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 Public safety or cost savings? Debate over Lethbridge-Fire/EMS system at SACPA

Public safety or cost savings? Debate over Lethbridge-Fire/EMS system at

Heidi Echavarria May 14, 2026

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

 New mentorship program launched for young by Farming Smarter

New mentorship program launched for young by Farming Smarter

Heidi Echavarria May 13, 2026

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

 Lethbridge encourages responsible pet ownership through clean-up initiative

Lethbridge encourages responsible pet ownership through clean-up initiative

Heidi Echavarria May 12, 2026

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

 Smile cookie competition raises over $34,000 for FCSS-programs

Smile cookie competition raises over $34,000 for FCSS-programs

Heidi Echavarria May 12, 2026

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 addiction to advocacy: Turning pain into purpose

From addiction to advocacy: Turning pain into purpose

Heidi Echavarria May 11, 2026

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

 Spring donation slowdown impacts Lethbridge Soup Kitchen

Spring donation slowdown impacts Lethbridge Soup Kitchen

Heidi Echavarria May 11, 2026

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

 BikeLane anniversary event set for Saturday

BikeLane anniversary event set for Saturday

Heidi Echavarria May 8, 2026

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

 Art’s Alive program marks 49 years in Lethbridge

Art’s Alive program marks 49 years in Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria May 8, 2026

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

 Wellness wander marks Mental Health Awareness week

Wellness wander marks Mental Health Awareness week

Heidi Echavarria May 7, 2026

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

 2026 Whoop-Up-Days announced as organizer honoured with Blackfoot-name

2026 Whoop-Up-Days announced as organizer honoured with Blackfoot-name

Heidi Echavarria May 6, 2026

  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

 Sexual violence awareness sparks community action in Lethbridge

Sexual violence awareness sparks community action in Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria May 5, 2026

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

 City of Lethbridge introduces 24/7 digital helper

City of Lethbridge introduces 24/7 digital helper

Heidi Echavarria May 4, 2026

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

 Emergency Preparedness Week highlights community readiness

Emergency Preparedness Week highlights community readiness

Heidi Echavarria May 4, 2026

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

 SACPA discusses coal mining debate in the Eastern-Slopes

SACPA discusses coal mining debate in the Eastern-Slopes

Heidi Echavarria May 1, 2026

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

 Giving Machine to allocated over $146,000 to local Charities

Giving Machine to allocated over $146,000 to local Charities

Heidi Echavarria May 1, 2026

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

 Jane’s Walk invites residents to explore the city on foot.

Jane’s Walk invites residents to explore the city on foot.

Heidi Echavarria April 29, 2026

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

 Jane’s Ride Tours transforms Lethbridge buses

Jane’s Ride Tours transforms Lethbridge buses

Heidi Echavarria April 29, 2026

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

 Knud Petersen named 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade Marshal

Knud Petersen named 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade Marshal

Heidi Echavarria April 29, 2026

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

 Municipal leaders gather for regional infrastructure summit

Municipal leaders gather for regional infrastructure summit

Heidi Echavarria April 28, 2026

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 marks the National Day of Mourning for fallen workers

Today marks the National Day of Mourning for fallen workers

Heidi Echavarria April 28, 2026

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

 Smile Cookie Campaign kicks off across southern Alberta

Smile Cookie Campaign kicks off across southern Alberta

Heidi Echavarria April 27, 2026

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

 Interfaith Food Bank honours volunteer of 30+ years

Interfaith Food Bank honours volunteer of 30+ years

Landon Hickok April 24, 2026

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

 Lethbridge County scholarship programs now open for 2026

Lethbridge County scholarship programs now open for 2026

Heidi Echavarria April 24, 2026

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

 Local rally against changes from AISH to ADAP

Local rally against changes from AISH to ADAP

Heidi Echavarria April 24, 2026

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

 Ethnic association marks 10 years at former fire-station-centre

Ethnic association marks 10 years at former fire-station-centre

Heidi Echavarria April 23, 2026

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

 Debate over permanent Daylight-Saving Time leads SACPA discussion

Debate over permanent Daylight-Saving Time leads SACPA discussion

Heidi Echavarria April 23, 2026

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

 Lethbridge to host regional nursing education conference

Lethbridge to host regional nursing education conference

Heidi Echavarria April 22, 2026

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

 New Indigenous-led recovery expands addiction treatment in Alberta

New Indigenous-led recovery expands addiction treatment in Alberta

Heidi Echavarria April 20, 2026

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

 Alberta invests $74M in new Cardston health centre

Alberta invests $74M in new Cardston health centre

Heidi Echavarria April 17, 2026

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

 Lethbridge International Film Festival returns this weekend

Lethbridge International Film Festival returns this weekend

Heidi Echavarria April 16, 2026

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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