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 Three charged in string of cooper wire thefts

Three charged in string of cooper wire thefts

Landon Hickok June 26, 2026

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

 Wide Skies Music Festival bringing in Juno Award-winning artists

Wide Skies Music Festival bringing in Juno Award-winning artists

Landon Hickok June 25, 2026

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

 Lethbridge schools wrap up the 2025–2026 school year

Lethbridge schools wrap up the 2025–2026 school year

Heidi Echavarria June 25, 2026

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

 Dragon Boat Fest returns to Henderson Lake this weekend

Dragon Boat Fest returns to Henderson Lake this weekend

Heidi Echavarria June 25, 2026

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

 Lethbridge property taxes due June 30th

Lethbridge property taxes due June 30th

Landon Hickok June 25, 2026

As a reminder to Lethbridge residents, 2026 property taxes are due by June 30th and the city wants to notify residents that there are plenty of payment options available. The 2026 Municipal Property Tax Bylaw is tied-in Read More

 Lethbridge residents dig into free compost event

Lethbridge residents dig into free compost event

Heidi Echavarria June 24, 2026

Lethbridge residents had the chance to give their gardens a boost while supporting environmental sustainability during the City’s free Compost and Mulch Giveaway event. Organized by the Waste & Environment department, the initiative aims Read More

 WestJet leaves Lethbridge & Medicine Hat amid search for replacement carriers

WestJet leaves Lethbridge & Medicine Hat amid search for replacement

Landon Hickok June 24, 2026

WestJet has flown their final flights from Lethbridge and Medicine Hat on Wednesday morning, as both cities contend with how to bring commercial air service back. Passengers arrived at YQL early Wednesday morning to catch Read More

 U of L launches Indigenous artist residency program

U of L launches Indigenous artist residency program

Heidi Echavarria June 23, 2026

Today, the University of Lethbridge celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day with a special event that included a Blackfoot naming ceremony and the announcement of a significant gift supporting the Indigenous Artist in Residence program. Dr. Read More

 Lethbridge man identified as Montreal shooting suspect

Lethbridge man identified as Montreal shooting suspect

Landon Hickok June 23, 2026

The alleged shooter in Montreal on Monday has been identified as 25-year-old Seth Scott Hatfield, from Lethbridge. His name was released by the Quebec coroner on Tuesday. The coroner has also identified the two other Read More

 Coalhurst and County announce planning and development partnership

Coalhurst and County announce planning and development partnership

Heidi Echavarria June 22, 2026

A new partnership has been announced in southern Alberta. The Town of Coalhurst and Lethbridge County are joining forces to create a shared service model for land use planning and development. Tory Campbell, Reeve with Read More

 Lund prepares for “very big fight” against province

Lund prepares for “very big fight” against province

Jeannette Rocher June 20, 2026

There’s been some new developments for musician Corb Lund and his Water Not Coal petition. This week during a press conference Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was asked if Lund’s petition question would appear Read More

 City attempting to mitigate mosquito population

City attempting to mitigate mosquito population

Landon Hickok June 19, 2026

Large populations of mosquitos may soon be swarming in following the massive amounts of rain this spring and with warmer weather around our corner. The City of Lethbridge is monitoring areas of standing water in Read More

 Canada’s 6-0 win vs Qatar celebrated in Lethbridge

Canada’s 6-0 win vs Qatar celebrated in Lethbridge

Landon Hickok June 19, 2026

History was made in Canadian sports on Thursday at the FIFA World Cup. Canada dominated in a group stage match over Qatar with a 6-0 victory at BC Place in Vancouver. The win came at Read More

 Coaldale celebrates completion of new potable water reservoir

Coaldale celebrates completion of new potable water reservoir

Heidi Echavarria June 19, 2026

Today, the Town of Coaldale celebrates the completion of its new potable water reservoir and pump station, a project valued at more than $13 million. The project marks a significant milestone in the Town’s 2019 Infrastructure Read More

 Religious Freedom Symposium to address concerns over Bill C-9

Religious Freedom Symposium to address concerns over Bill C-9

Heidi Echavarria June 19, 2026

Albertans concerned about their religious freedoms are being invited to discuss those freedoms at a symposium in September. The theme of the 2026 session is “Defending Religious Liberty as a Foundational Freedom.” Dr. John Young, a Read More

 Two Excite Lethbridge Leaders earn national CAFE recognition

Two Excite Lethbridge Leaders earn national CAFE recognition

Heidi Echavarria June 18, 2026

Two southern Alberta team members from Excite Lethbridge have earned national recognition. Kaira Cale, Manager of Event Development, and Kathleen Boniol, Lead of Event Development and Entertainment, have both been named top 10 under 40 recipients by Read More

 Find Your Path event connects newcomers with resources

Find Your Path event connects newcomers with resources

Heidi Echavarria June 18, 2026

It can be difficult for newcomers to settle in a new country, where the language, culture, and many other aspects of daily life are completely different. With that in mind, Lethbridge Family Services is launching Read More

