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 Lethbridge welcomes sister city delegation from California

Lethbridge welcomes sister city delegation from California

Heidi Echavarria July 7, 2026

  Lethbridge is welcoming a delegation from its sister city, Culver City, California, this week as part of a four-day visit aimed at strengthening cultural ties and sharing ideas between the two communities. The itinerary Read More

 Why Are Canada’s Family Farms Disappearing? | Dr. Joseph Fournier

Why Are Canada’s Family Farms Disappearing? | Dr. Joseph Fournier

Jeannette Rocher July 7, 2026

Are family farms disappearing from Canada? Across the country, small family-run farms are becoming less common as larger agricultural operations continue to grow. But what’s driving the change, and what does it mean for Read More

 Blood and plasma demand doesn’t take a holiday

Blood and plasma demand doesn’t take a holiday

Heidi Echavarria July 6, 2026

While many are making summer vacation plans, Canadian Blood Services is remaining the Lethbridge community that need for blood and plasma donations never takes a holiday, because the need does not go on a vacation. Read More

 The Alberta NDP’s Plan to Cut Your Cost of Living | Rob Miyashiro

The Alberta NDP’s Plan to Cut Your Cost of Living

Jeannette Rocher July 6, 2026

Can Alberta become more affordable? Lethbridge West MLA Rob Miyashiro joins Bridge City News to discuss the Alberta NDP’s proposed Affordability Agenda and how the party says it would address rising costs facing Albertans. Read More

 Afro-Caribbean festival returns to Lethbridge

Afro-Caribbean festival returns to Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria July 3, 2026

This Saturday, Galt Gardens will be transformed by Afro-Caribbean culture as the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association (SAEA) celebrates the 2026 Afro-Caribbean Festival. Tim Wib, CEO of SAEA, says the free event will feature cultural performances, traditional Read More

 Canada’s first-ever Tae Kwon-Do World-Cup comes to Southern-Alberta

Canada’s first-ever Tae Kwon-Do World-Cup comes to Southern-Alberta

Heidi Echavarria July 3, 2026

For the first time ever, Southern Alberta will host a national and international Tae Kwon-Do competition. This weekend, Lethbridge will welcome athletes, coaches and Grand Masters from across Canada and around the world for the Read More

 Federal Government invests $9 million in Southern Alberta businesses

Federal Government invests $9 million in Southern Alberta businesses

Heidi Echavarria July 3, 2026

A total of 9 million dollars in federal funding was announced today to be invested in six business projects across Lethbridge and southern Alberta. The allocation, provided through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative, will help small Read More

 New mentorship program for newcomer youth at LFS

New mentorship program for newcomer youth at LFS

Heidi Echavarria July 2, 2026

A new mentorship program designed to support newcomer youth is now available in Lethbridge. Today, Lethbridge Family Services launched the Newcomer Youth Mentorship and Leadership Development Project. The year-round initiative supports youth through leadership training, Read More

 Nominations open for the 2026 2026 Lethbridge Business Awards

Nominations open for the 2026 2026 Lethbridge Business Awards

Heidi Echavarria June 30, 2026

This is the time of the year where members of the community can nominate local business for the 2026 Lethbridge Business Awards. To celebrate the best of the city business, the awards recognize innovation, excellence, and Read More

 Christmas Hope kicks off Christmas in July Gift Card Drive

Christmas Hope kicks off Christmas in July Gift Card Drive

Heidi Echavarria June 29, 2026

It’s not too early to think about Christmas — at least not for the Lethbridge’s non-profit organizations that have already begun preparing months in advance to ensure less fortunate families can enjoy the holiday Read More

 Raymond Stampede returns for 124th year of rodeo tradition

Raymond Stampede returns for 124th year of rodeo tradition

Heidi Echavarria June 29, 2026

One of Canada’s oldest rodeos is preparing to buck back into action. The 124th Raymond Stampede returns Canada Day week with top rodeo professionals from across North America. Organizers say the rodeo, which began Read More

 Coaldale releases 2025 comparative analysis highlighting affordability

Coaldale releases 2025 comparative analysis highlighting affordability

Heidi Echavarria June 26, 2026

With the economy continuing to impact many families, municipalities across Southern Alberta are working to keep their communities affordable while continuing to attract investment and support local growth. The Town of Coaldale has recently published Read More

 Police and Fire face off for charity at Spitz Stadium

Police and Fire face off for charity at Spitz Stadium

Heidi Echavarria June 26, 2026

Taking part in a friendly competition as a unique way to raise funds for those in need is both generous and inspiring. The Battle of the Badges returns to Spitz Stadium this Saturday as members Read More

 Lethbridge schools wrap up the 2025–2026 school year

Lethbridge schools wrap up the 2025–2026 school year

Heidi Echavarria June 25, 2026

Today marked the final day of the 2025–2026 school year, bringing to a close a year filled with both challenges and learning experiences for parents, teachers, and students alike. Now, it’s time for a well-deserved Read More

 Dragon Boat Fest returns to Henderson Lake this weekend

Dragon Boat Fest returns to Henderson Lake this weekend

Heidi Echavarria June 25, 2026

This weekend, the Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival returns to Henderson Lake. One of the most anticipated events of the summer, the free community festival brings dragon boat teams from across Western Canada together for Read More

