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
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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
A scholarships and awards ceremony was held at the YMCA in Lethbridge on Tuesday. The event recognized outstanding employees, volunteers, and community members through the YMCA Community Awards Scholarship Program. Arnaud Sparks, Education Manager with Read More
What goes on inside the human brain? That’s what the University of Lethbridge hopes to answer during its annual Brain Awareness Week. During the event, the community can explore new discoveries and learn about Read More
UPDATE: The deadline the city has to provide EHS has been moved up from April 30th to May 31st, 2026. ORIGINAL: Alberta Emergency Health Services wants municipalities across the province to inform them whether they wish Read More
Some local engineers have found an innovative way to monitor a corrosive gas problem at Lethbridge’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. The problem lies due to a growing amount of poisonous hydrogen sulfide in the plant’Read More
Lethbridge Polytechnic and the Blackfoot Confederacy have signed a memorandum of understanding strengthening their existing relationship. Dr. Brad Donaldson, president and CEO of Lethbridge Polytechnic, says today’s Stone Pipe ceremony celebrated the pride, history, Read More
Producers and farmers in southern Alberta will have access to free agriculture workshops this spring. The seminars are part of Lethbridge County’s Agriculture Extension Program. Matthew Wells, Rural Extension Specialist with Lethbridge County, says Read More
The 2025/26 season for the Lethbridge Hurricanes came to a close on Saturday with an 8-5 loss to the Hitmen in Calgary. The Canes will miss the postseason after finishing last in the WHL with a Read More
Big news for the town of Taber, it was announced on Saturday that Taber has been chosen as a finalist in this year’s Kraft Hockeyville. Taber will face Tumbler Ridge, BC in a vote Read More
The Alberta government announced Friday that drug consumption sites in southern Alberta will soon close and be replaced with recovery support, treatment and 24/7 outreach efforts. This includes the mobile drug consumption unit by the Lethbridge Read More
Golfers in southern Alberta are dusting off their clubs, as one of Lethbridge’s most renowned golf courses has opened for the season. Visitors can now start booking tee-times at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort, as Read More
A team of eight students from southern Alberta is heading back to the world stage. Team ASAP Robotics qualified for the 2026 FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship, taking place April 29 to May 2, after winning first place Read More
Prairie Winds Secondary in Coaldale say they are excited to be hosting basketball provincials alongside other schools in Coaldale as School Sport Alberta’s 3A tournament got underway Thursday morning. Twenty-four boys’ and girls’ teams Read More
The current war in the Middle East has undoubtedly caused the costs of fuel to increase and affect supply chains all around the world, and Lethbridge is not without exemption. BCN’s Landon Hickok has Read More
Who doesn’t love jewels? If you are a lover of gemstones, minerals, fossils, jewelry, and crystals — get ready, because from March 20 to 22, the Rock N’ Gem Show is coming to the Lethbridge Trade and Read More
Maybe you have heard of someone who has been accidentally poisoned. Across the country this week has been proclaimed National Poison Prevention Week, and physicians are reminding everyone there are simple but important steps you Read More
A delegation from Quebec is here in Lethbridge this week to drive growth in the agri-food business in southern Alberta. The delegation consists of 10 companies in Quebec that specialize in processing automation and digitization in Read More
As we continue talking about donations, it’s clear they reflect the care and generosity within the community. Lethbridge Family Services has received a $10,000 donation from the Frank Flaman Foundation and Southland Trailers. Michelle Gallucci, Read More
A generous new donation of $250,000 has been made to the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign. The donors, Bart and Cynthia Davies, say cardiac disease touches nearly every family in some way. Like many others, they also Read More
A Canadian Pacific Kansas City train crashed into a semi-truck trailer that was on the tracks near Taber on Tuesday afternoon. Amateur video shows the locomotive traveling at a high rate of speed crashing into Read More
If you’re ever eating out or grabbing a pint in Lethbridge during St Patrick’s Day, you may run into some themed entertainment at your restaurant of choice. The Lethbridge Firefighters Pipe and Drums Read More
The Bank of Canada will be facing a court challenge by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation to disclose details of their executive pay and compensation to senior officials. Previously, the CTF filed an access-to-information request for Read More
The City of Lethbridge announced its 2026 Public Property Auction. The bidding sale will take place on Thursday, April 2 at 11:00 a.m. in the Culver Room at City Hall. Kerry Boogaart, Property Tax Manager, says the Read More
A yellow weather warning is issued for Lethbridge and southern Alberta due to dangerously high winds. Strong west winds gusting up to 110 kilometers an hour are forecast through the rest of Tuesday as far east Read More
A survey aimed at guiding how and where residential development will occur in the coming years is now underway in Lethbridge County. Residents have until March 31 to share their input as part of the Residential Read More
The Town of Coalhurst has launched a new website to help residents access information and connect with the community online. Coalhurst Mayor Deb Florence says, this new platform makes it easier for residents to stay Read More
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