Category Archives: Community News
Mental Health Week underway across Alberta, Canada
May 4th through the 10th is Mental Health Week across the country.The hope this year is that stronger connections can be built inside individual communities, including Lethbridge.According to the Worl...
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Lethbridge man faces new charges after breaching conditions
Lethbridge Police have charged a 47-year-old man after he reportedly violated a series of conditions related to child sexual offences.James Robert George Martinac was released from custody back on Fri...
May 05, 2026 (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Community Foundation celebrates 60 years by funding 60 groups
Tying in with its six-decade anniversary, the Community Foundation of Lethbridge & Southwestern Alberta has awarded 60 non-profit groups in the region with just over $589,000 in grants.The CFLSA s...
May 05, 2026 (Image Credit: Community Foundation of Lethbridge & Southwest Alberta)
LPS investigating Sunday night knife attack incident
Police in Lethbridge say they've arrested a suspect in an apparent assault, but have yet to locate the victim.At around 6:30 Sunday night, authorities responded to a complaint of one male threatening ...
May 05, 2026 (Image Credit: Lethbridge Police Service)
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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