Tim Hortons in Lethbridge announced that the Interfaith Food Bank will be recipients of this year’s Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign. The Holiday Smile Cookie campaign began on November 17th and will run through November 23Read More
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Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree is marking 33 years of providing presents to children in need. During Friday’s launch event, a major donation of over 40-thousand dollars was announced in support of the campaign, from Read More
Christmas Hope, a collaboration between the City of Lethbridge and multiple charity and community organizations has returned for its 19th straight season. The goal of the partnership is to provide vulnerable and financially insecure individuals Read More
Members of the Lethbridge Metis Association, commemorated Metis Week and Louis Riel Day this week with a flag raising on Thursday night. The association which has run independently from the Metis Nation of Alberta for Read More
The Lethbridge Trade and Convention Centre will mark the start of the holiday season with the “Glow Lethbridge” festival which kicks off tonight. The indoor holiday lightshow and market is entering its third year with Read More
New studies show the projected costs of living in Alberta have substantially increased, particularly here in Lethbridge. The United Way, in collaboration with the Alberta Living Wage Network, has determined the living wage in Lethbridge Read More
Everything is ready for the 31st Annual Stringham Christmas Tree Festival, during which the Trade and Convention Centre is transformed into a winter wonderland. The festival runs from November 16–19 and is a community tradition, that Read More
The City of Lethbridge is now accepting applications for funding, through the 2026 “Community Wellbeing” Call for Proposals. This opportunity includes support from the Reaching Home, and Diversion Outreach programs, as well as Family and Community Read More
A bail hearing was held Wednesday for a 12-year-old Lethbridge boy who is facing an attempted murder charge. It’s alleged the boy tried to kill his 7-year-old brother last August. According to police, the Read More
The latest National Rent Report shows a further national decline, with six cities in Alberta finding themselves in the top 10 of lowest rent averages in the top 60 Canadian markets. Lethbridge is the 9th cheapest city Read More
As we approach one of the most anticipated holidays of the year, Wood’s Homes is reaching out to the community to ask for help. With the Homes for the Holidays Campaign, the organization is Read More
A new Indigenous Court has opened in the city of Lethbridge. A ceremony celebrating the opening was held at the Galt Museum on Monday. The new court, established as part of the Alberta Court of Read More
Preparations are underway for one of the most anticipated celebrations of the year — Christmas at Casa! Now in its 13th year, this event returns to the Casa Arts Centre on November 14 and November 15. The two-day Read More
On Tuesday, November 11th, the nation will pause and remember veterans who have served in war, those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. In Lethbridge, a couple of ceremonies will be held to Read More
It has been three months since a semi-truck carrying heavy equipment struck the underside of the Whoop-Up Drive Bridge back on August 6th. The City of Lethbridge has completed several phases of planning and preparation, Read More
If you’re a resident in West Lethbridge, you’re no stranger to construction and land development in the western boundaries of the city. But a new project underway in the Crossings looks to change Read More
This year Lethbridge residents have been challenged to put their best yard forward and come up with unique designs for their front yards. The Helen Schuler Nature Centre launched the Front Yard Campaign back in Read More
November is Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta, and it is important to raise awareness on this concern, especially knowing that In Lethbridge, reports of domestic violence increased slightly in 2024. The Lethbridge Police Service responded Read More
The Lethbridge YMCA is offering two lifeguard certification scholarships for applicants aged 16 and older. The initiative aims to support youth development by helping local youth train for rewarding, community-oriented careers. According to Arnaud Sparks, education Read More
For the fifth consecutive year, Interfaith Food Bank in Lethbridge has been included on the Top 10 Impact Food Bank list generated by Charity Intelligence. On top of that, the organization has also been named a 5Read More
The City of Lethbridge unveiled their newly installed Veterans Crosswalk nearby where the poppy flag was raised at City Hall on Tuesday. The new crosswalk, located directly in the Cenotaph’s shadow along 11th street, Read More
The Alberta government is aiming to make annual screening tests for students in early education mandatory, in the Education Act. The new legislation, Bill-6, would require all schools to administer screening tests from kids in Read More
The number of International Study Permits to Canada has seen a dramatic decrease. Ottawa’s original border legislation, Bill C-2, included provisions aimed at curtailing student visas. But now that C-2 has been split into Read More
As part of an enforcement initiative targeting crime, disorder, and open drug use downtown, the Lethbridge Police Service arrested 32 people and seized illicit substances. The project is one of several operations conducted throughout the year Read More
If you’re walking around downtown, you might notice special banners displayed on specific city light poles in areas of historical military importance — it’s the Lethbridge Salute Our Veterans Project, one of the ways Read More
The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce handed out their annual Business Awards back on October 23rd, celebrating businesses across Lethbridge who achieve growth, legacy and innovation. The recipient for the 2025 Business of the Year award was Read More
The Canadian government appears to be following through on its crackdown of approval of international student visas…particularly targeting students from India. Through the third quarter of 2025, over 244 thousand study permits have been approved. That’Read More
Research from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is looking at how extreme weather can affect potato crops and their quality, and a local scientist is aiming to identify potential problems and make informed decisions to reduce Read More
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the mandatory minimum child pornography sentences are unconstitutional. The top court says the mandatory one-year jail sentences for accessing or possessing child porn removes judges’ discretion to Read More
This Sunday, November 3, marks the annual fall time change. At 2:00 a.m. Mountain Time, clocks will roll back one hour, giving everyone an extra hour of sleep. Well, It also serves as a reminder to Read More
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Lethbridge County conducting various road and bridge rehabilitation work
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Lethbridge man charged with multiple child sexual offences
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Casa opens new exhibitions exploring memory and Identity
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Latin Festival returns to Lethbridge celebrating Latin culture and heritage
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Casa opens new exhibitions exploring memory and Identity
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Lethbridge Polytechnic develops smarter irrigation tool
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Fort Whoop-Up’s Renaissance Faire Returns Bigger for 2026
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Lethbridge residents to nominate local sports and recreation leaders
Lethbridge residents are being asked to nominate the people who go above and beyond to support local sports and recreation. Nominations for...
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