Foxtail weeds have continued to be a problem here in Lethbridge. A local dog owner voiced her concerns about the foxtails in one of our city’s parks on Friday morning. As Video Journalist Micah Read More
Students attending three post-secondary institutions in Lethbridge now have the opportunity to win a nice prize. Applicants can apply to win three $2500 scholarships if they are choosing a career path in the agrifood sector. The Read More
Some restaurants in the city now allow dogs on their patios including the Telegraph Taphouse. A manager at the restaurant says they have always been dog friendly, and welcome anyone who wants to enjoy a Read More
A Lethbridge gymnastics coach who was previously charged by police with sexually assaulting a seven year old girl now faces even more charges. Thirty-three year old Jamie Ellacott, who was a former owner at the Read More
Thanks to a a fourth-year student in the Art History/Museum Studies department within the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge, a new exhibit highlighting the history of Lethbridge media has been Read More
Farming Smarter is hosting its annual Open Farm Days event this weekend. It is an opportunity for people to learn all about where our food comes from. An official with Farming Smarter says they hope Read More
The city is asking us to have a look at trees in our yard. This is the time of year when Dutch Elm Disease rears its ugly head. It is a nasty fungal disease that Read More
A popular tourist attraction has opened once again. The Lethbridge Corn Maze has opened both the corn and sunflower mazes for families to enjoy until October. Both the corn and sunflowers are still growing but Read More
Fans of soccer in our city are set for a treat this weekend. The Lethbridge Soccer Association is hosting the Tier Two Alberta Youth Outdoor Soccer Provincials. There will be 47 teams competing with players ranging Read More
Inflation is high right now and a spokesperson with a Lethbridge trucking company says they are seeing a rise in the number of things needed for the trucking industry such as fuel and equipment for Read More
A new playground in Lethbridge is set to bring lots of joy to kids from across the city. The Discovery Playground was unveiled in Legacy Park on Wednesday morning. A spray park, picnic shelter, and Read More
Lethbridge College will be taking part in this year’s Open Farm days for the very first time. This weekend’s event will be an opportunity for families to take in all the agriculture research Read More
Lethbridge College is hosting the fourth annual Coulee Fest next month. It is expected to be a full day packed with lots of food, fun and entertainment. An official with the college says this year Read More
There is a dire need for blood across the country right now. That is according to Canadian Blood Services which says they require 57,000 open appointments to be filled before the end of August. The organization Read More
The issue of the homeless in our city setting up tent encampments has continued to be a hot button topic. On Tuesday, Lethbridge City Council voted in favour of city administration to gather information to Read More
Lethbridge College has a new president and CEO. Dr. Brad Donaldson takes over from Dr. Paula Burns who resigned from the position earlier this year and moved to BC. Donaldson has almost 20 years of experience Read More
Following a city stop order placed against the Last Chance Cat Ranch earlier this year, the shelter has been told they must vacate their current location or shut down permanently. Now, the group says they Read More
The Lethbridge Junior Bulls little league baseball team fell short on Sunday in their championship game against British Columbia. Head coach Zachary Goruk says the team couldn’t execute properly and because of that, they Read More
The Southern Alberta region is under another heat warning where daytime temperatures could reach up to 35 degrees. Environment Canada says Monday should be the last of it for a couple of days as we are Read More
The Lethbridge Fire Department is stressing the importance of properly disposing of smoking materials and fire prevention. There have been many structural fires in our city recently that was caused by smoking materials not being Read More
The final numbers are in for the 2022 Tim Hortons Brier here in Lethbridge. A report says it was a huge success. Close to $17 million was generated for the local economy during the special curling event. Read More
The contentious issue of paid parking at the Enmax Centre is moving ahead. Starting on September 1st, patrons of the event centre will have to pay five dollars for parking during concerts, cultural events and Read More
UCP leader candidate Brian Jean made a stop in Lethbridge Saturday to meet with party supporters at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization hoping to sell some more memberships and tell them about his policies. A Read More
It’s been almost one month since a 54-year-old woman was taken hostage inside the Lethbridge Legal Guidance office downtown. In a special interview with Bridge City News, Angela Stewart had a chance to sit Read More
Soaring melodies were playing at New West Theatre on Thursday morning. A new performance is set to rock Lethbridge fans. It’s called Decades and features the rock and roll music that you will most Read More
It is still too early to tell but researchers are looking at whether rice could soon become a crop in Southern Alberta. An irrigated crop scientist out of the University of Lethbridge along with Galaxy Read More
The friend of a Lethbridge woman who was held hostage at a downtown business last month is recalling the day she learned the news of the attack. To give back and to honour her friend Read More
The City is continuing its efforts to handle the tent encampment situation. Wednesday morning, residents of the site were handed notices to vacate the area under the Petty Trespass Act. Both residents in and out Read More
The case of a Lethbridge woman charged with attempted murder following a hostage situation last month in the downtown was back in Lethbridge Provincial Court this morning. BCN’s Angela Stewart has more.Read More
Downtown Lethbridge is about to get a little more bright. A new initiative by several local organizations is hoping to spark some much needed colour into downtown Lethbridge. A total of 50 plant containers that are Read More
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