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Labour relations expert perplexed by delayed lockout in teachers' strike
As an Alberta-wide teachers strike drags into its fourth day, a labour relations expert doesn't see why the group in charge of bargaining for the government delayed their lockout.Earlier this week, th...
Oct 09, 2025
Hundreds show up for public education rally in Medicine Hat on Wednesday
Over 800 people from the Medicine Hat community joined a rally hosted by the Alberta Teachers' Association at Kin Coulee Park in Medicine Hat early Wednesday afternoon.It was a showing of support for ...
Oct 09, 2025
Hyggen, Lodging Association respond to conflict of interest allegations
Lethbridge's incumbent mayoral candidate and a local business group are denying accusations of a conflict of interest.At a mayoral candidates' forum this week, concerns were raised that incumbent Blai...
Oct 09, 2025
Windrow assistance sign-up closes Friday
The City of Lethbridge is reminding snow route residents that Friday, Oct. 10, is the final day to register for the Windrow Assistance Service (WAS). Officials say this annual subscription-based servi...
Oct 08, 2025
U of L biology instructor named 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award winner
A biology instructor has been named the University of Lethbridge's 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award winner.Jennifer Burke (BSc/BEd '97, MSc '06), has been given the honour this year with officials sa...
Oct 08, 2025
Alberta RCMP offer tips to prevent seasonal property theft
Colder days mean it's time to think about playing your part to prevent seasonal property theft, according to Alberta RCMP.Property crime is often a crime of opportunity, they say, adding the off-seaso...
Oct 08, 2025
Fire restriction remains for Lethbridge County, despite cooler weather
Lethbridge County is reminding residents that a fire restriction remains in place.Despite cooler temperatures and rain received last weekend, they say forecasts show an increasing fire risk throughout...
Oct 07, 2025
Lethbridge maintains top-10 spot in Canadian rent affordability list
A new report shows that Lethbridge, along with several other Alberta cities, remains among the most affordable in the country.The National Rent Report says that, in September 2025, the average cost to...
Oct 07, 2025
'Growing confidence' in Lethbridge as businesses switch to owning over leasing
A new report claims that business owners are growing increasingly confident in Lethbridge's entrepreneurial environment.Avison Young's data shows that office users are switching from leasing spaces in...
Oct 07, 2025
Loewen to represent Alberta at international conservation gathering
Alberta's Minister of Forestry and Parks will be attending an international conference on conservation this week in the United Arab Emirates.Central Peace-Notley MLA Todd Loewen will be at the World C...
Oct 07, 2025