The Lethbridge Farmers’ Market wrapped up over the weekend, but don’t worry if you weren’t able to attend – a new year-round, indoor YQL Marketplace is set to open this weekend. This is the first year-round market to open in our city. Co-owner, Helen Manzara, says the idea came to them after hearing countless […]Read More
A three part webinar is set to be hosted by Economic Developers Alberta to discuss Red Tape Reduction across the province. The group will be joined by Associate Minister of Red Tape Reduction, Tanya Fir, where Albertans are welcomed to join in and ask any questions they may have regarding red tape. CEO with […]Read More
If you’re still undecided as to who to vote for on October 18th you have another chance to meet the Lethbridge candidates. Syliva Klassen has put together A Walk in the Park for Lethbridge voters to have the opportunity to meet with local mayoral and councillor candidates outdoors. You can check out A Walk […]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 revue to stage, with Sexy Laundry taking the stage in February. Artistic Director with New West Theatre, Kelly Reay, […]Read More
Hundreds of people gathered at city hall on Monday evening for the Sisters in Spirit vigil before making their way on foot through downtown to Galt Gardens in memory of murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls and two spirited individuals. “It’s very emotional. Each and everyone of us have been touched by this situation. […]Read More
A committee from the University of Lethbridge is hosting a walk and run on October 2nd for a good cause. The Walk/Run For Refuge will raise funds for refugees who need access to education and economic opportunities. As Micah Quinn explains, the team is hoping to raise over $500.00.Read More
Fall colours are in the air at the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden in Lethbridge. This weekend is the last time you will be able to head over to the garden for this season. There are some final events planned including Anime Saturdays, and Sumo and Samurai Sundays. Marketing and Events Manager for the garden, Melanie […]Read More
It’s been roughly 580 days since the Hurricanes played in front of a hometown crowd at the Enmax Centre, and tonight the puck is set to be dropped against the Calgary Hitmen with an energetic arena. Assistant coach, Jeff Hansen, says the team is eager to hit the ice once again. “Guys are really […]Read More
Are you looking for a fun way to spend the weekend? A kids entrepreneur market will be taking place on Saturday. It will consist of 26 kid vendors ranging in ages from 4 to 14. The market runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lethbridge Fish and Game Association hut in Kinsmen Park. […]Read More
Johnson Fresh Farms is hosting pick your own pumpkin events. The farmers have a field full of thousands of pumpkins for families to choose from. As Micah Quinn explains, this is the first time for such a massive pumpkin picking activity.Read More
For the second night in a row, Lethbridge’s mayoral candidates participated in a mayoral forum. Tuesday’s forum was put on by the Downtown BRZ at the Public Library. Five out of the six candidates were present. Questions were asked by a media panel throughout the evening highlighting different budgets, public art work, diversifying the economy, […]Read More
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will take place on September 30th. There are events going on at the University of Lethbridge to honour the day and as Micah Quinn explains, to also pay tribute to those who were found in unmarked graves.Read More
The Lethbridge Electronic Music Festival is set to drop some beats this weekend. The last event in 2019 drew close to 5,000 people. This year it will take place in Galt Gardens. Organizers are hoping that people are able to get out and have some fun after the tough year we have had with the […]Read More
There is some exciting news for movie-goers in southern Alberta. Sony Canada has confirmed the Town of Fort Macleod will receive a special screening of Ghostbusters: Afterlife on Nov. 13. The movie was filmed in Fort Macleod and other areas of southern Alberta last year. The screening will take place at the Empress Theatre. […]Read More
September 22 marks the day that Treaty 7 was signed. The agreement, which was penned in 1887, was between the Crown and five bands in southern Alberta. Lethbridge is situated on the lands of the Blackfoot people of the Canadian Plains. In recognition of the day, Tourism Lethbridge hosted an event to honour the […]Read More
Members of the community along with City staff gathered outside City Hall on Monday morning to permanently raise the Blackfoot Confederacy Flag. The flag is another step for Truth and Reconciliation commitments made by the city. The flag raising kicks off a week of celebrations in honour of Reconciliation Week. Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee […]Read More
