Lethbridge Police along with Fire and Emergency Services have recovered the body of a 17-year-old boy who drowned after attempting to swim across the Oldman River on Wednesday night. An extensive search was suspended Wednesday Read More
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The City of Lethbridge is warning transit riders about a payment scam circulating on Facebook. It is an ‘unlimited travel smartcard’ which is inviting public to buy it, when the reality is that is a Read More
YWCA Lethbridge opened a new Housing program called Hope. It is a long-term transitional housing where women and families coming from emergency shelters can live independently while taking the necessary, and often lengthy, steps towards Read More
Imagine visiting a museum to learn about explosive devices, only to discover later that you were close to an actual explosive device. That’s exactly what happened recently in southern Alberta, where a real grenade Read More
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith headlined a town hall in Fort MacLeod that became the center of controversy around the ongoing issue of coal mining developments on the Eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Smith and Read More
Protesters against new coal mining developments interrupted Premier Danielle Smith as she took questions from the media prior to a coal town hall in Fort MacLeod on Wednesday evening.Read More
The traditional Lethbridge Farmers Market will reopen on Saturday, June 14. Since 1971, this food fair has offered shoppers the opportunity to purchase fresh, baked goods grown with at least 80% local ingredients. The market is held every Read More
Interfaith Food Bank will host National Garden Day on Friday, June 13. Each year on Friday before Father’s Day, Canadians are encouraged to engage and learn about gardening. From 12:00 to 3:00 pm the community is invited Read More
This is National Blood Donor Week, a time to recognize the importance each donor plays in the lives of hundreds of people across Canada. In Lethbridge, the community is committed and actively involved in improving Read More
A Lethbridge family is donating half-million-dollar to the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign. Laura and John Getkate are joining other community members and families who are supporting the new Cardiac Center in Lethbridge. Laura and John Read More
A study from the Alberta government, awaiting peer review – reports that high selenium levels have been discovered in the Crowsnest Lake’s fish population. The province has issued a fish consumption advisory for brown trout, Read More
Lethbridge is vying for 100,000 dollars and the title of Canada’s Most Active Community. To be part of this ParticipACTION Community Challenge, today Lethbridge Family Services held an Interpretive Nature Hike in Pincher Creek with Read More
Today marks the 81st Anniversary of D-Day. June 6th, 1944, allied forces stormed five beaches off the coast of Nazi-occupied France. The invasion used the largest-ever armada of ships, troops, planes and vehicles to breach Hitler’Read More
Green Acres Foundation celebrated the Senior’s Week, as each year, the first week of June is dedicated to celebrating one of Alberta’s greatest treasures – our senior citizens. With soup, BBQ and music seniors Read More
This is the time of year when people start thinking about the Annie Effect. For the third year in a row, the community is being called upon to help those most in need with items Read More
A man from Newfoundland and Labrador designed a word search book specifically about Alberta. It features over 100 word search puzzles that include categories like iconic landmarks, communities, waterfalls, parks, sports teams and even a “News Read More
A seizure of nearly half a million dollars was the result of a massive drug bust yields by Lethbridge Police, which also charged two people with drug trafficking. According to the Sgt. Ashlin Snowdon with Read More
The Frontier Centre for Public Policy introduced a new real-time money counter that shows the revenue losses from Canada selling discounted oil & gas to the United States. David Leis, the President of the Frontier Read More
Data shows more and more Canadian teens are getting hooked on flavoured vaping products. The 2022 Canadian Student Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs surveyed nine provinces, and the results showed 8 percent of students in grades 7-12 were Read More
Lethbridge County has issued a fire ban due to hot, dry and windy conditions that elevate the risk of wildfires to extreme. All burning is prohibited for residents, which includes campfires, incinerators, charcoal barbecues and Read More
The Lethbridge Region Economic Resilience Task Force say it is continuously working to navigate tariff impacts from the United States. Trevor Lewington spoke at a SACPA meeting to highlight challenges, but also solutions where Lethbridge Read More
Lethbridge County and surrounding communities are joining forces on a new strategy to strengthen disaster response. The Regional Emergency Management Plan also includes the towns of Coalhurst, Nobleford, Picture Butte and the Village of Barons. Read More
Whoop-Up Days 2025, the highly anticipated summer fair, returns to the Lethbridge & District Exhibition. From August 19-23, the festival, which aims to bring families and the community together, features programming that includes the Lethbridge & Read More
The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation has received their largest donation ever from the wills of a local couple. The Jack Ady Cancer Centre will be the recipient of a $2.9 million donation from the late Bruce Read More
Lovers of film, art, and music will be excited to hear what New West Theatre has planned for its 2025-26 season. Beginning August 7th, its shows will take audiences back in time with music, remixed Read More
Two local roller derby jammers will lace up their skates down under and wear the maple leaf to represent Canada during the Junior Roller Derby World Cup 2025 in Australia. The tournament will take place from Read More
Starting in June, the Coaldale & Picture Butte RCMP will equip all frontline officers with body-worn cameras. The Mounties say it’s part of their ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and modernization. Sgt. Mike Numan, Read More
MLA for Taber-Warner, Grant Hunter, shared the reasoning behind his new role as Associate Minister for Water, which he was sworn into on May 16. He also serves a Chief Government whip.Read More
The latest Alberta Crop Report presents Alberta’s South Zone to show significant progress on seeding. Recent precipitation has additionally improved soil and sub-soil moisture conditions.Read More
May is Eye Health Month. It’s a great reminder to get your eyes checked and get routine eye exams. Dr. Jim Asuchak, optometrist in Lethbridge, says a lot of eye concern can occur without Read More
