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 $3.2 Million gifted to strengthen Southwestern-Alberta’s youth leadership

$3.2 Million gifted to strengthen Southwestern-Alberta’s youth leadership

Heidi Echavarria June 16, 2026

Knowing the importance of supporting youth, the Community Foundation has announced the Dr. David and Mrs. Shirley Hughes bequest of almost 3.2 million dollars. Charleen Davidson, Executive Director of The Community Foundation, says the gift will Read More

 Chinook Sexual Assault Centre unveils new-identity as Aurora

Chinook Sexual Assault Centre unveils new-identity as Aurora

Heidi Echavarria June 15, 2026

The Chinook Sexual Assault Centre has officially rebranded as Aurora. The new identity represents renewal, a process that is at the heart of the work at the Centre. Cayley King, Board Chair with Aurora says Read More

 Canada’s First 24/7 Reformer Pilates Studio Comes to Lethbridge

Canada’s First 24/7 Reformer Pilates Studio Comes to Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria June 9, 2026

For people who love pilates, a new studio is coming to Lethbridge. Located on the city’s west side, Reformher Pilates Studio will give women in the community the opportunity to take reformer Pilates classes Read More

 Residents invited to celebrate Neighbour Day on June 13

Residents invited to celebrate Neighbour Day on June 13

Heidi Echavarria June 9, 2026

Residents in Lethbridge will have an opportunity to strengthen community connections as Neighbour Day is celebrated on June 13th. The annual event is hosted by the Upper Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association. Association Chair Heather Oxman Read More

 County dust suppression applications open until July 12

County dust suppression applications open until July 12

Heidi Echavarria June 8, 2026

People who live in Lethbridge County know that life on gravel roads comes with a lot of dust, especially during the busy harvest season. To help reduce those conditions, Lethbridge County is now accepting applications Read More

 Residents invited to help shape community wellbeing funding

Residents invited to help shape community wellbeing funding

Heidi Echavarria June 8, 2026

Do you enjoy sharing ideas, getting involved in your community, and helping make a difference? This could be your opportunity. The City of Lethbridge is now recruiting members for its Community Wellbeing Advisory Board, a Read More

 Streets Alive seeks community support for $70,000 one-day goal

Streets Alive seeks community support for $70,000 one-day goal

Heidi Echavarria June 5, 2026

Today is Streets Alive Mission’s Giving Day, a community-wide fundraising campaign with a goal of raising $70,000 in just one day. The organization is calling on residents to support its programs and services, which provide Read More

 Regional partnership keeps food trucks rolling safely

Regional partnership keeps food trucks rolling safely

Heidi Echavarria June 5, 2026

Food truck season is back, and before the grills heat up, safety comes first. Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services or LFES has teamed up with Coaldale and Taber fire departments on a regional partnership that Read More

 High school students get a first look at UofL life

High school students get a first look at UofL life

Heidi Echavarria June 5, 2026

High school students and their families will have the opportunity to experience university life firsthand as the University of Lethbridge opens its doors for Ahead of the Herd this Saturday. The annual orientation event is Read More

 Explore Lethbridge’s past through hidden history tours

Explore Lethbridge’s past through hidden history tours

Heidi Echavarria June 5, 2026

If you enjoy discovering the people, places and stories that shaped Lethbridge, get ready to take a walk through the city’s past. The Lethbridge Historical Society is launching the second season of its Hidden Read More

 Southern Alberta Grade-4 class wins national music competition

Southern Alberta Grade-4 class wins national music competition

Heidi Echavarria June 4, 2026

St. Patrick Fine Arts Elementary School in Lethbridge has won a first place in a national music class competition. Forty Grade 4 music students earned the top honour for their performance of mitêh by acclaimed Read More

 Lethbridge’s 311 chatbot gets a name: Breezy

Lethbridge’s 311 chatbot gets a name: Breezy

Heidi Echavarria June 4, 2026

Breezy is no longer just the nickname for our windy city. It’s also the new name for Lethbridge’s 311 chatbot. The name was selected after the city invited residents to participate in a contest Read More

 Live Well Showcase returns for Seniors’ Week

Live Well Showcase returns for Seniors’ Week

Heidi Echavarria June 3, 2026

As Lethbridge celebrates Seniors’ Week, the Live Well Showcase is returning to the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization. Now in its 13th year, Western Canada’s largest seniors’ tradeshow will connect older adults with new products, Read More

 Project-Protein expands meat access for families in need

Project-Protein expands meat access for families in need

Heidi Echavarria June 2, 2026

With food insecurity a growing concern for Canadians, a local program is being revitalized to ensure families are able to get the nutritious food they need. Project Protein is expanding its outreach efforts. BCN’s Read More

 Coalhurst approves 2026 mill-rate with residential tax reduction

Coalhurst approves 2026 mill-rate with residential tax reduction

Heidi Echavarria June 2, 2026

The Town of Coalhurst has approved its 2026 mill rate, and it looks like residential taxpayers will pay a little bit less in property taxes. Residential taxes will drop three-tenths of a percent from 7.2 to 6.9 percent, Read More

