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 Cause of explosion determined at Taber Community Centre

Cause of explosion determined at Taber Community Centre

January 7, 2026

The Town of Taber, Alberta provided an update Wednesday, following their investigation into what caused the explosion at the town’s community centre last month, as well as what the path forward might look like Read More

 Wildlife festival returns to Lethbridge January 16–18

Wildlife festival returns to Lethbridge January 16–18

January 7, 2026

For animal lovers, the Wildlife Festival is back in Lethbridge. Cobb’s Adventure Park – and Exotic Animal Rescue have teamed up to bring the event to the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre from Friday, Jan. 16 Read More

 Indigenous film “Meadowlarks” to play at Movie Mill

Indigenous film “Meadowlarks” to play at Movie Mill

January 6, 2026

A unique film will be appearing at the Movie Mill Theatre in Lethbridge for a one day only showing – This Wednesday. The Canadian drama, “Meadowlarks”, directed by Tasha Hubbard tells the story of five Cree Read More

 Taber entering Kraft Hockeyville contest to fix arena damages

Taber entering Kraft Hockeyville contest to fix arena damages

January 5, 2026

The Town of Taber, Alberta announced last week that they are putting their arena forward in the Kraft Hockeyville contest, where one arena in Canada  can win $250,000 towards arena upgrades and a chance to host Read More

 Thousands of Evangelical Churches in Rwanda forced to close

Thousands of Evangelical Churches in Rwanda forced to close

January 5, 2026

The issue of religious freedoms continues to be major talking point in many western-based nations including here in Canada, while other nations outright reject the concept of religion. But in one African nation, many Christians Read More

 Final day for Toy Mountain donations

Final day for Toy Mountain donations

December 22, 2025

Many organizations in Lethbridge step up during the holiday season to collect toys and food for those in need in Lethbridge. One such initiative is Toy Mountain, which in 2025 has been collecting new toys at Read More

 Holiday food drive at Seasons-Lethbridge-Gardens benefits food bank

Holiday food drive at Seasons-Lethbridge-Gardens benefits food bank

December 22, 2025

Turning to the spirit of giving, Seasons Lethbridge Gardens Retirement Community has wrapped up its annual Holiday Food Drive in support of the Lethbridge Food Bank. General Manager Sonni Worne says along with communities in Read More

 AHS Toys for Tickets program meets record high

AHS Toys for Tickets program meets record high

December 22, 2025

Alberta Health Services is celebrating the final tally of their ‘Toys for Tickets’ campaign after participation from the public crossed a new record high. The Toys for Tickets program ran from November 20th and wrapped Read More

 Historic Claresholm residence granted Provincial Historical Resource designation

Historic Claresholm residence granted Provincial Historical Resource designation

December 22, 2025

A century-old residence in Claresholm has been granted a Provincial Historical Resource designation from the Alberta Government. The Dr. McMillan Residence, built in 1916, served as a dual residence and medical office, accompanied by an operating Read More

 Hamlet of Walsh, Alberta issued Water Supply Alert

Hamlet of Walsh, Alberta issued Water Supply Alert

December 19, 2025

UPDATE: Most service has been restored to all but a handful of residents. A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for the hamlet, and the disruption is expected to last at least 72 hours. AEA says Read More

 The 2025-Sock-It-To-‘Em campaign gives over 7,000 pairs of socks

The 2025-Sock-It-To-‘Em campaign gives over 7,000 pairs of socks

December 19, 2025

The 2025 Sock It To ’Em campaign delivered between seven and eight thousand pairs of socks to those in need. On Thursday, recipient organizations left with their bags full of donations. Now marking its 25th year, Read More

 First phase of construction of Crowsnest Trail Pathway completed

First phase of construction of Crowsnest Trail Pathway completed

December 19, 2025

The first phase of the Crowsnest Trail Pathway construction is now complete. The work, which runs from 4 Avenue South down Mayor Magrath Drive South, then along the south side of the Crowsnest Trail, and into Read More

 Skate Canada decision has many siding with Alberta

Skate Canada decision has many siding with Alberta

December 18, 2025

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is responding after Skate Canada announced this week it will stop hosting events in Alberta because of its new law that restricts transgender athletes from participating in female-only sport. For her Read More

 Remembering community supporter & former Movie Mill owner Len Binning

Remembering community supporter & former Movie Mill owner Len Binning

December 18, 2025

A well-known Lethbridge businessman, a man of faith, and a generous supporter of his community has sadly passed away. Len Binning, the former owner of the legendary Movie Mill, died this week after a long Read More

 Explosion at Taber Community Centre causes “substantial” damage

Explosion at Taber Community Centre causes “substantial” damage

December 18, 2025

Residents near the town of Taber’s Community Centre were rocked Wednesday afternoon when an explosion pierced through the facility. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but crews and investigators say the blast caused substantial damage Read More

