Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Father of Taber school shooting victim talks grieving and forgiveness
The father of a student killed in a school shooting in southern Alberta almost 27 years ago says forgiveness was at the heart of how he tackled the tragedy. Retired reverend Dale Lang lost his 17-year...
Feb 13, 2026 Rev. Dale Lang, holds a framed portrait of his son Jason in his Taber, Alta., home, on April 23, 2009. Student Jason Lang was gunned down at W.R. Myers High School in Taber, on April 28, 1999. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)
One person hospitalized following south Lethbridge fire
A house fire on the south side remains under investigation.Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) was called to the 2600 block of Scenic Drive South at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb....
Feb 13, 2026 A residential fire on the south side resulted in one person being taken to hospital. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge Polytechnic discontinues Coulee Fest
Coulee Fest is officially a thing of the past.Lethbridge Polytechnic debuted the event in 2017 as part of its 60th anniversary celebration.After nine years, however, the post-secondary institution has...
Feb 13, 2026 File photo of the 2022 Coulee Fest. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Border officers seize one tonne drugs at Coutts
A trio of major drug seizures was recently made at a southern Alberta border crossing. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says its officers seized a combined 1,010 kilograms of cocaine, methamph...
Feb 13, 2026 Drugs seized at the Coutts border crossing between three seaches in late 2025. (Image Credit: Canada Border Services Agency)
Emergency repairs to rail crossing at 5 Ave North in Lethbridge
The City of Lethbridge is warning of a traffic disruption on the north side.They say emergency repairs are being made at the rail crossing on the 3200 block of 5 Avenue North.Crews are replacing a rai...
Feb 13, 2026 The location of the emergency rail repairs in Lethbridge, along 5 Avenue North. (Image Credit: Google Maps)
'Complexity teams' to support southern Alberta school divisions
The Alberta Government has announced funding to support complexity in school classrooms. They say that average class sizes are largely within "acceptable ranges," but composition and complexity are gr...
Feb 12, 2026 West Coulee Station Elementary School in Lethbridge. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
$10M grant for Coaldale company to build first-of-its kind carbon capture facility
A business in Coaldale has received a major injection of funding that will allow it to turn cow manure into energy.Taurus Canada Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Corp. will receive $10 million from the Alb...
Feb 12, 2026 The announcement of $10 million in funding for the project at Kasko Cattle Co. (Image Credit: Debra Hadden)
Home, Garden & Leisure Show returns to Lethbridge Mar. 12-14
More than 300 vendors will pack the Lethbridge Trade and Convention Centre one month from now.BILD Lethbridge and Meibel Consulting Inc. have announced the 2026 edition of the Home, Garden & Leisu...
Feb 12, 2026 Marc Belisle of Meibel Consulting Inc. (left) and Bridget Mearns of BILD Lethbridge (right) announce the 2026 Home, Garden & Leisure Show. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Coaldale to debut 'Affordable Ride Pass' for Handi-Ride bus
Residents of Coaldale who face mobility challenges now have a cheaper way of getting around.Starting on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, the Coaldale & District Handi-Ride will begin piloting a new Affordab...
Feb 12, 2026 A new Affordable Ride Pass will be piloted for the Coaldale & District Handi-Ride. (Image Credit: Coaldale & District Handi-Ride Association)
Cultivating Community: How Excite Lethbridge Is Growing Agriculture in Southern Alberta
In a region where fertile fields and steadfast producers define both landscape and livelihood, agriculture isn't just an industry, it's culture, history, and community. At the heart of this vibrant ec...
Feb 12, 2026