NOTE: This is a follow-up to a story that aired on June 9, 2021. A former employee of a wellness centre on the Blood Tribe reserve held a press conference regarding allegations relating to overdose deaths and Read More
It came as a surprise to many people of Lethbridge on Facebook Wednesday afternoon. News quickly spread that Lethbridge city councillor Blaine Hyggen is running for mayor in this fall’s election. And now he Read More
Veterans of Stirling are set to be honoured come the fall. The Village of Stirling was approved for a project that would see a new cenotaph being built right next to the town office. As Read More
Thursday marks the reopening of Stage 2 of Alberta’s “Reopen For Summer” three-part plan. With that, many of Alberta’s COVID-19 public health restrictions have been eased. Alberta’s “Open for Summer Plan” is moving Read More
A former employee of a Blood Tribe wellness centre is speaking up over ongoing substance-related deaths that have plagued the reserve. Roger Prairie Chicken says that millions of dollars given to the Blood Tribe First Read More
Premier Jason Kenney announced on Monday that he will introduce a motion in the legislature, for a referendum question asking Albertans if equalization payments should be removed from Canada’s Constitution. A political science professor Read More
With the above seasonal temperatures southern Alberta seen last week, the snow in the Rocky Mountains has begun to melt. The increased water is causing the Oldman River to flow at a faster rate than Read More
Baseball fans in Lethbridge can expect to see a live game in just over a week. The Lethbridge Bulls have announced their home opener is set to be on June 18, with one third of capacity Read More
When getting outside to enjoy the fresh air, be aware of rattlesnakes that call the coulees home. Rattlesnakes are commonly spotted along the west side of the Oldman River. An Ecological Consultant with the City Read More
Statistics Canada released a report last week outlining job losses throughout May. 68,000 jobs were reported lost in the month, with almost all of the losses coming from part-time work. The Chief Executive Officer for Economic Read More
Starting a GoFundMe can be just the push a nonprofit needs during the pandemic. The Lethbridge Legion started one to help raise funds for a leaky roof on the building. The funds were met, and Read More
Last year, Lethbridge saw its first cases ever of Dutch Elm Disease (DED). The disease is spread by a fungus carried by the elm bark beetles from one elm tree to another. Parks Operations Manager, Read More
Seniors play a huge role in our lives, and June 7 to 13 marks Seniors’ Week to honour those who paved the way before us. As Micah Quinn reports, a Taber organization was out at senior homes Read More
With the pandemic forcing many to work from home over the past year, owning a furry companion has been on the rise. Animal rescues around Lethbridge say pets are continuing to be adopted by new Read More
Imagine being ridiculed and bullied your entire life because of your teeth. That was the reality for a 47-year-old Calgary man until he decided to do something about it. Much to his surprise, the community Read More
The bodies of a Coaldale man and woman were found in a state of decomposition after authorities entered a residence for a wellness check. Police say neighbours reported not hearing from the residents in quite Read More
The sound of popcorn munching, and candy wrappers opening will be back. The Movie Mill and Cineplex in Lethbridge will be open for business on June 10. As Micah Quinn explains, The Mill has offered a Read More
A Lethbridge Tourist Attraction is now open for the summer months. The Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens has opened their doors to the public after postponing the opening for a month due to COVID-19 restrictions. Read More
Lethbridge Police Commission Chair, Rob vanSpronsenn says the Justice Minister’s disappointment in LPS Action Plan came as a surprise to him and Lethbridge Police Service Chief Shahin Mehdezadeh. Early in April, Madu demanded that Read More
A former minister who was kicked out of the United Church for shining a light on the atrocities of residential schools says he believes there should be an international inquiry into them in Canada. Kevin Read More
The University of Lethbridge held a ceremony today to honour the memory of the 215 school children who were found buried underneath a Kamloops Residential School site. The remains were found by a ground penetrating radar Read More
Alberta premier Jason Kenney said recently that the Canadian Football League’s Calgary Stampeders, and Edmonton Elks could see full capacity fans in the stands by this summer. While this is exciting news for football Read More
Chances are you may have seen a hollowed out tree in Nicholas Sheran Park. This isn’t any normal tree, inside are rocks and pieces of wood painted with words of kindness. As Micah Quinn Read More
A new program is encouraging young artists to get inspired by nature. The Helen Schuler Nature Centre is looking for artists under 18 to showcase their work in the Inspired by Nature Youth Art Exhibition. Art Read More
Nothing says summer festivities like a barbeque. The Interfaith Food Bank will be celebrating Canada Day with a barbeque in a bag, decorating and colouring contest. The Food Bank has partnered with Mikado Electric and Read More
With high temperatures in our city comes the potential of heatstroke. The City of Lethbridge is encouraging all of us to stay safe when heading outside. Luke Palmer, the Emergency Preparedness Manager for the city, Read More
Many would argue that music is a vital part of any community. The Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra has made it their mission to help students learn their instruments, whether it be in person, or online. As Read More
Born and raised in southern Alberta, Jennifer Rempel has had her eyes on being a Lethbridge city councillor for years now, but decided to finally make the leap for this fall’s municipal election. Rempel Read More
The town of Coaldale began the process of a joint multi-use recreation facility and high school back in October of 2018. Many residents, however, have been frustrated saying they were not properly consulted on the project.&Read More
Lethbridge College has announced it is adding another bachelor degree program to its list. The Bachelor of Agriculture Science will offer opportunities for career development, a path to further education and hands-on research, while focusing Read More
