Aspiring students at the University of Lethbridge also shared their excitement during the launch of Artemis II. A watch party was held by the University’s Student Union, with many Physics and Astronomy students catching Read More
The province has enacted their elm tree pruning ban for the season to prevent the risk of elm bark beetles spreading Dutch Elm Disease. These beetles hatch in sick and week elm trees and spread Read More
The federal government is temporarily allowing use of the rodent poison strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan, as those provinces grapple with gopher infestations. The head of the Saskatchewan Wheat Board, Jocelyn Velestuk, calls this relaxation Read More
Farming Smarter says that in light of recent closures of federal agriculture research stations, that the importance of not-for-profit agricultural innovation organizations like themselves cannot be overstated. As the 2026 season gets underway, the organization says Read More
UPDATE: A third suspect has been arrested and charged in connection to the murder of the 27-year man who dies at an apartment complex in south Lethbridge on Friday. Police carried out a search warrant Read More
Two Lethbridge Polytechnic students have placed second and third place for pitching their business proposals in a student entrepreneur competition at the Polytechnic earlier this month. The Launchpoint Pitch Competition is hosted annually by the Read More
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is once again taking aim at the federal tax increase on alcohol on April 1st, while on the same day increasing the salaries for Members of Parliament. The excise duty increase Read More
There will be familiar sights and sounds returning to the Canadian Forces Base in Suffield, Alberta this summer. The commander of the Canadian Army confirmed to the Canadian Press that it will serve as a Read More
It’s springtime and that usually means spring cleaning. But if you have any old mattresses you’re throwing away…don’t take them to the landfill. The City of Lethbridge is notifying residents that Read More
As minor hockey season is wrapping up across the country, Coaldale is playing host to the U18C Hockey Alberta Provincial Championship this weekend. Eight teams including the hometown U18 Coaldale Cobras will take to Read More
Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen says discussions are still to be had with Alberta Emergency Health Services in reference to a new contract involving the integrated Fire and EMS model. EHS gave the city notice on Read More
After a multi-year hiatus since the Covid pandemic, Aggie Days has returned to Lethbridge to educate hundreds of students about the agriculture industry. The two-day immersive experience for students in grades 4-6 will showcase the Read More
UPDATE: The deadline the city has to provide EHS has been moved up from April 30th to May 31st, 2026. ORIGINAL: Alberta Emergency Health Services wants municipalities across the province to inform them whether they wish Read More
Some local engineers have found an innovative way to monitor a corrosive gas problem at Lethbridge’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. The problem lies due to a growing amount of poisonous hydrogen sulfide in the plant’Read More
The 2025/26 season for the Lethbridge Hurricanes came to a close on Saturday with an 8-5 loss to the Hitmen in Calgary. The Canes will miss the postseason after finishing last in the WHL with a Read More
Big news for the town of Taber, it was announced on Saturday that Taber has been chosen as a finalist in this year’s Kraft Hockeyville. Taber will face Tumbler Ridge, BC in a vote Read More
The Alberta government announced Friday that drug consumption sites in southern Alberta will soon close and be replaced with recovery support, treatment and 24/7 outreach efforts. This includes the mobile drug consumption unit by the Lethbridge Read More
Golfers in southern Alberta are dusting off their clubs, as one of Lethbridge’s most renowned golf courses has opened for the season. Visitors can now start booking tee-times at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort, as Read More
Prairie Winds Secondary in Coaldale say they are excited to be hosting basketball provincials alongside other schools in Coaldale as School Sport Alberta’s 3A tournament got underway Thursday morning. Twenty-four boys’ and girls’ teams Read More
The current war in the Middle East has undoubtedly caused the costs of fuel to increase and affect supply chains all around the world, and Lethbridge is not without exemption. BCN’s Landon Hickok has Read More
A delegation from Quebec is here in Lethbridge this week to drive growth in the agri-food business in southern Alberta. The delegation consists of 10 companies in Quebec that specialize in processing automation and digitization in Read More
A Canadian Pacific Kansas City train crashed into a semi-truck trailer that was on the tracks near Taber on Tuesday afternoon. Amateur video shows the locomotive traveling at a high rate of speed crashing into Read More
If you’re ever eating out or grabbing a pint in Lethbridge during St Patrick’s Day, you may run into some themed entertainment at your restaurant of choice. The Lethbridge Firefighters Pipe and Drums Read More
The Bank of Canada will be facing a court challenge by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation to disclose details of their executive pay and compensation to senior officials. Previously, the CTF filed an access-to-information request for Read More
A yellow weather warning is issued for Lethbridge and southern Alberta due to dangerously high winds. Strong west winds gusting up to 110 kilometers an hour are forecast through the rest of Tuesday as far east Read More
The Town of Taber says it is grateful for being named Alberta’s nominee for Kraft Hockeyville guaranteeing them $50,000 towards arena upgrades. There are 13 nominees representing each province and territory vying for the title. Two Read More
The Home, Garden and Leisure Show is back at the Trade and Convention Centre this week in preparation for the spring home improvement season. Over 300 exhibitors are showcasing services and products for home renovations, gardens Read More
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program has notified Economic Development Lethbridge that the city no longer qualifies for the Rural Renewal Stream. The RRS is a pathway for communities under 100,000 residents to attract newcomers who can Read More
Southern Alberta will once again get a chance to host some of the best curlers in the world later this year. The Grand Slam of Curling announced that Medicine Hat will host the GSOC Masters Read More
Two people from Edmonton are facing charges in connection with a commercial break-in in Lethbridge late last year. It occurred in the early morning hours of December 23rd, 2025. Police say two suspects cut and pryed Read More
