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How German POW camps in Alberta changed the region
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 Nominations open for the 2026 2026 Lethbridge Business Awards

Nominations open for the 2026 2026 Lethbridge Business Awards

Heidi Echavarria June 30, 2026

This is the time of the year where members of the community can nominate local business for the 2026 Lethbridge Business Awards. To celebrate the best of the city business, the awards recognize innovation, excellence, and Read More

 Christmas Hope kicks off Christmas in July Gift Card Drive

Christmas Hope kicks off Christmas in July Gift Card Drive

Heidi Echavarria June 29, 2026

It’s not too early to think about Christmas — at least not for the Lethbridge’s non-profit organizations that have already begun preparing months in advance to ensure less fortunate families can enjoy the holiday Read More

 Lethbridge’s emergency communications centre receives 9-1-1 dispatch upgrades

Lethbridge’s emergency communications centre receives 9-1-1 dispatch upgrades

Landon Hickok June 29, 2026

Emergency call services in our region have recently undergone a transition to a newly modernized “Next-Generation 9-1-1” network. The Public Safety Communications Centre at Lethbridge’s Fire Station 1 has transitioned their call centre from Read More

 Raymond Stampede returns for 124th year of rodeo tradition

Raymond Stampede returns for 124th year of rodeo tradition

Heidi Echavarria June 29, 2026

One of Canada’s oldest rodeos is preparing to buck back into action. The 124th Raymond Stampede returns Canada Day week with top rodeo professionals from across North America. Organizers say the rodeo, which began Read More

 Construction to bring closures on Whoop Up, Scenic Drive interchange

Construction to bring closures on Whoop Up, Scenic Drive interchange

Landon Hickok June 26, 2026

Work continues to expand in the Whoop Up Drive and Scenic Drive interchange that will result in its first round of road closures. Beginning Tuesday, the Scenic Drive on-ramp from 6th Avenue south will close, Read More

 Coaldale releases 2025 comparative analysis highlighting affordability

Coaldale releases 2025 comparative analysis highlighting affordability

Heidi Echavarria June 26, 2026

With the economy continuing to impact many families, municipalities across Southern Alberta are working to keep their communities affordable while continuing to attract investment and support local growth. The Town of Coaldale has recently published Read More

 Police and Fire face off for charity at Spitz Stadium

Police and Fire face off for charity at Spitz Stadium

Heidi Echavarria June 26, 2026

Taking part in a friendly competition as a unique way to raise funds for those in need is both generous and inspiring. The Battle of the Badges returns to Spitz Stadium this Saturday as members Read More

 Lethbridge Shakespeare Performance Society to perform 14 shows of ‘King Lear’

Lethbridge Shakespeare Performance Society to perform 14 shows of ‘King

Landon Hickok June 26, 2026

If you’re a fan of Shakespeare and of theatre, you are in luck. A new edition of Shakespeare in the Park is coming to Lethbridge this summer to more than a dozen outdoor sites. Read More

 Three charged in string of cooper wire thefts

Three charged in string of cooper wire thefts

Landon Hickok June 26, 2026

Back in May, the RCMP Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit conducted an investigation into a string of thefts and damage to from Oil and Gas and Agriculture infrastructure. As a result, three people have Read More

 Wide Skies Music Festival bringing in Juno Award-winning artists

Wide Skies Music Festival bringing in Juno Award-winning artists

Landon Hickok June 25, 2026

Lethbridge will host some Juno award winning artists next month with the return of the Wide Skies Music Festival. The live music event presented by the Geomatic Attic has a new site at the Civic Read More

 Lethbridge schools wrap up the 2025–2026 school year

Lethbridge schools wrap up the 2025–2026 school year

Heidi Echavarria June 25, 2026

Today marked the final day of the 2025–2026 school year, bringing to a close a year filled with both challenges and learning experiences for parents, teachers, and students alike. Now, it’s time for a well-deserved Read More

 Dragon Boat Fest returns to Henderson Lake this weekend

Dragon Boat Fest returns to Henderson Lake this weekend

Heidi Echavarria June 25, 2026

This weekend, the Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival returns to Henderson Lake. One of the most anticipated events of the summer, the free community festival brings dragon boat teams from across Western Canada together for Read More

 Lethbridge property taxes due June 30th

Lethbridge property taxes due June 30th

Landon Hickok June 25, 2026

As a reminder to Lethbridge residents, 2026 property taxes are due by June 30th and the city wants to notify residents that there are plenty of payment options available. The 2026 Municipal Property Tax Bylaw is tied-in Read More

 Lethbridge residents dig into free compost event

Lethbridge residents dig into free compost event

Heidi Echavarria June 24, 2026

Lethbridge residents had the chance to give their gardens a boost while supporting environmental sustainability during the City’s free Compost and Mulch Giveaway event. Organized by the Waste & Environment department, the initiative aims Read More

 WestJet leaves Lethbridge & Medicine Hat amid search for replacement carriers

WestJet leaves Lethbridge & Medicine Hat amid search for replacement

Landon Hickok June 24, 2026

WestJet has flown their final flights from Lethbridge and Medicine Hat on Wednesday morning, as both cities contend with how to bring commercial air service back. Passengers arrived at YQL early Wednesday morning to catch Read More

