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 Indigenous film “Meadowlarks” to play at Movie Mill

Indigenous film “Meadowlarks” to play at Movie Mill

Heidi Echavarria January 6, 2026

A unique film will be appearing at the Movie Mill Theatre in Lethbridge for a one day only showing – This Wednesday. The Canadian drama, “Meadowlarks”, directed by Tasha Hubbard tells the story of five Cree Read More

 Christmas Check Stop reveals downward trend in impaired drivers

Christmas Check Stop reveals downward trend in impaired drivers

Landon Hickok January 6, 2026

Lethbridge Police Service released their results of their annual Christmas Check Stop campaign this December in partnership with Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, which saw a reduction in impaired drivers. The targeted effort to remove impaired Read More

 Taber entering Kraft Hockeyville contest to fix arena damages

Taber entering Kraft Hockeyville contest to fix arena damages

Landon Hickok January 5, 2026

The Town of Taber, Alberta announced last week that they are putting their arena forward in the Kraft Hockeyville contest, where one arena in Canada  can win $250,000 towards arena upgrades and a chance to host Read More

 Thousands of Evangelical Churches in Rwanda forced to close

Thousands of Evangelical Churches in Rwanda forced to close

Landon Hickok January 5, 2026

The issue of religious freedoms continues to be major talking point in many western-based nations including here in Canada, while other nations outright reject the concept of religion. But in one African nation, many Christians Read More

 The transformational power of reading God’s Word

The transformational power of reading God’s Word

Heidi Echavarria January 5, 2026

Reading the Bible is not merely a matter of religious or cultural tradition. Even when Scripture is approached for these reasons—or simply out of curiosity—it has the power to bring about a deep Read More

 Meet Albertas new chief medical officer

Meet Albertas new chief medical officer

Jeannette Rocher January 5, 2026

Well-known Lethbridge doctor Vivien Suttorp has taken on a new role. She has been named the new Chief Medical Officer of Health for the province of Alberta. She is the permanent replacement for Dr. Deena Read More

 Property Assessments mailing out this week in Lethbridge

Property Assessments mailing out this week in Lethbridge

Landon Hickok January 2, 2026

All property owners in Lethbridge are receiving their Property Assessments Notices in the mail as a reminder from the City of Lethbridge. Property owners signed up for eNotices would have received their assessment notice by Read More

 Mayor Hyggen: A Look Back and Glimpse Ahead

Mayor Hyggen: A Look Back and Glimpse Ahead

Jeannette Rocher December 23, 2025

Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen sits down for a year-end conversation on where the city is headed after the 2025 civic election. From the future of the Agri-Food Hub and Exhibition funding, to public safety, council dynamics, Read More

 MADD Warns Canadians about Risks of Driving Drunk/High

MADD Warns Canadians about Risks of Driving Drunk/High

Jeannette Rocher December 23, 2025

The holidays are here—but so are the risks of impaired driving. This season, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is speaking out to keep Canadians safe. Anita Huchala, President of MADD Lethbridge & Area, and Read More

 Final day for Toy Mountain donations

Final day for Toy Mountain donations

Heidi Echavarria December 22, 2025

Many organizations in Lethbridge step up during the holiday season to collect toys and food for those in need in Lethbridge. One such initiative is Toy Mountain, which in 2025 has been collecting new toys at Read More

 Holiday food drive at Seasons-Lethbridge-Gardens benefits food bank

Holiday food drive at Seasons-Lethbridge-Gardens benefits food bank

Heidi Echavarria December 22, 2025

Turning to the spirit of giving, Seasons Lethbridge Gardens Retirement Community has wrapped up its annual Holiday Food Drive in support of the Lethbridge Food Bank. General Manager Sonni Worne says along with communities in Read More

 AHS Toys for Tickets program meets record high

AHS Toys for Tickets program meets record high

Landon Hickok December 22, 2025

Alberta Health Services is celebrating the final tally of their ‘Toys for Tickets’ campaign after participation from the public crossed a new record high. The Toys for Tickets program ran from November 20th and wrapped Read More

 Historic Claresholm residence granted Provincial Historical Resource designation

Historic Claresholm residence granted Provincial Historical Resource designation

Landon Hickok December 22, 2025

A century-old residence in Claresholm has been granted a Provincial Historical Resource designation from the Alberta Government. The Dr. McMillan Residence, built in 1916, served as a dual residence and medical office, accompanied by an operating Read More

 Research presents optimizing therapeutic recreation for dementia patients

Research presents optimizing therapeutic recreation for dementia patients

Landon Hickok December 19, 2025

A joint instructor and student graduate research team at Lethbridge Polytechnic have published findings on their study determining an optimal time for older persons dealing with moderate dementia to engage in recreational activities. The pilot Read More

 Hamlet of Walsh, Alberta issued Water Supply Alert

Hamlet of Walsh, Alberta issued Water Supply Alert

Landon Hickok December 19, 2025

UPDATE: Most service has been restored to all but a handful of residents. A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for the hamlet, and the disruption is expected to last at least 72 hours. AEA says Read More

