The gates to the biggest fair and celebration in southwestern Alberta have finally opened, and it kicked off with a parade! Whoop Up Days got underway with a parade lasting over 100 floats. You might’ve Read More
The final countdown to Whoop Up Days is on. The largest annual festival in southern Alberta is back with some new and returning features and events to the Exhibition grounds and is ready to welcome Read More
As veterans and first responders continue to face the effects of operational stress injuries and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), retired CAF sergeant Rob Nederlof is cycling over a-thousand kilometres to raise money for Wounded Warriors Read More
Three brave local women, breast cancer survivors, are preparing to represent Canada on the international stage. Denise Wall, Pat Hodd and Susan Beers will travel to France later this month to compete in the International Read More
Wood’s Homes has unveiled a new honourary Blackfoot-inspired logo. The new logo was created following the organization’s 2024 blessing and transfer ceremony. The gifted Blackfoot name translates to ‘a home or dwelling offering help Read More
A major new commercial development is officially breaking ground in Coaldale. Northern Development and Investment Group is set to begin construction on the 30-million-dollars Coaldale Crossing project. The development is a 74-thousand-square-foot retail facility made Read More
This weekend, Albertans will have a chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at where their food comes from. Open Farm Days returns August 15, bringing farms and food producers across the province together to welcome the Read More
The opening ceremonies for the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games hosted a triumphant arrival for 1,700 athletes, coaches and other support staff from across Canada. Thousands more filled Co-op Place in Medicine Hat on Tuesday night Read More
If you’re passing through downtown Lethbridge and see artwork covering businesses’ security roll shutters, you’re seeing the ‘Art After Hours’ program. The initiative transforms commercial shutters into temporary public artworks, helping keep the Read More
With the new school year just around the corner, MyCityCare’s annual Stuff the Bus campaign is underway, but organizers say their school supply inventory is running low. The campaign is calling on the Lethbridge Read More
Drivers and pedestrians in Lethbridge are seeing changes at two major intersections starting this Tuesday. Construction continues to affect pedestrian access along Scenic Drive, while another major project is now complete on College Drive. Pedestrian Read More
The celebration has begun in southeast Alberta. The 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat have officially kicked off, bringing together athletes from every province in a gathering celebrating unity and inclusion. Over 1,700 participants Read More
A huge $1-million donation from local farming and feedlot operation Serfas Farms is helping strengthen cardiac care across Southern Alberta. The gift to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation’s Bringing Hearts Home Campaign comes as Read More
The Pow Wow and Princess Pageant are celebrating their fifth anniversary as part of Whoop-Up Days, marking five years of showcasing Blackfoot culture at southern Alberta’s largest summer fair. The milestone reflects a partnership Read More
The Lethbridge & District Pro Rodeo is adding a new attraction this year. Organizers have partnered with Rodeo Reds, one of the best-known western entertainment brands, to launch a nightly rodeo cabaret following each rodeo Read More
Workers and supporters gathered outside Legacy Lodge in Lethbridge at midday Thursday, calling for what they describe as a fair collective agreement. Members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) say the wages offered Read More
Attention, Millennials—and anyone who loves the unforgettable music of the ’90s up to 2010. Today is the long-awaited premiere of Millennium, New West Theatre’s newest musical production. Packed with iconic hits, outrageous comedy, dazzling Read More
Coaldale is getting ready for one of its biggest celebrations of the year. Summer Fest returns on August 6 with four days of music, food, family fun, and a theme that pays tribute to the community’Read More
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery, or SAAG, is set for a major transformation. The more than $7.7-million enhancement and expansion project, largely funded through federal and provincial grants, was officially launched during today’s groundbreaking Read More
As Canada’s blood supply continues to shrink during the busy summer season, police officers, RCMP members and Alberta Sheriffs in Lethbridge are rolling up their sleeves to encourage others to donate. Canadian Blood Services Read More
After Lethbridge City Council reaffirmed its opposition to Alberta’s proposed funding model for the integrated Fire and EMS system, the president of the Lethbridge Firefighters IAFF Local 237 says firefighters are “deeply disappointed” with the Read More
Young nature enthusiasts in Lethbridge are getting the chance to become scientists. The Helen Schuler Nature Centre is hosting BugQuest, a free hands-on program for youth ages 11 to 15 that introduces participants to a Canada-wide insect Read More
A targeted police operation in downtown Lethbridge led to more than 100 outstanding warrants being executed, and the life of an overdose victim being saved. On Tuesday, Lethbridge Police Service and the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Read More
Lethbridge residents say they trust their police service and feel safer in their community than they did two years ago. A new 2026 survey shows overall satisfaction, with the Lethbridge Police Service, has reached its highest Read More
The future of Lethbridge’s integrated Fire and EMS system remains unresolved. After Alberta paused its EMS procurement process last June and opened negotiations with municipalities, many hoped a solution was within reach. Instead, the Read More
Visitors downtown had one last chance this summer to bite into the city’s best cuisine on wheels. On Monday, Foodie Fest returned for the third and final time this summer with more than a Read More
The Renewal & Healing Centre has secured funding to launch Indigenous-led recovery outreach and traditional healing camps in Lethbridge and Kainai First Nation. The 271 thousand dollars funding will be used to bring together local organizations Read More
One inspection. Three communities. That’s the goal behind a regional partnership that’s making life easier for southern Alberta food truck operators. After launching last year, the shared inspection program between Lethbridge, Coaldale and Read More
The voices of Lethbridge County residents and the development industry have been heard. The County has released its “What We Heard” report, highlighting strong support for protecting agricultural land, directing growth near existing hamlets and Read More
A longtime Coalhurst resident has been named the 2026 Miners Days Honorary Parade Marshal. Alison Arneson has spent more than 50 years serving the community through volunteer work, public service and the Royal Canadian Legion. She will Read More
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