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 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

 Alberta regulates online gambling | Renze Nauta

Alberta regulates online gambling | Renze Nauta

Jeannette Rocher July 13, 2026

Online gambling is expanding in Alberta—but what does that mean for players, families, and communities? With the province opening its regulated online iGaming market, Albertans can now place casino and sports bets from almost Read More

 AB & ON Announce NSEC | Heather Exner-Pirot

AB & ON Announce NSEC | Heather Exner-Pirot

Jeannette Rocher July 9, 2026

Could Canada be on the verge of its biggest pipeline expansion in years? With proposals for a new west coast pipeline and the Northern Shield Energy Corridor linking Alberta to Ontario, the debate over Canada’Read More

 From addiction to advocacy: Turning pain into purpose

From addiction to advocacy: Turning pain into purpose

Heidi Echavarria May 11, 2026

From trying alcohol for the first time at the age of 10 to losing her children—because of her addictions – Robin Fox’s story is one of hardship and resilience. Our Heidi Echavarria brings us Robin’Read More

 Spring donation slowdown impacts Lethbridge Soup Kitchen

Spring donation slowdown impacts Lethbridge Soup Kitchen

Heidi Echavarria May 11, 2026

The Lethbridge Soup Kitchen is urging the community to donate after a donation it was expecting didn’t come in on time. There is always a fall in donations in the spring and summer months. Read More

 Fire ban in effect for Lethbridge River Valley and County

Fire ban in effect for Lethbridge River Valley and County

Heidi Echavarria April 30, 2026

A fire ban is now in effect across the City of Lethbridge’s River Valley and in Lethbridge County. Officials are responding to elevated wildfire risk driven by warm temperatures, dry conditions, and low humidity. Read More

 Debate over permanent Daylight-Saving Time leads SACPA discussion

Debate over permanent Daylight-Saving Time leads SACPA discussion

Heidi Echavarria April 23, 2026

There has been considerable controversy surrounding the proposal for Alberta to eliminate the time change and remain on Daylight Saving Time year-round. The bill introduced by the government of Danielle Smith proposes making the change Read More

 New Indigenous-led recovery expands addiction treatment in Alberta

New Indigenous-led recovery expands addiction treatment in Alberta

Heidi Echavarria April 20, 2026

Southern Alberta now has its first Indigenous-led addiction recovery centre. The Blood Tribe now has access to a 75-bed recovery community that will provide no-cost, land-based treatment for those struggling with addiction. Premier, Danielle Smith Read More

 Historic Alberta School in Next Great Save Contest

Historic Alberta School in Next Great Save Contest

Jeannette Rocher April 15, 2026

A piece of Alberta history could be saved—but it needs your vote. The historic Coleman High School in the Crowsnest Pass has been named a finalist in the National Trust of Canada’s “Next Read More

 Lethbridge honours first voice in emergencies: 9-1-1 communicators

Lethbridge honours first voice in emergencies: 9-1-1 communicators

Heidi Echavarria April 13, 2026

How many of us have had to call an emergency line and rely on the help and guidance of the person on the other end? This week, Canada is marking National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Read More

 Lethbridge rally calls for water protection over coal mining

Lethbridge rally calls for water protection over coal mining

Heidi Echavarria April 10, 2026

Recent measures by the provincial government, including coal mining, have drawn the community’s attention. Today, a rally was held by the Lethbridge Raging Grannies, along with other community organizations. Barb Phillips says they advocate Read More

 Celebrating National Public Health week at the UofL

Celebrating National Public Health week at the UofL

Heidi Echavarria April 9, 2026

It’s National Public Health Week across the country, a time to recognize the vital role public health practitioners play in improving our health and well-being. This week the University of Lethbridge is highlighting how Read More

 Seedy Saturday is returning to Lethbridge

Seedy Saturday is returning to Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria April 8, 2026

Spring is here, and Seedy Saturday is returning to Lethbridge—with an opportunity to learn about gardening, local food, and the environment. The event will feature a seed swap, free compost, workshops, and exhibitors focused Read More

 Crowsnest Trail Pathway moves into phase two

Crowsnest Trail Pathway moves into phase two

Heidi Echavarria April 8, 2026

Construction of the Crowsnest Trail Pathway has moved into Phase Two. At the beginning of this week, the City of Lethbridge began work on a key connector projectthat will be three kilometers long. The fully Read More

 Lethbridge Senior Organization launches the SOS campaign

Lethbridge Senior Organization launches the SOS campaign

Heidi Echavarria April 7, 2026

A new campaign to support seniors from our city has been launched. It’s called Support Our Seniors or SOS. The Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO) created this initiative to stabilize its programs and services. Read More

 Taber wins Kraft Hockeyville 2026

Taber wins Kraft Hockeyville 2026

Heidi Echavarria April 6, 2026

Folks in the southern Alberta town of Taber are celebrating a big win today. Saturday during “Hockey Night in Canada”. Taber was selected the winner of Kraft Hockeyville 2026.  Taber was chosen through a nationwide vote Read More

