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 Coaldale celebrates completion of new potable water reservoir

Coaldale celebrates completion of new potable water reservoir

Heidi Echavarria June 19, 2026

Today, the Town of Coaldale celebrates the completion of its new potable water reservoir and pump station, a project valued at more than $13 million. The project marks a significant milestone in the Town’s 2019 Infrastructure Read More

 Religious Freedom Symposium to address concerns over Bill C-9

Religious Freedom Symposium to address concerns over Bill C-9

Heidi Echavarria June 19, 2026

Albertans concerned about their religious freedoms are being invited to discuss those freedoms at a symposium in September. The theme of the 2026 session is “Defending Religious Liberty as a Foundational Freedom.” Dr. John Young, a Read More

 Two Excite Lethbridge Leaders earn national CAFE recognition

Two Excite Lethbridge Leaders earn national CAFE recognition

Heidi Echavarria June 18, 2026

Two southern Alberta team members from Excite Lethbridge have earned national recognition. Kaira Cale, Manager of Event Development, and Kathleen Boniol, Lead of Event Development and Entertainment, have both been named top 10 under 40 recipients by Read More

 Find Your Path event connects newcomers with resources

Find Your Path event connects newcomers with resources

Heidi Echavarria June 18, 2026

It can be difficult for newcomers to settle in a new country, where the language, culture, and many other aspects of daily life are completely different. With that in mind, Lethbridge Family Services is launching Read More

 Upside Downtown unveils 2026 lineup for sixth season

Upside Downtown unveils 2026 lineup for sixth season

Heidi Echavarria June 17, 2026

Summer music is set to return to downtown Lethbridge. The Allied Arts Council launches the sixth season of the Upside Downtown Concert and Arts Series. The event features a diverse lineup of local, regional, and Read More

 City and Excite Lethbridge prepare for Canada Day 2026 celebration

City and Excite Lethbridge prepare for Canada Day 2026 celebration

Heidi Echavarria June 17, 2026

This year, Canada celebrates its 159th anniversary, and the City of Lethbridge, together with Excite Lethbridge, have partnered to make Canada Day 2026 an unforgettable celebration. Sarah Burton, Facility Programmer with the City of Lethbridge, says Read More

 Potential development at The Canyons faces scrutiny from residents

Potential development at The Canyons faces scrutiny from residents

Landon Hickok June 17, 2026

As West Lethbridge continues to see new growth and much needed development, a new pitch from the city is now drawing concerns from its residents. At the city’s Community Issues Committee meeting on Tuesday, Read More

 Lane additions coming to Whoop-Up & Scenic Drive interchange

Lane additions coming to Whoop-Up & Scenic Drive interchange

Landon Hickok June 16, 2026

Major improvements are coming to the Whoop Up Drive and Scenic Drive interchange which began Tuesday June 16, and will continue through November. The city aims to improve motorist and pedestrian mobility by adding two extra Read More

 Lethbridge-raised wrestler wins silver at University Worlds

Lethbridge-raised wrestler wins silver at University Worlds

Landon Hickok June 16, 2026

A wrestler originally from Lethbridge has captured a silver medal at the FISU World University Combat Championships in Brazil last week. Angelina Ellis-Toddington competes with the University of Calgary’s 68kg class and was one Read More

 $3.2 Million gifted to strengthen Southwestern-Alberta’s youth leadership

$3.2 Million gifted to strengthen Southwestern-Alberta’s youth leadership

Heidi Echavarria June 16, 2026

Knowing the importance of supporting youth, the Community Foundation has announced the Dr. David and Mrs. Shirley Hughes bequest of almost 3.2 million dollars. Charleen Davidson, Executive Director of The Community Foundation, says the gift will Read More

 Roundabout construction closes College Drive intersection near Polytechnic

Roundabout construction closes College Drive intersection near Polytechnic

Landon Hickok June 15, 2026

Construction crews have begun work on a new roundabout that will impact the main route to get to Lethbridge Polytechnic. The intersection at College Drive South and 28 Avenue/Tudor Boulevard South is now closed beginning Read More

 Chinook Sexual Assault Centre unveils new-identity as Aurora

Chinook Sexual Assault Centre unveils new-identity as Aurora

Heidi Echavarria June 15, 2026

The Chinook Sexual Assault Centre has officially rebranded as Aurora. The new identity represents renewal, a process that is at the heart of the work at the Centre. Cayley King, Board Chair with Aurora says Read More

 Lethbridge operating budget can lower property tax increase to 2.67%

Lethbridge operating budget can lower property tax increase to 2.67%

Landon Hickok June 12, 2026

Members of Lethbridge City Council are moving forward with recommendations of dozens of budget reduction measures ahead of next years operating budget. Council’s Community Issues Committee sought to ensure that residents will pay a Read More

 Lethbridge Police launch body-worn camera program

Lethbridge Police launch body-worn camera program

Naveen Day June 11, 2026

Police officers will soon be patrolling with some wearable technology, as Lethbridge Police Service launches its body-worn camera program BCN’s Naveen Day has the details.Read More

 2027 Operating Budget deliberations recap

2027 Operating Budget deliberations recap

Naveen Day June 11, 2026

Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen spoke to media Thursday to provide a recap of Wednesday’s Operating Budget deliberations and the recommendations that will head to City Council for potential approval on June 23.Read More

