Imagine visiting a museum to learn about explosive devices, only to discover later that you were close to an actual explosive device. That’s exactly what happened recently in southern Alberta, where a real grenade Read More
Amidst the potential for a second strike by the union of Canada Post workers in six months, a Lethbridge business has learned from the last one in late 2024… and has taken steps to ensure online Read More
The City of Lethbridge says due to multiple factors such as age, disease and climate, many of the weeping birch trees planted 50 to 60 years ago are showing signs of decline. They estimate there are 750 weeping Read More
The City of Lethbridge is bringing in goats for a seventh year – to eat up any regrowth and tackle any weeds. 205 goats will alternate their clean-up efforts in Indian Battle, Alexander Wilderness and Pavan Parks Read More
The traditional Lethbridge Farmers Market will reopen on Saturday, June 14. Since 1971, this food fair has offered shoppers the opportunity to purchase fresh, baked goods grown with at least 80% local ingredients. The market is held every Read More
Interfaith Food Bank will host National Garden Day on Friday, June 13. Each year on Friday before Father’s Day, Canadians are encouraged to engage and learn about gardening. From 12:00 to 3:00 pm the community is invited Read More
Summer is almost here, and with the beautiful weather this season brings, several community events are on offer, including the ‘Upside Downtown’ Concert Series 2025. Steven Foord, executive director of the Lethbridge Allied Arts Council, says Read More
This is National Blood Donor Week, a time to recognize the importance each donor plays in the lives of hundreds of people across Canada. In Lethbridge, the community is committed and actively involved in improving Read More
The City of Lethbridge wants to hear from residents and stakeholders about the proposed changes to phase two of the city’s Land Use Bylaw renewal project. A public survey has been released online that Read More
Lethbridge Police have charged a 36-year-old man in connection with a sexual assault that allegedly took place 6 years ago. 36-year-old Landon Byron Kern Waters of Lethbridge has been charged with sexual assault and is scheduled Read More
If you are driving around the Northside of Lethbridge, you will notice some detour signs, due to a sewer service repair which is impacting a stretch of 13 Street North. A full road closure is in Read More
A Lethbridge family is donating half-million-dollar to the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign. Laura and John Getkate are joining other community members and families who are supporting the new Cardiac Center in Lethbridge. Laura and John Read More
The city is reminding residents of Lethbridge of major construction developments that will result in traffic changes, as well as large amounts of dust blowing loose soil across neighborhoods. Work includes developments in the Crossings Read More
Modernization work has begun in the emergency department at Raymond Hospital in southern Alberta. According to Alberta Health Services, the work aims to improve facilities and patient flow, along with renovations to the laboratory and Read More
Friends of Medicare say they have listened to stories of seniors and their families having trouble obtaining family doctors, continuing care and surgeries at the Live Well Showcase on Thursday.Read More
Lethbridge is vying for 100,000 dollars and the title of Canada’s Most Active Community. To be part of this ParticipACTION Community Challenge, today Lethbridge Family Services held an Interpretive Nature Hike in Pincher Creek with Read More
Today marks the 81st Anniversary of D-Day. June 6th, 1944, allied forces stormed five beaches off the coast of Nazi-occupied France. The invasion used the largest-ever armada of ships, troops, planes and vehicles to breach Hitler’Read More
Eighteen-year-old Tate McGaryy won gold at the Skills Canada National Competition in Cabinet Making, and will compete at Worlds in China next year. McGarry says he’s excited his practice has brought him to this Read More
The City of Lethbridge is investing &1.2 million towards their Community Capital Project Grant and Make-Your-Mark Grant to go towards not-for-profit organizations to create more inclusive and accessible spaces.Read More
Our Lady of the Assumption School in Lethbridge received its certification to become an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme School. This means that students will learn their typical Alberta school curriculum tied with themes of Read More
Green Acres Foundation celebrated the Senior’s Week, as each year, the first week of June is dedicated to celebrating one of Alberta’s greatest treasures – our senior citizens. With soup, BBQ and music seniors Read More
This is the time of year when people start thinking about the Annie Effect. For the third year in a row, the community is being called upon to help those most in need with items Read More
A seizure of nearly half a million dollars was the result of a massive drug bust yields by Lethbridge Police, which also charged two people with drug trafficking. According to the Sgt. Ashlin Snowdon with Read More
The City of Lethbridge has undergone the process of modernizing the Henderson Ice Centre, building new changerooms at the old practice rink and upgrading existing facilities. The project will cost $6 million and be completed by Read More
Data shows more and more Canadian teens are getting hooked on flavoured vaping products. The 2022 Canadian Student Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs surveyed nine provinces, and the results showed 8 percent of students in grades 7-12 were Read More
The wildfire, which remains out of control north of Swan Hills, has forced the mandatory evacuation order to remain in place in the region, putting authorities and rescue teams on high alert. Firefighters from the Read More
The City of Lethbridge dismantled a “high-risk” encampment on the river valley after finding debris and fire-risk items that brought concern for safety, environmental and structural risks.Read More
A crew member of the City of Lethbridge breaks down the rescue efforts of three ducklings who were trapped in a catch basin on Wednesday. The team alongside members of the community blocked traffic and Read More
The Thunder in the Bridge outdoor musical festival returns for the second consecutive year. The event will be hosted in the East Parking Lot of VisitLethbridge.com Arena, for two days, September the 5th and 6Read More
June 1st to 7th is Canadian Environment Week, and Environment Lethbridge is kicking it off with something called – The Living Cities Project. The project involves planting a new drought–resilient garden on the north side Read More
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Interfaith Food Bank honours volunteer of 30+ years
As National Volunteer Week wraps up, the Interfaith Food Bank honoured their 250 volunteers on Friday with an appreciation luncheon....
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Lethbridge County scholarship programs now open for 2026
For the seventh consecutive year, Lethbridge County is offering scholarships for post-secondary education in 2026. The County is encouraging mature...
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Local rally against changes from AISH to ADAP
A series of rallies aimed at speaking out about recent measures by the provincial government continues. On Friday, the focus was on...
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Lethbridge solar field developer completes Due Diligence process
The developer of two planned solar fields south of Lethbridge says it’s completed the first phase of due diligence for...
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Lethbridge switching up Transit routes and schedules
Lethbridge Transit users will have to adjust to some new bus routes next week. As of next Wednesday, April 29th,...
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Lethbridge County scholarship programs now open for 2026
For the seventh consecutive year, Lethbridge County is offering scholarships for post-secondary education in 2026. The County is encouraging mature...
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Local rally against changes from AISH to ADAP
A series of rallies aimed at speaking out about recent measures by the provincial government continues. On Friday, the focus was on...
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Ethnic association marks 10 years at former fire-station-centre
The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association, or SAEA, is marking a decade at the Multicultural Centre. The building once served as...
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Debate over permanent Daylight-Saving Time leads SACPA discussion
There has been considerable controversy surrounding the proposal for Alberta to eliminate the time change and remain on Daylight Saving...
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Lethbridge to host regional nursing education conference
The historic foundations of nursing and the future of nursing will be topics of discussion at a conference in Lethbridge....
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