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 New West Theatre debuts Millennium

New West Theatre debuts Millennium

Heidi Echavarria August 6, 2026

Attention, Millennials—and anyone who loves the unforgettable music of the ’90s up to 2010.  Today is the long-awaited premiere of Millennium, New West Theatre’s newest musical production. Packed with iconic hits, outrageous comedy, dazzling Read More

 Coaldale celebrates past and future at Summer Fest

Coaldale celebrates past and future at Summer Fest

Heidi Echavarria August 5, 2026

Coaldale is getting ready for one of its biggest celebrations of the year. Summer Fest returns on August 6 with four days of music, food, family fun, and a theme that pays tribute to the community’Read More

 Southern Alberta Art Gallery begins $7.7M revitalization project

Southern Alberta Art Gallery begins $7.7M revitalization project

Heidi Echavarria August 5, 2026

The Southern Alberta Art Gallery, or SAAG, is set for a major transformation. The more than $7.7-million enhancement and expansion project, largely funded through federal and provincial grants, was officially launched during today’s groundbreaking Read More

 Lethbridge law enforcement responds to critical blood shortage

Lethbridge law enforcement responds to critical blood shortage

Heidi Echavarria August 4, 2026

As Canada’s blood supply continues to shrink during the busy summer season, police officers, RCMP members and Alberta Sheriffs in Lethbridge are rolling up their sleeves to encourage others to donate. Canadian Blood Services Read More

 Firefighters’ Union slams council’s EMS dunding decision

Firefighters’ Union slams council’s EMS dunding decision

Heidi Echavarria August 4, 2026

After Lethbridge City Council reaffirmed its opposition to Alberta’s proposed funding model for the integrated Fire and EMS system, the president of the Lethbridge Firefighters IAFF Local 237 says firefighters are “deeply disappointed” with the Read More

 BugQuest helps kids discover Lethbridge’s insect world

BugQuest helps kids discover Lethbridge’s insect world

Heidi Echavarria August 4, 2026

Young nature enthusiasts in Lethbridge are getting the chance to become scientists. The Helen Schuler Nature Centre is hosting BugQuest, a free hands-on program for youth ages 11 to 15 that introduces participants to a Canada-wide insect Read More

 Targeted Police operation saves life, nets drug arrest

Targeted Police operation saves life, nets drug arrest

Heidi Echavarria July 30, 2026

A targeted police operation in downtown Lethbridge led to more than 100 outstanding warrants being executed, and the life of an overdose victim being saved. On Tuesday, Lethbridge Police Service and the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Read More

 Community survey: Lethbridge residents show growing confidence in LPS

Community survey: Lethbridge residents show growing confidence in LPS

Heidi Echavarria July 30, 2026

Lethbridge residents say they trust their police service and feel safer in their community than they did two years ago. A new 2026 survey shows overall satisfaction, with the Lethbridge Police Service, has reached its highest Read More

 Lethbridge awaits provincial EMS review to preserve integrated service

Lethbridge awaits provincial EMS review to preserve integrated service

Heidi Echavarria July 29, 2026

The future of Lethbridge’s integrated Fire and EMS system remains unresolved. After Alberta paused its EMS procurement process last June and opened negotiations with municipalities, many hoped a solution was within reach. Instead, the Read More

 Funding supports Indigenous-led recovery outreach in southern Alberta

Funding supports Indigenous-led recovery outreach in southern Alberta

Heidi Echavarria July 28, 2026

The Renewal & Healing Centre has secured funding to launch Indigenous-led recovery outreach and traditional healing camps in Lethbridge and Kainai First Nation. The 271 thousand dollars funding will be used to bring together local organizations Read More

 One inspection keeps food trucks serving across three communities

One inspection keeps food trucks serving across three communities

Heidi Echavarria July 28, 2026

One inspection. Three communities. That’s the goal behind a regional partnership that’s making life easier for southern Alberta food truck operators. After launching last year, the shared inspection program between Lethbridge, Coaldale and Read More

 Lethbridge County survey reveals support for protecting farmland

Lethbridge County survey reveals support for protecting farmland

Heidi Echavarria July 27, 2026

The voices of Lethbridge County residents and the development industry have been heard. The County has released its “What We Heard” report, highlighting strong support for protecting agricultural land, directing growth near existing hamlets and Read More

 Alison Arneson named 2026 Miners Days honorary Parade Marshal

Alison Arneson named 2026 Miners Days honorary Parade Marshal

Heidi Echavarria July 24, 2026

A longtime Coalhurst resident has been named the 2026 Miners Days Honorary Parade Marshal. Alison Arneson has spent more than 50 years serving the community through volunteer work, public service and the Royal Canadian Legion. She will Read More

 Christmas Hope partners at Farmers’ Market this Saturday

Christmas Hope partners at Farmers’ Market this Saturday

Heidi Echavarria July 24, 2026

For the first time, Christmas Hope Partners will have a presence at the Downtown Farmers’ Market this Saturday as part of their Christmas in July Gift Card Campaign. The initiative is giving residents an early Read More

 County issues fire ban amid extreme wildfire risk

County issues fire ban amid extreme wildfire risk

Heidi Echavarria July 23, 2026

Lethbridge County has issued a Fire Ban as extreme wildfire risk continues across the region. Effective Thursday morning, all outdoor burning is prohibited until further notice. County officials say hot, dry conditions have left vegetation Read More

