Skilled trades were once considered male-dominated careers and are now increasingly attracting more women. In Canada, this shift is reflected in a steady rise in female participation. Here in southern Alberta, Careers: The Next Generation Read More
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Alberta country artist Corb Lund was performing throughout our province this past weekend and stopped by downtown Lethbridge on Easter Sunday. It wasn’t just to perform though, this was part of an effort to Read More
Rotary club members who are part of the ‘Los Amigos Project’ are on their way to Mexico – but it’s not to vacation in the sun…it’s to donate service vehicles to communities who Read More
Eight years ago today, the hockey world was shocked when a semi-trailer truck crashed into a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos hockey team in Saskatchewan. The crash led to the deaths of 16 people. Lethbridge Read More
Lethbridge Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate a missing 14-year-old girl. Police say August Cunningham was last seen on April 4th. Ongoing efforts to locate her have been unsuccessful, and police are Read More
Lethbridge Police are seeking public assistance to identify the driver of a vehicle responsible for a hit and run collision. LPS say on Tuesday March 24th, between 3pm and 4pm, a white SUV parked along Read More
The Alberta Government is updating the Animal Protection Act for the first time in 20 years. Bill 22 is designed to improve animal welfare in the province. If passed, it will strengthen penalties for offenders under the Read More
Folks in the southern Alberta town of Taber are celebrating a big win today. Saturday during “Hockey Night in Canada”. Taber was selected the winner of Kraft Hockeyville 2026. Taber was chosen through a nationwide vote Read More
Irrigators in southern Alberta are in for some good news, the St Mary River Irrigation District has set their allocation levels for 2026 at 14 inches, six more inches than in 2024. Current reservoir levels in the region Read More
On Saturday, the Town of Taber will learn in real time if they will be crowned the grand prize winner of Kraft Hockeyville. The Community Centre will host a ‘Taber Broadcast Party’ during Hockey Night Read More
Aspiring students at the University of Lethbridge also shared their excitement during the launch of Artemis II. A watch party was held by the University’s Student Union, with many Physics and Astronomy students catching Read More
Accountability for law enforcement has expanded across Alberta, thanks to a new civilian–led investigation body. As BCN’s Naveen Day reports, the four-month-old organization has seen complaints about police conduct in the quadruple numbers.…Read More
The province has enacted their elm tree pruning ban for the season to prevent the risk of elm bark beetles spreading Dutch Elm Disease. These beetles hatch in sick and week elm trees and spread Read More
There are many creative ways to support the community. A golf tournament has been launched aimed to raise funds for cardiac care in the region. It’s the Hearts & Health Classic tournament, in partnership Read More
A new Christian church is coming to the city; it is the New Covenant Assembly Lethbridge. The grand opening will be on Easter Sunday. Pastor Emmanuel Olafare says the church aims to create a welcoming Read More
A southern Alberta First Nation is reporting some promising statistics regarding overdose deaths in its communities. Blood Tribe Emergency Services says between last December and the month of March, they received no overdose-related emergency calls. Read More
The federal government is temporarily allowing use of the rodent poison strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan, as those provinces grapple with gopher infestations. The head of the Saskatchewan Wheat Board, Jocelyn Velestuk, calls this relaxation Read More
Farming Smarter says that in light of recent closures of federal agriculture research stations, that the importance of not-for-profit agricultural innovation organizations like themselves cannot be overstated. As the 2026 season gets underway, the organization says Read More
UPDATE: A third suspect has been arrested and charged in connection to the murder of the 27-year man who dies at an apartment complex in south Lethbridge on Friday. Police carried out a search warrant Read More
Two Lethbridge Polytechnic students have placed second and third place for pitching their business proposals in a student entrepreneur competition at the Polytechnic earlier this month. The Launchpoint Pitch Competition is hosted annually by the Read More
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is once again taking aim at the federal tax increase on alcohol on April 1st, while on the same day increasing the salaries for Members of Parliament. The excise duty increase Read More
This morning a stolen vehicle crashed into business in Brooks. The incident occurred Monday morning at approximately 4:29 a.m. Brooks RCMP were dispatched to a collision on 2nd Street West and upon arrival, officers located Read More
There will be familiar sights and sounds returning to the Canadian Forces Base in Suffield, Alberta this summer. The commander of the Canadian Army confirmed to the Canadian Press that it will serve as a Read More
A new art display will be up for viewing in Lethbridge on Saturday. The exhibition marks the start of a new collaboration between the Southern AB Art Gallery (SAAG) and Excite Lethbridge, transforming different zones Read More
Streets Alive Mission celebrated the grand opening of its new facility on Thursday. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the community came together to celebrate what now serves as the new home for mission services and its Read More
It’s springtime and that usually means spring cleaning. But if you have any old mattresses you’re throwing away…don’t take them to the landfill. The City of Lethbridge is notifying residents that Read More
As minor hockey season is wrapping up across the country, Coaldale is playing host to the U18C Hockey Alberta Provincial Championship this weekend. Eight teams including the hometown U18 Coaldale Cobras will take to Read More
A new temporary exhibit at the Galt Museum and Archives is a celebration of Lethbridge’s local brewing history. The exhibit, called “A Smile in Every Bottle”, focuses on the former Sick family brewery and Read More
Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen says discussions are still to be had with Alberta Emergency Health Services in reference to a new contract involving the integrated Fire and EMS model. EHS gave the city notice on Read More
After a multi-year hiatus since the Covid pandemic, Aggie Days has returned to Lethbridge to educate hundreds of students about the agriculture industry. The two-day immersive experience for students in grades 4-6 will showcase the Read More