 Kainaiwa Children’s Services celebrates 30 year anniversary

Kainaiwa Children’s Services celebrates 30 year anniversary

Naveen Day June 23, 2026

An organization that has been helping youth in Standoff to become contributing members of the Blood Tribe community reached a milestone on Monday.  BCN’s Naveen Day has more details.Read More

 Medicine Hat prepares to host Special Olympics Canada Summer games

Medicine Hat prepares to host Special Olympics Canada Summer games

Landon Hickok June 23, 2026

The southern Alberta city of Medicine Hat is preparing to host this year’s Special Olympics Canada Summer Games. The games will bring in 1700 athletes and coaches from across Canada to compete in 10 sports for Read More

 U of L launches Indigenous artist residency program

U of L launches Indigenous artist residency program

Heidi Echavarria June 23, 2026

Today, the University of Lethbridge celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day with a special event that included a Blackfoot naming ceremony and the announcement of a significant gift supporting the Indigenous Artist in Residence program. Dr. Read More

 Lethbridge man identified as Montreal shooting suspect

Lethbridge man identified as Montreal shooting suspect

Landon Hickok June 23, 2026

The alleged shooter in Montreal on Monday has been identified as 25-year-old Seth Scott Hatfield, from Lethbridge. His name was released by the Quebec coroner on Tuesday. The coroner has also identified the two other Read More

 Coalhurst and County announce planning and development partnership

Coalhurst and County announce planning and development partnership

Heidi Echavarria June 22, 2026

A new partnership has been announced in southern Alberta. The Town of Coalhurst and Lethbridge County are joining forces to create a shared service model for land use planning and development. Tory Campbell, Reeve with Read More

 Lund prepares for “very big fight” against province

Lund prepares for “very big fight” against province

Jeannette Rocher June 20, 2026

There’s been some new developments for musician Corb Lund and his Water Not Coal petition. This week during a press conference Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was asked if Lund’s petition question would appear Read More

 City attempting to mitigate mosquito population

City attempting to mitigate mosquito population

Landon Hickok June 19, 2026

Large populations of mosquitos may soon be swarming in following the massive amounts of rain this spring and with warmer weather around our corner. The City of Lethbridge is monitoring areas of standing water in Read More

 Canada’s 6-0 win vs Qatar celebrated in Lethbridge

Canada’s 6-0 win vs Qatar celebrated in Lethbridge

Landon Hickok June 19, 2026

History was made in Canadian sports on Thursday at the FIFA World Cup. Canada dominated in a group stage match over Qatar with a 6-0 victory at BC Place in Vancouver. The win came at Read More

 Coaldale celebrates completion of new potable water reservoir

Coaldale celebrates completion of new potable water reservoir

Heidi Echavarria June 19, 2026

Today, the Town of Coaldale celebrates the completion of its new potable water reservoir and pump station, a project valued at more than $13 million. The project marks a significant milestone in the Town’s 2019 Infrastructure Read More

 Religious Freedom Symposium to address concerns over Bill C-9

Religious Freedom Symposium to address concerns over Bill C-9

Heidi Echavarria June 19, 2026

Albertans concerned about their religious freedoms are being invited to discuss those freedoms at a symposium in September. The theme of the 2026 session is “Defending Religious Liberty as a Foundational Freedom.” Dr. John Young, a Read More

 Two Excite Lethbridge Leaders earn national CAFE recognition

Two Excite Lethbridge Leaders earn national CAFE recognition

Heidi Echavarria June 18, 2026

Two southern Alberta team members from Excite Lethbridge have earned national recognition. Kaira Cale, Manager of Event Development, and Kathleen Boniol, Lead of Event Development and Entertainment, have both been named top 10 under 40 recipients by Read More

 Find Your Path event connects newcomers with resources

Find Your Path event connects newcomers with resources

Heidi Echavarria June 18, 2026

It can be difficult for newcomers to settle in a new country, where the language, culture, and many other aspects of daily life are completely different. With that in mind, Lethbridge Family Services is launching Read More

 Two killed, one injured in Highway 4 collision

Two killed, one injured in Highway 4 collision

Landon Hickok June 18, 2026

UPDATE – June 18: RCMP have confirmed that a 42-year-old woman from Brooks did succumb to her injuries as a result of the collision. The investigation into the collision remains ongoing. ORIGINAL – June 10: One person was killed Read More

 Sundre Pro Rodeo Parade cancelled amid threats regarding Pro-Alberta float

Sundre Pro Rodeo Parade cancelled amid threats regarding Pro-Alberta float

Landon Hickok June 17, 2026

The Sundre Pro Rodeo has announced the cancellation of their annual parade this year after tempers flared up over a reported Pro Alberta float. The Rodeo that is set to begin this week will kick Read More

 Upside Downtown unveils 2026 lineup for sixth season

Upside Downtown unveils 2026 lineup for sixth season

Heidi Echavarria June 17, 2026

Summer music is set to return to downtown Lethbridge. The Allied Arts Council launches the sixth season of the Upside Downtown Concert and Arts Series. The event features a diverse lineup of local, regional, and Read More

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