Lethbridge City Council has been presented with a $287M business case for a regional water and wastewater expansion that could support up to 22,000 new homes, create more than 44,000 jobs across Alberta and open about 4,000 hectares Read More
Multiple southside schools were placed under external lockdown Tuesday afternoon as Lethbridge Police investigated a possible weapons complaint, with one male youth later taken into custody. St. Francis Junior High School, Catholic Central High School, Read More
As Monday marks World Teachers Day, the University of Lethbridge and its Faculty of Education says it’s finding ways to be responsive during the ongoing teacher’s shortage in schools everywhere. The university is Read More
A controversial figure and former professor is now on the legal offensive in the fight pertaining to the issue of freedom of speech on post-secondary campuses. As it’s being reported by the National Post, Read More
Lethbridge Police are looking for volunteers to help victims and witnesses of crime through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. The Victim/Witness Services program is recruiting Crisis Support Workers to provide Read More
The City of Lethbridge’s Fall Leaf Collection Program is back for another season. Residents can contact 311 to arrange a free pickup of their bagged leaves. The program runs from October 1 to November 6, with collections Read More
Lethbridge is joining communities across North America this weekend to stand for life. The annual Life Chain is a public demonstration opposing abortion and raising awareness about the issue. Organizers are also highlighting prayer and Read More
As lithium-ion batteries become increasingly common in everyday devices, fire officials are reminding Lethbridge residents that improper use or disposal can create serious fire risks. Fire Prevention Week gets underway October 4, with this year’s Read More
The long-awaited break at the gas pump is now in effect across Alberta. As of Thursday, October 1, the province paused its fuel tax, bringing gasoline prices down by about 13 cents per litre and giving drivers Read More
On Friday, Entrepreneurs, researchers and innovators met at Lethbridge Polytechnic to network and explore how can artificial intelligence be integrated in the workforce and how it will affect future talent development. The InnoFusion conference hosted Read More
The Lethbridge Hurricanes are celebrating 40 years of Canes hockey in a pair of back-to-back games at home tonight and Saturday. The Canes will debut a special 40th anniversary jersey during tonight’s game versus the Read More
RCMP in Redcliff, Alberta have released a sketch of a suspicious suspect who allegedly tried to ask a young girl to take a ride in his car. Police say it happened on July 11 at 9:15 p.Read More
An overhaul of Alberta’s disability-income system has moved from political debate to reality, with tens of thousands of Albertans transferred from the long-standing Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program to a new benefit Read More
It turns out serving Jumbo Bites at Whoop Up Days proved to be very lucrative for a local baseball organization. Members of the Lethbridge Longhorn’s baseball academy volunteered their services last August and earned Read More
Effective Thursday, new provincial regulations allow more items to be accepted for recycling in curbside blue carts, including here in Lethbridge. Residents can now add glass, stretchy plastics, paper laminates, deodorant sticks, hairspray cans, air-fresheners Read More
Coalhurst residents will head to the polls in December to elect one new town councillor. The by-election follows Councillor Brody Prete’s resignation in August. Voting day is set for December 7, with advance voting available Read More
The Lethbridge & District Agricultural Society is asking the agricultural community to help shape its future priorities. LDAS is gathering feedback from producers, businesses and community partners about local needs and challenges. The engagement process Read More
The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation has received a $1 million gift from the Schooten family in support of the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign. The gift comes after the campaign surpassed its $30 million fundraising goal for new Read More
The Interfaith Food Bank brought community members together Tuesday for a Community Feast marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The event featured traditional Blackfoot foods, the organization’s Indigenous Healing Garden and activities Read More
The Lethbridge Police Service has introduced some new four-legged recruits. Two young German Shepherds, Bobbie and his handler, Cst. Joel Odorski; and Bak and his handler Cst. Josh Smith, have graduated from their 20-week training Read More
A new Indigenous-led research project is bringing together community members, Elders, knowledge keepers, educators, students and researchers to address misinformation about Canadian Indigenous people, culture and communities.Read More
Medicine Hat police have charged a man and woman following a major drug seizure last week. An investigation into suspected drug activity led to a search warrant being executed last Thursday at a residence in Read More
The City of Lethbridge says that when the contract between them and Emergency Health Services (EHS) expires on September 30th, residents shouldn’t expect any changes to services. The city is awaiting the results of Read More
A teenager from Lethbridge has been arrested and is facing charges relating to terrorism, child sexual abuse and animal cruelty. The RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region’s Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) arrested the 17Read More
Taber’s Community Centre, which is home to its recently re-opened arena, has secured a new naming rights deal in partnership with the town and Inter Pipeline. Now known as the Inter Pipeline Community Centre, Read More
Lethbridge County is embracing artificial intelligence to help with economic development. The county is utilizing a new tool where they can research economic trends and data with the help of Artificial Intelligence. They’re partnering Read More
Students and staff at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute brought back the Terry Fox Run on Monday after a nine-year break. Grade 9, 10, 11 and 12 students took part, making their way to the Civic Centre Park track and Henderson Read More
Lethbridge Police have charged a 34-year-old man after an investigation involving a stolen safe and a wild three-hour search which included the police Tactical Team. On September 25th, authorities responded to a report of a Read More
The Lethbridge Legion is providing a chance for members and residents to learn and understand the events of the Battle of Hong Kong, where Canadians fought but ultimately surrendered during an escalation point in the Read More
It was a busy summer for the Canadian Armed Forces stationed in southeast Alberta. Canada’s largest army base at CFB Suffield was fully active with Canadian and British forces involved in exercises to test Read More