 Coaldale lowers default unposted speed limit to 40 km/h

Coaldale lowers default unposted speed limit to 40 km/h

Heidi Echavarria July 23, 2026

A new default speed limit is coming to Coaldale. The speed limit on roads without posted signs will be reduced from 50 to 40 kilometres per hour. The change will only apply to unposted roads, while Highway 3, Read More

Lethbridge crime drops 13% despite slight rise in Crime Severity

Heidi Echavarria July 22, 2026

Canada’s crime severity index recorded declines in every province and territory except New Brunswick and Nunavut, and in most major cities in 2025. Statistics Canada reports overall, Canada’s crime severity index dropped five per Read More

 Community Satisfaction Survey open for Coaldale residents til July 31

Community Satisfaction Survey open for Coaldale residents til July 31

Heidi Echavarria July 21, 2026

The town of Coaldale is conducting its annual Community Satisfaction Survey. The public consultation gives residents the opportunity to provide feedback on Town programs and service levels, including finance, taxation, governance, communication, engagement, and quality Read More

 National Drowning Prevention Week promotes water safety

National Drowning Prevention Week promotes water safety

Heidi Echavarria July 21, 2026

This is the National Drowning Prevention Week — a timely reminder of the importance of staying safe around the water. The message carries even more weight in southern Alberta, where an 11-year-old boy drowned at Echo Read More

 Fake Marshall Auto Wreckers website scams auto parts buyers

Fake Marshall Auto Wreckers website scams auto parts buyers

Heidi Echavarria July 20, 2026

Imagine your car breaks down or gets into a crash. You search online for affordable replacement parts and find what looks like a great deal from what appears to be a legitimate business. You click Read More

 Lethbridge County tests new dust suppression method on gravel road

Lethbridge County tests new dust suppression method on gravel road

Heidi Echavarria July 20, 2026

Lethbridge County ha s launched a pilot project to test a new dust suppression method that officials hope will improve road quality while reducing dust and maintenance on one of the County’s busiest gravel Read More

 Water Drive campaign helps vulnerable residents stay hydrated

Water Drive campaign helps vulnerable residents stay hydrated

Heidi Echavarria July 15, 2026

With high temperatures in the region, the annual Lethbridge Water Drive is now underway. The initiative encourages residents to donate bottled water or financial contributions to help ensure vulnerable people have access to safe drinking Read More

 Bringing Hearts Home campaign surpasses fundraising goal early

Bringing Hearts Home campaign surpasses fundraising goal early

Heidi Echavarria July 15, 2026

The Bringing Hearts Home campaign has reached — and surpassed — its fundraising goal of 30 million dollars. Campaign organizers announced the milestone Wednesday while also recognizing a $500,000 leadership gift from G. Thompson Livestock Company.Read More

 Alberta’s Big Decisions | Nathan Neudorf

Alberta’s Big Decisions | Nathan Neudorf

Jeannette Rocher July 15, 2026

Alberta is undergoing major changes—from disability assistance and affordable housing to AI investment and new energy projects. Nathan Neudorf, Alberta’s Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services and MLA for Lethbridge East, joins Read More

 Can Canadian Democracy Be Fixed? | Lydia Miljan

Can Canadian Democracy Be Fixed? | Lydia Miljan

Jeannette Rocher July 15, 2026

Is Canada’s democracy working as well as it should? Dr. Lydia Miljan, Professor of Political Science at the University of Windsor and Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute, joins Bridge City News to discuss Read More

 Demolition begins redevelopment of Senior centre in Southern-Alberta

Demolition begins redevelopment of Senior centre in Southern-Alberta

Heidi Echavarria July 14, 2026

The redevelopment of Piyami Lodge officially kicked off Tuesday. Provincial and local leaders gathered in Picture Butte to mark the demolition of the nearly 50-year-old seniors’ residence. The project aims to break down barriers to Read More

 Farm field day brings producers together at Polytechnic

Farm field day brings producers together at Polytechnic

Heidi Echavarria July 14, 2026

Local producers and members of the agriculture industry gathered at the Lethbridge Polytechnic Research Farm for Farm Field Day. The event connected attendees with representatives from Alberta Canola Producers Commission, Alberta Grains and Alberta Pulse Read More

 Alberta expands parking placard eligibility for vision loss

Alberta expands parking placard eligibility for vision loss

Heidi Echavarria July 14, 2026

Alberta is expanding its disabled parking placard program to include people with vision loss, recognizing that accessibility barriers extend beyond mobility challenges. Effective June 30, 2026, the province says the change will help eligible Albertans navigate parking Read More

 Why Alberta Keeps Winning Big Projects | Brian Lilley

Why Alberta Keeps Winning Big Projects | Brian Lilley

Jeannette Rocher July 14, 2026

Is Alberta entering a new era of economic growth? Premier Danielle Smith is celebrating another major announcement as the Pathways carbon capture project moves forward, adding to recent pipeline proposals and a multi-billion-dollar AI data Read More

 2026 Shoes For Kids launches annual shoe drive

2026 Shoes For Kids launches annual shoe drive

Heidi Echavarria July 9, 2026

The Shoes For Kids YQL Shoe Drive, the annual campaign supporting children and youth facing financial hardship across southern Alberta, officially launched its sixth year today. The initiative provides brand-new shoes to students in Lethbridge, Read More

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