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 Research presents optimizing therapeutic recreation for dementia patients

Research presents optimizing therapeutic recreation for dementia patients

Landon Hickok December 19, 2025

A joint instructor and student graduate research team at Lethbridge Polytechnic have published findings on their study determining an optimal time for older persons dealing with moderate dementia to engage in recreational activities. The pilot Read More

 Hamlet of Walsh, Alberta issued Water Supply Alert

Hamlet of Walsh, Alberta issued Water Supply Alert

Landon Hickok December 19, 2025

UPDATE: Most service has been restored to all but a handful of residents. A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for the hamlet, and the disruption is expected to last at least 72 hours. AEA says Read More

 City of Lethbridge encouraging early property tax payments

City of Lethbridge encouraging early property tax payments

Landon Hickok December 19, 2025

The City of Lethbridge is telling property owners they can save a few bucks by making prepayments towards their 2026 property taxes in January and February. The result will be a discount when 2026 tax bills are Read More

 MyCityCare receives significant donation from the LDS Church

MyCityCare receives significant donation from the LDS Church

Landon Hickok December 18, 2025

The local not-for-profit agency, MyCityCare, is getting a much needed boost to continue to develop their new facility and provide clients with expanded service. On Wednesday the charity received a Humanitarian Fund from The Church Read More

 Explosion at Taber Community Centre causes “substantial” damage

Explosion at Taber Community Centre causes “substantial” damage

Landon Hickok December 18, 2025

Residents near the town of Taber’s Community Centre were rocked Wednesday afternoon when an explosion pierced through the facility. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but crews and investigators say the blast caused substantial damage Read More

 LSCO hosting 56th Free Christmas Dinner

LSCO hosting 56th Free Christmas Dinner

Landon Hickok December 17, 2025

Sadly, it’s a Christmas story that’s far too common. People that don’t have enough money, time, or even close relatives to enjoy a Christmas dinner. So, once again, the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Read More

 Lethbridge Polytechnic President calls 2025 a “transitional” year

Lethbridge Polytechnic President calls 2025 a “transitional” year

Landon Hickok December 17, 2025

  As classes at post-secondary institutions wrap up for the term and for holiday break, the president of Lethbridge Polytechnic is reflecting on the last year and how the institution is holding up. Doctor Brad Donaldson Read More

 Lethbridge discourages feeding wild birds at city parks

Lethbridge discourages feeding wild birds at city parks

Landon Hickok December 16, 2025

The City of Lethbridge is putting out a call not to feed wild birds in the city, especially at Henderson Lake where it has resulted in reports of dead birds at the lake and around Read More

 CPKC Holiday Train stops in Lethbridge, donates $8,000 to food bank

CPKC Holiday Train stops in Lethbridge, donates $8,000 to food

Landon Hickok December 15, 2025

On Saturday night, thousands took outdoors by Centre Village Mall to witness the CPKC Holiday Train making its anticipated stop here in Lethbridge. The train had previous stops that same day in Okotoks, Blackie and Read More

 Hurricanes provide stuffed animals to child pediatric patients

Hurricanes provide stuffed animals to child pediatric patients

Landon Hickok December 15, 2025

One way to warm a sick child’s heart is through a stuffy. And stuffed animals were a-plenty as members of the Lethbridge Hurricanes stopped at the Chinook Regional Hospital Monday to deliver stuffed animals Read More

 Vauxhall resident dies in serious collision near Scandia

Vauxhall resident dies in serious collision near Scandia

Landon Hickok December 12, 2025

Brooks RCMP say they responded to a serious motor collision on Thursday afternoon after receiving a call at 1:14pm that a semi-truck and an SUV collided on Highway 36 near Township Road 154 in Scandia. First responders Read More

 Interfaith Food Bank receives $23,000 from Holiday Smile Cookie campaign

Interfaith Food Bank receives $23,000 from Holiday Smile Cookie campaign

Landon Hickok December 12, 2025

The Interfaith Food Bank in Lethbridge are sending out their thanks to the public and Tim Hortons after receiving half the proceeds from last month’s Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign. The campaign was extremely successful, Read More

 New Lethbridge Ag-Society staff bringing back Aggie Days

New Lethbridge Ag-Society staff bringing back Aggie Days

Landon Hickok December 11, 2025

On Thursday, the newly established Lethbridge Agriculture Society Board was revealed, and they promised to make the regional agriculture scene stand out with some planned initiatives coming next year. Cody McIntosh will serve as the Read More

 Hyggen clarifies decision regarding Overdose Prevention Site

Hyggen clarifies decision regarding Overdose Prevention Site

Landon Hickok December 11, 2025

A motion from Lethbridge mayor Blaine Hyggen saw council vote in favour of requesting the closure of the Overdose Prevention Site last week, claiming the temporary site has served its purpose. The OPS, run by Read More

 12-year-old pleads guilty to attempted murder of brother

12-year-old pleads guilty to attempted murder of brother

Landon Hickok December 11, 2025

A 12-year-old boy accused of stabbing his seven-year-old brother last summer in Lethbridge has pleaded guilty to attempted murder. The plea was entered Wednesday in Lethbridge youth court. The stabbing happened back on August 24th Read More

 BBB releases list of 12 Scams of Christmas

BBB releases list of 12 Scams of Christmas

Landon Hickok December 11, 2025

The Better Business Bureau is getting out the reminder for people to exercise caution this holiday season as fraud and scams are at their seasonal high. The BBB released their list of the Twelve Scams Read More

