RCMP in Fort Macleod are hoping to locate a missing 15-year-old boy, last seen in the community on Sunday. (June 21)Anthony Jr. Cotton is described as having a medium complexion, 5 feet 6 inches tall with a slender build, brown hair and brown eyes, and last seen wearing a t-shirt and blue jeans.Authorities say Anthony ...

Hoping to keep its small town character, but looking to the future, the Town of Raymond has come up with a five-year strategic plan. Mayor Bryce Coppieters says the template takes a number of factors into account including responsible growth and improving existing services. "If there are ways we can improve our co...

The Lethbridge Bulls return to the field this morning in a rare midday contest at Spitz Stadium for the School's Out: Next Gen Game.Hundreds of students are expected to pack the stands for the last school field trip of the year for a showdown between the Bulls and Brooks Bombers.Action begins at 11 a.m.The Toros haven'...

New traceability requirements for beef cattle proposed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency have been shelved. The move followed a large influx of industry opposition with producers calling the new rules too burdensome. Heather Brown, the CFIA's national manager of humane transport and livestock traceability programs...

You may not necessarily think of the Bridge City as a location for television and movie filming, but it's on the radar of Economic Development Lethbridge.And while probably more photos are taken of the High Level Bridge and the river coulee than any place else around town, Director for Creative Industry Brock Skretting...

For a fifth year in a row, the Warrior Relay Races will make a return as part of the Lethbridge Rodeo at Whoop-Up Days.Show producer Kynan Vine says, for those who have never seen the races, the best part is the tradition of where the riders are bareback - no saddles."That is the excitement of the event, is the at...

Beginning Monday (June 22) the City of Lethbridge will doing something it's calling warranty sidewalk repairs.The city adds access to businesses will not be impacted, however, it could mean some closed sidewalk access, at times. next to the bike lanes on both 4th Avenue and 7th Street South.Work is scheduled to wrap up...

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has put a Water Quality Advisory in place for the main beach at Little Bow Provincial Park on Travers Reservoir. The advisory comes after testing revealed elevated levels of fecal bacteria in the water. AHS warns ingesting the water could result in gastrointestinal illness, as well as poss...

Sunday, June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day and the City of Lethbridge Library's downtown branch is hosting a community celebration.A welcoming ceremony at Noon will kick things off with a community feast and other activities to follow, including live entertainment from local Indigenous artists.Craft vendors a...

Environment & Climate Change Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm for parts of Southern Alberta.It says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain."Thunderstorms will develop along the foothills early th...

A popular national program, with roots linked to the pandemic is, once again, expanding to include some of Alberta's best tourist attractions."Alberta's museums and historic sites bring history to life and through the Canada Strong Pass, our government is making it easier than ever for families and young people to...

In what's become a very popular gesture by the City of Lethbridge each Mother's Day, the City says its Parks & Cemeteries team will be handing out complimentary flowers to the first 250 visitors this Sunday to the Mountain View Cemetery, for those commemorating Father's Day.Launched in 2018, the idea was first begu...

In a strong statement Saturday morning, Alberta's Union of Provincial Employees said, it believes, the UCP government is choosing to weaken the public system to fuel 'for profit' operators."Every health worker in a private facility, or every health worker doing for-profit work in a public hospital, is one less wor...

Officials with Primary Care Alberta say the Screen Test program will be in Taber in July to provide screening mammograms to eligible individuals aged 45 to 74.The agency notes, a mobile mammography trailer will be at the Taber Heritage Inn & Conference Centre, located at 4830 46 Avenue, on July 11 and July 13-15.Sc...

The Town of Coalhurst has mailed 2026 Property Assessment and Tax Notices to property owners as of June 15, 2026. Property taxes are due by Friday, July 31, 2026. To avoid penalties, town officials note that payment must be received by the due date. Penalties for unpaid taxes are applied as follows: 12% penalty on any ...

The annual Pride Parade returns to downtown Lethbridge this Saturday, June 20. City officials note, the route and road closures are the same as last year. The parade begins at 11 a.m. on Stafford Drive South, next to the Civic Ice Centre, and will travel downtown, ending on 5 Street South along the west side of Galt Ga...

It's Father Day Weekend, and if you're a youngster looking to do something with Dad, the Magrath & District Recreation Committee has a suggestion - drop by Family Fishing Day Saturday (June 20) from 10 a.m until 1 p.m.Committee chair Melissa Stanford tells us the event will be held at the community's fishing pond a...

Home sales in the Bridge City were up 2.5 percent last month when compared to May 2025, according to the latest figures from the Lethbridge & District Association of Realtors. 202 purchases were recorded last month in the city, with 154 classified as single family homes. On the flip side, however, total sales for t...

Some changes are coming, starting next Wednesday, June 24th, for Lethbridge Transit users that will impact all cityLINK routes. #1 Gold, #2 Blue, #3 Green, and #4 Orange will be getting schedule adjustments during afternoon peak hours. Service is also being stopped along 13th Street North and Uplands Boulevard North fo...

With the warmer weather, the City of Lethbridge is stepping up efforts to keep algae, at bay, particularly at Henderson Lake.Jackie Cardinal, the City's Parks Natural Resource Coordinator, explains the organism thrives on our changing weather."The algae forms when there's an excess of nutrients in the water. This ...

Although it still needs formal approval, Streets Alive will be receiving just under $597,000 from the City of Lethbridge towards construction of a new men's recovery shelter.The $3.5 million project on 15th Street South includes funding from the City, Province, federal government, and through community donations.Back i...

Local residents are encouraged to join the Oldman Watershed Council for an afternoon of updates, reflection, and connection.The OWC will share important achievements from across the Oldman watershed, recognize the people and partnerships behind this work, and look ahead at how education, stewardship, and collaboration ...

A post-secondary student from Lethbridge Polytechnic has been recognized with a silver medal at a recent national skills competition. Second-year Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship student Brandon Slingerland was in Toronto, Ont. last month representing Lethbridge Polytechnic and Team Alberta at the 2026 Skills ...

October's provincial referendum will not include a question on whether or not to approve coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. That fact was confirmed yesterday by Premier Danielle Smith, when asked about a recently-handed in petition headlined Water Not Coal. As she understands it, all ballot quest...

Alberta's Child and Youth advocate would like to see more data collection by the Province as it relates to youth homelessness. Terri Pelton, in releasing a 40-page report Wednesday, said she found it hard to find any provincial figures, adding they just don't exist.She feels it's becomes far more difficult to know wher...

The final preparations are underway for this year's edition of Warner Day on June 27th.Amy Son with the Village says the day will include all kinds of activities for the entire family, beginning with a pancake breakfast and farmers market at 8 a.m., the parade with plenty of floats at 11 a.m., and winding down with the...

UPDATE: All Thunderstorm Watches have ENDED.On Tuesday, it was central and eastern Alberta that experienced thunderstorms, hail, heavy rain, and at least one unconfirmed tornado sighting.On Wednesday, unstable conditions are forecast for the southwest corner of the province and the Foothills.As a result, Environment &a...

Alberta RCMP have now confirmed a second person, a 42-year-old woman from Brooks, died in hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Lethbridge County last week.The incident, between a Volkswagen Jetta and Mitsubishi Outlander, occurred last Tuesday just after 8 p.m. on a stretch of Highway 4 near Range Road 210.The...