Southern Alberta will once again get a chance to host some of the best curlers in the world later this year. The Grand Slam of Curling announced that Medicine Hat will host the GSOC Masters Read More
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Two people from Edmonton are facing charges in connection with a commercial break-in in Lethbridge late last year. It occurred in the early morning hours of December 23rd, 2025. Police say two suspects cut and pryed Read More
The Lethbridge Polytechnic fitness team is offering tips to help reduce strain and stiffness caused by maintaining the same position for long periods of time, especially during desk work. While office jobs may be comfortable Read More
Excite Lethbridge says last month’s Ag Expo broke new records in attendance and exhibitor participation. The annual agriculture technologies showcase event held at the Trade and Convention Centre in late February attracted 313 exhibitors, 38 of Read More
As part of Budget 2026, the City is reminding residents of some tax increases they need to be aware of. The Provincial Education Property Tax will increase 12.9% in Lethbridge, meaning an increase of $117 for an average Read More
UPDATE – March 11: The impaired driver who struck an elderly pedestrian has charges against him upgraded, after the victim succumbed to his injuries. After the 78-year-old man was transported to a Calgary hospital with life-threatening head Read More
The University of Lethbridge celebrated the International Women’s Day with a Leadership Conference. For three years in a row, the institution has been recognizing the important role of women in society. This year, the Read More
During Fraud Prevention Month, the Economic Crime Unit with the Lethbridge Police Service is hosting community events. At the Nordbridge Senior Centre, officers shared information and answered questions about common scams used to target victims. Read More
ORIGINAL POST – MARCH 9: A fire has damaged the building hosting the Wooden Shoe European Food Store and Andrew Hilton Wine Merchants in Lethbridge, forcing each business to temporarily close. Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Read More
This winter southern Alberta has had a warm and relatively dry season, leaving farmland soils more susceptible to blowing and erosion. Lethbridge County says that with high winds and limited snow cover, some producers are Read More
Snow returned to southern Alberta. Some areas saw significant accumulation, with between nine and 13, or even up to 14 centimetres, particularly closer to the Rockies. Brian Proctor, meteorologist at Environment Canada, says one of the areas Read More
With warmer temperatures melting much of the recent snow, driving conditions across southern Alberta are quickly changing. While black ice was a concern earlier this morning, shifting temperatures can still create unpredictable roads. Gere Woldu, Read More
While the conflict continues in the Middle East, here in Lethbridge the Jewish community fears for their lives and safety after experiencing vandalism. A graffiti message reading “Allah kill Jews” was discovered this morning as Read More
Professional Bull Riding makes its return to Lethbridge starting tonight for two evenings with the world’s best bull riders. Returning to attempt to win his sixth straight PBR event in Lethbridge is Nick Tetz, Read More
For the next few months, visitors to the Galt Museum and Archives will get an enhanced look at the history behind the Oldman River. The new exhibit highlights historic points in history related to the Read More
March is the Myeloma Action Month a time to raise awareness about the disease. Myeloma is the 2nd most common form of blood, and it is associated with the abnormal behaviour and uncontrolled growth of Read More
The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation announced a 500,000 dollars donation to the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign. Members of the Witdouck Farms family made the contribution to help move the campaign closer to its $30 million goal to Read More
CANstruction 2026 has returned to Centre Village Mall in Lethbridge. From today until April 2, creativity and engineering are being put to work to support local food banks. The annual hunger-relief competition brings teams together in a Read More
While strikes and counterstrikes continue in the Middle East, Iranians around the world are closely watching developments in their homeland. Bridge City News spoke with two Iranians who call Lethbridge home. They are openly critical Read More
Hundreds of job seekers gathered at the Trade and Convention Centre on Thursday for the Teamworks Community Job Fair. The annual event provides residents an opportunity to network with a variety of industries and local Read More
Cadets with the Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Police Cadet Training Program received their academic certifications and badges on Thursday before they head to their respective services. Eight graduates are set to join the Lethbridge Police Service Read More
A 35-year-old Taber, Alberta man is facing charges of distributing child sex abuse materials. On February 11th Taber Police, along with the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team’s Internet Child Exploitation or ICE unit, executed Read More
As part of their Indigenous Awareness week, the University of Lethbridge is celebrating 50 years of its Indigenous Studies program including its founder. A Pow-Wow celebration was held at the Science Commons before a headdress ceremony Read More
Since the beginning of the year, many Canadians start organizing to file their income tax returns. The tax season typically runs from mid-February through April 30, the deadline for most individual income tax returns. With that Read More
The City of Lethbridge is inviting artists from across Canada to participate in a major new public art project. The City wants to transform the median of the Highway 3 underpass on 13th Street with welcoming Read More
After days of escalating military strikes by Israel and the United States against Iran, tensions in the region have intensified significantly. The attacks have left at least 201 people dead in Iran and nine killed in Read More
Election Alberta has confirmed the status of three MLA recall petitions, with one confirmed as unsuccessful and two more deemed as invalid. One of those invalid petitions involves Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf, but residents claim Read More
The City of Lethbridge and the Boulet family are commemorating April 7th as Green Shirt Day in Canada with a new logo. Marking eight years since the Humboldt Broncos crash, the parents of Logan Boulet, Read More
Lethbridge Police are seeking the public’s assistance in finding the arsonist believed to be responsible for two vehicle fires earlier this month. Back in the early morning of February 5th at approximately 12:30am, Lethbridge Read More
The Chair of the Highway 3 Twinning Development Association, Gordon Reynolds, says he’s “pleasantly surprised” that the province is investing $152 million towards twinning a section of Highway 3. The section noted in the province’s capital Read More
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Fundraising for Lethbridge cardiac services surpasses $33 million
The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation’s Bringing Hearts Home campaign is celebrating after recently surpassing its fundraising goal, with $33 million...
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Reuse and repair events return to Lethbridge
Lethbridge residents will have a chance to give unwanted items a second life this weekend. Environment Lethbridge is hosting its bi-annual – Reuse...
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Remembering the heroes who never came-home on September-11
Every year, Lethbridge firefighters put on their uniforms to remember those who never made it home. Today’s memorial, held on...
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Afghan veterans reflect on 9/11, ask for Cenotaph memorial addition
Veterans who fought in Afghanistan following the 9/11 attacks are looking back at 25 years and are looking at a...
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Two youth charged with stealing vehicle, fleeing police
Two youth in Medicine Hat have been charged by police for stealing a vehicle and attempting to flee police. Medicine...
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Reuse and repair events return to Lethbridge
Lethbridge residents will have a chance to give unwanted items a second life this weekend. Environment Lethbridge is hosting its bi-annual – Reuse...
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Remembering the heroes who never came-home on September-11
Every year, Lethbridge firefighters put on their uniforms to remember those who never made it home. Today’s memorial, held on...
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Contamination events rise this Summer at Henderson Lake Pool
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
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
Drivers travelling on Columbia Boulevard West can expect further traffic disruptions starting on Tuesday. The work is part of the...
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