A respected local businessman will be honoured by BILD Lethbridge in a posthumous induction into BILD’s Hall of Fame. The late Don Donison was the founder of Overhead Door in Lethbridge in 1975 and helped Read More
In the middle of January, southern Alberta is seeing spring-like temperatures. Environment Canada says heat records were broken in 39 communities across the province this week, including Lethbridge, Claresholm, Medicine Hat, and Pincher Creek—some of Read More
Lethbridge Police have provided an update of a grass fire near the Mountain View Cemetery off Scenic Drive south, which resulted in a 44-year-old woman charged with arson. Emergency Crews from five stations responded to Read More
A new report from the Alberta Real Estate Association showcasing housing statistics for December 2025 claim that the average price for residential properties in Lethbridge has increased 20.2% year-over-year, to an average of $469,057. The increase does not Read More
The Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its Community Priorities Grant Program and the Henry Varley Fund for Rural Life Grants Program. A total of $520,000 in funding is available between the two programs to Read More
Every Tuesday students at Lethbridge Polytechnic are offering fellow students Smiles and Snacks. It’s an initiative led by volunteers from the Ecumenical Campus Ministry offering free treats and mental health activities. Lori Harasem, Health Read More
A Lethbridge man is facing charges in relation to sexual assault, exploitation and human trafficking. BCN’s Naveen Day has more details.Read More
UPDATE: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Lethbridge Police have changed a 44-year-old woman with arson in connection to the resulting grass fire on Tuesday afternoon. We will have more details on Thursday. Original post: Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Read More
Lethbridge Police are warning retailers and individuals to be on the lookout for counterfeit currency, after a man attempted to purchase a cell phone with fake 100-dollar bills. Police say on January 9th they responded Read More
The Lethbridge Hurricanes, in a statement, have announced the resignation of General Manager, Peter Anholt, after a WHL disciplinary investigation concluded that Anholt breached the leagues Standard of Conduct. Anholt was previously suspended temporarily, this Read More
The Lethbridge unemployment rate improved last December. Statistics Canada says it was a strong month for employment in southern Alberta, reporting an unemployment rate of 6.3 per cent in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat economic region. Barb Read More
STARS Air Ambulance has launched their 33rd annual Lottery across Alberta today, with three Dream Homes including one here in Lethbridge The Lottery supports base operations for STARS and allows the public to contribute to Read More
The recent fatal dog attack in Nova Scotia, in which a 13–year-old boy was killed while riding his bike, has raised concerns across the country about public safety and responsible pet ownership. While such cases Read More
Since the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last Saturday, expert opinions have multiplied regarding the future of Venezuelan oil amidst negotiations being pursued by the White House and the new Venezuelan administration, considering Read More
As grocery bills start creeping up in Southern Alberta, families are bracing for a tighter budget this year. Rising costs are prompting questions about who will feel the pinch the most, and what is causing Read More
The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation announced a generous donation from a local couple who have put forward $100,000 towards cardiac care in southern Alberta. The ‘Bringing Hearts Home’ campaign has a goal of raising $30 million between Read More
The Lethbridge Police Service have charged a 23-year-old Edmonton man with drug trafficking offences after he was arrested in back-to-back incidents in late December. On December 30, 2025, the Crime Suppression Team observed a subject in a Read More
For animal lovers, the Wildlife Festival is back in Lethbridge. Cobb’s Adventure Park – and Exotic Animal Rescue have teamed up to bring the event to the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre from Friday, Jan. 16 Read More
A 27-year-old ride-share driver has been charged by Lethbridge Police after the driver allegedly assaulted his passenger after she arranged a ride home, back in November. The suspect reportedly left Canada as LPS attempted to Read More
With the arrival of a new year, many residents feel gratified as they reflect on the donations they made during Christmas, knowing that numerous families received essential food and were able to place toys under Read More
Lethbridge Police have charged a 39-year-old woman with drug trafficking offences after they discovered drug paraphernalia at a tent, located in an encampment. Police approached a woman on January 1st that was known to have Read More
A unique film will be appearing at the Movie Mill Theatre in Lethbridge for a one day only showing – This Wednesday. The Canadian drama, “Meadowlarks”, directed by Tasha Hubbard tells the story of five Cree Read More
Lethbridge Police Service released their results of their annual Christmas Check Stop campaign this December in partnership with Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, which saw a reduction in impaired drivers. The targeted effort to remove impaired Read More
Reading the Bible is not merely a matter of religious or cultural tradition. Even when Scripture is approached for these reasons—or simply out of curiosity—it has the power to bring about a deep Read More
Well-known Lethbridge doctor Vivien Suttorp has taken on a new role. She has been named the new Chief Medical Officer of Health for the province of Alberta. She is the permanent replacement for Dr. Deena Read More
All property owners in Lethbridge are receiving their Property Assessments Notices in the mail as a reminder from the City of Lethbridge. Property owners signed up for eNotices would have received their assessment notice by Read More
Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen sits down for a year-end conversation on where the city is headed after the 2025 civic election. From the future of the Agri-Food Hub and Exhibition funding, to public safety, council dynamics, Read More
Many organizations in Lethbridge step up during the holiday season to collect toys and food for those in need in Lethbridge. One such initiative is Toy Mountain, which in 2025 has been collecting new toys at Read More
Turning to the spirit of giving, Seasons Lethbridge Gardens Retirement Community has wrapped up its annual Holiday Food Drive in support of the Lethbridge Food Bank. General Manager Sonni Worne says along with communities in Read More
The City of Lethbridge is telling property owners they can save a few bucks by making prepayments towards their 2026 property taxes in January and February. The result will be a discount when 2026 tax bills are Read More
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