 Whoop Up Drive speed permanently lowered to 70km/h

Whoop Up Drive speed permanently lowered to 70km/h

Landon Hickok December 10, 2025

Commuters in Lethbridge will have to be mindful when crossing the river to the west side and back; from here on out, the City of Lethbridge has made a permanent speed change on Whoop Up Read More

 Students get hands-on experience at cardboard boat races

Students get hands-on experience at cardboard boat races

Landon Hickok December 10, 2025

Over 200 students in junior and senior high schools across southern Alberta took part in the Sail & Bail cardboard boat building challenge held by Career Transitions. The fun yet wet competition was held at the Read More

 Brooks RCMP investigating hate-motivated graffiti

Brooks RCMP investigating hate-motivated graffiti

Landon Hickok December 9, 2025

Brooks RCMP are investigating multiple occurrences of graffiti sprayed across the city showing white supremacist and anti-immigrant messaging. RCMP say between October 1st and November 26th they have responded to nine separate incidents of hate-motivated Read More

 Questions rise over recall petition of Nathan Neudorf

Questions rise over recall petition of Nathan Neudorf

Landon Hickok December 9, 2025

Some Lethbridge residents have become somewhat skeptical about a recall petition targeting United Conservative MLA Nathan Neudorf. The petition application recently approved by Elections Alberta, was put forward by a gentleman named Ryan Tanner. But Read More

 LFES encourages safety on frozen bodies of water

LFES encourages safety on frozen bodies of water

Landon Hickok December 9, 2025

With the colder temperatures causing bodies of water in our city to freeze over, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services is putting out a PSA to emphasize safety around lakes, ponds and rivers. Residents are reminded Read More

 Pedestrian struck and killed by semi-truck in Magrath

Pedestrian struck and killed by semi-truck in Magrath

Landon Hickok December 9, 2025

A collision involving a semi-trailer truck and a pedestrian has left a 43-year-old Magrath women dead. On Monday, Raymond/Magrath RCMP were dispatched to an incident on 1st Street west in the town of Magrath, Read More

 Cardston man charged with attempted murder of twin brother

Cardston man charged with attempted murder of twin brother

Landon Hickok December 8, 2025

Lethbridge Police have charged a 21-year-old Cardston man with the attempted murder of his twin brother. On Saturday night, police responded to a report of a stabbing at a home along Lakemount Boulevard South. When Read More

 Coal Mining debate re-ignites over Northback CEO’s visit to Lethbridge

Coal Mining debate re-ignites over Northback CEO’s visit to Lethbridge

Landon Hickok December 8, 2025

The debate around open pit coal mining in the Rocky Mountains was re-ignited at a Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Monday. The CEO of Australian company Northback Holdings, Mike Young, held direct talks with Read More

 Accessibility top priority in Henderson Ice Centre Renovations

Accessibility top priority in Henderson Ice Centre Renovations

Landon Hickok December 5, 2025

If you’ve gone skating at Henderson Ice Centre in the past few months; you may have noticed the facility has a bit of a new look. The arena located off Mayor Magrath Drive has Read More

 Lethbridge Polytechnic ranked 9th in Canada’s top institutions list

Lethbridge Polytechnic ranked 9th in Canada’s top institutions list

Landon Hickok December 5, 2025

A new report from Research Infosource Inc. ranked the top 50 research colleges in Canada. And locally, Lethbridge Polytechnic took 9th place in all of Canada. The Polytechnic has been steadily rising in rank in the Read More

 Lethbridge to conduct complete review on fees & charges

Lethbridge to conduct complete review on fees & charges

Landon Hickok December 4, 2025

Following Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the City of Lethbridge will be conducting a full review of all fees and charges that residents and businesses are subjected to, a motion put forward by Acting Mayor Read More

 Lethbridge hosting boys soccer tournament this weekend

Lethbridge hosting boys soccer tournament this weekend

Landon Hickok December 4, 2025

This weekend, boys indoor soccer clubs from across the province will gather in Lethbridge for the Lethbridge FC Winter Chinook Cup. Forty-four clubs, ranging from U10’s to U17’s are competing in 73 games across Read More

 Tourism Lethbridge promoting YQL with Victoria trip contest

Tourism Lethbridge promoting YQL with Victoria trip contest

Landon Hickok December 4, 2025

Tourism Lethbridge wants to remind residents and visitors to southern Alberta to utilize the Lethbridge Airport for their travels in a new initiative project. A new marketing campaign is aimed at promoting travel into and Read More

 Lethbridge County and municipalities simulate emergency management practices

Lethbridge County and municipalities simulate emergency management practices

Landon Hickok December 3, 2025

Lethbridge County in collaboration with the municipalities of Coalhurst, Picture Butte, Nobleford and Barons conducted their first joint regional emergency management tabletop exercise. The session was to understand the logistics of a local emergency and Read More

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    September 2, 2026 September 2, 2026

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    September 2, 2026 September 2, 2026

    Lethbridge residents are being asked to nominate the people who go above and beyond to support local sports and recreation. Nominations for...

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    A new school year means a fresh start — but what does that look like for students? We asked high...

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    A Coaldale man celebrated a major milestone as Jake, a resident of Green Acres Foundation’s Sunny South Lodge, turned 100....

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    August 31, 2026 August 31, 2026

    The start of a new school year is this Tuesday, and the Lethbridge School Division is preparing to welcome students...

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    Small businesses make up about 90 per cent of the businesses operating in Downtown Lethbridge, and a City program is...

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