Residents in Lethbridge will have an opportunity to strengthen community connections as Neighbour Day is celebrated on June 13th. The annual event is hosted by the Upper Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association. Association Chair Heather Oxman Read More
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Two people face charges after an alleged theft late Sunday night at a Medicine Hat restaurant. Police responded to a report of a theft in progress at a restaurant in the 2500 block of Box Springs Read More
People who live in Lethbridge County know that life on gravel roads comes with a lot of dust, especially during the busy harvest season. To help reduce those conditions, Lethbridge County is now accepting applications Read More
Do you enjoy sharing ideas, getting involved in your community, and helping make a difference? This could be your opportunity. The City of Lethbridge is now recruiting members for its Community Wellbeing Advisory Board, a Read More
Today is Streets Alive Mission’s Giving Day, a community-wide fundraising campaign with a goal of raising $70,000 in just one day. The organization is calling on residents to support its programs and services, which provide Read More
Food truck season is back, and before the grills heat up, safety comes first. Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services or LFES has teamed up with Coaldale and Taber fire departments on a regional partnership that Read More
High school students and their families will have the opportunity to experience university life firsthand as the University of Lethbridge opens its doors for Ahead of the Herd this Saturday. The annual orientation event is Read More
If you enjoy discovering the people, places and stories that shaped Lethbridge, get ready to take a walk through the city’s past. The Lethbridge Historical Society is launching the second season of its Hidden Read More
St. Patrick Fine Arts Elementary School in Lethbridge has won a first place in a national music class competition. Forty Grade 4 music students earned the top honour for their performance of mitêh by acclaimed Read More
Breezy is no longer just the nickname for our windy city. It’s also the new name for Lethbridge’s 311 chatbot. The name was selected after the city invited residents to participate in a contest Read More
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
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
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