A sure sign of summer is back in downtown Lethbridge. The Downtown Farmers’ Market returns to Festival Square this Wednesday, bringing dozens of local vendors, fresh Alberta-grown products and a chance for the community to Read More
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The Lethbridge Police Service and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lethbridge and District are once again teaming up this summer for the Kids ‘N’ Kops program. The three-day mini police academy gives children from the Read More
A new campaign aimed at taking traffic safety to the next level is being launched by the City of Lethbridge. Beginning this week, the City will start displaying traffic safety messages twice a week throughout Read More
The spray parks at Legacy Regional Park, the Rotary Centennial Fountain at Galt Gardens, and the Gyro Spray Park have opened. Pools such as the Henderson outdoor pool are also open, and public water stations Read More
For 30 years, artist Don Gill has documented sites, landscapes, and architectures that nation-states used to imprison and confine their own residents. Walking Lethbridge’s Exhibition grounds, Gill photographed the historical buildings, including the stables that Read More
Six boaters are lucky to be alive after a dramatic weekend rescue on Lethbridge’s Oldman River. The rescue became necessary after their inflatable raft deflated amid turbulent river conditions. The Oldman River remained under Read More
Alberta businesses are being warned about a sophisticated fraud scheme that’s making the rounds. The Better Business Bureau says scammers create fake email accounts—and in some cases fake websites—to impersonate legitimate businesses. Read More
Lethbridge is welcoming a delegation from its sister city, Culver City, California, this week as part of a four-day visit aimed at strengthening cultural ties and sharing ideas between the two communities. The itinerary Read More
While many are making summer vacation plans, Canadian Blood Services is remaining the Lethbridge community that need for blood and plasma donations never takes a holiday, because the need does not go on a vacation. Read More
UPDATED SINCE AIRTIME: On Monday afternoon, fire crews attended an commercial structure fire at a gravel and asphalt plant in the Oldman river valley, near Highway 3 Workers with Tollestrup Construction say they evacuated the worksite Read More
Members with the federal government were in Lethbridge on Monday to announce they are contributing more than $7 million to build and improve seniors housing all within our city. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Read More
Can Alberta become more affordable? Lethbridge West MLA Rob Miyashiro joins Bridge City News to discuss the Alberta NDP’s proposed Affordability Agenda and how the party says it would address rising costs facing Albertans. Read More
This Saturday, Galt Gardens will be transformed by Afro-Caribbean culture as the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association (SAEA) celebrates the 2026 Afro-Caribbean Festival. Tim Wib, CEO of SAEA, says the free event will feature cultural performances, traditional Read More
For the first time ever, Southern Alberta will host a national and international Tae Kwon-Do competition. This weekend, Lethbridge will welcome athletes, coaches and Grand Masters from across Canada and around the world for the Read More
A total of 9 million dollars in federal funding was announced today to be invested in six business projects across Lethbridge and southern Alberta. The allocation, provided through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative, will help small Read More
A new mentorship program designed to support newcomer youth is now available in Lethbridge. Today, Lethbridge Family Services launched the Newcomer Youth Mentorship and Leadership Development Project. The year-round initiative supports youth through leadership training, Read More
Air quality in much of Alberta and Saskatchewan is expected to be poor in the coming days because of wildfire smoke. Environment Canada says the smoke is expected to remain until mid-week. In Lethbridge, the Read More
Canada Day celebrations are a go in Lethbridge tomorrow, but with the wet weather conditions, the city will be making some revisions at Henderson Lake Park. The nearby Trade and Convention Centre will open its Read More
This is the time of the year where members of the community can nominate local business for the 2026 Lethbridge Business Awards. To celebrate the best of the city business, the awards recognize innovation, excellence, and Read More
It’s not too early to think about Christmas — at least not for the Lethbridge’s non-profit organizations that have already begun preparing months in advance to ensure less fortunate families can enjoy the holiday Read More
Emergency call services in our region have recently undergone a transition to a newly modernized “Next-Generation 9-1-1” network. The Public Safety Communications Centre at Lethbridge’s Fire Station 1 has transitioned their call centre from Read More
One of Canada’s oldest rodeos is preparing to buck back into action. The 124th Raymond Stampede returns Canada Day week with top rodeo professionals from across North America. Organizers say the rodeo, which began Read More
Work continues to expand in the Whoop Up Drive and Scenic Drive interchange that will result in its first round of road closures. Beginning Tuesday, the Scenic Drive on-ramp from 6th Avenue south will close, Read More
With the economy continuing to impact many families, municipalities across Southern Alberta are working to keep their communities affordable while continuing to attract investment and support local growth. The Town of Coaldale has recently published Read More
Taking part in a friendly competition as a unique way to raise funds for those in need is both generous and inspiring. The Battle of the Badges returns to Spitz Stadium this Saturday as members Read More
If you’re a fan of Shakespeare and of theatre, you are in luck. A new edition of Shakespeare in the Park is coming to Lethbridge this summer to more than a dozen outdoor sites. Read More
Back in May, the RCMP Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit conducted an investigation into a string of thefts and damage to from Oil and Gas and Agriculture infrastructure. As a result, three people have Read More
Lethbridge will host some Juno award winning artists next month with the return of the Wide Skies Music Festival. The live music event presented by the Geomatic Attic has a new site at the Civic Read More
Today marked the final day of the 2025–2026 school year, bringing to a close a year filled with both challenges and learning experiences for parents, teachers, and students alike. Now, it’s time for a well-deserved Read More
This weekend, the Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival returns to Henderson Lake. One of the most anticipated events of the summer, the free community festival brings dragon boat teams from across Western Canada together for Read More
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Lethbridge man charged with multiple child sexual offences
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University of Lethbridge welcomes students for fall semester
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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
Fall is around the corner and the Gallery at Casa knows that. A new series of exhibitions is welcoming the...
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Lethbridge Polytechnic develops smarter irrigation tool
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