Coaldale is getting ready for one of its biggest celebrations of the year. Summer Fest returns on August 6 with four days of music, food, family fun, and a theme that pays tribute to the community’Read More
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The Southern Alberta Art Gallery, or SAAG, is set for a major transformation. The more than $7.7-million enhancement and expansion project, largely funded through federal and provincial grants, was officially launched during today’s groundbreaking Read More
As Canada’s blood supply continues to shrink during the busy summer season, police officers, RCMP members and Alberta Sheriffs in Lethbridge are rolling up their sleeves to encourage others to donate. Canadian Blood Services Read More
After Lethbridge City Council reaffirmed its opposition to Alberta’s proposed funding model for the integrated Fire and EMS system, the president of the Lethbridge Firefighters IAFF Local 237 says firefighters are “deeply disappointed” with the Read More
Young nature enthusiasts in Lethbridge are getting the chance to become scientists. The Helen Schuler Nature Centre is hosting BugQuest, a free hands-on program for youth ages 11 to 15 that introduces participants to a Canada-wide insect Read More
Maxime Bernier was in Lethbridge this week speaking to Albertans during his cross-province tour promoting his party’s support in this October’s provincial referendum. The leader of the People’s Party of Canada claims Read More
An explosion at the Taber Community Centre on December 17 caused substantial damage to the facility’s Large, Small and Curling rinks. It was caused by a failure of a component within the fuel system of Read More
The Alberta government has invested $23.4 million into expanding life-saving kidney care at Lethbridge’s Chinook Regional Hospital. The new hemodialysis unit at Chinook has recently opened new treatment centres that increase their weekly capacity by 25% Read More
Traffic along the Crowsnest Highway on Wednesday afternoon was severely disrupted after a multi-vehicle collision occurred shortly after 2 p.m.. According to LPS a 64-year-old man is facing multiple violations and a criminal charge after Read More
ALERT with assistance with Lethbridge Police made a massive weapons seizure as part of a drug trafficking investigation. On July 15th, ALERT Lethbridge’s organized crime team located the large cache of weapons and drugs Read More
A targeted police operation in downtown Lethbridge led to more than 100 outstanding warrants being executed, and the life of an overdose victim being saved. On Tuesday, Lethbridge Police Service and the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Read More
Lethbridge residents say they trust their police service and feel safer in their community than they did two years ago. A new 2026 survey shows overall satisfaction, with the Lethbridge Police Service, has reached its highest Read More
The Canada Border Services Agency has announced a major drug seizure at the Coutts border crossing in southern Alberta. On July 2nd officers at the Coutts port of entry seized 300 kg of suspected methamphetamine and 80 Read More
Members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees working for the Good Samaritan Society have been rallying this week in southern Alberta. On Tuesday, continuing-care workers in Raymond pushed for fair wages as negotiations with Read More
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is one of three Canadian UNESCO World Heritage sites that, this week, are commemorating the nation’s 50th anniversary of signing the world heritage convention. Over the past five decades, Canada has Read More
The future of Lethbridge’s integrated Fire and EMS system remains unresolved. After Alberta paused its EMS procurement process last June and opened negotiations with municipalities, many hoped a solution was within reach. Instead, the Read More
Visitors downtown had one last chance this summer to bite into the city’s best cuisine on wheels. On Monday, Foodie Fest returned for the third and final time this summer with more than a Read More
The Renewal & Healing Centre has secured funding to launch Indigenous-led recovery outreach and traditional healing camps in Lethbridge and Kainai First Nation. The 271 thousand dollars funding will be used to bring together local organizations Read More
One inspection. Three communities. That’s the goal behind a regional partnership that’s making life easier for southern Alberta food truck operators. After launching last year, the shared inspection program between Lethbridge, Coaldale and Read More
Lethbridge Police say an altercation at a northside park last week led to a youth attacking a man with a knife. A 14-year-old has been arrested and is now facing numerous charges. On July 23, just Read More
The voices of Lethbridge County residents and the development industry have been heard. The County has released its “What We Heard” report, highlighting strong support for protecting agricultural land, directing growth near existing hamlets and Read More
A 31-year-old man from Taber is facing drug charges after police executed a search warrant at his home last week. Taber Police Service, Lethbridge Police Service and the RCMP together executed the warrant at 7a.Read More
An extensive search is underway in southern Alberta’s Waterton Lakes National Park after an 81-year-old hiker was reported missing over the weekend. Bob Toothill communicated plans to hike Section A of the Great Divide Read More
There’s over 100 fires still burning in British Colombia along, with smoke making its way east to our province. Lethbridge and Calgary have been under air quality advisories for the past week, with similar conditions Read More
If you’re heading to the Lethbridge Bulls game on Friday night, you’re gonna notice a new look on the field. The Bulls plan to debut their new limited edition ‘Henderson Lake Bull Sharks” Read More
A longtime Coalhurst resident has been named the 2026 Miners Days Honorary Parade Marshal. Alison Arneson has spent more than 50 years serving the community through volunteer work, public service and the Royal Canadian Legion. She will Read More
For the first time, Christmas Hope Partners will have a presence at the Downtown Farmers’ Market this Saturday as part of their Christmas in July Gift Card Campaign. The initiative is giving residents an early Read More
Spitz Stadium and the Lethbridge Elks are ready to host a cross-country baseball tournament, one that they haven’t hosted since 2014. As part of their 45th season, the Elks will welcome seven clubs from Montana Read More
A school in north Lethbridge that’s over a hundred-years old is expected to be replaced in the next few years, but it has left local historians concerned. The Galbraith Elementary School, completed in 1912, was Read More
Lethbridge County has issued a Fire Ban as extreme wildfire risk continues across the region. Effective Thursday morning, all outdoor burning is prohibited until further notice. County officials say hot, dry conditions have left vegetation Read More
