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 Smiles and Snacks outreach to Polytechnic students

Smiles and Snacks outreach to Polytechnic students

Heidi Echavarria January 14, 2026

Every Tuesday students at Lethbridge Polytechnic are offering fellow students Smiles and Snacks. It’s an initiative led by volunteers from the Ecumenical Campus Ministry offering free treats and mental health activities. Lori Harasem, Health Read More

 Southern Alberta’s unemployment rate improving

Southern Alberta’s unemployment rate improving

Heidi Echavarria January 9, 2026

The Lethbridge unemployment rate improved last December. Statistics Canada says it was a strong month for employment in southern Alberta, reporting an unemployment rate of 6.3 per cent in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat economic region. Barb Read More

 Dog attack that killed 13-year-old raises safety concerns

Dog attack that killed 13-year-old raises safety concerns

Heidi Echavarria January 9, 2026

The recent fatal dog attack in Nova Scotia, in which a 13–year-old boy was killed while riding his bike, has raised concerns across the country about public safety and responsible pet ownership. While such cases Read More

 Economic impact on Canada if U.S. shifts to Venezuelan oil

Economic impact on Canada if U.S. shifts to Venezuelan oil

Heidi Echavarria January 9, 2026

Since the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last Saturday,  expert opinions have multiplied regarding the future of Venezuelan oil amidst negotiations being pursued by the White House and the new Venezuelan administration, considering Read More

 Constant rising grocery prices hurting seniors

Constant rising grocery prices hurting seniors

Heidi Echavarria January 8, 2026

As grocery bills start creeping up in Southern Alberta, families are bracing for a tighter budget this year. Rising costs are prompting questions about who will feel the pinch the most, and what is causing Read More

 Wildlife festival returns to Lethbridge January 16–18

Wildlife festival returns to Lethbridge January 16–18

Heidi Echavarria January 7, 2026

For animal lovers, the Wildlife Festival is back in Lethbridge. Cobb’s Adventure Park – and Exotic Animal Rescue have teamed up to bring the event to the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre from Friday, Jan. 16 Read More

 Over 8,800 people blessed by local Christmas Hope Campaign

Over 8,800 people blessed by local Christmas Hope Campaign

Heidi Echavarria January 6, 2026

With the arrival of a new year, many residents feel gratified as they reflect on the donations they made during Christmas, knowing that numerous families received essential food and were able to place toys under Read More

 Indigenous film “Meadowlarks” to play at Movie Mill

Indigenous film “Meadowlarks” to play at Movie Mill

Heidi Echavarria January 6, 2026

A unique film will be appearing at the Movie Mill Theatre in Lethbridge for a one day only showing – This Wednesday. The Canadian drama, “Meadowlarks”, directed by Tasha Hubbard tells the story of five Cree Read More

 The transformational power of reading God’s Word

The transformational power of reading God’s Word

Heidi Echavarria January 5, 2026

Reading the Bible is not merely a matter of religious or cultural tradition. Even when Scripture is approached for these reasons—or simply out of curiosity—it has the power to bring about a deep Read More

 Final day for Toy Mountain donations

Final day for Toy Mountain donations

Heidi Echavarria December 22, 2025

Many organizations in Lethbridge step up during the holiday season to collect toys and food for those in need in Lethbridge. One such initiative is Toy Mountain, which in 2025 has been collecting new toys at Read More

 Holiday food drive at Seasons-Lethbridge-Gardens benefits food bank

Holiday food drive at Seasons-Lethbridge-Gardens benefits food bank

Heidi Echavarria December 22, 2025

Turning to the spirit of giving, Seasons Lethbridge Gardens Retirement Community has wrapped up its annual Holiday Food Drive in support of the Lethbridge Food Bank. General Manager Sonni Worne says along with communities in Read More

 The 2025-Sock-It-To-‘Em campaign gives over 7,000 pairs of socks

The 2025-Sock-It-To-‘Em campaign gives over 7,000 pairs of socks

Heidi Echavarria December 19, 2025

The 2025 Sock It To ’Em campaign delivered between seven and eight thousand pairs of socks to those in need. On Thursday, recipient organizations left with their bags full of donations. Now marking its 25th year, Read More

 Helen Schuler Nature Centre unveils new exhibits

Helen Schuler Nature Centre unveils new exhibits

Heidi Echavarria December 19, 2025

The Helen Schuler Nature Centre is launching two new exhibits just in time to start enjoying them during the holiday season. They are the Winter Wild Neighbours and The Power of Play. These exhibitions are Read More

 First phase of construction of Crowsnest Trail Pathway completed

First phase of construction of Crowsnest Trail Pathway completed

Heidi Echavarria December 19, 2025

The first phase of the Crowsnest Trail Pathway construction is now complete. The work, which runs from 4 Avenue South down Mayor Magrath Drive South, then along the south side of the Crowsnest Trail, and into Read More

 Skate Canada decision has many siding with Alberta

Skate Canada decision has many siding with Alberta

Heidi Echavarria December 18, 2025

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is responding after Skate Canada announced this week it will stop hosting events in Alberta because of its new law that restricts transgender athletes from participating in female-only sport. For her Read More

