Mental Health is a priority in the lives of our first responders. To help others, they need to be healthy first. That is why Alberta’s government budget 2025 is investing 1.5 million dollars annually to support Read More
Toby Boulet, the father of former Humboldt Bronco Logan Boulet, says its a great next step by the province of Alberta to request more information on becoming a organ and tissue donor on future provincial Read More
The City of Lethbridge say they are planning on splitting the Lethbridge and District Exhibition into two organizations; a revised Ag Society and the other focused on the Agri-Food Hub & Trade Centre. The matter Read More
The father of All Saints Roman Catholic Parish here in Lethbridge says parishoners are getting used to the idea of an American Pope, but at morning mass today some grade six students put things into Read More
Lines that give life to beautiful, colorful figures are part of the Lethbridge Art Gallery’s Spring 2025 Exhibition. Starting this Saturday, May 10, the community will be able to admire the talent of elementary and high Read More
McDonalds across Canada celebrated McHappy Day on May 8, where 10% of all sales go towards the Ronald McDonald House. In Lethbridge and area, sales also are going towards the Family Centre.Read More
Ceremonies across Canada, including here in Lethbridge, commemorated the surrender of German forces in the Netherlands and Europe 80 years ago with remembrance ceremonies.Read More
This is Mental Health week. As part of its commitment to prevent youth suicide and improving the health and well-being of young people, Alberta’s government invested an additional one-million dollars into Youth Suicide Prevention Read More
Coaldale Mayor Jack Van Rijn has officially announced his candidacy for re-election in the October 2025 General Municipal Election. Van Rijn says one of his goals for the upcoming term is to ensure Coaldale continues to Read More
A New Night Market is coming to Lethbridge. The Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre will hold this event every Saturday from June 28 to August 30. The free outdoor-indoor market will feature local vendors, food trucks, drinks, Read More
Coaldale wins the Smile Cookie Challenge raising a grand of over 13 thousand dollars in cookie sales. After a friendly competition between Taber and Coaldale during the annual fundraising week, which was held from April 28 til Read More
The YMCA of Lethbridge say they are very appreciative after receiving support funds to enable youth to participate in their street hockey and summer camp programs.Read More
The City of Lethbridge is commemorating Emergency Preparedness Week by hosting community outreach sessions and reminding residents to keep a emergency kit ready for any hazards that may residents may be susceptible to.Read More
Organizations and community are joining efforts to continue raising awareness against sexual violence. In the frame of the Sexual Violence Awareness Month, a unique art show called Impact Unveiled: Beyond the Silence was launched Monday Read More
The City of Lethbridge is honoring Red Dress Day today. The day is meant to pay respects to the memories of Missing and Murdered Indigenous women and Girls (MMIWG), and Two-Spirit-plus people. City Hall will Read More
Albertans battling chronic diseases have an opportunity coming up this month to learn how to live healthier lives. ‘Better Decisions, Better Health’ is a six-week workshop offered by Alberta Health Services starting Tuesday, May 13th. Read More
May is Sexual Violence Awareness Month. According to the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services almost 1.8 million Albertans have experienced some form of sexual violence in their lifetime. Here in Lethbridge, Chinook Sexual Assault Centre Read More
Hurricanes players Noah Chadwick, Brayden Edwards and Logan McCutcheon have now aged out from the WHL. They reflect on this past season on what it meant for them in being part of the team.Read More
The Lethbridge and District Exhibition is host to this years Geek Fest, a showcase of small businesses and vendors who share elements of pop culture, gaming and new technologies.Read More
Lethbridge Police have charged three people with kidnapping and assault, after a 39-year-old man was unlawfully confined in a residence in a dispute between known parties over money.Read More
The annual, Jane’s Walk Festival is coming up this weekend. The event takes place in cities around the world, and in Lethbridge, this Friday through Sunday, the community is invited to participate in walks Read More
The Lethbridge Hurricanes were swept by the Medicine Hat Tigers in the conference finals after losing game 4 in Lethbridge 5-3. The Tigers have gone 12-1 in the playoffs on their way to the Western Hockey Read More
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says it has returned to the bargaining table with Canada Post. Amid uncertainty about a potential labor disruption later this spring, CUPW says it’s working to secure new Read More
Here in Lethbridge, the Filipino community is also expressing its grief over what happened with the vehicle-ramming attack in Vancouver. On May 1st an event will be held in the City of Lethbridge, to support, Read More
A Lethbridge area farmer was arrested recently – allegedly for a dispute over egg production. His daughter, Lyndsay Van Essen, posted on Facebook, stating, “he was arrested because Alberta egg farmers don’t like the fact Read More
As the Hurricanes make their way to medicine hat ahead of their third round matchup vs the Tigers, fans say they are ecstatic about seeing the Canes back in the Conference Final for the first Read More
When it comes to helping the community, many positive and practical ideas emerge. Christine Knaus, author of the cookbook “The Farmer’s Table,” is raising funds through the sale of her book to support the “Read More
An U17 cheerleading team with Peak Elite Cheerleading has won gold in the Allstar World Championship in Orlando, Florida. Their coach credits the determination of her athletes, some who have been together for nearly 10 years.Read More
The Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Campaign kicks off this Monday, April 28th, the annual fundraising initiative supports more than 600 local charities, hospitals, and community groups across Canada. In southern Alberta, the municipalities of Coaldale Read More
The time for high school graduations is approaching. While we experience moments of joy as we see the young men and young women complete one cycle of life and begin another, there are some, however, Read More
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