For the 32nd year, The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is bringing back their annual Christmas Tree Festival and auction in support of some of the hospital’s most critical operations. The 2026 Stringam Christmas Tree Festival Read More
National Salvage is once again turning scrap metal into Christmas support for children and youth in need. For the third consecutive year, the Lethbridge-based recycling company has selected Lethbridge Family Services’ Angel Tree campaign for Read More
Lethbridge Polytechnic has signed a renewal agreement with TEAM-1 Academy Inc. for their Wind Turbine Safety Training. This will extend the current agreement that’s been in place since 2019 for another four years, giving students Read More
Lethbridge Police are working to tackle intimate partner violence within the community by providing free support and resources for men. LPS will partner with Men&, an initiative that will equip officers to connect with Read More
Lethbridge Family Services is launching its 34th annual Angel Tree Christmas Campaign, aiming to bring Christmas gifts to approximately 3,500 children and youth this year. The campaign is supported by Avonlea Homes, which donated over 35-thousand Read More
Wood’s Homes is launching an ambitious $4-million fundraising campaign aimed at expanding mental health, housing and employment support for young people in southern Alberta. The initiative includes a new permanent home for the Lethbridge Read More
One of the longest serving mayors in our city’s history has died. David Carpenter served five terms in Lethbridge’s mayoral seat from 1986 to 2001. His impact continues to be felt through City Hall and Read More
Coaldale is getting ready to kick off its third annual Winter Fest later this month, bringing nearly four weeks of holiday celebrations to the community. Festivities will includ the popular holiday parade along Main Street. Read More
More than 200 representatives from approximately 60 organizations came together in Lethbridge for the Integrated Coordinated Access Service or ICA fair. The event aimed to strengthen connections between service providers, bringing together health, Indigenous, community safety and Read More
Extreme wind gusts caused quite the mess in Lethbridge over the weekend, and the City of Lethbridge says crews have been busy. The Forestry team responded to about 30 service requests for downed trees, with crews Read More
Menopause affects roughly half the population, yet misinformation and gaps in care remain challenges for many women. A new initiative is bringing researchers, physicians and women with lived experience together to improve information and care Read More
There will be a brand-new sports complex coming to Lethbridge. A multi-activity sports dome is set to be built by the University in partnership with their Student Union and the Lethbridge Soccer Association. The facility Read More
Casa Art Centre is inviting the public to explore ten new exhibitions this Saturday as part of its November Gallery Crawl. The Winter Exhibition opening will feature a variety of artistic styles, along with the Read More
The Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization is asking the community to help raise $25,000 for its annual free Christmas dinner. Now in its 57th year, the tradition provides meals to anyone in need, with additional food deliveries Read More
You might’ve noticed the price at the pumps has gotten a significant relief. And now might be the best time to fill your tank. Across Canada, many major urban centres are reporting drops between 8¢Read More
The Lethbridge Firefighters Union IAFF Local 237 is speaking out following the city’s pursuit of a procurement process attempting to secure a deal to maintain the existing integrated Fire and EMS service. On Monday, Mayor Read More
A new Planet Fitness location has officially opened its doors in Lethbridge, expanding access to fitness facilities in the community. The opening ceremony brought together company representatives and community members to celebrate the new addition. Read More
Alberta’s health-care system is undergoing major changes, prompting questions about the future of publicly funded Medicare. A presentation at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs, or SACPA, today explored concerns about the possibility Read More
The Better Business Bureau is warning Alberta businesses about a credit card scam involving fraudulent purchases of high-value goods. Scammers use stolen and fraudulent credit card information to make transactions that initially appear approved Read More
A new indoor family attraction is coming to Lethbridge this holiday season. Excite Lethbridge and Air Jump are teaming up to bring Bounce City, a large inflatable adventure, to the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre. Read More
Nominations are now open for next year’s Honourary Awards for the Lethbridge Polytechnic. Four awards will be handed out to alumni who have provided exceptional contributions that stem from their post-secondary experiences. It includes Read More
With one week from Remembrance Day, the City of Lethbridge paid homage to service members who fought in Afghanistan for 13 years. A ceremony for a new Cenotaph Inscription was held where it’s located near Read More
The latest proposed Alberta electoral boundaries map continues to draw reactions as it’s debated in the legislature. The new map grows from 87 seats to 91 but with some notable changes in southern Alberta. Calgary ridings Read More
A proposal from the Lethbridge Sport Council intends to bring a premium sporting event to our city in 2028. City Council’s Community Issues Committee has been asked to provide $525,000 to bring in the Alberta Winter Read More
The holiday shopping season is getting an early start in Lethbridge with the Holiday Artisan & Gift Expo, a two-day market featuring local artisans and gift vendors. Organizer Domesticated Divas Events says the expo offers Read More
Economic Development Lethbridge and its partners have launched their 2026 Brighter Together Business Survey to better understand the challenges facing local businesses and identify their priorities for the year ahead. Last year’s survey identified insurance Read More
Now that Alberta has officially stopped changing its clocks, residents will no longer have the twice-yearly time change as a reminder to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services is Read More
Lethbridge Police are asking witnesses to come forward after a weekend assault outside a downtown nightclub. On Halloween night, police responded to multiple reports of a fight in the 1200 block of 1 Avenue South, across from Read More
The Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks soccer season just wrapped up this weekend, and the men’s came out of championship weekend with a bronze medal. The Kodiak Men’s squad (No. 2 South) beat the SAIT Trojans 2Read More
An employee at Lethbridge County is speaking out after Mayor Hyggen reportedly sent a formal complaint to his employer over a Facebook comment that criticized Lethbridge City Council. Trevor Lewington, the Director of Growth and Read More
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CRHF’s Christmas Tree Festival returns to support hospital services
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National Salvage supports Angel Tree for third year
National Salvage is once again turning scrap metal into Christmas support for children and youth in need. For the third...
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Polytechnic’s Wind Turbine Technician safety training agreement extended
Lethbridge Polytechnic has signed a renewal agreement with TEAM-1 Academy Inc. for their Wind Turbine Safety Training. This will extend...
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LPS partners with Men& to tackle intimate partner violence
Lethbridge Police are working to tackle intimate partner violence within the community by providing free support and resources for men....
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Angel Tree launches 34th Christmas-campaign with $35K donation
Lethbridge Family Services is launching its 34th annual Angel Tree Christmas Campaign, aiming to bring Christmas gifts to approximately 3,500...
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National Salvage supports Angel Tree for third year
National Salvage is once again turning scrap metal into Christmas support for children and youth in need. For the third...
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Angel Tree launches 34th Christmas-campaign with $35K donation
Lethbridge Family Services is launching its 34th annual Angel Tree Christmas Campaign, aiming to bring Christmas gifts to approximately 3,500...
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Wood’s Homes launches $4M-campaign to expand youth services
Wood’s Homes is launching an ambitious $4-million fundraising campaign aimed at expanding mental health, housing and employment support for young...
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Coaldale prepares for third annual Winter fest
Coaldale is getting ready to kick off its third annual Winter Fest later this month, bringing nearly four weeks of...
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Integrated service fair improves access to community support
More than 200 representatives from approximately 60 organizations came together in Lethbridge for the Integrated Coordinated Access Service or ICA...
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