Category Archives: Community News
Lethbridge Smile Cookie previous campaign record crumbles in 2026
It was a record-breaking year for the spring version of the Tim Hortons' Smile Cookie campaign, a 30-year tradition and fundraiser for local charities across the country.Nationally, over $23.3 million...
May 25, 2026
Seeding progressing well in the South; lagging behind elsewhere
The latest Alberta Crop Report from the Ministry of Agriculture & Irrigation shows below five and ten-year averages in seeding, except here in the South, where it's slightly above.Provincially, ab...
May 23, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Don't want weed control? Contact Lethbridge County ASAP
A reminder if you live in Lethbridge County and don't want roadside spraying for weeds being done along your property line to have both approved signage in place and your decision noted."No Spray Zone...
May 22, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
50-year-old man charged in alleged April sexual assault in Lethbridge
Charges have now been laid against a 50-year-old man in relation to the alleged sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl back in April.The Lethbridge Police Service, in a statement late day Friday, said t...
May 22, 2026
First-ever garage sale for Lethbridge's Second Door Friday and Saturday
Thanks to all the generous donations in the past, the Second Door Thrift Store in Lethbridge is, literally, bursting at the seams. To help with that, they've decided to hold their first-ever garage sa...
May 22, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Lethbridge high school students attend annual business school event
A small group of Lethbridge high school students will be at the University of Lethbridge Friday learning new skills from the Dhillon School of Business.Heather Harty, the Manager of Community Partners...
May 22, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Foodie Fest makes another return this Summer to downtown Lethbridge
If you consider yourself a 'foodie' or just love food truck cuisine, you're in luck.Back for a fifth straight year, Foodie Fest put on by the Downtown Lethbridge BRZ, makes its return next Tuesday.Mar...
May 21, 2026 (Image Credit: Downtown Lethbridge BRZ)
U of L begins construction on gathering place on campus for students, staff
For some students, the pressures of university or being long distances away from families can be stressful. With that in mind, the U of L has begun construction on a project they're calling The Grove....
May 21, 2026 (Image Credit: University of Lethbridge)
Council adopts annual mill rate in the Town of Coalhurst
This year's mill rates have been set for the Town of Coalhurst, and some good news, a slight decrease from last year for residential properties. The new rate for 2026 will be just under 6.93, down fro...
May 21, 2026
Former board chair receives first posthumous honorary degree from U of L
A former board chair at the University of Lethbridge will be honoured posthumously by the post-secondary institution next week.Dean Gallimore is credited with being a key decision maker including the ...
May 21, 2026 (Image Credit: University of Lethbridge)