Preserving and protecting the river valley of Lethbridge is the main goal for the Coulee Cleanup this year. Residents are being encouraged to head out and clean up garbage and debris from our spectacular coulee Read More
The Lethbridge & District Exhibition is partnering with the Lethbridge Lodging Association to bring forth events featuring BBQ competitions, a celebrity chef harvest dinner, and an Amazing Race-style food event. Mike Warkentin, the Chief Operating Read More
Raising awareness and funding for kidney disease and organ donation is a top priority for organizers of this year’s Kidney March. As Micah Quinn explains, a marcher who donated one of her kidneys will Read More
On the second-Saturday of every June, Target Hunger Lethbridge hosts a food drive. Their volunteers collect donations from households in our city of the most wanted food items for our local food banks. Volunteers Read More
When you think of a mother, words like nurturing, caring, and loving often come to mind. Mother’s Day is coming up on May 9th, and a local group in Lethbridge is making it their Read More
Farms and ranches will be opening their gates as part of Alberta Open Farm Days. The event will take Albertans on a tour of these areas to hear farmers’ stories, and see how our food Read More
The Town of Raymond has hosted a number of drive-in concerts since the pandemic began. Now they are joining forces once again with a classic rock icon, this time it is Bon Jovi. The concert Read More
Fitness centres were forced to shut down again in our city after the government of Alberta reverted back to Step 1 of the COVID-19 restrictions on April 6. The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce hosted a virtual sit Read More
A staple of the Coaldale community closed its doors for good on April 25th. Dilo’s Pizza had been serving residents of Lethbridge and Coaldale for over four decades. As Micah Quinn explains, a drive-by Read More
Students from school divisions within Lethbridge submitted works of art last year as a part of “Art’s Alive and Well In Our Homes!” This year, the program is called “Virtually Installed: Lethbridge Schools. Students. Read More
Within 48 hours, a total of 35 bikes were donated to be distributed to kids in need in Lethbridge. As Micah Quinn explains, this initiative started after a private Facebook post between community collaborators really took off.Read More
An Edmonton man will put on his walking shoes and make a 500 kilometre trek from Lethbridge to Edmonton from July 7th to the 23rd. He’s doing this to raise money and awareness in the Read More
Bike enthusiasts are being encouraged to don their helmets and jump on their bicycles for a good cause. The Great Cycle Challenge Canada raises money for programming and cancer research for sick kids who are Read More
Lethbridge is participating in its first City Nature Challenge. Residents can download the iNaturalist app, and then document the nature they find by taking a picture, and sharing it. The Resource Development Coordinator for the Read More
The 10th annual Coaldale 5K Family Fun Run will take place as a virtual run this year due to the pandemic. As Micah Quinn reports, organizers say the event is looking to get even more Read More
A Shakespearean classic will be offered to residents of our city by the Lethbridge Shakespeare Performance Society. The group of actors will be performing a Midsummer Night’s Dream in a socially distanced performance outside. Read More
Alberta officials announced yesterday that our province will head back to Step 1 of the COVID-19 economic relaunch. The Lethbridge Public Library will be returning to their Curbside Pick Up model for now. The library is Read More
The 42nd annual Rattler Run hosted by Medicine Hat College is coming up April 24th. As Micah Quinn explains, this year’s event will be virtual, and officials say that will allow participants from all Read More
Easter is arriving next weekend. The Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre held a drive-by lunch with an Easter theme today to brighten the days of seniors in our city. As Micah Quinn reports, the centre is looking Read More
A group of volunteers for a local pony club has made it their mission to bring joy to the lives of seniors who are feeling isolated and alone during the pandemic. As Micah Quinn explains, Read More
The CFI Flight Academy in Claresholm is taking flight this weekend. The academy is inviting locals to check out a free flight simulator training session. The owner of the academy says that it was a Read More
The Helen Schuler Nature Centre remains closed to the public, but program coordinators still want to give parents options for the upcoming spring break. Read More
This is the start of Indigenous Awareness Week. The University of Lethbridge is celebrating the history of Indigenous people in our city and across Southwestern Alberta with a host of online content. Organizers say this Read More
One year ago today hundreds of people gathered at the ENMAX Centre for the International Peace Pow Wow. This year will look drastically different. The event has been moved to Facebook and will go on Read More
The Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden brought in nearly 20,000 guests to the Winter Lights Festival this year. That is close to an 18% increase from the previous year. As Micah Quinn explains, this year's event was different Read More
February is Black History Month. Black history in Southern Alberta is as long as white history. When it comes to specifics, however, there are a lot of unknowns. Belinda Crowson with the Lethbridge Historical Society Read More
This week we celebrate Pancake Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday. It is a day when many Christians prepare for Easter. That means people would load up on flapjacks and butter to prepare for 40 days of fasting Read More
Valentine’s Day is about sharing and showing love to those around you, and after a difficult year, it’s more important than ever to spread love to one another. House of Cars curated a Read More
If you’re not sure about Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden being open due to pandemic restrictions, you’ll be happy to know that the winter lights festival is a go. The garden's grand opening is Read More
Farming Smarter had plans to host an in-person conference Wednesday and Thursday at Exhibition Park, but with provincial restrictions not allowing banquet-style events, the organization was pushed to an entirely virtual event. Organizers say that Read More
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