Society Grounds will be hosting a two weekend event. The World Professional Chuckwagon Association will Read More

 Border towns ready to welcome back tourist traffic

Border towns ready to welcome back tourist traffic

Bridge City News June 25, 2021

Earlier this week, the Federal Government announced that starting July 5  restrictions for fully vaccinated when entering Canada will be easing. Fully vaccinated Canadians won’t have to complete the 14-day isolation period, but still have Read More

 Lethbridge Chamber receives federal shop local funding

Lethbridge Chamber receives federal shop local funding

Bridge City News June 25, 2021

The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce has received over $139,000 of federal shop local funding. The new funding will allow the chamber to continue its efforts to encourage the community to support local businesses and organizations.    Read More

 Lethbridge College announces new women’s basketball head coach

Lethbridge College announces new women’s basketball head coach

Bridge City News June 25, 2021

The Lethbridge College Kodiaks Women’s Basketball team has appointed a new head coach ahead of the 2021-22 season. Ken McMurray will be taking the reins. He spent last season as a co-coach alongside Deanna Read More

 Town of Coaldale adds three peace officers to its team

Town of Coaldale adds three peace officers to its team

Bridge City News June 24, 2021

The Town of Coaldale has added three new bylaw officers to its Municipal Enforcement team. Coaldale’s Municipal Enforcement Program was redesigned earlier this year following the conclusion of the three-year pilot program in 2019. Two Read More

 Canada Day celebrations planned in southern Alberta

Canada Day celebrations planned in southern Alberta

Bridge City News June 24, 2021

Canada Day is next Thursday, unfortunately, Lethbridge won’t be hosting any festivities, but some surrounding communities will be celebrating our nation’s birthday. The Hamlet of Granum will be hosting a parade and fireworks Read More

 Taber Corn Fest set to go ahead Aug. 26th-28th

Taber Corn Fest set to go ahead Aug. 26th-28th

Bridge City News June 23, 2021

Mark your calendars – a southern Alberta staple is once again coming back this year. Taber Corn Fest will be going ahead starting August 26 through 28. There will be a church service on the 29th. Corn Fest Read More

 New service level changes in effect for Lethbridge parks

New service level changes in effect for Lethbridge parks

Bridge City News June 23, 2021

Lethbridge residents may see a few changes when visiting a city park this year compared to last. That’s because the City has to reduce the overall parks budget by $600,000 annually. Parks Manager with the Read More

 Henderson Pool reopens on Friday for the summer season

Henderson Pool reopens on Friday for the summer season

Bridge City News June 23, 2021

Lethbridge is expecting to see temperature highs of around 36 degrees soon. There won’t be a better time to jump in a pool to cool off. To help you beat the summer heat Henderson Outdoor Read More

 Taber Police rescue raccoon from unusual place

Taber Police rescue raccoon from unusual place

Bridge City News June 22, 2021

The Taber Police Services has seen it all, but when officers responded to a call last week, they encountered a pesky situation. A baby raccoon had crawled up inside a truck and was stuck, that’Read More

 City of Lethbridge unveils new brand and logo

City of Lethbridge unveils new brand and logo

Bridge City News June 22, 2021

The City of Lethbridge has a new look and a new logo. The change is designed to help build community pride while attracting new visitors, investors, businesses, students and residents to the city. The revamp Read More

 Lethbridge College celebrates National Indigenous Day virtually

Lethbridge College celebrates National Indigenous Day virtually

Bridge City News June 21, 2021

June 21 marks National Indigenous Day, a time to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples of Canada.   Lethbridge College hosted a virtual event to celebrate Read More

 Lethbridge College cuts five jobs as a result of operating budget, says AUPE

Lethbridge College cuts five jobs as a result of operating

Bridge City News June 21, 2021

On-going cuts to the operating budget at Lethbridge College has resulted in five jobs being cut according to an email sent to staff from Lethbridge College President and CEO, Paula Burns. These positions are mostly Read More

 Lethbridge summer camps set to go ahead this year

Lethbridge summer camps set to go ahead this year

Bridge City News June 21, 2021

As we approach the last week of June, kids are finishing up the school year and will begin summer holidays shortly. Different organizations around Lethbridge are planning to offer summer camps this year to keep Read More

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    Six boaters are lucky to be alive after a dramatic weekend rescue on Lethbridge’s Oldman River. The rescue became necessary...

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    The Southern Alberta Medical Program (SAMP) held its inaugural day of classes at the University of Lethbridge. This marks a...

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    While many are making summer vacation plans, Canadian Blood Services is remaining the Lethbridge community that need for blood and...

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  • Afro-Caribbean festival returns to Lethbridge

    July 3, 2026 July 3, 2026

    This Saturday, Galt Gardens will be transformed by Afro-Caribbean culture as the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association (SAEA) celebrates the 2026...

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  • Canada’s first-ever Tae Kwon-Do World-Cup comes to Southern-Alberta

    July 3, 2026 July 3, 2026

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