 Up to 130 km/h winds in Southern Alberta

Up to 130 km/h winds in Southern Alberta

December 18, 2025

Southern Alberta woke up today under an orange wind warning, accompanied by rain and snow. Westerly winds have strengthened, with gusts of up to 130 km/h along the Highway 3 corridor between Lethbridge and the B.Read More

 Fire safety tips during the Christmas season

Fire safety tips during the Christmas season

December 16, 2025

Fire investigations in the City of Lethbridge have surpassed 50 so far in 2025, well above the annual average of about 30. As the holiday season approaches, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services reminds residents that many fires are Read More

 Fort Whoop-Up host winter traditions of the Blackfoot

Fort Whoop-Up host winter traditions of the Blackfoot

December 16, 2025

Learning more about Lethbridge’s history has never been more engaging—especially during the Christmas season. Fort Whoop-Up is hosting its Winter Traditions event, inviting visitors to step back in time and experience winter as Read More

 CPKC Holiday Train stops in Lethbridge, donates $8,000 to food bank

CPKC Holiday Train stops in Lethbridge, donates $8,000 to food

December 15, 2025

On Saturday night, thousands took outdoors by Centre Village Mall to witness the CPKC Holiday Train making its anticipated stop here in Lethbridge. The train had previous stops that same day in Okotoks, Blackie and Read More

 Alberta’s Jewish community mourns victims of Australia terrorist-attack

Alberta’s Jewish community mourns victims of Australia terrorist-attack

December 15, 2025

Australia is still in a state of shock after Sunday’s massacre at a Jewish festival at the famous Bondi Beach. The violence erupted after hundreds of Jews had gathered for the “Chanukah by the Read More

 Vauxhall resident dies in serious collision near Scandia

Vauxhall resident dies in serious collision near Scandia

December 12, 2025

Brooks RCMP say they responded to a serious motor collision on Thursday afternoon after receiving a call at 1:14pm that a semi-truck and an SUV collided on Highway 36 near Township Road 154 in Scandia. First responders Read More

 How to talk about gender and sexuality without division

How to talk about gender and sexuality without division

December 11, 2025

It’s safe to say gender and sexuality are two of the most divisive issues being discussed online and in the public square. So how do we stop yelling and start talking? A faculty member Read More

 New West Theatre presents Holiday Rock show

New West Theatre presents Holiday Rock show

December 11, 2025

This Christmas, get ready to rock! New West Theatre presents Holiday Rock, a high-energy, laugh-filled production that has audiences dancing and rocking along in their seats. The show lights up the Yates Memorial Theatre from Read More

 Christmas Hope asks for help as needs increase

Christmas Hope asks for help as needs increase

December 11, 2025

As the holiday season approaches with budgets being tighter than ever, more families are relying on the community to ensure their little ones receive presents at Christmastime. That is where Christmas Hope— a collaborative campaign Read More

 BBB releases list of the 12 Scams of Christmas

BBB releases list of the 12 Scams of Christmas

December 11, 2025

The Better Business Bureau is getting out the reminder for people to exercise caution this holiday season as fraud and scams are at their seasonal high. The BBB released their list of the Twelve Scams Read More

 Brooks RCMP investigating hate-motivated graffiti

Brooks RCMP investigating hate-motivated graffiti

December 9, 2025

Brooks RCMP are investigating multiple occurrences of graffiti sprayed across the city showing white supremacist and anti-immigrant messaging. RCMP say between October 1st and November 26th they have responded to nine separate incidents of hate-motivated Read More

 Questions rise over recall petition of Natham Neudorf

Questions rise over recall petition of Natham Neudorf

December 9, 2025

Some Lethbridge residents have become somewhat skeptical about a recall petition targeting United Conservative MLA Nathan Neudorf. The petition application recently approved by Elections Alberta, was put forward by a gentleman named Ryan Tanner. But Read More

 Cooking a traditional holiday meal on a budget

Cooking a traditional holiday meal on a budget

December 9, 2025

With rising food prices this past year, big traditional holiday meals have become less affordable. So, what are your options? Well, Lethbridge Polytechnic is offering tips on how to prepare delicious menus on a budget Read More

 Pedestrian struck and killed by semi-truck in Magrath

Pedestrian struck and killed by semi-truck in Magrath

December 9, 2025

A collision involving a semi-trailer truck and a pedestrian has left a 43-year-old Magrath women dead. On Monday, Raymond/Magrath RCMP were dispatched to an incident on 1st Street west in the town of Magrath, Read More

 Canadian Taxpayers Federation releases its 2025 Naughty-&-Nice list

Canadian Taxpayers Federation releases its 2025 Naughty-&-Nice list

December 8, 2025

This is the time of year when people start preparing their Christmas wish lists for Santa and reflecting on how good—or not—they’ve been. In this spirit, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation has released Read More

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