A southern Alberta First Nation is reporting some promising statistics regarding overdose deaths in its communities. Blood Tribe Emergency Services says between last December and the month of March, they received no overdose-related emergency calls. Read More
The federal government is temporarily allowing use of the rodent poison strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan, as those provinces grapple with gopher infestations. The head of the Saskatchewan Wheat Board, Jocelyn Velestuk, calls this relaxation Read More
Farming Smarter says that in light of recent closures of federal agriculture research stations, that the importance of not-for-profit agricultural innovation organizations like themselves cannot be overstated. As the 2026 season gets underway, the organization says Read More
UPDATE: A third suspect has been arrested and charged in connection to the murder of the 27-year man who dies at an apartment complex in south Lethbridge on Friday. Police carried out a search warrant Read More
Two Lethbridge Polytechnic students have placed second and third place for pitching their business proposals in a student entrepreneur competition at the Polytechnic earlier this month. The Launchpoint Pitch Competition is hosted annually by the Read More
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is once again taking aim at the federal tax increase on alcohol on April 1st, while on the same day increasing the salaries for Members of Parliament. The excise duty increase Read More
This morning a stolen vehicle crashed into business in Brooks. The incident occurred Monday morning at approximately 4:29 a.m. Brooks RCMP were dispatched to a collision on 2nd Street West and upon arrival, officers located Read More
There will be familiar sights and sounds returning to the Canadian Forces Base in Suffield, Alberta this summer. The commander of the Canadian Army confirmed to the Canadian Press that it will serve as a Read More
A new art display will be up for viewing in Lethbridge on Saturday. The exhibition marks the start of a new collaboration between the Southern AB Art Gallery (SAAG) and Excite Lethbridge, transforming different zones Read More
Streets Alive Mission celebrated the grand opening of its new facility on Thursday. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the community came together to celebrate what now serves as the new home for mission services and its Read More
It’s springtime and that usually means spring cleaning. But if you have any old mattresses you’re throwing away…don’t take them to the landfill. The City of Lethbridge is notifying residents that Read More
As minor hockey season is wrapping up across the country, Coaldale is playing host to the U18C Hockey Alberta Provincial Championship this weekend. Eight teams including the hometown U18 Coaldale Cobras will take to Read More
A new temporary exhibit at the Galt Museum and Archives is a celebration of Lethbridge’s local brewing history. The exhibit, called “A Smile in Every Bottle”, focuses on the former Sick family brewery and Read More
Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen says discussions are still to be had with Alberta Emergency Health Services in reference to a new contract involving the integrated Fire and EMS model. EHS gave the city notice on Read More
After a multi-year hiatus since the Covid pandemic, Aggie Days has returned to Lethbridge to educate hundreds of students about the agriculture industry. The two-day immersive experience for students in grades 4-6 will showcase the Read More
A scholarships and awards ceremony was held at the YMCA in Lethbridge on Tuesday. The event recognized outstanding employees, volunteers, and community members through the YMCA Community Awards Scholarship Program. Arnaud Sparks, Education Manager with Read More
What goes on inside the human brain? That’s what the University of Lethbridge hopes to answer during its annual Brain Awareness Week. During the event, the community can explore new discoveries and learn about Read More
UPDATE: The deadline the city has to provide EHS has been moved up from April 30th to May 31st, 2026. ORIGINAL: Alberta Emergency Health Services wants municipalities across the province to inform them whether they wish Read More
Some local engineers have found an innovative way to monitor a corrosive gas problem at Lethbridge’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. The problem lies due to a growing amount of poisonous hydrogen sulfide in the plant’Read More
Lethbridge Polytechnic and the Blackfoot Confederacy have signed a memorandum of understanding strengthening their existing relationship. Dr. Brad Donaldson, president and CEO of Lethbridge Polytechnic, says today’s Stone Pipe ceremony celebrated the pride, history, Read More
Producers and farmers in southern Alberta will have access to free agriculture workshops this spring. The seminars are part of Lethbridge County’s Agriculture Extension Program. Matthew Wells, Rural Extension Specialist with Lethbridge County, says Read More
The 2025/26 season for the Lethbridge Hurricanes came to a close on Saturday with an 8-5 loss to the Hitmen in Calgary. The Canes will miss the postseason after finishing last in the WHL with a Read More
Big news for the town of Taber, it was announced on Saturday that Taber has been chosen as a finalist in this year’s Kraft Hockeyville. Taber will face Tumbler Ridge, BC in a vote Read More
The Alberta government announced Friday that drug consumption sites in southern Alberta will soon close and be replaced with recovery support, treatment and 24/7 outreach efforts. This includes the mobile drug consumption unit by the Lethbridge Read More
Golfers in southern Alberta are dusting off their clubs, as one of Lethbridge’s most renowned golf courses has opened for the season. Visitors can now start booking tee-times at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort, as Read More
A team of eight students from southern Alberta is heading back to the world stage. Team ASAP Robotics qualified for the 2026 FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship, taking place April 29 to May 2, after winning first place Read More
Prairie Winds Secondary in Coaldale say they are excited to be hosting basketball provincials alongside other schools in Coaldale as School Sport Alberta’s 3A tournament got underway Thursday morning. Twenty-four boys’ and girls’ teams Read More
The current war in the Middle East has undoubtedly caused the costs of fuel to increase and affect supply chains all around the world, and Lethbridge is not without exemption. BCN’s Landon Hickok has Read More
Who doesn’t love jewels? If you are a lover of gemstones, minerals, fossils, jewelry, and crystals — get ready, because from March 20 to 22, the Rock N’ Gem Show is coming to the Lethbridge Trade and Read More
Maybe you have heard of someone who has been accidentally poisoned. Across the country this week has been proclaimed National Poison Prevention Week, and physicians are reminding everyone there are simple but important steps you Read More