 Lethbridge residents dig into free compost event

Lethbridge residents dig into free compost event

Heidi Echavarria June 24, 2026

Lethbridge residents had the chance to give their gardens a boost while supporting environmental sustainability during the City’s free Compost and Mulch Giveaway event. Organized by the Waste & Environment department, the initiative aims Read More

 U of L launches Indigenous artist residency program

U of L launches Indigenous artist residency program

Heidi Echavarria June 23, 2026

Today, the University of Lethbridge celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day with a special event that included a Blackfoot naming ceremony and the announcement of a significant gift supporting the Indigenous Artist in Residence program. Dr. Read More

 The growing presence of filmmaking in southern Alberta

The growing presence of filmmaking in southern Alberta

Naveen Day June 22, 2026

The vast mountain ranges, sweeping prairies, deep river valleys, and historic small towns are attracting filmmakers from around the world to Alberta. To chat about the film industry in southern Alberta is actor, filmmaker, and Read More

 Coalhurst and County announce planning and development partnership

Coalhurst and County announce planning and development partnership

Heidi Echavarria June 22, 2026

A new partnership has been announced in southern Alberta. The Town of Coalhurst and Lethbridge County are joining forces to create a shared service model for land use planning and development. Tory Campbell, Reeve with Read More

 Coaldale celebrates completion of new potable water reservoir

Coaldale celebrates completion of new potable water reservoir

Heidi Echavarria June 19, 2026

Today, the Town of Coaldale celebrates the completion of its new potable water reservoir and pump station, a project valued at more than $13 million. The project marks a significant milestone in the Town’s 2019 Infrastructure Read More

 Religious Freedom Symposium to address concerns over Bill C-9

Religious Freedom Symposium to address concerns over Bill C-9

Heidi Echavarria June 19, 2026

Albertans concerned about their religious freedoms are being invited to discuss those freedoms at a symposium in September. The theme of the 2026 session is “Defending Religious Liberty as a Foundational Freedom.” Dr. John Young, a Read More

 Two Excite Lethbridge Leaders earn national CAFE recognition

Two Excite Lethbridge Leaders earn national CAFE recognition

Heidi Echavarria June 18, 2026

Two southern Alberta team members from Excite Lethbridge have earned national recognition. Kaira Cale, Manager of Event Development, and Kathleen Boniol, Lead of Event Development and Entertainment, have both been named top 10 under 40 recipients by Read More

 Find Your Path event connects newcomers with resources

Find Your Path event connects newcomers with resources

Heidi Echavarria June 18, 2026

It can be difficult for newcomers to settle in a new country, where the language, culture, and many other aspects of daily life are completely different. With that in mind, Lethbridge Family Services is launching Read More

 Upside Downtown unveils 2026 lineup for sixth season

Upside Downtown unveils 2026 lineup for sixth season

Heidi Echavarria June 17, 2026

Summer music is set to return to downtown Lethbridge. The Allied Arts Council launches the sixth season of the Upside Downtown Concert and Arts Series. The event features a diverse lineup of local, regional, and Read More

 City and Excite Lethbridge prepare for Canada Day 2026 celebration

City and Excite Lethbridge prepare for Canada Day 2026 celebration

Heidi Echavarria June 17, 2026

This year, Canada celebrates its 159th anniversary, and the City of Lethbridge, together with Excite Lethbridge, have partnered to make Canada Day 2026 an unforgettable celebration. Sarah Burton, Facility Programmer with the City of Lethbridge, says Read More

 Who wasted your money the most? CTF explains

Who wasted your money the most? CTF explains

Jeannette Rocher June 17, 2026

The Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation recently recognized the biggest government spenders at the Teddy Waste Awards. CTF Federal Director, Franco Terrazzano, tells us who wasted your money the most.  Read More

 $3.2 Million gifted to strengthen Southwestern-Alberta’s youth leadership

$3.2 Million gifted to strengthen Southwestern-Alberta’s youth leadership

Heidi Echavarria June 16, 2026

Knowing the importance of supporting youth, the Community Foundation has announced the Dr. David and Mrs. Shirley Hughes bequest of almost 3.2 million dollars. Charleen Davidson, Executive Director of The Community Foundation, says the gift will Read More

 Chinook Sexual Assault Centre unveils new-identity as Aurora

Chinook Sexual Assault Centre unveils new-identity as Aurora

Heidi Echavarria June 15, 2026

The Chinook Sexual Assault Centre has officially rebranded as Aurora. The new identity represents renewal, a process that is at the heart of the work at the Centre. Cayley King, Board Chair with Aurora says Read More

 Canada Bans Kids Under 16 From Social Media | Dave Naylor

Canada Bans Kids Under 16 From Social Media | Dave

Jeannette Rocher June 10, 2026

Well, they have done it in Australia and the UK, and now the Canadian government is looking to ban kids under 16 from social media. Here to talk about the law and other happenings in politics Read More

 Canada’s First 24/7 Reformer Pilates Studio Comes to Lethbridge

Canada’s First 24/7 Reformer Pilates Studio Comes to Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria June 9, 2026

For people who love pilates, a new studio is coming to Lethbridge. Located on the city’s west side, Reformher Pilates Studio will give women in the community the opportunity to take reformer Pilates classes Read More

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