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
MyCityCare looked more like a Disney princess’ closet today as the non-profit’s Cinderella Project and Tux Shop opened its doors to the community with a special open house. The drop-in event gave visitors a Read More
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
The UCP government has announced some targeted funding for drought and flood protections throughout the province. $25 million from its Drought and Flood Protection program will go to 12 separate projects, while $3.5 million will go to projects Read More
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
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
Skilled trades were once considered male-dominated careers and are now increasingly attracting more women. In Canada, this shift is reflected in a steady rise in female participation. Here in southern Alberta, Careers: The Next Generation Read More
Alberta country artist Corb Lund was performing throughout our province this past weekend and stopped by downtown Lethbridge on Easter Sunday. It wasn’t just to perform though, this was part of an effort to Read More
Rotary club members who are part of the ‘Los Amigos Project’ are on their way to Mexico – but it’s not to vacation in the sun…it’s to donate service vehicles to communities who Read More
Eight years ago today, the hockey world was shocked when a semi-trailer truck crashed into a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos hockey team in Saskatchewan. The crash led to the deaths of 16 people. Lethbridge Read More
The Alberta Government is updating the Animal Protection Act for the first time in 20 years. Bill 22 is designed to improve animal welfare in the province. If passed, it will strengthen penalties for offenders under the Read More
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
Irrigators in southern Alberta are in for some good news, the St Mary River Irrigation District has set their allocation levels for 2026 at 14 inches, six more inches than in 2024. Current reservoir levels in the region Read More
On Saturday, the Town of Taber will learn in real time if they will be crowned the grand prize winner of Kraft Hockeyville. The Community Centre will host a ‘Taber Broadcast Party’ during Hockey Night Read More
Accountability for law enforcement has expanded across Alberta, thanks to a new civilian–led investigation body. As BCN’s Naveen Day reports, the four-month-old organization has seen complaints about police conduct in the quadruple numbers.…Read More
The province has enacted their elm tree pruning ban for the season to prevent the risk of elm bark beetles spreading Dutch Elm Disease. These beetles hatch in sick and week elm trees and spread Read More
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
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
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
The federal government is temporarily allowing use of the rodent poison strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan, as those provinces grapple with gopher infestations. The head of the Saskatchewan Wheat Board, Jocelyn Velestuk, calls this relaxation Read More
Farming Smarter says that in light of recent closures of federal agriculture research stations, that the importance of not-for-profit agricultural innovation organizations like themselves cannot be overstated. As the 2026 season gets underway, the organization says Read More
There will be familiar sights and sounds returning to the Canadian Forces Base in Suffield, Alberta this summer. The commander of the Canadian Army confirmed to the Canadian Press that it will serve as a Read More
Streets Alive Mission celebrated the grand opening of its new facility on Thursday. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the community came together to celebrate what now serves as the new home for mission services and its Read More
As minor hockey season is wrapping up across the country, Coaldale is playing host to the U18C Hockey Alberta Provincial Championship this weekend. Eight teams including the hometown U18 Coaldale Cobras will take to Read More
A new temporary exhibit at the Galt Museum and Archives is a celebration of Lethbridge’s local brewing history. The exhibit, called “A Smile in Every Bottle”, focuses on the former Sick family brewery and Read More
A scholarships and awards ceremony was held at the YMCA in Lethbridge on Tuesday. The event recognized outstanding employees, volunteers, and community members through the YMCA Community Awards Scholarship Program. Arnaud Sparks, Education Manager with Read More
What goes on inside the human brain? That’s what the University of Lethbridge hopes to answer during its annual Brain Awareness Week. During the event, the community can explore new discoveries and learn about Read More
UPDATE: The deadline the city has to provide EHS has been moved up from April 30th to May 31st, 2026. ORIGINAL: Alberta Emergency Health Services wants municipalities across the province to inform them whether they wish Read More
Lethbridge Polytechnic and the Blackfoot Confederacy have signed a memorandum of understanding strengthening their existing relationship. Dr. Brad Donaldson, president and CEO of Lethbridge Polytechnic, says today’s Stone Pipe ceremony celebrated the pride, history, Read More
Producers and farmers in southern Alberta will have access to free agriculture workshops this spring. The seminars are part of Lethbridge County’s Agriculture Extension Program. Matthew Wells, Rural Extension Specialist with Lethbridge County, says Read More
