Five suspended Lethbridge police officers involved in the dissemination of negative memes about their former bosses, made their first appearance today at a professional misconduct hearing, but won’t enter a plea until May. During Read More
Restaurants have been coping with Step One of Alberta’s relaunch strategy by putting together makeshift patios to accommodate customers while their dining rooms have been ordered to be temporarily closed. Despite the province’Read More
On Monday, Bridge City News delivered a story of an online petition that is aiming to end Lethbridge Police Service’s ‘Wanted Wednesdays’ Facebook posts. The creator of the petition, Paul Butler calls the practice “Read More
When you think of businesses that have thrived during the COVID-19 Pandemic, big names like Amazon, Walmart and Costco come to mind. But there are business owners that are generating big revenue in their own 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
An online petition is aiming to end Lethbridge Police Service’s ‘Wanted Wednesdays’ Facebook posts. The posts which share the names, pictures, and information about the alleged offences and previous convictions of suspects are 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
Moving onto post-secondary schooling can be a daunting task. But for four young athletes from Chinook High School in Lethbridge, they are doing just that and making the leap to further their careers in sports. Read More
Edmonton based nonprofit group Women Building Futures, is coming to Lethbridge. The group has received funding from the federal government for women in construction, and is partnering with Lethbridge College to implement a 12 week Read More
A member of the municipal planning commission, and a previous member of the Galt board of directors in Lethbridge has decided to run for Lethbridge City Council in the upcoming municipal election. Kelti Baird Read More
When the pandemic caused schools in Alberta to go virtual, it became a challenge for many families. For some, it meant siblings under the same roof sharing computers so they could attend their classes. &Read More
Nominations are now open for the leadership of the Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta. Paul Hinman was the Interim leader, but now he’s throwing his hat in the ring to try to become the 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
A local man is asking drivers to slow their roll when they make their way through neighbourhoods. The Slow Your Roll campaign started last year after an unfortunate car accident that ended in the death Read More
Local community groups and nonprofits in our city are set to receive some much needed financial help. Applications for the Community Event Support Grant and Community Capital Support Grant are now being accepted by the Read More
Tuesday marks Volunteer Recognition Day. It salutes those in our city who dedicate their time to helping out in the community. Volunteer Lethbridge has been a staple in our city for 40 years, and they are Read More
The Nikka Yuko Bunka Centre is the new proposed name for a cultural facility that is parked next to Henderson Lake and the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. The name Bunka means culture in Japanese. As 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
A trial, following jury selection began Monday for a husband and wife accused of trying to smuggle cocaine into Canada at the Coutts border crossing in December of 2017. Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seized 84 bricks Read More
A donation centre was started last year in Lethbridge as a way of combating the pandemic and the huge losses that many families have incurred. As Micah Quinn explains, staff say they are in need Read More
A local entrepreneur is collecting carts for cash. It all started for Braydee Dahl when he was just 15. The young man says that his business has allowed him to buy a truck and even pay Read More
The City of Lethbridge is calling on Indigenous artists to participate in a special project. The city is in the process of community engagement for an ongoing public art program, which will see local artists’ 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
MyCityCare in Lethbridge is putting on the Cinderella Project And Tux Shop for students who are graduating, but might not be able to afford the cost of a special suit or dress. As Micah Quinn 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 City of Lethbridge has released a summary of the Lethbridge Police Service Action Plan. The full document drafted by LPS Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh, and the Lethbridge Police Commission was sent to Justice Minister and Read More
A petition has been created in Lethbridge for the city to fund a multi use outdoor sports court. The proposed item was at an Economic Standing Policy Committee meeting, which was received as information back Read More
Lethbridge College’s Be Fit For Life Centre has partnered with the Chinook Arch Regional Library System to distribute booklets to teach older adults and young children the importance of getting outside and staying active. Read More
The Lethbridge Police Service says they’ve completed their action plan for Alberta’s Justice Minister and Solicitor General ahead of the April 16 deadline. On March 22, Minister Kaycee Madu sent letters to LPS Chief Shahin Read More
Lethbridge School Division is very vocal about their distaste for the provincial government’s K-6 curriculum pilot draft. The board says the government failed to reflect diversity, is not age appropriate, and even includes items Read More
