A series of rallies aimed at speaking out about recent measures by the provincial government continues. On Friday, the focus was on recent changes to AISH (or Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped), as the Read More
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The developer of two planned solar fields south of Lethbridge says it’s completed the first phase of due diligence for the Lethbridge Two and Three fields. The Alberta Utilities Commission issued approval last year Read More
Lethbridge Transit users will have to adjust to some new bus routes next week. As of next Wednesday, April 29th, all cityLINK routes…..the 1 Gold, 2 Blue, 3 Green and 4 Orange will operate at a 33-minute frequency. Read More
The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association, or SAEA, is marking a decade at the Multicultural Centre. The building once served as a historic fire station and has since been transformed into a vibrant multicultural hub. With Read More
There has been considerable controversy surrounding the proposal for Alberta to eliminate the time change and remain on Daylight Saving Time year-round. The bill introduced by the government of Danielle Smith proposes making the change Read More
Professional basketball will be returning to Lethbridge for one night this summer. The Canadian Elite Basketball League will host their third ever neutral site game in their eight-year history, as the Calgary Surge and the Read More
The historic foundations of nursing and the future of nursing will be topics of discussion at a conference in Lethbridge. The University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Polytechnic are co-hosting a regional gathering of the Canadian Read More
Volunteers were out in full force for Earth Day today, cleaning the vast park space at Indian Battle Park and throughout the coulees. The first day of ‘Coulee Cleanup’ put on by the Helen Shuler Read More
Applications are now open for Lethbridge residents to receive rebates for purchasing rain barrels and switching to low-flow toilets at residential properties. The Environmental Incentive Program covers 50% of the cost of barrels and toilets for Read More
Looking to build on your DIY projects? A public woodshop that has recently reopened at the Lethbridge Seniors Citizens Organization has a new technician to assist with public projects. In part due to a provincial Read More
If you’re driving on Mayor Magrath Drive this week and you come across a heavy police presence, Lethbridge Police say don’t be alarmed. LPS and the RCMP are carrying out Critical Incident Training Read More
Twenty-five years ago, Lethbridge County and the town of Coaldale established a commission that would provide potable water to thousands across the region. Today, Lethbridge County is looking back and calling the Lethbridge Regional Water Read More
Two local U10 hockey players have earned the chance to compete at one of hockey’s most prestigious youth hockey tournaments… the Brick Invitational in Edmonton. Hunter Lee of Lethbridge and Marek Ohler of Taber, Read More
Lethbridge Police have charged a man and a woman with numerous weapons and drug offences after seizing loaded firearms from a vehicle and westside home. On April 17th, police launched an investigation into a man Read More
Southern Alberta now has its first Indigenous-led addiction recovery centre. The Blood Tribe now has access to a 75-bed recovery community that will provide no-cost, land-based treatment for those struggling with addiction. Premier, Danielle Smith Read More
Folks living in rural southwestern Alberta will have quicker and closer access to urgent and acute healthcare. Alberta’s government is investing $74 million over three years to develop a new health centre in Cardston. The Read More
A advocacy group known as the ‘Raging Grannies’ were in north Lethbridge on Friday to let their voices be heard in opposition to the provincial government’s stances on immigration. This comes as the UCP Read More
Commuters in East Lethbridge faced serious disruptions throughout Friday as a commercial vehicle rolled over at the intersection of Highway 3 and 43rd Street. Fire and EMS were on scene since just around 11am after a Read More
Lethbridge Police are asking for public assistance in identifying a subject in connection to an incident where a man kicked and damaged a window at the Lethbridge Food Bank. Surveillance video on April 5th at Read More
More than 70 films representing 18 countries will be showing at venues across the city. The 4th Lethbridge International Film Festival will run from April 17 to 20th. Festival Director Tess Mitchell says the four-day event will feature Read More
The City of Lethbridge’s wastewater treatment plant is reportedly facing an urgent need to replace its aging infrastructure and address its capacity issues. The Community Issues Committee (CIC) was provided with an Asset Management Read More
April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month—a time to recognize Canadians living with congenital and acquired limb conditions and to promote inclusion and support. Our BCN Heidi Echavarria introduces us to a Read More
As the risk of wildfires in the city increases due to low humidity and dry vegetation across southern Alberta, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) is preparing for the ahead season. Today, crews conducted wildland Read More
We often talk about donating to our community foodbanks but tend to forget our local veterans also have one. There will be an opportunity to support our veterans and their families this Saturday by providing Read More
A contemporary arts explosion is set to take over this Saturday with Vibe Fest 26 at the University of Lethbridge. Visitors can explore a wide range of exhibitions, performances, and installations spanning all areas of fine Read More
The City of Lethbridge has begun their annual intersection improvement program to address capacity requirements, enhancing safety and reducing congestion in existing areas of the city. Crews will be working this week on improving the Read More
On Thursday, multiple athletes with the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns were handed team and individual awards at the annual Blue and Gold Awards Banquet. As the varsity sports season concludes, the University has recognized the Read More
How many of us have had to call an emergency line and rely on the help and guidance of the person on the other end? This week, Canada is marking National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Read More
As a note for Lethbridge commuters, there are city crews currently working on installing a new water service installation off 5th avenue north that will cause a portion on the road to close for the Read More
Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Spatial Technologies Applied Research and Training Centre (START) has signed a development agreement with VR company Virtualware. The agreement brings in virtual and extended reality immersive demonstrations for industries and sectors that Read More