The 41st annual Terry Fox Run took place over the weekend. The event was originally supposed to be in person, but recent restrictions changed those plans to a virtual format. As Micah Quinn explains, the event is highlighting the legacy of what Terry accomplished four decades ago.Read More
The Chinook Outdoor Club is celebrating their 50th anniversary. Last year’s event was cancelled due to the pandemic, but they decided to hold a BBQ Tuesday night to mark the occasion. The group was started in Lethbridge in 1970, and members say the club has maintained 80 to 100 members over the past five decades. […]Read More
Those who need help accessing food support in Lethbridge will now have the opportunity outside of food bank hours. The Lethbridge Food Bank is rolling in the Mobile Food Support program to help address the need for food services for the disadvantaged in our city. The Executive Director for the food bank, Mac Nichol, says […]Read More
United Way of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is celebrating a milestone anniversary this week. United Way Lethbridge has been around for 80 years helping serve those in our community. The organization kicked off its anniversary with a flag raising ceremony outside City Hall Monday morning. The United Way of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta has […]Read More
The 11th annual Word On The Street Festival is set to take place starting September 14th. The Lethbridge Public Library will host a variety of events virtually for everyone to enjoy. Elisabeth Hegerat, the Manager of Community and Economic Development for the library, says there are close to 30 authors lined up from across Canada […]Read More
The annual Step ‘N Stride in support of the Parkinson Association of Alberta is coming up. The fundraiser will take place in Lethbridge tomorrow. The event will also be a virtual affair that you can complete by yourself, or with family and friends. Lana Tordoff is the Executive Director for the Parkinson Association of Alberta, […]Read More
A new initiative to make Lethbridge one of Canada’s healthiest cities for seniors has kicked off. The Wellness Wednesdays Program, put on by Healthy Lethbridge and funded by Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Programs, offers three sessions each month on a variety of topics such as active living, eating wisely and enhancing mental […]Read More
Roughly 60 people gathered in prayer in Galt Gardens Thursday evening. Amazing Grace Community Church hosted the Prayer in the Park, which saw a large number of municipal candidates attend. Organizer, Colette Aikema, says it was important to connect the Christian community with potential candidates ahead of the fall election. Councillor Candidate, Kelti Baird […]Read More
Whoop-Up Days 2021 has officially kicked off in Lethbridge. This year’s festivities include the mid way, food trucks, live entertainment, and a handmade market. Admission and parking are free this year, however, the midway is expected to be smaller in size due to the on-going construction of the new Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre. […]Read More
Live Horse Racing is set to kick off on Sunday as a way to end the 2021 Whoop-Up Days festivities. The Alberta Thoroughbred Stakes Races will take place at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club this weekend. Horse Racing events are scheduled to take place two days a week from now until Thanksgiving. This year’s fall […]Read More
Members of the Piikani Nation and other nearby communities gathered to walk from the Piikani Travel Centre to Crowlodge Park to raise awareness for International Overdose Awareness Day. The event also touched on how the ongoing opioid crisis has impacted families. Micah Quinn has the details.Read More
The Amazing Grace Community Church in Lethbridge is hosting a Prayer in the Park on Thursday evening in the city. Organizers say the event is open to everyone. With the Municipal Election coming up in October, organizers have invited all mayoral and councillor candidates to attend the prayer service as a way to pray for […]Read More
A group called Rise Above is holding a movie night tonight for kids in preparation of the upcoming school year. Students will be given packs of goodies during the film, which will be provided by the Sutton Group of Lethbridge. The organization is hoping to raise awareness for mental health support in the community. The […]Read More
Decluttering your house will be the name of the game from September 10 to the 12th. Environment Lethbridge is returning with the Reuse Rendezvous campaign for the ninth year to allow for Lethbridge residents to get rid of any unwanted items by leaving them on their front lawn for others to take for free. Micah […]Read More
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