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 Two southern Alberta U10 players heading to Brick Invitational

Two southern Alberta U10 players heading to Brick Invitational

Landon Hickok April 20, 2026

Two local U10 hockey players have earned the chance to compete at one of hockey’s most prestigious youth hockey tournaments… the Brick Invitational in Edmonton. Hunter Lee of Lethbridge and Marek Ohler of Taber, Read More

 CTF: Alberta and Saskatchewan should drop provincial gas taxes

CTF: Alberta and Saskatchewan should drop provincial gas taxes

Landon Hickok April 20, 2026

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is applauding Carney’s decision on the removal of the federal gas tax and are now calling for provincial governments to follow suit. Specifically, the CTF is calling on the premiers Read More

 Two people handed numerous drug and weapons charges

Two people handed numerous drug and weapons charges

Landon Hickok April 20, 2026

Lethbridge Police have charged a man and a woman with numerous weapons and drug offences after seizing loaded firearms from a vehicle and westside home. On April 17th, police launched an investigation into a man Read More

 New Indigenous-led recovery expands addiction treatment in Alberta

New Indigenous-led recovery expands addiction treatment in Alberta

Heidi Echavarria April 20, 2026

Southern Alberta now has its first Indigenous-led addiction recovery centre. The Blood Tribe now has access to a 75-bed recovery community that will provide no-cost, land-based treatment for those struggling with addiction. Premier, Danielle Smith Read More

 Alberta invests $74M in new Cardston health centre

Alberta invests $74M in new Cardston health centre

Heidi Echavarria April 17, 2026

Folks living in rural southwestern Alberta will have quicker and closer access to urgent and acute healthcare. Alberta’s government is investing $74 million over three years to develop a new health centre in Cardston. The Read More

 Protesters accuse UCP of “gaslighting” immigrants before referendum

Protesters accuse UCP of “gaslighting” immigrants before referendum

Landon Hickok April 17, 2026

A advocacy group known as the ‘Raging Grannies’ were in north Lethbridge on Friday to let their voices be heard in opposition to the provincial government’s stances on immigration. This comes as the UCP Read More

 Cattle liner overturns at Highway 3/43 Street intersection

Cattle liner overturns at Highway 3/43 Street intersection

Landon Hickok April 17, 2026

Commuters in East Lethbridge faced serious disruptions throughout Friday as a commercial vehicle rolled over at the intersection of Highway 3 and 43rd Street. Fire and EMS were on scene since just around 11am after a Read More

 Police searching for suspect in food bank mischief

Police searching for suspect in food bank mischief

Landon Hickok April 17, 2026

Lethbridge Police are asking for public assistance in identifying a subject in connection to an incident where a man kicked and damaged a window at the Lethbridge Food Bank. Surveillance video on April 5th at Read More

 Lethbridge International Film Festival returns this weekend

Lethbridge International Film Festival returns this weekend

Heidi Echavarria April 16, 2026

More than 70 films representing 18 countries will be showing at venues across the city. The 4th Lethbridge International Film Festival will run from April 17 to 20th. Festival Director Tess Mitchell says the four-day event will feature Read More

 Lethbridge’s Wastewater Treatment Plant needs critical repairs

Lethbridge’s Wastewater Treatment Plant needs critical repairs

Landon Hickok April 16, 2026

The City of Lethbridge’s wastewater treatment plant is reportedly facing an urgent need to replace its aging infrastructure and address its capacity issues. The Community Issues Committee (CIC) was provided with an Asset Management Read More

 Lethbridge youth man inspires beyond his limb difference

Lethbridge youth man inspires beyond his limb difference

Heidi Echavarria April 16, 2026

April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month—a time to recognize Canadians living with congenital and acquired limb conditions and to promote inclusion and support. Our BCN Heidi Echavarria introduces us to a Read More

 Lethbridge crews prepare for wildfire season amid risk

Lethbridge crews prepare for wildfire season amid risk

Heidi Echavarria April 16, 2026

As the risk of wildfires in the city increases due to low humidity and dry vegetation across southern Alberta, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) is preparing for the ahead season. Today, crews conducted wildland Read More