 Golf Event to support the cardiac care in Southern Alberta

Golf Event to support the cardiac care in Southern Alberta

Heidi Echavarria April 1, 2026

There are many creative ways to support the community. A golf tournament has been launched aimed to raise funds for cardiac care in the region. It’s the Hearts & Health Classic tournament, in partnership Read More

 New church opening in Lethbridge this Easter

New church opening in Lethbridge this Easter

Heidi Echavarria April 1, 2026

A new Christian church is coming to the city; it is the New Covenant Assembly Lethbridge. The grand opening will be on Easter Sunday. Pastor Emmanuel Olafare says the church aims to create a welcoming Read More

 Alberta plans new recovery-centres as Blood-Tribe reports zero-overdose-calls

Alberta plans new recovery-centres as Blood-Tribe reports zero-overdose-calls

Heidi Echavarria April 1, 2026

A southern Alberta First Nation is reporting some promising statistics regarding overdose deaths in its communities. Blood Tribe Emergency Services says between last December and the month of March, they received no overdose-related emergency calls. Read More

 Southern Alberta team advances to 2026 World Robotics Championship

Southern Alberta team advances to 2026 World Robotics Championship

Heidi Echavarria March 20, 2026

A team of eight students from southern Alberta is heading back to the world stage. Team ASAP Robotics qualified for the 2026 FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship, taking place April 29 to May 2, after winning first place Read More

 Rock N’ Gem Show returns to Lethbridge this weekend

Rock N’ Gem Show returns to Lethbridge this weekend

Heidi Echavarria March 19, 2026

Who doesn’t love jewels? If you are a lover of gemstones, minerals, fossils, jewelry, and crystals — get ready, because from March 20 to 22, the Rock N’ Gem Show is coming to the Lethbridge Trade and Read More

 Poison Prevention Week 2026 focuses on safe medication-use

Poison Prevention Week 2026 focuses on safe medication-use

Heidi Echavarria March 19, 2026

Maybe you have heard of someone who has been accidentally poisoned. Across the country this week has been proclaimed National Poison Prevention Week, and physicians are reminding everyone there are simple but important steps you Read More

 Community partners support newcomers at Lethbridge Family Services

Community partners support newcomers at Lethbridge Family Services

Heidi Echavarria March 18, 2026

As we continue talking about donations, it’s clear they reflect the care and generosity within the community. Lethbridge Family Services has received a $10,000 donation from the Frank Flaman Foundation and Southland Trailers. Michelle Gallucci, Read More

 A Gift from the heart:$250K to Bringing Hearts-Home

A Gift from the heart:$250K to Bringing Hearts-Home

Heidi Echavarria March 18, 2026

A generous new donation of $250,000 has been made to the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign. The donors, Bart and Cynthia Davies, say cardiac disease touches nearly every family in some way. Like many others, they also Read More

 Lethbridge to hold 2026 Public Property Auction

Lethbridge to hold 2026 Public Property Auction

Heidi Echavarria March 17, 2026

The City of Lethbridge announced its 2026 Public Property Auction. The bidding sale will take place on Thursday, April 2 at 11:00 a.m. in the Culver Room at City Hall. Kerry Boogaart, Property Tax Manager, says the Read More

 Lethbridge County launches residential development survey

Lethbridge County launches residential development survey

Heidi Echavarria March 17, 2026

A survey aimed at guiding how and where residential development will occur in the coming years is now underway in Lethbridge County. Residents have until March 31 to share their input as part of the Residential Read More

 The Town of Coalhurst has a new website

The Town of Coalhurst has a new website

Heidi Echavarria March 16, 2026

The Town of Coalhurst has launched a new website to help residents access information and connect with the community online. Coalhurst Mayor Deb Florence says, this new platform makes it easier for residents to stay Read More

 Lethbridge Polytechnic to launch Pre-Veterinary Medicine diploma

Lethbridge Polytechnic to launch Pre-Veterinary Medicine diploma

Heidi Echavarria March 16, 2026

Southern Alberta will now have a program for students who want to become veterinarians. Lethbridge Polytechnic is offering a new Pre‑Veterinary Medicine diploma program, set to begin in Fall 2026. Over the course of the Read More

 Friends of Medicare protest Alberta’s-Bill-11, over two-tier care

Friends of Medicare protest Alberta’s-Bill-11, over two-tier care

Heidi Echavarria March 16, 2026

The group Friends of Medicare is holding what it calls a National Day of Action to oppose two-tiered healthcare, in particularly Alberta’s Bill 11. That bill would allow doctors to work in both public and Read More

 Vandalism targeting Jewish community in Lethbridge

Vandalism targeting Jewish community in Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria March 9, 2026

While the conflict continues in the Middle East, here in Lethbridge the Jewish community fears for their lives and safety after experiencing vandalism. A graffiti message reading “Allah kill Jews” was discovered this morning as Read More

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