Lest We Forget. Remembrance Day is just around the corner and that means it is time to break out the red poppies. The Lethbridge Royal Canadian Legion announced the official start of the 2022 Poppy Campaign, Read More
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With winter just around the corner, the City of Lethbridge is implementing Phase One of their snow and ice control changes. With the council’s support and after receiving feedback from the community, the city Read More
Albertans have been facing tough times right now. With inflation and the cost of living continuing to rise, it can mean families are unable to pay for groceries. A new HungerCount report was released by Read More
A massive cleanup at a Lethbridge tent encampment was completed on Wednesday. A fence was also installed at the tent site by the Civic Centre Track here in our city. The encampment was also the Read More
As the temperature drops outside, a couple of non-for-profits in our city say they are seeing more people are using their services. Bill Ginther with the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen believes the increase is due to Read More
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and doctors say early screening and detection is the best way to assure that a person doesn’t die from the disease. Dr. Christine Molnar with the Alberta Society Read More
An old battle is being transformed into a virtual reality project for the ages. The Battle of the Belly River took place in 1870 between the Blackfoot and Cree nations in what is now the Oldman Read More
The issue of food security is one of the biggest problems we are currently facing. That is according to Dr. Digvir Jayas, a University of Manitoba professor who presented at the Lethbridge College on Tuesday. Read More
Each year over the past two decades, Carrie Kerber and her husband have transformed their 6th Avenue home in Lethbridge into a pirate ship for Halloween. Kerber says the idea of a ship came after Read More
There is some trash talking going on at City Hall. Residents in our city are being asked for their input on the second phase of the City of Lethbridge Waste Management Master Plan. City officials Read More
The Alberta United Conservative Party held their annual general meeting over the weekend in Enoch, located just outside of Edmonton. During keynote speech, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith took aim at Rachel Notley for her support Read More
In an effort to increase support ahead of next spring’s provincial election, Alberta’s official opposition held their own convention in Calgary over the weekend. This marked the unofficial launch of the party’s Read More
It’s been a full year since Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen and members of council were sworn in as our current city council. Many of the councilors including John Middleton-Hope say serving on council for Read More
The mind is a tough place to navigate. Many would say this is especially true for men. A Lethbridge woman is doing her part to try to destigmatize the issue of men who may be Read More
Take a book and leave one. That is the goal of the Little Lethbridge Library program here in our city. There is a new mobile library set up at Gyro Park. Sarah Head, the Manager Read More
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith named her new cabinet. Of note…Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf becomes Deputy Premier and Infrastructure Minister. Other appointees noted below: Deputy Premier and Minister of Skilled Trades and Professions – Kaycee Read More
One of the biggest attractions in Lethbridge is the High Level Bridge. It is also known as the Lethbridge Viaduct. It stands 314 feet tall and stretches 1.6 kilometres. It is also the largest railway structure not Read More
The 2022 World Cup is set to kick off on November 20 in Qatar. The best soccer teams from around the world will go head-to-head to compete for the top prize of World Cup champions. Canada has Read More
On Oct. 5, a number of Afghan Refugees arrived in our city following the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. Lethbridge Family Services assisted in their arrival by providing some help to get everyone settled. Ahmed Fahim Ahmadi Read More
With inflation and the cost of living rising, members of our community are changing the way they get their food. Mandy Sandbach has been teaching people how to grow their own food for years now. Read More
Remembrance Day is just around the corner. It is a day where we honour those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and laid down their lives to ensure freedoms for so many of us. Members of Read More
Living wages are being offered to some employees at a few local nonprofit agencies including Volunteer Lethbridge. A living wage is an hourly wage that an employee can earn to help them live comfortably and Read More
It appears that the Lethbridge Lodging Association may not be a fan of Tourism Lethbridge. During an Economic Standing Policy Committee meeting on Wednesday, officials from the Lodging Association called Tourism Lethbridge an inefficient organization Read More
Lethbridge College has received its largest social sciences research grant in its history. A total of $1 million will be given to help researchers engage with policing, corrections, and courts to strengthen policing and public safety Read More
One local organization in our community is promoting a violence free world. The YWCA is organizing a week-long series of events called Week Without Violence to help groups who are sometimes forgotten. On Tuesday chalk Read More
As Southern Alberta continues to deal with a shortage of doctors, we are now seeing a shortage in specialized physicians including OBGYN’s. Those who practice obstetrics and gynecology. As Angela Stewart explains, a Lethbridge Read More
This is Fire Prevention Week. Students across the city had the opportunity to enter a contest where they came up with a fire escape plan. The winner would become Fire Chief for the Day. The Read More
The budget draft review was a main focus on Tuesday. Members of the Lethbridge Economic Standing Policy Committee met at City Hall to engage in presentations, debate and engagement about the 2023-2026 operating budget. The Read More
The head of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce says the closing of more restaurants in our city is difficult to swallow. Cyndi Bester says it is tough seeing both Mocha Cabana and Sam’s Donairs Read More
A family with the Blood Tribe continues to seek justice in the death of Jackie Crazy Bull who was allegedly murdered more than a decade ago. Her sister, Sandra Manyfeathers, is speaking out and says Read More
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Lethbridge International Film Festival returns this weekend
More than 70 films representing 18 countries will be showing at venues across the city. The 4th Lethbridge International Film Festival will run from...
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Lethbridge’s Wastewater Treatment Plant needs critical repairs
The City of Lethbridge’s wastewater treatment plant is reportedly facing an urgent need to replace its aging infrastructure and address...
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Lethbridge youth man inspires beyond his limb difference
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Lethbridge crews prepare for wildfire season amid risk
As the risk of wildfires in the city increases due to low humidity and dry vegetation across southern Alberta, Lethbridge...
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‘Stuff the Van’ donation drive scheduled for Saturday
We often talk about donating to our community foodbanks but tend to forget our local veterans also have one. There...
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Lethbridge youth man inspires beyond his limb difference
April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month—a time to recognize Canadians living with congenital and acquired limb conditions and to...
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Lethbridge crews prepare for wildfire season amid risk
As the risk of wildfires in the city increases due to low humidity and dry vegetation across southern Alberta, Lethbridge...
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Lethbridge honours first voice in emergencies: 9-1-1 communicators
How many of us have had to call an emergency line and rely on the help and guidance of the...
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Lethbridge rally calls for water protection over coal mining
Recent measures by the provincial government, including coal mining, have drawn the community’s attention. Today, a rally was held by the Lethbridge...
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Cinderella Project returns to help grads shine
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...
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