Lethbridge Polytechnic has signed a renewal agreement with TEAM-1 Academy Inc. for their Wind Turbine Safety Training. This will extend the current agreement that’s been in place since 2019 for another four years, giving students Read More
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One of the longest serving mayors in our city’s history has died. David Carpenter served five terms in Lethbridge’s mayoral seat from 1986 to 2001. His impact continues to be felt through City Hall and Read More
Extreme wind gusts caused quite the mess in Lethbridge over the weekend, and the City of Lethbridge says crews have been busy. The Forestry team responded to about 30 service requests for downed trees, with crews Read More
There will be a brand-new sports complex coming to Lethbridge. A multi-activity sports dome is set to be built by the University in partnership with their Student Union and the Lethbridge Soccer Association. The facility Read More
The Lethbridge Firefighters Union IAFF Local 237 is speaking out following the city’s pursuit of a procurement process attempting to secure a deal to maintain the existing integrated Fire and EMS service. On Monday, Mayor Read More
Nominations are now open for next year’s Honourary Awards for the Lethbridge Polytechnic. Four awards will be handed out to alumni who have provided exceptional contributions that stem from their post-secondary experiences. It includes Read More
With one week from Remembrance Day, the City of Lethbridge paid homage to service members who fought in Afghanistan for 13 years. A ceremony for a new Cenotaph Inscription was held where it’s located near Read More
The latest proposed Alberta electoral boundaries map continues to draw reactions as it’s debated in the legislature. The new map grows from 87 seats to 91 but with some notable changes in southern Alberta. Calgary ridings Read More
A proposal from the Lethbridge Sport Council intends to bring a premium sporting event to our city in 2028. City Council’s Community Issues Committee has been asked to provide $525,000 to bring in the Alberta Winter Read More
An employee at Lethbridge County is speaking out after Mayor Hyggen reportedly sent a formal complaint to his employer over a Facebook comment that criticized Lethbridge City Council. Trevor Lewington, the Director of Growth and Read More
Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen addressed the media Monday on the status of the integrated Fire & EMS services. Back in May, the City rejected Emergency Heath Services’ demands of taking on raised benchmark costs for Read More
A local dog behaviorist is on a mission to take his talents to new heights in an ongoing competition to train with notable “Dog Whisperer” Cesar Millan. Teymur Gafarov is a volunteer at the Lethbridge Read More
It has now been 10 years since Medical Assistance in Dying (M.A.I.D.) has been legalized in Canada. And according to some local experts, the conversation in its ethics has changed from if it Read More
The Lethbridge Police Service has suspended its participation in the Crime Stoppers program following a cybersecurity incident involving the organization’s tip management platform. LPS says P3 Tips, which is operated by third-party provider Navigate 360, Read More
A study conducted by Uber Canada ranked the top cities in Canada for nightlife, and it has Lethbridge ranked as the third-best partying city in the country. The Nightlife Index was based on anonymized insights Read More
Lethbridge City Council has agreed to make changes to their parking enforcement. Fines will remain at $40 until 2028 when they’ll rise to $50, but the $20 early payment reduction will be held if paid within 10 days. The Read More
This Halloween, the Lethbridge Police Service wants to provide a safe and family-friendly event and will have officers at three locations to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters. The Service’s fourth annual ‘Trunk or Treat’ Read More
Two programs at Lethbridge Polytechnic are combining next fall to establish a new Interior and Building Design Technology program. The new program will combine the existing Architectural Animation Technology and Interior Design Technology diplomas. Graduates Read More
Lethbridge Polytechnic is receiving support from the federal government to the tune of $3-million to launch new skilled trades programs that support the agri-food sector. The move is part of an effort to address a Read More
The Lethbridge Airport presented its annual workplan to council’s Community Issues Committee this week. The plan prioritizes revenue growth and maintaining viability and enhanced connectivity. Discussions continue with airline service providers in attempts to Read More
Three city councillors in Lethbridge are marking one year in the chair since being sworn in for the first time last year. Rufa Doria, Al Beeber and Ryan Wolfe were sworn in along with the Read More
The Royal Canadian Legion had already planned to launch its National Poppy Campaign earlier this year, before four soldiers were killed during last week’s training exercises at CFB Wainwright. The tragedy serves as a Read More
Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen is calling for unity following the provincial referendum. More than 50,000 residents casted ballots and voted 80%in favour of option 1 on question 10, for Alberta to remain as a Canadian province. Hyggen is Read More
A fire was contained at a downtown Lethbridge apartment complex on Sunday afternoon. Nineteen members with Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services from four stations responded shortly after 4:30pm to a three-storey building on the 200 block Read More
Voters in Alberta headed to the polls on Monday for a referendum that asks 10 questions, including whether Alberta should pursue a binding referendum on leaving Canada, or remaining as a province. In Lethbridge, it was Read More
The University of Lethbridge’s fall convocation is this weekend and on Friday, it held its annual Alumni Achievement Awards celebration to honour new inductees into the latest alumni class. Receiving some of these awards Read More
A 51-year-old Lethbridge man has been handed his sentence stemming from a gruesome incident of sexual assault and human trafficking of three teenage girls. A trial was avoided after the subject, Skye Atoa, pleaded guilty Read More
A handful of this year’s most distinguished local artists were awarded at the Mayor’s Luncheon for Business and the Arts held at the Sandman Signature Lodge on Wednesday. Co-hosted by Mayor Blaine Hyggen Read More
Lethbridge Mayor, Blaine Hyggen is addressing public criticism about postponing a motion recognizing the city as a vital part in Alberta and in Canada. The motion was deferred to a later meeting, which won’t Read More
A 42-year-old man has been charged with human trafficking in Lethbridge. Police say they responded to a human trafficking report on September 29th, and discovered that a woman was being trafficked in Lethbridge and various Read More
