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 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

 Fire damages three homes, including reported drug house

Fire damages three homes, including reported drug house

Landon Hickok June 9, 2026

A fire has caused substantial damage to two homes and heat damage to a third in south Lethbridge on Tuesday morning. Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services attended the scene at around 7:30 a.m. at 28th Read More

 Canada’s First 24/7 Reformer Pilates Studio Comes to Lethbridge

Canada’s First 24/7 Reformer Pilates Studio Comes to Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria June 9, 2026

For people who love pilates, a new studio is coming to Lethbridge. Located on the city’s west side, Reformher Pilates Studio will give women in the community the opportunity to take reformer Pilates classes Read More

 Residents invited to celebrate Neighbour Day on June 13

Residents invited to celebrate Neighbour Day on June 13

Heidi Echavarria June 9, 2026

Residents in Lethbridge will have an opportunity to strengthen community connections as Neighbour Day is celebrated on June 13th. The annual event is hosted by the Upper Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association. Association Chair Heather Oxman Read More

 LPS charges street racers, issues over 100 traffic violations

LPS charges street racers, issues over 100 traffic violations

Landon Hickok June 9, 2026

Lethbridge Police have charged two young motorists with dangerous driving following a street race on Mayor Magrath Drive south where vehicles were driving more than twice the speed limit. Last Friday on June 5, an officer Read More

 County dust suppression applications open until July 12

County dust suppression applications open until July 12

Heidi Echavarria June 8, 2026

People who live in Lethbridge County know that life on gravel roads comes with a lot of dust, especially during the busy harvest season. To help reduce those conditions, Lethbridge County is now accepting applications Read More

 Residents invited to help shape community wellbeing funding

Residents invited to help shape community wellbeing funding

Heidi Echavarria June 8, 2026

Do you enjoy sharing ideas, getting involved in your community, and helping make a difference? This could be your opportunity. The City of Lethbridge is now recruiting members for its Community Wellbeing Advisory Board, a Read More

 Streets Alive seeks community support for $70,000 one-day goal

Streets Alive seeks community support for $70,000 one-day goal

Heidi Echavarria June 5, 2026

Today is Streets Alive Mission’s Giving Day, a community-wide fundraising campaign with a goal of raising $70,000 in just one day. The organization is calling on residents to support its programs and services, which provide Read More

 Regional partnership keeps food trucks rolling safely

Regional partnership keeps food trucks rolling safely

Heidi Echavarria June 5, 2026

Food truck season is back, and before the grills heat up, safety comes first. Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services or LFES has teamed up with Coaldale and Taber fire departments on a regional partnership that Read More

 High school students get a first look at UofL life

High school students get a first look at UofL life

Heidi Echavarria June 5, 2026

High school students and their families will have the opportunity to experience university life firsthand as the University of Lethbridge opens its doors for Ahead of the Herd this Saturday. The annual orientation event is Read More

 Explore Lethbridge’s past through hidden history tours

Explore Lethbridge’s past through hidden history tours

Heidi Echavarria June 5, 2026

If you enjoy discovering the people, places and stories that shaped Lethbridge, get ready to take a walk through the city’s past. The Lethbridge Historical Society is launching the second season of its Hidden Read More

 Green Acres Foundation celebrates southern Alberta Seniors

Green Acres Foundation celebrates southern Alberta Seniors

Landon Hickok June 4, 2026

Green Acres Foundation invited members of all their southern Alberta locations on Thursday to a celebration that commemorated Seniors Week. A barbeque with live music performances and games was held at Green Acres downtown Lethbridge Read More

 Lethbridge Police hosts K9 seminar for western Canadian units

Lethbridge Police hosts K9 seminar for western Canadian units

Landon Hickok June 4, 2026

Lethbridge got some four-legged visitors this week. Police dogs from across western Canada were in town to participate in some specialized ‘paws-on’ training sessions. The three-day Spring Canine Seminar includes 17 canine teams from different regions Read More

 Southern Alberta Grade-4 class wins national music competition

Southern Alberta Grade-4 class wins national music competition

Heidi Echavarria June 4, 2026

St. Patrick Fine Arts Elementary School in Lethbridge has won a first place in a national music class competition. Forty Grade 4 music students earned the top honour for their performance of mitêh by acclaimed Read More

 Lethbridge’s 311 chatbot gets a name: Breezy

Lethbridge’s 311 chatbot gets a name: Breezy

Heidi Echavarria June 4, 2026

Breezy is no longer just the nickname for our windy city. It’s also the new name for Lethbridge’s 311 chatbot. The name was selected after the city invited residents to participate in a contest Read More

 Live Well Showcase returns for Seniors’ Week

Live Well Showcase returns for Seniors’ Week

Heidi Echavarria June 3, 2026

As Lethbridge celebrates Seniors’ Week, the Live Well Showcase is returning to the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization. Now in its 13th year, Western Canada’s largest seniors’ tradeshow will connect older adults with new products, Read More

 Construction wrapping up on new 43rd Street pathway

Construction wrapping up on new 43rd Street pathway

Landon Hickok June 3, 2026

If you’ve been driving along 43rd Street south in our city, chances are you’ve noticed construction work on a new pedestrian pathway. This trail, which the city calls Pathway 17, runs along 43 Street South Read More

 Lethbridge Airport to remain busy as WestJet service ends

Lethbridge Airport to remain busy as WestJet service ends

Landon Hickok June 3, 2026

The City of Lethbridge is advancing a roadmap for the local airport as regular passenger service to YQL comes to an end. WestJet is ending their single route service to and from Calgary after June 23Read More