 City of Lethbridge encouraging early property tax payments

City of Lethbridge encouraging early property tax payments

Landon Hickok December 19, 2025

The City of Lethbridge is telling property owners they can save a few bucks by making prepayments towards their 2026 property taxes in January and February. The result will be a discount when 2026 tax bills are Read More

 The 2025-Sock-It-To-‘Em campaign gives over 7,000 pairs of socks

The 2025-Sock-It-To-‘Em campaign gives over 7,000 pairs of socks

Heidi Echavarria December 19, 2025

The 2025 Sock It To ’Em campaign delivered between seven and eight thousand pairs of socks to those in need. On Thursday, recipient organizations left with their bags full of donations. Now marking its 25th year, Read More

 Helen Schuler Nature Centre unveils new exhibits

Helen Schuler Nature Centre unveils new exhibits

Heidi Echavarria December 19, 2025

The Helen Schuler Nature Centre is launching two new exhibits just in time to start enjoying them during the holiday season. They are the Winter Wild Neighbours and The Power of Play. These exhibitions are Read More

 First phase of construction of Crowsnest Trail Pathway completed

First phase of construction of Crowsnest Trail Pathway completed

Heidi Echavarria December 19, 2025

The first phase of the Crowsnest Trail Pathway construction is now complete. The work, which runs from 4 Avenue South down Mayor Magrath Drive South, then along the south side of the Crowsnest Trail, and into Read More

 Skate Canada decision has many siding with Alberta

Skate Canada decision has many siding with Alberta

Heidi Echavarria December 18, 2025

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is responding after Skate Canada announced this week it will stop hosting events in Alberta because of its new law that restricts transgender athletes from participating in female-only sport. For her Read More

 Remembering community supporter & former Movie Mill owner Len Binning

Remembering community supporter & former Movie Mill owner Len Binning

Heidi Echavarria December 18, 2025

A well-known Lethbridge businessman, a man of faith, and a generous supporter of his community has sadly passed away. Len Binning, the former owner of the legendary Movie Mill, died this week after a long Read More

 MyCityCare receives significant donation from the LDS Church

MyCityCare receives significant donation from the LDS Church

Landon Hickok December 18, 2025

The local not-for-profit agency, MyCityCare, is getting a much needed boost to continue to develop their new facility and provide clients with expanded service. On Wednesday the charity received a Humanitarian Fund from The Church Read More

 Explosion at Taber Community Centre causes “substantial” damage

Explosion at Taber Community Centre causes “substantial” damage

Landon Hickok December 18, 2025

Residents near the town of Taber’s Community Centre were rocked Wednesday afternoon when an explosion pierced through the facility. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but crews and investigators say the blast caused substantial damage Read More

 Up to 130 km/h winds in Southern Alberta

Up to 130 km/h winds in Southern Alberta

Heidi Echavarria December 18, 2025

Southern Alberta woke up today under an orange wind warning, accompanied by rain and snow. Westerly winds have strengthened, with gusts of up to 130 km/h along the Highway 3 corridor between Lethbridge and the B.Read More

 LSCO hosting 56th Free Christmas Dinner

LSCO hosting 56th Free Christmas Dinner

Landon Hickok December 17, 2025

Sadly, it’s a Christmas story that’s far too common. People that don’t have enough money, time, or even close relatives to enjoy a Christmas dinner. So, once again, the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Read More

 Lethbridge Polytechnic President calls 2025 a “transitional” year

Lethbridge Polytechnic President calls 2025 a “transitional” year

Landon Hickok December 17, 2025

  As classes at post-secondary institutions wrap up for the term and for holiday break, the president of Lethbridge Polytechnic is reflecting on the last year and how the institution is holding up. Doctor Brad Donaldson Read More

 Lethbridge discourages feeding wild birds at city parks

Lethbridge discourages feeding wild birds at city parks

Landon Hickok December 16, 2025

The City of Lethbridge is putting out a call not to feed wild birds in the city, especially at Henderson Lake where it has resulted in reports of dead birds at the lake and around Read More

 Fire safety tips during the Christmas season

Fire safety tips during the Christmas season

Heidi Echavarria December 16, 2025

Fire investigations in the City of Lethbridge have surpassed 50 so far in 2025, well above the annual average of about 30. As the holiday season approaches, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services reminds residents that many fires are Read More

 Fort Whoop-Up host winter traditions of the Blackfoot

Fort Whoop-Up host winter traditions of the Blackfoot

Heidi Echavarria December 16, 2025

Learning more about Lethbridge’s history has never been more engaging—especially during the Christmas season. Fort Whoop-Up is hosting its Winter Traditions event, inviting visitors to step back in time and experience winter as Read More

 CPKC Holiday Train stops in Lethbridge, donates $8,000 to food bank

CPKC Holiday Train stops in Lethbridge, donates $8,000 to food

Landon Hickok December 15, 2025

On Saturday night, thousands took outdoors by Centre Village Mall to witness the CPKC Holiday Train making its anticipated stop here in Lethbridge. The train had previous stops that same day in Okotoks, Blackie and Read More

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