A growing debate over the future of Lethbridge’s integrated Fire/EMS system took centre stage at today’s Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs discussion or SACPA, as firefighters warned provincial EMS changes could Read More
For farming lovers, the group Farming Smarter is taking young farmers under their wing with a new program. The ‘Mentorship Relationships in the Agricultural Community’ program, will see younger and newer farmers mentored on crop Read More
Picking up after your dog is a dirty business but in Lethbridge it’s the law. Sadly, not every dog owner obeys that law. So, the city is looking for volunteers to help with the Read More
The towns of Taber and Coaldale have been competing for the most cookie sales – in the friendly Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Campaign competition. Taber sold more than 7,700 cookies, beating Coaldale by a difference of Read More
From trying alcohol for the first time at the age of 10 to losing her children—because of her addictions – Robin Fox’s story is one of hardship and resilience. Our Heidi Echavarria brings us Robin’Read More
The Lethbridge Soup Kitchen is urging the community to donate after a donation it was expecting didn’t come in on time. There is always a fall in donations in the spring and summer months. Read More
Spring weather in southern Alberta is giving cyclists plenty of reasons to get outside. And as more people hit the streets and pathways, a local bike business is celebrating its third anniversary and its commitment Read More
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery is celebrating the 49th anniversary of the Art’s Alive and Well in the Schools program. K to 12 students in the Lethbridge School Division are showcasing their artwork. Jacobi Smigel Read More
Mental Health Awareness Week is being recognized from May 4 to 10. In Lethbridge, the Canadian Mental Health Association is marking the week with its Wellness Wander Scavenger Hunt, highlighting the importance of mental wellness. David Gabert Read More
One of the most anticipated celebrations of the year is just around the corner. The 2026 Whoop-Up Days has been announced, with a lineup that includes the Lethbridge & District Pro Rodeo, the Siksika-its-itapi Powwow, Read More
May is Sexual Violence Awareness Month, and the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre in Lethbridge is joining efforts to spark community conversations to give a hopeful message to victims. The Centre says receiving the right support Read More
It’s always good to get help and take advantage of this digital age. Knowing that, the City of Lethbridge has launched the Digital Helper. This 311 chatbot tool provides quick answers to frequently asked questions Read More
This is Emergency Preparedness Week across Canada. The City and Lethbridge County are reminding residents of the importance of being prepared for emergencies before, during, and after they happen. This year’s theme is “In Read More
The recent provincial government move to support new coal projects continues drawn the community’s attention. Today, at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA), the discussion focused on why coal mining in the Read More
The Giving Machine collected over 146-thousand dollars for its 2025 campaign in support of five local charities. Time has flown by — it feels like just yesterday we were celebrating Christmas and the New Year. During that Read More
And we go from Jane’s Ride to Jane’s Walk. Walks are held in cities around the world. Here in Lethbridge, residents can take part in free walks exploring the history, places, and stories Read More
You might have noticed some art rolling along city streets. We’re talking about a pair of public buses wrapped in beautiful artwork as part of the Jane’s Ride Tours program. The project is Read More
While the 2026 edition of Whoop-Up Days doesn’t arrive until August, organizers have already announced who will lead the annual parade. Knud Petersen has been named the 2026 Parade Marshal, becoming the first person selected through Read More
A collaboration between southern Alberta municipalities was recently held during a one-day regional forum at the Lethbridge Trade and Convention Centre. The Infrastructure Services Regional Summit was aimed at sharing practical insights to support municipalities, Read More
Today is the National Day of Mourning, a time to remember those who lost their lives due to a workplace incident, illness or injury. Every year, awareness campaigns are carried out to highlight this issue. Read More
Today, Tim Hortons kicked off Smile Cookie Campaign week across Canada. Here in southern Alberta, officials and members of the community rolled up their sleeves and got to work, grabbing cream-filled piping bags to decorate Read More
As National Volunteer Week wraps up, the Interfaith Food Bank honoured their 250 volunteers on Friday with an appreciation luncheon. Many long-serving members were recognized for their efforts in community service, including 94-year-old Ted Richardson, who Read More
For the seventh consecutive year, Lethbridge County is offering scholarships for post-secondary education in 2026. The County is encouraging mature or continuing students to apply for the funding. The County’s Post-Secondary Bursary Program will award Read More
A series of rallies aimed at speaking out about recent measures by the provincial government continues. On Friday, the focus was on recent changes to AISH (or Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped), as the Read More
The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association, or SAEA, is marking a decade at the Multicultural Centre. The building once served as a historic fire station and has since been transformed into a vibrant multicultural hub. With Read More
There has been considerable controversy surrounding the proposal for Alberta to eliminate the time change and remain on Daylight Saving Time year-round. The bill introduced by the government of Danielle Smith proposes making the change Read More
The historic foundations of nursing and the future of nursing will be topics of discussion at a conference in Lethbridge. The University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Polytechnic are co-hosting a regional gathering of the Canadian Read More
Southern Alberta now has its first Indigenous-led addiction recovery centre. The Blood Tribe now has access to a 75-bed recovery community that will provide no-cost, land-based treatment for those struggling with addiction. Premier, Danielle Smith Read More
Folks living in rural southwestern Alberta will have quicker and closer access to urgent and acute healthcare. Alberta’s government is investing $74 million over three years to develop a new health centre in Cardston. The Read More
More than 70 films representing 18 countries will be showing at venues across the city. The 4th Lethbridge International Film Festival will run from April 17 to 20th. Festival Director Tess Mitchell says the four-day event will feature Read More
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Alberta businesses warned of sophisticated scam
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Lethbridge welcomes sister city delegation from California
Lethbridge is welcoming a delegation from its sister city, Culver City, California, this week as part of a four-day...
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First day of med school at University of Lethbridge
The Southern Alberta Medical Program (SAMP) held its inaugural day of classes at the University of Lethbridge. This marks a...
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Blood and plasma demand doesn’t take a holiday
While many are making summer vacation plans, Canadian Blood Services is remaining the Lethbridge community that need for blood and...
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Alberta businesses warned of sophisticated scam
Alberta businesses are being warned about a sophisticated fraud scheme that’s making the rounds. The Better Business Bureau says scammers create fake...
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Lethbridge welcomes sister city delegation from California
Lethbridge is welcoming a delegation from its sister city, Culver City, California, this week as part of a four-day...
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Blood and plasma demand doesn’t take a holiday
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Afro-Caribbean festival returns to Lethbridge
This Saturday, Galt Gardens will be transformed by Afro-Caribbean culture as the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association (SAEA) celebrates the 2026...
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Canada’s first-ever Tae Kwon-Do World-Cup comes to Southern-Alberta
For the first time ever, Southern Alberta will host a national and international Tae Kwon-Do competition. This weekend, Lethbridge will...
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