Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) has acquired new equipment to enhance wildfire suppression efforts. The addition is a wildland sprinkler trailer valued at $137,000. According to Chris Jorgensen, a qualified officer with LFES, the system Read More
After the Municipal District of Pincher Creek declared an agriculture state of disaster early this summer, the Reeve for the district. says the situation has “turned around quite a bit” for the good as harvest Read More
For those walking through Downtown, you’ll notice the new revitalization project located right on the southwest corner of Galt Gardens Park. The aim of the art project is to make it look more colorful, Read More
There are still two more days left to enjoy Whoop-Up Days. — and now it’s time to talk about the food. One of the highlights is the Food Truck event, where visitors can enjoy a Read More
While many of us are having fun and enjoying all the attractions that Whoop-Up Days has to offer, there’s something else in Lethbridge that benefits from this annual event—the economic impact it brings Read More
During the ongoing maintenance work on the Whoop-Up Drive bridge, many drivers are noticing construction signs, reduced speed limits, and lane closures — but no workers in sight. This may be frustrating to drivers – but the Read More
So far over the summer months, a city-wide water drive has distributed over 36 thousand bottles of water through several outreach programs. Taylor Doyle, of the Lethbridge Interfaith Food Bank is urging the community to continue Read More
Lethbridge’s Fresh Start Recovery facility embraced the spirit of Whoop-Up Days with a community celebration featuring BBQ, games, cotton candy, snow cones, a petting zoo and even horse-drawn hayrides. The event brought people together Read More
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi is in Lethbridge to help kick off Whoop Up Days. He arrived Monday for a sold-out “Better Together” townhall meeting held last night at Casa. Tuesday, as he was making Read More
Pierre Poilievre won the by-election in Battle River-Crowfoot, but his challenges aren’t over yet. Whats next for Pierre? To chat about this more is Political Reporter and Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley. Read More
Over 100 young people from Lethbridge, Calgary, Brooks, Red Deer, Edmonton, and Manitoba gathered to do some street preaching this past weekend in Lethbridge. Their journey began at Henderson Lake Park and continued to Major Magrath Read More
The Lethbridge Interfaith Food Bank will celebrate Whoop- Up Days with its 18th annual pancake breakfast on Tuesday. Besides sausages, eggs, fruit, juice and protein packed baked beans, Marketing & Communications Coordinator Taylor Doyle says Read More
Final preparations are underway for Whoop-Up Days, set to begin on August 19. Southern Alberta’s largest summer fair will kick off with a parade, expected to attract 1,200 people. Paul Kingsmith, Events and Exhibition Development Manager Read More
Alberta Open Farm Days is a collaborative, province-wide, two-day event that gives Albertans an opportunity to experience the farm and understand where their food comes from. However in this story, BCN’s Naveen Day says Read More
The River Valley fire ban is back into effect due to the current weather conditions, including warmer temperatures and low humidity. The Chief Fire Marshal for Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, Troy Hicks, says the Read More
A major step forward for Fort Macleod — Stage 1A of the Highway 3 realignment is in motion. Alberta’s Transportation Minister says the project will boost local development and strengthen a key economic corridor in the Read More
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery is showcasing its summer exhibitions. They explore personal, ecological, and political aspects of the natural environment. The Curator & Exhibitions Manager, Adam Whitford, says, among other things, the exhibits include Read More
Lethbridge YMCA is honoring International Youth Day and joins the global celebration by highlighting the transformative power of local youth. With the goal of empowering young people, connecting and celebrating their potential, YMCA reaffirms its Read More
Organ donations are on the rise in Alberta and that’s good news for people waiting for what is, in some cases, a life-saving transplant. BCN’s Heidi Echavarria has this story of a Taber Read More
Canada’s plan to recognized Palestine as a state has sparked national debate and local voices are weighing in. Garry Kohn, leader of Lethbridge’s Hebrew Congregation, expressed strong disagreement with the decision, speaking on Read More
For lovers of theater and good music, New West Theatre is thrilled to bring to stage Decades: Remixed, a journey through rock and roll history, from the 50s to the present taking the audiences to Read More
After Wednesday’s incident, involving the semi- trailer, crews from the City of Lethbridge continue to assess damage to Whoop-Up Drive bridge. Joel Sanchez, the Director of Infrastructure Services, says motorists using Whoop-Up Drive for Read More
Due to the heavy traffic delays created on Wednesday by the Whoop-Up Bridge incident, many were wondering if a third vehicular bridge would be built. In 2022, Lethbridge City Council voted unanimously to accept an Administration Read More
The City of Lethbridge is moving forward with critical upgrades to its Water Treatment Plant. A total of 67.2 million dollars is being invested into these upgrades, 42.3 million dollars will be allocated for a new water Read More
The Coaldale Summer Festival returns. From August 8th to 10th, residents and visitors will celebrate this time-honored event featuring music, food, family fun, and local pride. Clayton Varjassy, Community Experience Manager for the Town of Read More
Lethbridge is preparing to celebrate its cultural diversity with Heritage Day 2025. On Monday, August 4, Henderson Lake Park will become a vibrant stage for music, food, art, and traditions represented by the diverse communities that make Read More
Tourism Lethbridge is pleased with the early response to its new app. The Explore Lethbridge App, which launched in June, has more than 300 users already signed up. Dominika Wojcik with Tourism Lethbridge explains the app Read More
If you hear gun shots near Taber, don’t be alarmed…the best small arms shooters in the country are headed there this week as the IPSC Canadian Handgun Nationals attract the nation’s biggest Read More
STARS and the Taber Charity Auction are celebrating a significant milestone in their long-standing partnership: $1,030,008 in cumulative giving to STARS, and the addition of the Charity’s logo on the tail fin of a STARS Read More
Alberta RCMP’s Auto Theft Unit has busted an organized crime vehicle theft ring after a seven-month investigation. Seven people from Edmonton and High River are facing 99 criminal charges, after RCMP recovered nearly two-million-dollars in Read More