 Regional farmers rejoice over heavy rain event

Regional farmers rejoice over heavy rain event

Landon Hickok June 2, 2026

Despite some inconveniences due to heavy rainfall over the past few days, farmers are calling the rain event a ‘Godsend’ after the previous hot weather began to dry up moisture from dry land crops. With Read More

 Residents advised to avoid Oldman River, conserve water

Residents advised to avoid Oldman River, conserve water

Landon Hickok June 2, 2026

The City of Lethbridge says that the high streamflow advisory remains for the Oldman River but assures that its impact remains minimal. By Tuesday morning, the river reached a flow rate of 615 cubic metres per Read More

 Project-Protein expands meat access for families in need

Project-Protein expands meat access for families in need

Heidi Echavarria June 2, 2026

With food insecurity a growing concern for Canadians, a local program is being revitalized to ensure families are able to get the nutritious food they need. Project Protein is expanding its outreach efforts. BCN’s Read More

 Coalhurst approves 2026 mill-rate with residential tax reduction

Coalhurst approves 2026 mill-rate with residential tax reduction

Heidi Echavarria June 2, 2026

The Town of Coalhurst has approved its 2026 mill rate, and it looks like residential taxpayers will pay a little bit less in property taxes. Residential taxes will drop three-tenths of a percent from 7.2 to 6.9 percent, Read More

 Bridget Mearns named Lethbridge’s first Investment & Growth Officer

Bridget Mearns named Lethbridge’s first Investment & Growth Officer

Heidi Echavarria June 2, 2026

From now on, the City of Lethbridge has an Investment & Growth Officer. Bridget Mearns officially started in the newly created senior leadership role today. She is responsible for advancing City Council’s economic vision Read More

 Safe Kids Week highlights ongoing speeding concerns near schools

Safe Kids Week highlights ongoing speeding concerns near schools

Heidi Echavarria June 2, 2026

Safe Kids Week kicked off in Lethbridge today. While Safe Kids Week is reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert, officials say this is something motorists should keep in mind year-round because children move Read More

 School threat prompts lockdowns at multiple Lethbridge schools

School threat prompts lockdowns at multiple Lethbridge schools

Heidi Echavarria June 2, 2026

In local news, a number of Lethbridge high schools were placed on full lockdowns. Early Monday morning, Lethbridge Collegiate staff contacted police after finding a written message on school property threatening harm to students and Read More

 Lethbridge issues notice asking residents to conserve water

Lethbridge issues notice asking residents to conserve water

Landon Hickok June 1, 2026

The City of Lethbridge has experienced heavy rainfall over the past few days, with Environment Canada saying the region would get a total accumulation of 50-100mm of rain. It has caused water levels in Read More

 $300-million West Lethbridge multi-use development begins construction

$300-million West Lethbridge multi-use development begins construction

Landon Hickok May 29, 2026

An expected large-scale, mixed-use development has now broken ground in west Lethbridge. The Core Crossing project is intended to drastically expand westside services in commercial, retail and residential areas. The city held a groundbreaking ceremony Read More

 Thousands protest UCP across Alberta including Lethbridge

Thousands protest UCP across Alberta including Lethbridge

Landon Hickok May 29, 2026

Across the province today, large rallies were held as the Alberta Federation of Labour held its “Day of Protest” as part of their “Fight Back Now” campaign to push back against UCP government policies. The Read More

 Lethbridge improves crosswalk safety with leading pedestrian intervals

Lethbridge improves crosswalk safety with leading pedestrian intervals

Heidi Echavarria May 29, 2026

As the City of Lethbridge expands pedestrian safety measures across more intersections, officials are introducing new crosswalk signals designed to give pedestrians a head start before vehicles receive a green light. The initiative aims to Read More

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  • Contamination events rise this Summer at Henderson Lake Pool

    September 10, 2026 September 10, 2026

    As summer comes to an end and Henderson Pool already closes for the season, it is worth noting the increase in contamination...

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  • New Raymond High School solves student over-capacity issue

    September 10, 2026 September 10, 2026

    The town of Raymond, south of Lethbridge, opened its doors to a new state-or-the-art high school on Thursday. The new...

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  • Kainai-Centre expands to add Alberta’s first Indigenous dementia-care facility

    September 10, 2026 September 10, 2026

    Southern Alberta will soon have its first dementia-care facility specifically serving its Indigenous community. A groundbreaking ceremony for the Kainai...

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  • New Coaldale pathway fixes critical pedestrian safety issue

    September 9, 2026 September 9, 2026

    Pedestrians in Coaldale will finally be able to move around more safely with a new pathway that was just completed...

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  • Study: Southeast Alberta could become crucial national defence hub

    September 9, 2026 September 9, 2026

    Medicine Hat College recently conducted a study on further developing the southeast Alberta region into a national defence innovation hub,...

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  • Contamination events rise this Summer at Henderson Lake Pool

    September 10, 2026 September 10, 2026

    As summer comes to an end and Henderson Pool already closes for the season, it is worth noting the increase in contamination...

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  • Kainai-Centre expands to add Alberta’s first Indigenous dementia-care facility

    September 10, 2026 September 10, 2026

    Southern Alberta will soon have its first dementia-care facility specifically serving its Indigenous community. A groundbreaking ceremony for the Kainai...

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  • Traffic impacts coming to Columbia Boulevard West

    September 9, 2026 September 9, 2026

    Drivers travelling on Columbia Boulevard West can expect further traffic disruptions starting on Tuesday.  The work is part of the...

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  • Lethbridge official- joins worldwide FASD awareness effort on September-9

    September 9, 2026 September 9, 2026

    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or FASD, is a lifelong disability caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. Today, September 9, communities around...

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  • University of Lethbridge welcomes students for fall semester

    September 8, 2026 September 8, 2026

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

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