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
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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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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 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
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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Federal government commit $7-million towards Lethbridge seniors housing
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Blood and plasma demand doesn’t take a holiday
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Afro-Caribbean festival returns to Lethbridge
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Canada’s first-ever Tae Kwon-Do World-Cup comes to Southern-Alberta
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Federal Government invests $9 million in Southern Alberta businesses
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New mentorship program for newcomer youth at LFS
A new mentorship program designed to support newcomer youth is now available in Lethbridge. Today, Lethbridge Family Services launched the...
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