 Upside Downtown unveils 2026 lineup for sixth season

Upside Downtown unveils 2026 lineup for sixth season

Heidi Echavarria June 17, 2026

Summer music is set to return to downtown Lethbridge. The Allied Arts Council launches the sixth season of the Upside Downtown Concert and Arts Series. The event features a diverse lineup of local, regional, and Read More

 City and Excite Lethbridge prepare for Canada Day 2026 celebration

City and Excite Lethbridge prepare for Canada Day 2026 celebration

Heidi Echavarria June 17, 2026

This year, Canada celebrates its 159th anniversary, and the City of Lethbridge, together with Excite Lethbridge, have partnered to make Canada Day 2026 an unforgettable celebration. Sarah Burton, Facility Programmer with the City of Lethbridge, says Read More

 Potential development at The Canyons faces scrutiny from residents

Potential development at The Canyons faces scrutiny from residents

Landon Hickok June 17, 2026

As West Lethbridge continues to see new growth and much needed development, a new pitch from the city is now drawing concerns from its residents. At the city’s Community Issues Committee meeting on Tuesday, Read More

 Lane additions coming to Whoop-Up & Scenic Drive interchange

Lane additions coming to Whoop-Up & Scenic Drive interchange

Landon Hickok June 16, 2026

Major improvements are coming to the Whoop Up Drive and Scenic Drive interchange which began Tuesday June 16, and will continue through November. The city aims to improve motorist and pedestrian mobility by adding two extra Read More

 Lethbridge-raised wrestler wins silver at University Worlds

Lethbridge-raised wrestler wins silver at University Worlds

Landon Hickok June 16, 2026

A wrestler originally from Lethbridge has captured a silver medal at the FISU World University Combat Championships in Brazil last week. Angelina Ellis-Toddington competes with the University of Calgary’s 68kg class and was one Read More

 $3.2 Million gifted to strengthen Southwestern-Alberta’s youth leadership

$3.2 Million gifted to strengthen Southwestern-Alberta’s youth leadership

Heidi Echavarria June 16, 2026

Knowing the importance of supporting youth, the Community Foundation has announced the Dr. David and Mrs. Shirley Hughes bequest of almost 3.2 million dollars. Charleen Davidson, Executive Director of The Community Foundation, says the gift will Read More

 Roundabout construction closes College Drive intersection near Polytechnic

Roundabout construction closes College Drive intersection near Polytechnic

Landon Hickok June 15, 2026

Construction crews have begun work on a new roundabout that will impact the main route to get to Lethbridge Polytechnic. The intersection at College Drive South and 28 Avenue/Tudor Boulevard South is now closed beginning Read More

 Chinook Sexual Assault Centre unveils new-identity as Aurora

Chinook Sexual Assault Centre unveils new-identity as Aurora

Heidi Echavarria June 15, 2026

The Chinook Sexual Assault Centre has officially rebranded as Aurora. The new identity represents renewal, a process that is at the heart of the work at the Centre. Cayley King, Board Chair with Aurora says Read More

 Lethbridge operating budget can lower property tax increase to 2.67%

Lethbridge operating budget can lower property tax increase to 2.67%

Landon Hickok June 12, 2026

Members of Lethbridge City Council are moving forward with recommendations of dozens of budget reduction measures ahead of next years operating budget. Council’s Community Issues Committee sought to ensure that residents will pay a Read More

 Lethbridge Police launch body-worn camera program

Lethbridge Police launch body-worn camera program

Naveen Day June 11, 2026

Police officers will soon be patrolling with some wearable technology, as Lethbridge Police Service launches its body-worn camera program BCN’s Naveen Day has the details.Read More

 2027 Operating Budget deliberations recap

2027 Operating Budget deliberations recap

Naveen Day June 11, 2026

Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen spoke to media Thursday to provide a recap of Wednesday’s Operating Budget deliberations and the recommendations that will head to City Council for potential approval on June 23.Read More

 Lethbridge Farmers Market returns to Trade & Convention Centre

Lethbridge Farmers Market returns to Trade & Convention Centre

Landon Hickok June 10, 2026

The Lethbridge Farmers Market is making their seasonal return this weekend at the Trade and Convention Centre. The Lethbridge Market will bring in more than 130 vendors with 80 percent of all products sold being Alberta made, Read More

 Uniroyal Gal stands tall in Lethbridge for tire shop’s 90th anniversary

Uniroyal Gal stands tall in Lethbridge for tire shop’s 90th

Naveen Day June 10, 2026

From its beginnings as a one-man tire shop in downtown Lethbridge in 1936, Kirks Tire has grown into a regional operation employing roughly 350 people across Alberta. To celebrate their 90th anniversary, a 400-pound female fiberglass mascot Read More

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    With classes set to begin Wednesday, the University of Lethbridge campus was busy today as students took part in orientation...

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    For those who love Latin culture, food, music and more, the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association is bringing the community together...

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