A local artist has unveiled a new bronze statue commemorating the legacy of veterans from Lethbridge as an artillery city. The statue is modelled after the last gun to fire in World War I from Read More
On December 3rd, four winners were announced for the Fourth Expressions of Reconciliation Art & Media Contest put on by the United Way of Lethbridge and South Western Alberta. The winners were celebrated for their Read More
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery has unveiled three new exhibitions. These pieces of art will be located at SAAG sharing the ideas and storytelling of local and international artists. As Micah Quinn explains, the exhibitions Read More
Fans of art in our city are in line for a treat. Six local artists have designed travel posters highlighting the best parts of the city of Lethbridge. As Micah Quinn explains, these works of Read More
The Digital Alberta Ember Awards are a way to encourage the growth of the tech sector in our province. The awards highlight the best in Alberta’s Interactive and Digital Media landscape over the past Read More
The Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod is set to play host to the new Ghostbusters: Afterlife movie. The movie filmed scenes in the town in the summer of 2019. A street festival will mark the start Read More
A play with a Christmas and Remembrance Day twist is set to wow spectators here in our city. As Micah Quinn explains, the play called All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914, is based on Read More
A Lethbridge native has authored a new book based on what he says is one of the worst movies ever made. As Micah Quinn explains, the movie, starring former Hollywood Star John Wayne, generated a Read More
The Coaldale Night of Lights Festival was cancelled due to the pandemic, but now there are new events showing up for artists, small businesses, and the public to enjoy. The Coaldale Night of Lights Market Read More
Indigenous artists are being called to submit an art installation which will be showcased at the Lethbridge airport. This project will serve as a Land Acknowledgment and Territory Welcome at the airport. The artwork is Read More
Four authors in our city have constructed a new picture book chronicling the history of Lethbridge. As Micah Quinn explains, this new initiative featuring hundreds of pictures took around a year to complete. You can Read More
The Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra performed their first show in almost two years on Monday night. As Micah Quinn explains, fans of brass, string and woodwind instruments finally got a chance to hear the symphony at Read More
Lethbridge residents and people from all across Alberta and B.C. are set to receive a nice little chunk of change if they qualify for a sweet new grant. The Telus STORYHIVE Voices initiative supports Read More
Live theatre is making a return to Lethbridge. New West Theatre has announced its bringing two new live shows starting in mid-December. First up, the New West ensemble is bringing Ode to Joy, a music-comedy Read More
An Indigenous student from the University of Lethbridge has designed a t-shirt that is now the theme for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th. As Micah Quinn explains, the student has a Read More
As part of Reconciliation month and efforts through the City, a new art mural has been installed outside the Telus centre in downtown Lethbridge. The City of Lethbridge, through the Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee, Telus, Read More
Electrical boxes around Galt Gardens have been redesigned with new vinyl art displays thanks to some local artists. It’s all in the efforts to spruce up the downtown, while giving artists a place to Read More
Streets Alive Mission has unveiled a new mosaic on the southside of their building thanks to a partnership with the University of Lethbridge’s Integrated Management Experience. Over the span of 3 months, the Mosaic was Read More
Hollywood films such as GhostBusters Afterlife, Interstellar and Let Him Go have been filmed in the town of Fort Macleod. Currently Main Street is the set for HBO’s series The Last of Us. Main Read More
A concert being held in Lethbridge next Wednesday will have quite the view. The Wide Skies Re-Imagined event put on by Geomatic Attic will be hosted on the rooftop of the Park ‘n’ Ride terminal Read More
You may experience some hootenanny around Galt Gardens this month. That is because it is also the name of a comedy troupe that is performing on Rotary Square at Casa. Hootenanny is putting on a Read More
When exploring downtown Lethbridge, you may start to stumble upon a few new art murals located in the back alleys. The new murals are a new initiative to give local artists a place to present Read More
Casa just announced their grand re-opening of the facility earlier this month. It includes the Inside-Out exhibition. The display brings together artists from the Lethbridge area, and works from nationally respected artists. The Curator and Read More
Indigenous artists are being encouraged to design artworks that will be installed for residents in Lethbridge to see. The Telus building on 4th Avenue will be beautified, as this project is meant to showcase the Read More
The next time you visit the Galt Museum in Lethbridge you may notice something a little different on the outside. A new mural has been erected featuring familiar faces past and present in our community. Read More
Helen Schuler Nature Centre is re-opening their indoor exhibit experience featuring two new exhibits to check out. Resource Development Coordinator for the centre, Curtis Goodman gives us a sneak peek at what they are. The Read More
Fans of all things nerdy will gather online for the Bunka Hashi, Nerdy Christmas In July. The convention will feature anime, cosplay, and video games in a virtual artist alley and vendors room. The Chair Read More
A community group has teamed up to bring smiles to the faces of seniors and community members in Coaldale. The Chalk and Walk event provides chalk to anyone who wants to make art on the Read More
Lethbridge’s new logo design is receiving some mixed reviews. But local design businesses are unhappy that the contract was awarded to The Met Agency in Edmonton, and not a local designer. Owner of Inspire Read More
Entertainment lovers will be heading back to enjoy live performances this summer in Alberta. New West Theatre is hosting a number of music, dance, and comedy acts. Arts in the Parks will feature performances throughout Read More
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