As Lethbridge celebrates Seniors’ Week, the Live Well Showcase is returning to the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization. Now in its 13th year, Western Canada’s largest seniors’ tradeshow will connect older adults with new products, Read More
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Despite some inconveniences due to heavy rainfall over the past few days, farmers are calling the rain event a ‘Godsend’ after the previous hot weather began to dry up moisture from dry land crops. With Read More
The City of Lethbridge says that the high streamflow advisory remains for the Oldman River but assures that its impact remains minimal. By Tuesday morning, the river reached a flow rate of 615 cubic metres per Read More
With food insecurity a growing concern for Canadians, a local program is being revitalized to ensure families are able to get the nutritious food they need. Project Protein is expanding its outreach efforts. BCN’s Read More
The Town of Coalhurst has approved its 2026 mill rate, and it looks like residential taxpayers will pay a little bit less in property taxes. Residential taxes will drop three-tenths of a percent from 7.2 to 6.9 percent, Read More
From now on, the City of Lethbridge has an Investment & Growth Officer. Bridget Mearns officially started in the newly created senior leadership role today. She is responsible for advancing City Council’s economic vision Read More
Safe Kids Week kicked off in Lethbridge today. While Safe Kids Week is reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert, officials say this is something motorists should keep in mind year-round because children move Read More
In local news, a number of Lethbridge high schools were placed on full lockdowns. Early Monday morning, Lethbridge Collegiate staff contacted police after finding a written message on school property threatening harm to students and Read More
The City of Lethbridge has experienced heavy rainfall over the past few days, with Environment Canada saying the region would get a total accumulation of 50-100mm of rain. It has caused water levels in Read More
Across the province today, large rallies were held as the Alberta Federation of Labour held its “Day of Protest” as part of their “Fight Back Now” campaign to push back against UCP government policies. The Read More
As the City of Lethbridge expands pedestrian safety measures across more intersections, officials are introducing new crosswalk signals designed to give pedestrians a head start before vehicles receive a green light. The initiative aims to Read More
The Town of Nobleford and Lethbridge County have been granted provincial funding to begin land assessments for commercial development around a key rural intersection. The roundabout at Highways 519 and 23, serves as a major route for Read More
This Sunday, the Lethbridge community is invited to participate in Trek for Tourette Lethbridge 2026. The event seeks to raise awareness and funds to support research into this neurological condition, also known as a tic disorder. Read More
Today and tomorrow, the University of Lethbridge is celebrating the largest graduating class in the institution’s history. More than 1,600 students are being convocated during the Spring Graduation ceremonies. During the morning ceremony, in addition Read More
A southern Alberta campground is shifting its services from individual overnight camping to group rental use. It is the Miners Memorial Park Campground in Coalhurst. Mayor Deb Florence says as of May 15, 2026, the campground no Read More
The Bringing Hearts Home Campaign is getting closer to reaching its fundraising goal, as community support for the cause continues to grow. Today, a generous donation of $300,000 was made by the Coaldale Community Wellness Association. Read More
Lethbridge organizations are responding to serious criminal charges laid against a local man amid public concern over a possible connection to a commissioned public artwork installed in 2007. City and arts officials have issued statements addressing Read More
Have you heard about training dog for veterans? Veterans in Alberta who are dealing with Operational Stress Injuries and/or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder have access to service dog programs. The action helps them live more Read More
There’s some good news for residents in the town of Coaldale; town council has approved the 2026 Property Tax Bylaw which will effectively decrease the residential mill rate to offset rising property costs. The mill Read More
For truck lovers who also enjoy supporting causes that benefit the community, especially in health care. The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation has launched the Truck Lottery. The grand prize features a 2026 Toyota Tundra 4x4CrewMax Read More
Folks from the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization are facing off against those from the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre in a friendly Battle of the Brews. In partnership with local favourite Cuppers Coffee & Tea, each organization Read More
The future of our city’s integrated Fire and Emergency Medical Service is still very much up in the air. City officials say rising labour costs remain a major hurdle in efforts to preserve the Read More
A joint-regional investment is helping to develop a tourism corridor along Highway 3. About $120,000 will go toward enhancing the connection from Crowsnest Pass to Medicine Hat with newly planned itineraries. The funding comes from the province’Read More
The folks from Coaldale will have a new farmers’ market during the summer season. The exciting new community initiative is designed to celebrate the very best of Southern Alberta through local growers, makers, bakers, artisans, Read More
ALTA Paramedic Health, formerly Emergency Health Services Alberta, is reacting to the City of Lethbridge’s decision to not cover extra costs of an integrated EMS contract. City Council voted it down last Tuesday saying Read More
Seniors in Picture Butte could soon have access to a more modern and expanded living space as Green Acres Foundation prepares for the redevelopment of Piyami Lodge, a project aimed at supporting the growing housing Read More
Today, over 80 graduating high school students who took part in the Registered Apprenticeship Program, or RAP, were honored during the annual Apprenticeship Celebration. The event was hosted by CAREERS: The Next Generation in partnership with Read More
A growing debate over the future of Lethbridge’s integrated Fire/EMS system took centre stage at today’s Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs discussion or SACPA, as firefighters warned provincial EMS changes could Read More
There are more twists and turns in the ongoing saga surrounding Emergency Medical Services in the province, including here in Lethbridge. On Tuesday evening, Lethbridge City Council voted 7-2 to reject a rescindment motion that Read More
For farming lovers, the group Farming Smarter is taking young farmers under their wing with a new program. The ‘Mentorship Relationships in the Agricultural Community’ program, will see younger and newer farmers mentored on crop Read More
