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 Christmas Hope partners at Farmers’ Market this Saturday

Christmas Hope partners at Farmers’ Market this Saturday

Heidi Echavarria July 24, 2026

For the first time, Christmas Hope Partners will have a presence at the Downtown Farmers’ Market this Saturday as part of their Christmas in July Gift Card Campaign. The initiative is giving residents an early Read More

 County issues fire ban amid extreme wildfire risk

County issues fire ban amid extreme wildfire risk

Heidi Echavarria July 23, 2026

Lethbridge County has issued a Fire Ban as extreme wildfire risk continues across the region. Effective Thursday morning, all outdoor burning is prohibited until further notice. County officials say hot, dry conditions have left vegetation Read More

 Coaldale lowers default unposted speed limit to 40 km/h

Coaldale lowers default unposted speed limit to 40 km/h

Heidi Echavarria July 23, 2026

A new default speed limit is coming to Coaldale. The speed limit on roads without posted signs will be reduced from 50 to 40 kilometres per hour. The change will only apply to unposted roads, while Highway 3, Read More

Lethbridge crime drops 13% despite slight rise in Crime Severity

Heidi Echavarria July 22, 2026

Canada’s crime severity index recorded declines in every province and territory except New Brunswick and Nunavut, and in most major cities in 2025. Statistics Canada reports overall, Canada’s crime severity index dropped five per Read More

 Community Satisfaction Survey open for Coaldale residents til July 31

Community Satisfaction Survey open for Coaldale residents til July 31

Heidi Echavarria July 21, 2026

The town of Coaldale is conducting its annual Community Satisfaction Survey. The public consultation gives residents the opportunity to provide feedback on Town programs and service levels, including finance, taxation, governance, communication, engagement, and quality Read More

 National Drowning Prevention Week promotes water safety

National Drowning Prevention Week promotes water safety

Heidi Echavarria July 21, 2026

This is the National Drowning Prevention Week — a timely reminder of the importance of staying safe around the water. The message carries even more weight in southern Alberta, where an 11-year-old boy drowned at Echo Read More

 Fake Marshall Auto Wreckers website scams auto parts buyers

Fake Marshall Auto Wreckers website scams auto parts buyers

Heidi Echavarria July 20, 2026

Imagine your car breaks down or gets into a crash. You search online for affordable replacement parts and find what looks like a great deal from what appears to be a legitimate business. You click Read More

 Lethbridge County tests new dust suppression method on gravel road

Lethbridge County tests new dust suppression method on gravel road

Heidi Echavarria July 20, 2026

Lethbridge County ha s launched a pilot project to test a new dust suppression method that officials hope will improve road quality while reducing dust and maintenance on one of the County’s busiest gravel Read More

 Water Drive campaign helps vulnerable residents stay hydrated

Water Drive campaign helps vulnerable residents stay hydrated

Heidi Echavarria July 15, 2026

With high temperatures in the region, the annual Lethbridge Water Drive is now underway. The initiative encourages residents to donate bottled water or financial contributions to help ensure vulnerable people have access to safe drinking Read More

 Bringing Hearts Home campaign surpasses fundraising goal early

Bringing Hearts Home campaign surpasses fundraising goal early

Heidi Echavarria July 15, 2026

The Bringing Hearts Home campaign has reached — and surpassed — its fundraising goal of 30 million dollars. Campaign organizers announced the milestone Wednesday while also recognizing a $500,000 leadership gift from G. Thompson Livestock Company.Read More

 Demolition begins redevelopment of Senior centre in Southern-Alberta

Demolition begins redevelopment of Senior centre in Southern-Alberta

Heidi Echavarria July 14, 2026

The redevelopment of Piyami Lodge officially kicked off Tuesday. Provincial and local leaders gathered in Picture Butte to mark the demolition of the nearly 50-year-old seniors’ residence. The project aims to break down barriers to Read More

 Farm field day brings producers together at Polytechnic

Farm field day brings producers together at Polytechnic

Heidi Echavarria July 14, 2026

Local producers and members of the agriculture industry gathered at the Lethbridge Polytechnic Research Farm for Farm Field Day. The event connected attendees with representatives from Alberta Canola Producers Commission, Alberta Grains and Alberta Pulse Read More

 Alberta expands parking placard eligibility for vision loss

Alberta expands parking placard eligibility for vision loss

Heidi Echavarria July 14, 2026

Alberta is expanding its disabled parking placard program to include people with vision loss, recognizing that accessibility barriers extend beyond mobility challenges. Effective June 30, 2026, the province says the change will help eligible Albertans navigate parking Read More

 Lethbridge ready to welcome Europa Super Circus this weekend

Lethbridge ready to welcome Europa Super Circus this weekend

Landon Hickok July 9, 2026

A world-class European Circus is making a stop in Lethbridge this weekend as part of its Canadian tour. The Europa Super Circus is hosting eight events on the northside of Park Place Mall beginning Thursday Read More

 Lethbridge to enjoy the Street Machine weekend

Lethbridge to enjoy the Street Machine weekend

Heidi Echavarria July 9, 2026

Thousands of people are expected to attend Street Machine Weekend in Lethbridge from July 10 to 12. To help keep the event safe, the Lethbridge Police Service will deploy additional officers throughout the weekend. Police will maintain Read More

