Category Archives: Community News

Reeve 'optimistic' for producers in her county
The reeve with the MD of Willow Creek is optimistic that 2026 will be a good year for producers in her neck-of-the-woods.Maryanne Sandberg believes the current Spring conditions are aligning nicely fo...
May 12, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)

UPDATE: Missing teen, Mohanat Chobar, has been located
UPDATE: Mohanat has been located Original story: Lethbridge Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 14-year-old boy. Police say Mohanat Chobar was last seen on Saturday and could ...
May 11, 2026 (Image Credit: Lethbridge Police Service)

Man faces charges in apparent Friday night assault against boy, woman
Police in Lethbridge have charged a 29-year-old man after an apparent attack in which three people were assaulted.The incident, in question, took place around 8:00 Friday evening in the 1200-block of ...
May 11, 2026 (Image Credit: LPS)

Fort Macleod manufacturer celebrates new chapter of business
Fort Macleod's largest employer held a grand opening of its new facility on Friday.A combined wood and metal manufacturer, Structural Truss and Forma Steel employs a staff of close to 250.Alberta Jobs...
May 11, 2026 (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)

Local hockey product Kris Versteeg enters Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame
It was a good turnout Friday night for the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame's induction ceremony at the Trade & Convention Centre.Seven new entries were added into the hall including former Lethbrid...
May 11, 2026 (Image Credit: Canadian Press)

Road closures, delays possible around two city projects this week
The final bit of work on watermain upgrades on 11th Street South will carried out this week.Crews will be shutting down the 200-block of 11th between 2nd and 3rd Avenue South, starting Monday. The int...
May 11, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)

Local business school provides session for high school students
The Dhillon School of Business at the University of Lethbridge is giving high school students in the area a chance to try their hand at being a company CEO or president. It's all part of a planned eve...
May 08, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)

Chief Mountain seasonal border crossing to open May 15
One of the most scenic Alberta border crossings will open for the summer season next week. Located south of Waterton National Park, the Chief Mountain port of entry has the highest elevation among cro...
May 08, 2026 (Image Credit: Travel Alberta)

Be prepared when venturing out into the back country
As Emergency Preparedness Week comes to a close, a friendly reminder from Alberta RCMP and Search & Rescue Alberta to also be prepared when you're out in the back country. With warmer weather retu...
May 08, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)

Oldman Watershed Council releases 2026 Spring Forecast
Using data from the Province of Alberta and Canadian Drought Monitor, the Oldman Watershed Council has come out with its detailed Spring forecast. It says drought conditions, as of mid-April, within t...
May 08, 2026