Category Archives: Community News
Memorial fundraiser returns for third-straight year next month
Friends and family of a Lethbridge teen who passed away in 2023, are continuing a tradition they started three years ago.Jam for Jax is set to return next month on June 6th to Galt Gardens, downtown.O...
May 05, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Lelhbridge judge to receive U of L distinction later this month
A former Lethbridge lawyer, now provincial court judge, is being recognized by the University of Lethbridge.Justice Derek Redman will be given an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at the post-secondary i...
May 05, 2026 (Image Credit: University of Lethbridge)
City introduces website for field/facility closures
The City of Lethbridge is providing a new service for sports groups and field users.It's now set up a web page dedicated to field and facility closures.While chances are most events would be cancelled...
May 05, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Lane closures on Whoop-Up Drive Monday and Tuesday
Westbound travel along Whoop-Up Drive in Lethbridge could see some delays Monday and Tuesday, May 5th and 6th.Intermittent lane closures are scheduled on Monday for the right lane from 7 a.m. until so...
May 05, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Crack down on speeders, stunting, & excessive noise
Police in Lethbridge have begun a targetted campaign on speeders, and those found to be stunting or racing. In just one day last week, authorities say they were able to nab an impaired driver, issued ...
May 04, 2026 (Image Credit: Lethbridge Police Service)
Lethbridge non-profit celebrates 80 years of caring
A major milestone for an international organization and a Southern Alberta group this year - 80 years of charity support in the Bridge City.The group, Beta Sigma Phi was first started in 1946.Recently...
May 04, 2026 (Image Credit: Wikipedia)
Asian celebration planned for May 23rd in Lethbridge
Mark Saturday, May 23rd on your calendar if you love Far East cuisine and traditions as the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association recognizes May as Asian Heritage Month.The SAEA says the one-day festiva...
May 04, 2026 (Image Credit: Southern Alberta Ethnic Association)
'Community Champion' to receive honorary U of L degree
Labelled as a "community champion', the University of Lethbridge is awarding community booster Knud Petersen with an honorary degree.In making the announcement, the university's chancellor Terry White...
May 04, 2026 (Image Credit: University of Lethbridge)
Coalhurst Town Council adopts 2026 operation, capital budgets
Council with the Town of Coalhurst has formalized its 2026 Operational and Capital budgets.The 36-page report projects the town will spend $7,029,932 in operations and $2,019,653 in capital spending -...
May 04, 2026 (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
City of Lethbridge to begin 2027 budget deliberations
Although we're not quite half way through 2026, the City of Lethbridge is already looking at its operations in 2027.On Thursday, Chief Financial Officer Darrell Matthews provided the Community Issues ...
May 04, 2026 (Image Credit: City of Lethbridge)