 Bridget Mearns named Lethbridge’s first Investment & Growth Officer

Bridget Mearns named Lethbridge’s first Investment & Growth Officer

Heidi Echavarria June 2, 2026

From now on, the City of Lethbridge has an Investment & Growth Officer. Bridget Mearns officially started in the newly created senior leadership role today. She is responsible for advancing City Council’s economic vision Read More

 Safe Kids Week highlights ongoing speeding concerns near schools

Safe Kids Week highlights ongoing speeding concerns near schools

Heidi Echavarria June 2, 2026

Safe Kids Week kicked off in Lethbridge today. While Safe Kids Week is reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert, officials say this is something motorists should keep in mind year-round because children move Read More

 School threat prompts lockdowns at multiple Lethbridge schools

School threat prompts lockdowns at multiple Lethbridge schools

Heidi Echavarria June 2, 2026

In local news, a number of Lethbridge high schools were placed on full lockdowns. Early Monday morning, Lethbridge Collegiate staff contacted police after finding a written message on school property threatening harm to students and Read More

 Lethbridge improves crosswalk safety with leading pedestrian intervals

Lethbridge improves crosswalk safety with leading pedestrian intervals

Heidi Echavarria May 29, 2026

As the City of Lethbridge expands pedestrian safety measures across more intersections, officials are introducing new crosswalk signals designed to give pedestrians a head start before vehicles receive a green light. The initiative aims to Read More

 Trek for Tourette 2026 brings awareness and support to Lethbridge

Trek for Tourette 2026 brings awareness and support to Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria May 28, 2026

This Sunday, the Lethbridge community is invited to participate in Trek for Tourette Lethbridge 2026. The event seeks to raise awareness and funds to support research into this neurological condition, also known as a tic disorder. Read More

 University of Lethbridge honours acclaimed artist and a leading researcher

University of Lethbridge honours acclaimed artist and a leading researcher

Heidi Echavarria May 28, 2026

Today and tomorrow, the University of Lethbridge is celebrating the largest graduating class in the institution’s history. More than 1,600 students are being convocated during the Spring Graduation ceremonies. During the morning ceremony, in addition Read More

 Coalhurst campground shifts to group rental model

Coalhurst campground shifts to group rental model

Heidi Echavarria May 27, 2026

A southern Alberta campground is shifting its services from individual overnight camping to group rental use. It is the Miners Memorial Park Campground in Coalhurst. Mayor Deb Florence says as of May 15, 2026, the campground no Read More

 Coaldale donation boosts Bringing Hearts Home Campaign

Coaldale donation boosts Bringing Hearts Home Campaign

Heidi Echavarria May 27, 2026

The Bringing Hearts Home Campaign is getting closer to reaching its fundraising goal, as community support for the cause continues to grow. Today, a generous donation of $300,000 was made by the Coaldale Community Wellness Association. Read More

 Public-artwork in spotlight following charges against Lethbridge man

Public-artwork in spotlight following charges against Lethbridge man

Heidi Echavarria May 25, 2026

Lethbridge organizations are responding to serious criminal charges laid against a local man amid public concern over a possible connection to a commissioned public artwork installed in 2007. City and arts officials have issued statements addressing Read More

 Poppy campaign donates $30,000 for veteran service dogs

Poppy campaign donates $30,000 for veteran service dogs

Heidi Echavarria May 22, 2026

Have you heard about training dog for veterans? Veterans in Alberta who are dealing with Operational Stress Injuries and/or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder have access to service dog programs. The action helps them live more Read More

 Truck lottery drives support for Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation

Truck lottery drives support for Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation

Heidi Echavarria May 21, 2026

For truck lovers who also enjoy supporting causes that benefit the community, especially in health care. The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation has launched the Truck Lottery. The grand prize features a 2026 Toyota Tundra 4x4CrewMax Read More

 Seniors centers face off in friendly “Battle of the Brews” fundraiser

Seniors centers face off in friendly “Battle of the Brews”

Heidi Echavarria May 21, 2026

Folks from the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization are facing off against those from the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre in a friendly Battle of the Brews. In partnership with local favourite Cuppers Coffee & Tea, each organization Read More

 Future of Lethbridge’s integrated Fire&EMS system remains uncertain

Future of Lethbridge’s integrated Fire&EMS system remains uncertain

Heidi Echavarria May 20, 2026

The future of our city’s integrated Fire and Emergency Medical Service is still very much up in the air. City officials say rising labour costs remain a major hurdle in efforts to preserve the Read More

 New farmers’ market coming to Coaldale

New farmers’ market coming to Coaldale

Heidi Echavarria May 19, 2026

The folks from Coaldale will have a new farmers’ market during the summer season. The exciting new community initiative is designed to celebrate the very best of Southern Alberta through local growers, makers, bakers, artisans, Read More

 Boost for Green-Acres seniors’ lodge modernization in Picture-Butte

Boost for Green-Acres seniors’ lodge modernization in Picture-Butte

Heidi Echavarria May 15, 2026

Seniors in Picture Butte could soon have access to a more modern and expanded living space as Green Acres Foundation prepares for the redevelopment of Piyami Lodge, a project aimed at supporting the growing housing Read More

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