 ‘Stuff the Van’ donation drive scheduled for Saturday

‘Stuff the Van’ donation drive scheduled for Saturday

Landon Hickok April 15, 2026

We often talk about donating to our community foodbanks but tend to forget our local veterans also have one. There will be an opportunity to support our veterans and their families this Saturday by providing Read More

 Historic Alberta School in Next Great Save Contest

Historic Alberta School in Next Great Save Contest

Jeannette Rocher April 15, 2026

A piece of Alberta history could be saved—but it needs your vote. The historic Coleman High School in the Crowsnest Pass has been named a finalist in the National Trust of Canada’s “Next Read More

 VibeFest returns to Lethbridge with a contemporary arts explosion

VibeFest returns to Lethbridge with a contemporary arts explosion

Heidi Echavarria April 14, 2026

A contemporary arts explosion is set to take over this Saturday with Vibe Fest 26 at the University of Lethbridge. Visitors can explore a wide range of exhibitions, performances, and installations spanning all areas of fine Read More

 Coaldale adopts strategy plan prioritizing transportation, safety & growth

Coaldale adopts strategy plan prioritizing transportation, safety & growth

Landon Hickok April 14, 2026

Coaldale’s town council has adopted their Strategic Plan for 2026 through 2029. The new plan aims to prioritize transportation, asset management, policing and community safety as the town experiences a surge in growth. A list of Read More

 Lethbridge begins intersection improvement initiative for the summer

Lethbridge begins intersection improvement initiative for the summer

Landon Hickok April 14, 2026

The City of Lethbridge has begun their annual intersection improvement program to address capacity requirements, enhancing safety and reducing congestion in existing areas of the city. Crews will be working this week on improving the Read More

 UofL Pronghorn awards handed to top athletes

UofL Pronghorn awards handed to top athletes

Landon Hickok April 13, 2026

On Thursday, multiple athletes with the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns were handed team and individual awards at the annual Blue and Gold Awards Banquet. As the varsity sports season concludes, the University has recognized the Read More

 Lethbridge honours first voice in emergencies: 9-1-1 communicators

Lethbridge honours first voice in emergencies: 9-1-1 communicators

Heidi Echavarria April 13, 2026

How many of us have had to call an emergency line and rely on the help and guidance of the person on the other end? This week, Canada is marking National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Read More

 Water service work closes part of 5th ave N

Water service work closes part of 5th ave N

Landon Hickok April 13, 2026

As a note for Lethbridge commuters, there are city crews currently working on installing a new water service installation off 5th avenue north that will cause a portion on the road to close for the Read More

 Lethbridge Polytechnic & Virtualware sign development agreement

Lethbridge Polytechnic & Virtualware sign development agreement

Landon Hickok April 10, 2026

Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Spatial Technologies Applied Research and Training Centre (START) has signed a development agreement with VR company Virtualware. The agreement brings in virtual and extended reality immersive demonstrations for industries and sectors that Read More

 Trade partners searching to limit commercial border crossing delays

Trade partners searching to limit commercial border crossing delays

Landon Hickok April 10, 2026

Besides fuel prices, another headache for Canadian truckers is crossing the border into the US. Industry partners in commerce, manufacturing and logistics gathered in Lethbridge on Thursday to discuss ways to make the crossing at Read More

 Hurricanes coaches added to Canada’s U18 IIHF Championship roster

Hurricanes coaches added to Canada’s U18 IIHF Championship roster

Landon Hickok April 10, 2026

Hockey Canada has named two Lethbridge Hurricanes coaches as part of their coaching staff for the upcoming 2026 IIHF World Under-18 Championship. Hurricanes Head Coach Matt Anholt will serve as Assistant Coach, making it the third Read More

 Lethbridge rally calls for water protection over coal mining

Lethbridge rally calls for water protection over coal mining

Heidi Echavarria April 10, 2026

Recent measures by the provincial government, including coal mining, have drawn the community’s attention. Today, a rally was held by the Lethbridge Raging Grannies, along with other community organizations. Barb Phillips says they advocate Read More