 Remembering community supporter & former Movie Mill owner Len Binning

Remembering community supporter & former Movie Mill owner Len Binning

Heidi Echavarria December 18, 2025

A well-known Lethbridge businessman, a man of faith, and a generous supporter of his community has sadly passed away. Len Binning, the former owner of the legendary Movie Mill, died this week after a long Read More

 Up to 130 km/h winds in Southern Alberta

Up to 130 km/h winds in Southern Alberta

Heidi Echavarria December 18, 2025

Southern Alberta woke up today under an orange wind warning, accompanied by rain and snow. Westerly winds have strengthened, with gusts of up to 130 km/h along the Highway 3 corridor between Lethbridge and the B.Read More

 Fire safety tips during the Christmas season

Fire safety tips during the Christmas season

Heidi Echavarria December 16, 2025

Fire investigations in the City of Lethbridge have surpassed 50 so far in 2025, well above the annual average of about 30. As the holiday season approaches, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services reminds residents that many fires are Read More

 Fort Whoop-Up host winter traditions of the Blackfoot

Fort Whoop-Up host winter traditions of the Blackfoot

Heidi Echavarria December 16, 2025

Learning more about Lethbridge’s history has never been more engaging—especially during the Christmas season. Fort Whoop-Up is hosting its Winter Traditions event, inviting visitors to step back in time and experience winter as Read More

 Alberta’s Jewish community mourns victims of Australia terrorist-attack

Alberta’s Jewish community mourns victims of Australia terrorist-attack

Heidi Echavarria December 15, 2025

Australia is still in a state of shock after Sunday’s massacre at a Jewish festival at the famous Bondi Beach. The violence erupted after hundreds of Jews had gathered for the “Chanukah by the Read More

 How to talk about gender and sexuality without division

How to talk about gender and sexuality without division

Heidi Echavarria December 11, 2025

It’s safe to say gender and sexuality are two of the most divisive issues being discussed online and in the public square. So how do we stop yelling and start talking? A faculty member Read More

 New West Theatre presents Holiday Rock show

New West Theatre presents Holiday Rock show

Heidi Echavarria December 11, 2025

This Christmas, get ready to rock! New West Theatre presents Holiday Rock, a high-energy, laugh-filled production that has audiences dancing and rocking along in their seats. The show lights up the Yates Memorial Theatre from Read More

 Christmas Hope asks for help as needs increase

Christmas Hope asks for help as needs increase

Heidi Echavarria December 11, 2025

As the holiday season approaches with budgets being tighter than ever, more families are relying on the community to ensure their little ones receive presents at Christmastime. That is where Christmas Hope— a collaborative campaign Read More

 Cooking a traditional holiday meal on a budget

Cooking a traditional holiday meal on a budget

Heidi Echavarria December 9, 2025

With rising food prices this past year, big traditional holiday meals have become less affordable. So, what are your options? Well, Lethbridge Polytechnic is offering tips on how to prepare delicious menus on a budget Read More

 Lethbridge Hurricanes trade Logan Wormald to Spokane

Lethbridge Hurricanes trade Logan Wormald to Spokane

Heidi Echavarria December 8, 2025

The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club has announced it has traded its captain, Logan Wormald, to the Spokane Chiefs in exchange for two third-round draft pick in 2026, a fourth-round draft pick in 2026, and a fourth-round draft Read More

 Canadian Taxpayers Federation releases its 2025 Naughty-&-Nice list

Canadian Taxpayers Federation releases its 2025 Naughty-&-Nice list

Heidi Echavarria December 8, 2025

This is the time of year when people start preparing their Christmas wish lists for Santa and reflecting on how good—or not—they’ve been. In this spirit, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation has released Read More

 U-of-L marks École-Polytechnique massacre with actions against gender-based violence

U-of-L marks École-Polytechnique massacre with actions against gender-based violence

Heidi Echavarria December 5, 2025

It’s been 36 years since the deadly shooting at École Polytechnique in Montreal. Today the University of Lethbridge commemorated the 14 women who were gunned down on December 6, 1989, in a targeted act of gender-based violence. This Read More

 Coaldale Library win award for creating a skating-library

Coaldale Library win award for creating a skating-library

Heidi Echavarria December 4, 2025

We all know that if you want books, you go to a library. And if you want skates you go to a sporting goods store. But in Coaldale, there is a skate library that offers Read More

 Police and MADD launch annual Christmas Check Stop

Police and MADD launch annual Christmas Check Stop

Heidi Echavarria December 4, 2025

During the holidays, it is important to remind the public about road safety. The Lethbridge Police Service, in partnership with Mothers Against Drunk Driving, has launched the annual Christmas Check Stop campaign to remind motorists Read More

 City and Firefighter Union reach new agreement

City and Firefighter Union reach new agreement

Heidi Echavarria December 3, 2025

The City of Lethbridge & the union representing firefighters have reached new agreement covering 2021 to 2025. One of the major innovations of the new deal is that it allows Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Service (LFES) to Read More

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