Why should we bother to save and celebrate old buildings in Lethbridge, even if they are historic? That was a question that was posed at a SACPA session Thursday in Lethbridge. George Kuhl and Ross Read More
The Shoes for Kids campaign was started as a way to provide new pairs of shoes for children in our community who’s families are struggling. The initiative has since expanded to include all year Read More
Operation Red Nose has wrapped up their campaign. It provided more than 26,000 rides home across Canada, including 606 here in Alberta. The initiative offers safe rides home for those who went out for a night on Read More
The Alberta government suspended its provincial fuel tax on New Year’s Day. Our province has some of the cheapest gas prices in the country right now. The president of the Canadians For Affordable Energy, Read More
An upcoming awards show is set to showcase the best in athletes, coaches and volunteers here in our city. The Lethbridge Sport Council Achievement Awards will take place with a tentative date of April 4 at Read More
The frigid temperatures have a huge impact on the way our firefighters are able to fight fires here in our city. Officials from Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services highlighted the ways first responders handle the Read More
Staff from Lethbridge County say the City of Lethbridge will no longer be the primary responder for emergencies in the county. Coaldale and Coalhurst will take up the mantle of bringing these zones into their Read More
A donation of around $11,000 is headed to the Lethbridge Food Bank. The Tri-High Food Drive is an initiative by students from Winston Churchill, Chinook High School, and the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute. The schools joined forces Read More
A nursing group is hoping to have their voices heard at the Alberta Legislature. A petition has been started by LPNs for Change and organizers say that Auxiliary Care Nurses haven’t received the name Read More
The Alberta government announced a new program to help free up ambulances and paramedics to more quickly respond to emergency situations. Alberta Health Services will now arrange for alternative transportation for non-medical patients to make Read More
Following an investigation, a fire in the 2400 block of 20 Street North on December 19 was deemed to be accidental. One person was rescued from the house and taken to the Chinook Regional Hospital in critical condition. Read More
According to officials with the Lethbridge Police Service, property crime at job sites in our city is rising. Members of the Building Industry and Land Development Association of Lethbridge, LPS and other groups sat down Read More
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in our neck of the woods. The Lethbridge Corn Maze is hosting Christmas on the Farm. It is an amazing Christmas light display that will be Read More
The extreme cold temperatures we have been experiencing lately in Southern Alberta can affect people quite quickly including the risk of frostbite and hypothermia. Officials from Alberta Health Services offered up some tips on how Read More
The Salvation Army is a Christian organization which helps support vulnerable people in over 400 communities in Canada. Here in Lethbridge, the final push for the army’s Christmas Kettle and Toys for Tots campaigns Read More
According to Canadian Blood Services, more than 25,000 appointments need to be filled before the end of the year for blood and plasma donations in Canada. Officials from the organization say six out of 10 eligible donors Read More
It’s a Winter Wonderland at the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre and holiday cheer was on full display. Over 40 trees were decked out in full Christmas decorations for the 3rd annual event at the organization. As Read More
Sometimes getting a clean slate is all someone needs to be able to beat drugs or alcohol. The Fresh Start Recovery Centre has helped people overcome their addictions for 30 years now. In Lethbridge they have 73 Read More
The spirit of Christmas was alive and well in Taber on Thursday morning. Musicians and kids sang and played along to familiar Christmas tunes. The Memory Café is meant to illicit happy feelings and help Read More
As the mercury continues to drop it is feeling more and more like Old Man Winter has a grip on our city. In response, Lethbridge City Council approved funding of $325,670 to be allocated to Streets Read More
Officials from the Angel Tree campaign in Lethbridge are making one last big push for toy donations. Sparkling gifts are still needed to bring Christmas cheer to kids and families in need. Michelle Gallucci, the Read More
Cor Van Raay was a well–known philanthropist in Lethbridge who contributed millions of dollars to our community before his untimely passing in 2021. A pathway named in his honour is being discussed. It would link Read More
The potential of a new ward system for city elections was debated rigorously by Lethbridge City Council on Tuesday. Council voted 7-2 to rescind the process of a ward system and directed city staff to Read More
Christmas cards are being dropped off to those in need to ensure there will be smiles on faces this holiday season. Organizers of The Holiday Card Drive say they have handed out over 6,000 cards this Read More
Christmas is fast approaching and usually it’s a time to sit down, enjoy a meal and spread some holiday cheer with our loved ones. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for many families in Read More
A man who fights for the homeless in our city says the Alberta government isn’t doing enough to help our most vulnerable. Bill Ginther, the executive director of the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen took to Read More
Over 500 displays are shining bright at the Festival of Nativities in Lethbridge. Organizers for the event say over 5,000 people attend annually make their way around the church to browse the hundreds of pieces featuring nativity Read More
The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta has dished out $307,970 in grants to local organizations here in our city. The grants are through Community Priorities Granting Program, which is awarding $220,970 to 27 projects. As well Read More
New West Theatre, which has been struggling financially lately, is set to bust out the big guns with a new production. The group has started a fundraiser called Save Our Stage to help keep it Read More
Hand-knitted winter clothing is very much needed this time of year. Volunteers from the Friends of Chinook Regional Hospital’s Craft Club hosted a fundraiser on Wednesday morning. The funds will go directly back into Read More