 2026 Shoes For Kids launches annual shoe drive

2026 Shoes For Kids launches annual shoe drive

Heidi Echavarria July 9, 2026

The Shoes For Kids YQL Shoe Drive, the annual campaign supporting children and youth facing financial hardship across southern Alberta, officially launched its sixth year today. The initiative provides brand-new shoes to students in Lethbridge, Read More

 Health Card scams targets Albertans

Health Card scams targets Albertans

Heidi Echavarria July 9, 2026

Albertans are being warned about a new scam making its rounds…this one regarding outdated health cards. The Lethbridge Police Service is warning residents not to respond to email and text messages claiming their health Read More

 Downtown Lethbridge Farmers’ Market returns this week

Downtown Lethbridge Farmers’ Market returns this week

Heidi Echavarria July 8, 2026

A sure sign of summer is back in downtown Lethbridge. The Downtown Farmers’ Market returns to Festival Square this Wednesday, bringing dozens of local vendors, fresh Alberta-grown products and a chance for the community to Read More

 Kids ‘N’ Kops police-academy marks over 25 years

Kids ‘N’ Kops police-academy marks over 25 years

Heidi Echavarria July 8, 2026

The Lethbridge Police Service and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lethbridge and District are once again teaming up this summer for the Kids ‘N’ Kops program. The three-day mini police academy gives children from the Read More

 New traffic safety campaign aims to change driver behaviour

New traffic safety campaign aims to change driver behaviour

Heidi Echavarria July 8, 2026

A new campaign aimed at taking traffic safety to the next level is being launched by the City of Lethbridge. Beginning this week, the City will start displaying traffic safety messages twice a week throughout Read More

 Alberta businesses warned of sophisticated scam

Alberta businesses warned of sophisticated scam

Heidi Echavarria July 7, 2026

Alberta businesses are being warned about a sophisticated fraud scheme that’s making the rounds. The Better Business Bureau says scammers create fake email accounts—and in some cases fake websites—to impersonate legitimate businesses. Read More

 Lethbridge welcomes sister city delegation from California

Lethbridge welcomes sister city delegation from California

Heidi Echavarria July 7, 2026

  Lethbridge is welcoming a delegation from its sister city, Culver City, California, this week as part of a four-day visit aimed at strengthening cultural ties and sharing ideas between the two communities. The itinerary Read More

 Blood and plasma demand doesn’t take a holiday

Blood and plasma demand doesn’t take a holiday

Heidi Echavarria July 6, 2026

While many are making summer vacation plans, Canadian Blood Services is remaining the Lethbridge community that need for blood and plasma donations never takes a holiday, because the need does not go on a vacation. Read More

 Afro-Caribbean festival returns to Lethbridge

Afro-Caribbean festival returns to Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria July 3, 2026

This Saturday, Galt Gardens will be transformed by Afro-Caribbean culture as the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association (SAEA) celebrates the 2026 Afro-Caribbean Festival. Tim Wib, CEO of SAEA, says the free event will feature cultural performances, traditional Read More

 Canada’s first-ever Tae Kwon-Do World-Cup comes to Southern-Alberta

Canada’s first-ever Tae Kwon-Do World-Cup comes to Southern-Alberta

Heidi Echavarria July 3, 2026

For the first time ever, Southern Alberta will host a national and international Tae Kwon-Do competition. This weekend, Lethbridge will welcome athletes, coaches and Grand Masters from across Canada and around the world for the Read More

 Federal Government invests $9 million in Southern Alberta businesses

Federal Government invests $9 million in Southern Alberta businesses

Heidi Echavarria July 3, 2026

A total of 9 million dollars in federal funding was announced today to be invested in six business projects across Lethbridge and southern Alberta. The allocation, provided through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative, will help small Read More

 New mentorship program for newcomer youth at LFS

New mentorship program for newcomer youth at LFS

Heidi Echavarria July 2, 2026

A new mentorship program designed to support newcomer youth is now available in Lethbridge. Today, Lethbridge Family Services launched the Newcomer Youth Mentorship and Leadership Development Project. The year-round initiative supports youth through leadership training, Read More

 Lethbridge revising Canada Day celebrations due to weather

Lethbridge revising Canada Day celebrations due to weather

Landon Hickok June 30, 2026

Canada Day celebrations are a go in Lethbridge tomorrow, but with the wet weather conditions, the city will be making some revisions at Henderson Lake Park. The nearby Trade and Convention Centre will open its Read More

 Nominations open for the 2026 2026 Lethbridge Business Awards

Nominations open for the 2026 2026 Lethbridge Business Awards

Heidi Echavarria June 30, 2026

This is the time of the year where members of the community can nominate local business for the 2026 Lethbridge Business Awards. To celebrate the best of the city business, the awards recognize innovation, excellence, and Read More

 Christmas Hope kicks off Christmas in July Gift Card Drive

Christmas Hope kicks off Christmas in July Gift Card Drive

Heidi Echavarria June 29, 2026

It’s not too early to think about Christmas — at least not for the Lethbridge’s non-profit organizations that have already begun preparing months in advance to ensure less fortunate families can enjoy the holiday Read More

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