 Lethbridge Farmers Market returns to Trade & Convention Centre

Lethbridge Farmers Market returns to Trade & Convention Centre

Landon Hickok June 10, 2026

The Lethbridge Farmers Market is making their seasonal return this weekend at the Trade and Convention Centre. The Lethbridge Market will bring in more than 130 vendors with 80 percent of all products sold being Alberta made, Read More

 Uniroyal Gal stands tall in Lethbridge for tire shop’s 90th anniversary

Uniroyal Gal stands tall in Lethbridge for tire shop’s 90th

Naveen Day June 10, 2026

From its beginnings as a one-man tire shop in downtown Lethbridge in 1936, Kirks Tire has grown into a regional operation employing roughly 350 people across Alberta. To celebrate their 90th anniversary, a 400-pound female fiberglass mascot Read More

 Fire damages three homes, including reported drug house

Fire damages three homes, including reported drug house

Landon Hickok June 9, 2026

A fire has caused substantial damage to two homes and heat damage to a third in south Lethbridge on Tuesday morning. Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services attended the scene at around 7:30 a.m. at 28th Read More

 Canada’s First 24/7 Reformer Pilates Studio Comes to Lethbridge

Canada’s First 24/7 Reformer Pilates Studio Comes to Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria June 9, 2026

For people who love pilates, a new studio is coming to Lethbridge. Located on the city’s west side, Reformher Pilates Studio will give women in the community the opportunity to take reformer Pilates classes Read More

 Residents invited to celebrate Neighbour Day on June 13

Residents invited to celebrate Neighbour Day on June 13

Heidi Echavarria June 9, 2026

Residents in Lethbridge will have an opportunity to strengthen community connections as Neighbour Day is celebrated on June 13th. The annual event is hosted by the Upper Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association. Association Chair Heather Oxman Read More

 LPS charges street racers, issues over 100 traffic violations

LPS charges street racers, issues over 100 traffic violations

Landon Hickok June 9, 2026

Lethbridge Police have charged two young motorists with dangerous driving following a street race on Mayor Magrath Drive south where vehicles were driving more than twice the speed limit. Last Friday on June 5, an officer Read More

 County dust suppression applications open until July 12

County dust suppression applications open until July 12

Heidi Echavarria June 8, 2026

People who live in Lethbridge County know that life on gravel roads comes with a lot of dust, especially during the busy harvest season. To help reduce those conditions, Lethbridge County is now accepting applications Read More

 Residents invited to help shape community wellbeing funding

Residents invited to help shape community wellbeing funding

Heidi Echavarria June 8, 2026

Do you enjoy sharing ideas, getting involved in your community, and helping make a difference? This could be your opportunity. The City of Lethbridge is now recruiting members for its Community Wellbeing Advisory Board, a Read More

 Streets Alive seeks community support for $70,000 one-day goal

Streets Alive seeks community support for $70,000 one-day goal

Heidi Echavarria June 5, 2026

Today is Streets Alive Mission’s Giving Day, a community-wide fundraising campaign with a goal of raising $70,000 in just one day. The organization is calling on residents to support its programs and services, which provide Read More

 Regional partnership keeps food trucks rolling safely

Regional partnership keeps food trucks rolling safely

Heidi Echavarria June 5, 2026

Food truck season is back, and before the grills heat up, safety comes first. Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services or LFES has teamed up with Coaldale and Taber fire departments on a regional partnership that Read More

 High school students get a first look at UofL life

High school students get a first look at UofL life

Heidi Echavarria June 5, 2026

High school students and their families will have the opportunity to experience university life firsthand as the University of Lethbridge opens its doors for Ahead of the Herd this Saturday. The annual orientation event is Read More

 Explore Lethbridge’s past through hidden history tours

Explore Lethbridge’s past through hidden history tours

Heidi Echavarria June 5, 2026

If you enjoy discovering the people, places and stories that shaped Lethbridge, get ready to take a walk through the city’s past. The Lethbridge Historical Society is launching the second season of its Hidden Read More

 Green Acres Foundation celebrates southern Alberta Seniors

Green Acres Foundation celebrates southern Alberta Seniors

Landon Hickok June 4, 2026

Green Acres Foundation invited members of all their southern Alberta locations on Thursday to a celebration that commemorated Seniors Week. A barbeque with live music performances and games was held at Green Acres downtown Lethbridge Read More

 Lethbridge Police hosts K9 seminar for western Canadian units

Lethbridge Police hosts K9 seminar for western Canadian units

Landon Hickok June 4, 2026

Lethbridge got some four-legged visitors this week. Police dogs from across western Canada were in town to participate in some specialized ‘paws-on’ training sessions. The three-day Spring Canine Seminar includes 17 canine teams from different regions Read More

 Southern Alberta Grade-4 class wins national music competition

Southern Alberta Grade-4 class wins national music competition

Heidi Echavarria June 4, 2026

St. Patrick Fine Arts Elementary School in Lethbridge has won a first place in a national music class competition. Forty Grade 4 music students earned the top honour for their performance of mitêh by acclaimed Read More

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