 Five charged with first-degree murder in targeted attack

Five charged with first-degree murder in targeted attack

Landon Hickok April 9, 2026

Lethbridge Police have provided a detailed update on a murder that occurred at a south Lethbridge apartment on March 27th. It has ultimately led to LPS issuing first-degree murder charges to five suspects. It was Read More

 Cinderella Project returns to help grads shine

Cinderella Project returns to help grads shine

Heidi Echavarria April 9, 2026

MyCityCare looked more like a Disney princess’ closet today as the non-profit’s Cinderella Project and Tux Shop opened its doors to the community with a special open house. The drop-in event gave visitors a Read More

 Celebrating National Public Health week at the UofL

Celebrating National Public Health week at the UofL

Heidi Echavarria April 9, 2026

It’s National Public Health Week across the country, a time to recognize the vital role public health practitioners play in improving our health and well-being. This week the University of Lethbridge is highlighting how Read More

 Alberta reveals funding for Drought & Flood protections

Alberta reveals funding for Drought & Flood protections

Landon Hickok April 8, 2026

The UCP government has announced some targeted funding for drought and flood protections throughout the province. $25 million from its Drought and Flood Protection program will go to 12 separate projects, while $3.5 million will go to projects Read More

 Seedy Saturday is returning to Lethbridge

Seedy Saturday is returning to Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria April 8, 2026

Spring is here, and Seedy Saturday is returning to Lethbridge—with an opportunity to learn about gardening, local food, and the environment. The event will feature a seed swap, free compost, workshops, and exhibitors focused Read More

 Crowsnest Trail Pathway moves into phase two

Crowsnest Trail Pathway moves into phase two

Heidi Echavarria April 8, 2026

Construction of the Crowsnest Trail Pathway has moved into Phase Two. At the beginning of this week, the City of Lethbridge began work on a key connector projectthat will be three kilometers long. The fully Read More

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  • Community partners work together to install native plant gardens at the University of Lethbridge

    May 13, 2026 May 13, 2026

    The University of Lethbridge is a little greener thanks to the efforts of numerous community partners and volunteers, as well...

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  • Lethbridge encourages responsible pet ownership through clean-up initiative

    May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026

    Picking up after your dog is a dirty business but in Lethbridge it’s the law. Sadly, not every dog owner...

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  • Smile cookie competition raises over $34,000 for FCSS-programs

    May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026

    The towns of Taber and Coaldale have been competing for the most cookie sales – in the friendly Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Campaign competition. Taber sold more than 7,700 cookies, beating Coaldale...

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  • Lethbridge man charged for impersonating an officer

    May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026

    Lethbridge Police have charged a 20-year-old man for impersonating a police officer following a traffic stop on Mayor McGrath Drive...

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  • Installation projects affecting traffic on Mayor Magrath & Scenic Drives

    May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026

    There are some ongoing construction projects affecting traffic in our city right now. On Mayor Magrath Drive, crews are replacing...

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  • Lethbridge encourages responsible pet ownership through clean-up initiative

    May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026

    Picking up after your dog is a dirty business but in Lethbridge it’s the law. Sadly, not every dog owner...

    Continue reading
  • Smile cookie competition raises over $34,000 for FCSS-programs

    May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026

    The towns of Taber and Coaldale have been competing for the most cookie sales – in the friendly Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Campaign competition. Taber sold more than 7,700 cookies, beating Coaldale...

    Continue reading
  • From addiction to advocacy: Turning pain into purpose

    May 11, 2026 May 11, 2026

    From trying alcohol for the first time at the age of 10 to losing her children—because of her addictions – Robin Fox’s story is one of hardship and resilience. Our Heidi Echavarria brings us Robin’s story, of leaving her...

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  • Spring donation slowdown impacts Lethbridge Soup Kitchen

    May 11, 2026 May 11, 2026

    The Lethbridge Soup Kitchen is urging the community to donate after a donation it was expecting didn’t come in on time. There is always a fall...

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  • BikeLane anniversary event set for Saturday

    May 8, 2026 May 8, 2026

    Spring weather in southern Alberta is giving cyclists plenty of reasons to get outside. And as more people hit the streets and pathways, a...

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